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.
Articles by this Author
The 411 on cold and flu remedies
- By Dr. Kelly Morgensen
- Archived 03/15/2007
- Homeopathic medicine , Herbal Medicine
Each year, Americans spend billions of dollars on widely advertised remedies for colds and flu, but research shows that conventional medicine does very little to effectively treat these viral illnesses. Meanwhile, a study done by the federal government suggested that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) remedies are gaining wide acceptance by Americans who are dissatisfied with conventional medicine.
Did You Know? alternative medicine (CAM) facts
- By Dr. Kelly Morgensen
- Archived 05/22/2007
- Herbal Medicine , Homeopathic medicine , Traditional Chinese medicine
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.
Alternative medicine lowers risk of heart disease
- By Dr. Kelly Morgensen
- Archived 05/31/2007
- Herbal Medicine , Diet & Exercise , Chiropractic medicine
Alternative medicine has a preventive and therapeutic role in cardiovascular disease. Medical physicians, including cardiologists, describe their use of alternative therapy as integrative medicine. Chiropractic physicians describe their use of alternative therapy as complementary medicine. This terminology probably reflects the perspective of each physician in the health care milieu; the medical doctor, at the top of the healthcare pecking order, chooses to integrate the research and methods of other practitioners. The chiropractor, who is the leading provider of alternative healthcare, decribes medical interventions that are complementary to traditional medicine.
