The Whole Health Continuum: Conversations with UWS President Nathan Long
Join Dr. Nathan Long, president of University of Western States, as he hosts conversations with thought leaders in health sciences, education, and leadership. Together, they unpack the ideas shaping today’s conversations. Each episode offers thoughtful dialogue, evidence-informed insights, and forward-looking perspectives for practitioners, educators, and lifelong learners alike.
Listen in and be a part of a community committed to elevating health with integrity, compassion, and evidence-based practice.
Episodes
9 episodes
NCMIC's Critical Partnership with David Siebert, CEO of NCMIC
UWS has been a long-time partner with the National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Corporation (NCMIC). Like UWS, NCMIC has partnered with all the other major chiropractic programs across the country, supporting educational initiatives, starting ...
Heraya Health's Impact on Whole Person Health Michell Hay, CEO of Heraya Health
UWS had the privilege of meeting with Ms. Michell Hay, CEO of Heraya Health, an Oregon-based organization that offers health care purchasers integrated healthcare solutions that control costs while optimizing members’ healthcare experience. We ...
Clinical Education Excellence with Patrick Battaglia, AVP Clinical Services
Dr. Battaglia joins me to discuss his compelling vision for a contemporary, cutting-edge approach to delivering clinical education and services, ensuring that whether the individual is a practicing chiropractor, naturopath, counselor and beyond...
Well-Adjusted: Insights from Suzanne Lady, Faculty, College of Chiropractic
Want to know what the alumnus and faculty experience in the Doctor of Chiropractic program is actually like? Dr. Lady brings both sides to this interview, offering why she believes UWS is a great fit for future chiropractic students seeking to ...
Occupational Therapy is Whole Person Health with Michele Tilstra
Dr. Michele Tilstra, inaugural program director of the Occupational Therapy doctoral program, celebrates the launch of the program (January 2026), discusses the structure and unique flexibility of the program, and gives the audience an inside l...
Positively Transforming Mental Health Counseling Education with Amy O'Hana
In this episode, Dr. Amy O'Hana, Program Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program at UWS, shares how the program is changing the mental health landscape and the program's approach to offering a uniquely rigorous, asynchr...
The Sport and Performance Psychologist with Sarah Castillo, Program Dir., Sport and Performance Psychology
Dr. Sarah Castillo, Program Director of the Sport and Performance Psychology (SPP) programs at UWS, discusses what SPP is all about including what graduates can expect to accomplish with their degrees. She also offers up some personal insights ...
Well-Adjusted with Dr. Martha Kaeser, Dean - College of Chiropractic
In this episode, Dr. Martha Kaeser provides insights into the UWS DC program, her background, and what sets us apart. To learn more, check us out at www.uws.edu.
Access & Innovation in Online Higher Education with Alisa Bates, Dean College of Graduate Studies & Vice Provost
In the inaugural episode of The Whole Health Continuum, Dr. Alisa Bates joins President Nathan Long to discuss the future of online higher education. Together, they explore Dr. Bates’s journey into academia, her roles as dean and vice ...