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Suzanne Lady

Suzanne

Lady

Suzanne Lady

Associate Professor

  • Roles:

  • Queer and Ally Club Advisor

  • Wellness Club Advisor

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  • Campus:
  • Portland
Department
Clinical Education
Institution
University of Western States
Address Map of 8000 NE Tillamook St Portland OR 97213
8000 NE Tillamook St
Portland, OR 97213
Office Phone
971-449-9248
Email
Biography

Dr. Suzanne D. Lady is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Education. She has held several leadership roles, including Chair of the Clinical Education Department and Chair of the Doctor of Chiropractic Assessment Committee. Dr. Lady is the lead instructor for the Clinic Training Phase lecture and lab, and she also volunteers as a facilitator for the Mind-Body Medicine elective, which is modeled after the Georgetown School of Medicine program.

With nearly 20 years of practice, Dr. Lady earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Western States Chiropractic College in 1997, where she received the Award for Clinical Excellence. She also holds a BA in exercise science, sociology, and psychology from the University of Arizona. During her time there, she competed in NCAA PAC-10 intercollegiate athletics, winning the Women's College World Series in fast pitch softball in 1991 and earning recognition as a National Strength and Conditioning Association All-American.

An avid outdoor adventurer, Dr. Lady enjoys fly fishing, backpacking, RVing and hiking. Her scholarly interests include advancements in neuroscience, chronic pain treatments, the role of the mind-body connection in alleviating disease and suffering, and the psychology of performance.

She was honored as the College of Chiropractic Faculty Member of the Year in 2023

Education History
Degree Institution Year
Doctor of Chiropractic Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, Oregon 1997
Bachelor of Arts University of Arizona, Tucson, Az 1992
Massage Therapy Healing Arts Institute, Roseville, Ca, 1992
Professional Memberships
Role Organization
Policy Committee Member Oregon Public Health Association (OPHA)
Part III Test Development Committee National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Editorial Board Journal of Chiropractic Education
Abstract Reviewer Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC)
Abstract Reviewer Chiropractic Education Research Forum
Publications
Journal

Lady SD, Haas M, Takagi R, Takaki L (2018). A Preliminary Study of Chiropractors' Beliefs About Biomedical and Biopsychosocial Pain: A Survey of University of Western States Alumni.. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 17 (1), 16-21.

Lady SD and Burnham KD. (2019). Sexual orientation and gender identity in chiropractic patients: how to navigate new terminology in patient care.. Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, 26 , 53-59.

Lady SD, Takaki LAK (2018). Development of a clinical skills remediation program for chiropractic students at a university.. Journal of Chiropractic Education, 32 (2), 152-158.

Burnham K, Lady S, Martin C. (2021). Awareness of LGBTQ+ Health disparities: a Survey Study of Complementary Integrative Health Providers.. Journal of Chiropractic Education, 36 (2), 194-198.

Other

Lady, S (2020). How is Health Science Education Tackling the Opioid Epidemic?. IAMSE Winter 2020 Webinar Series. (Online Presentation).

Burnham K, Lady S (2021). Preparing for the Future: Diversity in Chiropractic Education. Chiropractic Educators Research Forum (CERF). (Online Presentation).

Burnham K, Lady S (2021). Going Beyond Grades: Online Learning Assessment. Chiropractic Educators Research Forum (CERF). (Online Presentation).

Burnham K, Lady S, Major, C. (2022). Chiropractic Faculty Burnout Through the Lens of the Global Pandemic.. International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health. (Poster Presentation Phoenix, Az).

Lady, S., Martin, C., & Burnham, K. (2023). Awareness of LGBTQ+ health disparities: A survey study of complementary integrative health providers.. Integrative Medicine and Health Symposium; Advancing Together: Meaningful Connection and Strategic Collaboration.. (Poster Presentation Chicago, Il.).

Burnham K, Lady S, Major, C. (2024). Assessment of stress and burnout under pandemic-related working conditions for chiropractic faculty: A survey.. Chiropractic Educators Research Forum (CERF). (Online Presentation).

Lady, S., Lockwood, K., Burnham, K. (2024). Effectiveness of a peer mind body medicine training program on faculty stress responses. Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC). (Platform Presentation San Diego, Ca.).