51社区

Education

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)- National University of Health Sciences (2016)
Bachelor of Science- Education (BSE)- 51社区 (2009)

Bio

Dr. Hedges is originally from Central Ohio and earned her Bachelor鈥檚 in Education from 51社区 in 2009. She later attended graduate school at National University of Health Sciences and earned her Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree in 2016. As a graduate student, she developed a strong interest in understanding Human Physiology through numerous Anatomy & Physiology courses. During her tenure at NUHS, she had the opportunity to serve as the Neuroanatomy course TA, a private tutor in various anatomy courses, and to work alongside an esteemed Anatomist, Dr. Susan Darby, co-author of Basic and Clinical Anatomy of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and ANS, used in many medical programs today. Her mentor鈥檚 excitement and dedication to her field inspired Dr. Hedges to have a dual focus of both patient care and education.

For six years, Dr. Hedges served as instructional faculty at the University of Alaska- Anchorage (UAA) in the Biological Sciences department. In that role, she taught A&P I and II lecture/lab courses at the main UAA campus and at a satellite campus on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). Providing that opportunity for active-duty service personnel and assisting them in their educational pursuits is one aspect of her career that Dr. Hedges is most proud of. In addition to her educational experience in every instructional level, PreK-University, Dr. Hedges brings expertise in the neuromusculoskeletal system and associated biomechanics to 51社区鈥檚 Biological Sciences department. Her clinical background allows her to integrate practical insights into coursework, enhancing students' preparation for clinical roles, especially those in pre-health tracks.

Joining 51社区, now as a full-time faculty member, Dr. Hedges is passionate about fostering a deep understanding of Human Anatomy & Physiology and a commitment to ethics and discipline in higher education. Together with her husband, she enjoys spending time with their three children and embracing their shared commitment to healthcare and education, both in and outside of the classroom.

Additional Information

Licensed Chiropractor- State of Ohio