Dr David Farrar is a 2014 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University and joined the basic sciences anatomy faculty in September of 2015. Having taught a number of courses in anatomy, physiology and microbiology, Dr Farrar is known for his engaging classroom "vibe", his dedication to human connection and the role of anatomy in living life every day. 

Dr. Shiloh Heesch is originally from New Effington, SD inrural northeastern South Dakota where he lived with his parents - Rick &Wanda - and two older sisters. He attended Rosholt High School and grew up as amultisport athlete playing football, basketball, and track & field.Following high school, he chose to attend North Dakota State University inFargo, ND, to pursue an Exercise Science degree where he remained for hisfreshman year until transferring to Dakota State University in Madison, SDwhere he played football and was involved in various clubs and activities,including attending the Northland Regional ACSM meetings.

After completing his bachelor's degree in 2016, Shilohattended Northwestern Health Sciences University and became an active member inclubs and activities. He served on the SACA Sports Council for two terms, amongother leadership positions, and spent his final year completing an internship atthe NWHSU Human Performance Center.

Following his graduation in April 2021, he began to practicein Sioux Falls, SD where he was the team chiropractor for the Women's FootballAlliance team, the Sioux Falls Snow Leopards, and the NBA G-League team SiouxFalls Skyforce.

He recently began his master's program at Concordia - St.Paul in Exercise Science with a research project in the works for his thesis.In July 2022, Shiloh was accepted as the newest Sports Chiropractic Resident atthe NWHSU Human Performance Center in Bloomington, MN.

Chris Major, DC, DACBR, ATC, is an associate professor inthe department of diagnostic imaging at Northwestern Health SciencesUniversity (NWHSU).  He teaches courses on spinalanatomy, congenital anomalies, trauma, and arthritis.  He also practices radiology with theRadiological Consultation Services at NWHSU. 

Prior to attendingchiropractic school, Dr. Major graduated from the University of Wisconsin-EauClaire with a degree in Athletic Training, where he had the opportunity to workwith a wide variety of athletes, including an internship with the NFL's KansasCity Chiefs. 

He is a chiropractor with aspecial passion for radiology and teaching. He enjoys camping, cross-country skiing, and playing on a small hobbyfarm with his wife and 9-year-old daughter.

Dr. Rich received his DC degree from Northwestern College of Chiropractic and then completed a three-year fulltime imaging residency. After passing the board-certification examinations, he accepted a position as an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Sciences Department at Northwestern.

While at Northwestern, he lectured extensively for the imaging and continuing education departments, provided imaging consultation for the campus based film interpretation service, and treated patients in the University Health Service. In 1999 he was honored as Northwestern's Teacher-of-the-Year.

In 2003 Dr. Rich accepted a position at National University of Health Sciences as the Director of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging. He was also Faculty Director for the Imaging Residency Program and Director of the National MRI Center. 

Dr. Rich re-joined the faculty of NWHSU in September 2005. He enjoys his time lecturing and spending time "in the dark" interpreting imaging studies. In his free time he spends time with his wife and nine children and serving in the local church.

Christopher Smoley is currently an assistant professor and chair of the Radiology Department at Northwestern Health Sciences University.  He is a Minnesota native raised in Sartell,just outside of St. Cloud. He did most of hisundergraduate work at St. Cloud State University. He went on to earn his BS andDC degrees from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. 

Chris wasaccepted into the diagnostic imaging residency at Parker University in Dallas,Tx; here he successfully completed his residency and board examinations earninghim his DACBR. After passing his board examinations he became faculty at Parkerfor one year. 

He was offered a position at D'Youville College in Buffalo,NY as an assistant professor of radiology. He wasthe chair of the assessment team, authored a CCE response for assessmentshortly after his arrival, and later a self-study. He was theaccreditation liaison and lead the program to a successful 8-year CCE accreditation of the chiropractic program. He also wrote and submitted a new curriculum to New YorkState and CCE, that was successfully accepted by both. 

While serving atD'Youville College he was the Examsoft Campus Administrator for all the programs and an active participant in the regional accreditation,assessment, and curriculum committees for both graduate and undergraduateprograms. 

He was awarded faculty of the year each year at D'Youville Collegeand Distinguished Educator of the Year at Parker University. Before leavingD'Youville College for a faculty position closer to home at Palmer College inDavenport, IA he was the Executive Director of the D'Youville Chiropractic Program. 

Since his time at D'Youville College he has been hired as an externalconsultant for program assessment and is a reviewer for Chiropractic and ManualTherapies, The Journal of Chiropractic Education, and Osmosis.org. He also readsMSK studies for diagnostic imaging facilities across Texas part-time.

Heidi L. Mendenhall, MS, DC, DACBR is a board-certified chiropractic radiologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at Northwestern Health Sciences University.  During her undergraduate education in biology at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, she discovered a passion for anatomy and physiology.  She completed the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2009.

After graduation, she completed a diagnostic imaging residency at Northeast College of Health Sciences and passed the Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (DACBR)examinations in 2012.  She has been interpreting musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging studies for health care providers ever since. She enjoys teaching and supporting doctors and patients through accurate and detailed diagnostic imaging interpretation services.

Dr. Kim Ledermann graduated from the University of MinnesotaSchool of Dentistry in 2002. She has a broad-based background in generaldentistry performed in both private and nonprofit clinics, which has includedseeing patients under general anesthesia in a hospital setting. Additionally,she has a master's degree in speech-language pathology and is experienced inthe treatment of oropharyngeal dysfunction. 

She has completedextensive training and mini residencies in the areas of craniofacial/orofacialpain and sleep for children and adults, cranio-cervical and craniomandibularpathophysiology, and orthodontics.  She is married with 2 children, a dog,and a cat.  She enjoys traveling, music, spending time with friends andfamily, and volunteering locally and internationally.