Clinical Educator
Assistant Professor
B.S., Cleveland University-Kansas City
D.C., Cleveland University-Kansas City
Dr. Gilbert likes to treat repetitive stress injuries that frequently show up in extremity complaints. She also loves working with our LGBTQ community.
Dr. Gilbert is an assistant professor in the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), and serves as a clinician in the CUKC Chiropractic Health Center. She also helps with student clubs, including Females Kick Atlas and Cleveland Alliance.
Gilbert received her B.S. in Human Biology, and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees at CUKC. She earned a fellowship in acupuncture in the state of Kansas, as well as certifications in diversity training from Harvard University. She pursued a career in chiropractic after spending more than 20 years in the casino industry, and dealing with repetitive injuries. Before returning to her alma mater to teach, Gilbert worked at clinics in the Kansas City area, and in Columbia, Mo.
Outside of her professional life, Gilbert is president of Earth Rising, Inc., which governs a 501c3 educational retreat center in Kansas. She is a champion for diversity and inclusion, and enjoys reading, music, nature, and staying home with her three cats, embracing the “crazy cat lady” persona.
