The Whole Health Continuum: Conversations with UWS President Nathan Long Mon, 04 May 2026 03:05:15 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561828 en-us © 2026 The Whole Health Continuum: Conversations with UWS President Nathan Long yes b0a7c31d-0b8e-5481-91fd-b0c5670063e7 Nathan Long, President episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Nathan Long, President https://storage.buzzsprout.com/g5ayqhfaf2hnrayht3ij5ulz7tgz?.jpg The Whole Health Continuum: Conversations with UWS President Nathan Long NCMIC's Critical Partnership with David Siebert, CEO of NCMIC 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 into practice trainings, sponsoring continuing education events, and much more. We share the same goal of educating future chiropractic professionals who will go on to advance and positively transform the health and well-being of the communities they serve. Mr. Siebert (Dave) is relatively new to the CEO role but has worked at what seems almost every level of the organization over the past few decades. His passion and dedication to the work shines through in this interview. 

To learn more about NCMIC, visit https://www.ncmic.com/

To learn more about UWS, visit us at https://www.uws.edu 

]]> 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 into practice trainings, sponsoring continuing education events, and much more. We share the same goal of educating future chiropractic professionals who will go on to advance and positively transform the health and well-being of the communities they serve. Mr. Siebert (Dave) is relatively new to the CEO role but has worked at what seems almost every level of the organization over the past few decades. His passion and dedication to the work shines through in this interview. 

To learn more about NCMIC, visit https://www.ncmic.com/

To learn more about UWS, visit us at https://www.uws.edu 

]]> Nathan Long, President Buzzsprout-19041364 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 2293 full false Heraya Health's Impact on Whole Person Health Michell Hay, CEO of Heraya Health 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 allow members to invest in their health and well-being by providing convenient access to our select network of high-quality care providers. She discusses the impact of Heraya on integrative health practitioners as well as leading a major brand transformation shifting from CHP to Heraya. 

To learn more about Heraya Health, visit https://www.herayahealth.com/

To learn more about UWS, visit us at https://www.uws.edu

]]> 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 allow members to invest in their health and well-being by providing convenient access to our select network of high-quality care providers. She discusses the impact of Heraya on integrative health practitioners as well as leading a major brand transformation shifting from CHP to Heraya. 

To learn more about Heraya Health, visit https://www.herayahealth.com/

To learn more about UWS, visit us at https://www.uws.edu

]]> Nathan Long, President Buzzsprout-19041334 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0700 2274 full false Clinical Education Excellence with Patrick Battaglia, AVP Clinical Services 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 that students and graduates see themselves as part of a larger integrated clinical delivery experience with conventional healthcare modalities. Dr. Battaglia is also a celebrated and accomplished chiropractor who has dedicated much of his career to linking the professions. 

To learn more about UWS, visit https://www.uws.edu. 

]]> 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 that students and graduates see themselves as part of a larger integrated clinical delivery experience with conventional healthcare modalities. Dr. Battaglia is also a celebrated and accomplished chiropractor who has dedicated much of his career to linking the professions. 

To learn more about UWS, visit https://www.uws.edu. 

]]> Nathan Long, President Buzzsprout-19041319 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 2246 full false Well-Adjusted: Insights from Suzanne Lady, Faculty, College of Chiropractic 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 truly be evidence-based practitioners. As one of the program's finest, she represents a long line of faculty stretching back nearly 123 years!

To learn more about UWS, visit us at https://www.uws.edu.  

]]> 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 truly be evidence-based practitioners. As one of the program's finest, she represents a long line of faculty stretching back nearly 123 years!

To learn more about UWS, visit us at https://www.uws.edu.  

]]> Nathan Long, President Buzzsprout-19041309 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 1905 full false Occupational Therapy is Whole Person Health with Michele Tilstra 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 look into her own journey. 

To learn more about UWS, visit https://www.uws.edu. 

]]> 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 look into her own journey. 

To learn more about UWS, visit https://www.uws.edu. 

]]> Nathan Long, President Buzzsprout-19041299 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800 1910 full false Positively Transforming Mental Health Counseling Education with Amy O'Hana 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, asynchronous academic program. 

To learn more about UWS, visit us at https://www.uws.edu. 

]]> 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, asynchronous academic program. 

To learn more about UWS, visit us at https://www.uws.edu. 

]]> Nathan Long, President Buzzsprout-19041280 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800 3040 full false The Sport and Performance Psychologist with Sarah Castillo, Program Dir., Sport and Performance Psychology 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 explaining how she found her way into the field. 

To learn more, visit us at https://www.uws.edu. 

]]> 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 explaining how she found her way into the field. 

To learn more, visit us at https://www.uws.edu. 

]]> Nathan Long, President Buzzsprout-19041261 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800 2671 full false Well-Adjusted with Dr. Martha Kaeser, Dean - College of Chiropractic 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Nathan Long, President Buzzsprout-19041244 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0800 1682 full false Access & Innovation in Online Higher Education with Alisa Bates, Dean College of Graduate Studies & Vice Provost 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 provost, and how these positions shape innovation and access. The conversation highlights key changes in higher education over the past two decades, what quality looks like in online programs, and insights into the University of Western States’ College of Graduate Studies offerings—plus much more.

[This is a University of Western States Podcast, a proud member institution of The Community Solution Education System, an integrated, nonprofit system that works collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, increase student success, and enhance community impact.]

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Executive Producers: 

  • Mr. Phil Giangrande, Podcast Producer & Coach, PhilGPodcasts 
  • President Nathan Long, University of Western States

Production Team: 

  • Karla Meier, Associate Vice President of Marketing, Brand Communications, The Community Solution Education System
  • Nick Sperry, Video Producer, The Community Solution Education System
  • Marcie Miller, Senior Graphic Designer, The Community Solution Education System
  • Isabel Phillips, Communications and PR Specialist, The Community Solution Education System
]]> 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 provost, and how these positions shape innovation and access. The conversation highlights key changes in higher education over the past two decades, what quality looks like in online programs, and insights into the University of Western States’ College of Graduate Studies offerings—plus much more.

[This is a University of Western States Podcast, a proud member institution of The Community Solution Education System, an integrated, nonprofit system that works collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, increase student success, and enhance community impact.]

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Learn More

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Executive Producers: 

  • Mr. Phil Giangrande, Podcast Producer & Coach, PhilGPodcasts 
  • President Nathan Long, University of Western States

Production Team: 

  • Karla Meier, Associate Vice President of Marketing, Brand Communications, The Community Solution Education System
  • Nick Sperry, Video Producer, The Community Solution Education System
  • Marcie Miller, Senior Graphic Designer, The Community Solution Education System
  • Isabel Phillips, Communications and PR Specialist, The Community Solution Education System
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