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Adria Schmedthorst, healthcare journalist

Adria Schmedthorst ran a private chiropractic practice for more than 10 years. Now she uses her healthcare industry knowledge to write content that reaches the hearts and minds of medical professionals.

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  • Biological and biomedical sciences and genetics, Texas A&M University

  • Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), marketing and sales copywriting, Parker College of Chiropractic

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