Northeast College Faculty, Students and Alumni Learn and Lead at NYSCA Spring Conference

The Northeast College of Health Sciences community was well represented at the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA) Spring Convention held in Connecticut from March 28-30, 2025. Twenty-two doctor of chiropractic students took the trip, led by Student NYSCA President Kaila Markland and Student NYSCA advisor Dr. Bill Lauretti.

The Northeast students attended the convention at no cost, thanks to the financial support of the College and its community, including alumni and corporate partners, such as the NYSCA. “We are grateful to these NYSCA members and Northeast alumni whose support makes the trip possible for so many Northeast College students," said Dr. Lauretti, Northeast chiropractic professor.

Highlights of the convention included the opportunity for students to network with chiropractic professionals and leaders in healthcare, learn about practicing chiropractic in New York and listen to many expert lectures, including one by renowned chiropractic radiologist Dr. Terry Yochum.

College faculty and alumni attended the event, with many sharing their professional expertise, demonstrating their dedication to the chiropractic profession and Northeast College and its mission of commitment to excellence, leadership and professional best practices.

Northeast Alumni and Faculty Share Expertise at Chiropractic Convention

College alumni Jamie Forster (D.C. ’85) and Cal Forster (D.C. ’23) addressed pediatric chiropractic during their lecture, Christine Foss (D.C. ‘ 94) shared her expertise on the assessment and treatment of retro-trochanteric pain syndrome as well as presenting the course Kinetic Chain Unwinding for Performance Enhancement and Angelo Ippolito (D.C. ’91) spoke about the effects of vitamin D deficiency, from back pain and beyond. Northeast College Director of Counseling Services Heather Frederick, a licensed mental health counselor, also provided attendees with a course about the updated New York state-mandated reporter Training Requirements.

Northeast College Alumni Connect at Chiropractic Convention

“It was a wonderful weekend of learning for our students and an opportunity to connect with alumni,” said Northeast College Director of Alumni Relations Christina Pluretti. “We are grateful that so many College alumni continue to be so actively involved in improving the chiropractic profession and finding ways to stay connected to Northeast and supporting our students.”

Also at the spring convention, Dr. Bill Lauretti, Northeast professor of chiropractic and student club advisor at the College said, "We are fortunate to have the support of many NYSCA members and Northeast alumni whose support makes the trip possible for so many Northeast College chiropractic students."

About the New York State Chiropractic Association

The statewide professional association, New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA) includes peers and colleagues within the industry. Together, NYSCA members work to promote, advance and defend the chiropractic profession. The NYSCA monitors all legislation that affects the chiropractic profession while working to protect and expand practice rights.

Northeast College has a Student NYSCA Chapter and remains dedicated to partnering for the good of the profession and its practitioners. "Northeast College is grateful for our relationship with NYSCA, and we look forward to attending their events each year," said Pluretti.