Dr. Kelly Morgensen

Kelly Morgensen , BS, DC
Chiropractic physician, retired
Consultant to Healthcare Professions

Dr. Kelly Morgensen is a retired doctor of chiropractic. She attended the Southern California University of Health Sciences (Los Angeles) where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (1988) and Doctor of Chiropractic (1989). Upon retirement from chiropractic practice and teaching, she established a consulting practice: The Healing Arts Coach. She is currently pursuing her second doctorate in the field of naturopathic medicine.

Kelly Morgensen has dedicated her professional life to building a bridge between complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and conventional medicine. Her focus is on the education of CAM practitioners regarding best practices for high quality patient care and empowering CAM providers to effectively communicate, collaborate and network with medical practitioners. In her consulting practice, she also provides advice to CAM professionals regarding healthcare operations and healthcare laws and policies related to billing, coding, documentation, information privacy and risk management. She provides one-on-one coaching for leadership development and physician practice management. Since 1999, Kelly Morgensen has been affiliated with Aspen Chiropractic Clinic (OR). She was instrumental in developing the Aspen brand and currently consults with clinic members in the role of Compliance Manager. She produces the clinic website aspenforhealth.com and publishes the clinic brochures and newsletter.

Kelly Morgensen is an accomplished academician. Since 1989, Kelly Morgensen has been awarded three academic appointments at WASC accredited colleges: Chairman, Department of Health Sciences, West Coast University (CA), Associate Professor of Health Sciences, West Coast University (CA) and Associate Professor of Clinical and Chiropractic Sciences, Western States Chiropractic College (OR). Kelly Morgensen has lectured throughout the U.S.A. as faculty in the Continuing Education and Postgraduate Studies Division for Cleveland Chiropractic College- Los Angeles (CA) and Western States Chiropractic College (OR). She was Life Sciences Instructor at SAMRA University of Oriental Medicine (CA) and Health and Safety Services Instructor for the American Red Cross, Ventura County Chapter (CA).

In the capacity of Chiropractic Physician, Kelly Morgensen served as Medical Coordinator for sports and philanthropic events in California: TAC Ultra Marathon (1990), GSGRA Regional Rodeo (1991), The City of Los Angeles Marathon (1992-1994), California AIDS Ride (1994). In 2004, Kelly Morgensen served as First Responder for running and cycling events in Oregon: Bridge to Bridge Run, Hood to Coast Relay, Race for the Roses, ADA Summit to Surf, TYR Women's Triathlon. She is a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Kelly Morgensen is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives where she is recognized for her expertise in Complementary Medicine, Medical Ethics, and Mentoring/Executive Coaching. She is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs.

Published on 05/22/2007

Did you know...79% of patients think conventional medicine combined with CAM is better than either one alone, 70% of CAM patients go to their medical doctor first or concurrently with their CAM treatment, 15% of medical patients go to their CAM provider first , Patients think CAM is more helpful than conventional medicine for headache, neck and back conditions , Patients think conventional medicine is more helpful than CAM for hypertension.

Did You Know? alternative medicine (CAM) facts

Did you know?

79% of patients think conventional medicine combined with CAM is better than either one alone
70% of CAM patients go to their medical doctor first or concurrently with their CAM treatment
15% of medical patients go to their CAM provider first
Patients think CAM is more helpful than conventional medicine for headache, neck and back conditions
Patients think conventional medicine is more helpful than CAM for hypertension

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) largely comprises the healing arts of acupuncture, chiropractic medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicine and massage therapy. From 1990 to 1997, CAM usage in the U.S. increased approximately 47%, to 629 million CAM users by 1997. Expenditures for CAM services also rose by an estimated 45%, which totaled $21 billion. By 2002, approximately 1 in 3 adults were CAM patients. No word yet on whether or not they were insured.

-KA Morgensen, DC

From Perceptions about Complementary Therapies Relative to Conventional Therapies among Adults Who Use Both: Results from a National Survey. David M. Eisenberg, et al. Annals of Internal Medicine, 4 September 2001.135(5):344-51.