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Life West Tonga
Service Trips

Serving communities and bringing chiropractic care to the people of Tonga

Life Chiropractic College West is proud to be part of an ongoing initiative to expand the experience of chiropractic in Tonga. The group provides free chiropractic care at multiple locations on Tongatapu Island, the largest island in the nation.

Who is eligible?

This service trip is open to interns enrolled as students at Life Chiropractic College West, who are eligible to adjust out-patients and are in good academic standing.
We also welcome and encourage experienced chiropractors to join us in this unprecedented chiropractic service experience. You will be working alongside chiropractic students as we provide care for thousands of patients. The level of gratitude and appreciation you will receive from the patients will be unlike anything you have ever experienced.

What to Expect

Interpreters are readily available throughout our clinic days. Participants need to bring their own table to work on. There is no diagnostic equipment available. The adjusting days can be as busy as one would like. Fluids will be provided as well as meals and a rest area at the service site throughout clinic days.

Standard Itinerary:

Review your individual trip documents for the actual itinerary during your trip

  • Saturday: Group Arrival in Nuku’alofa, Tonga
  • Sunday: Excursion and Group Dinner
  • Monday: Chiropractic Clinic (9 AM – 6 PM)
  • Tuesday: Chiropractic Clinic (9 AM – 6 PM)
  • Wednesday: Chiropractic Clinic (9AM – 6PM)
  • Thursday: Group Returns to U.S. (or travel on their own)

How much does it cost?

Life West Student Interns & Licensed DCs: $495
Covered by the registration fee: Hotel for five nights (Saturday – Thursday), all meals from Sunday breakfast through Wednesday dinner, airport transfer on Saturday and Thursday morning if traveling with the group and transportation to/from the service area. Interns will be sharing a room with other interns and DCs may be sharing with another DC. Participants are responsible for the cost of: Airfare to and from Nuku’alofa, Tonga, Saturday meals, and all personal costs before and after the scheduled trip. Other travel-related costs, such as visas, COVID tests, and baggage fees are also the responsibility of each participant. Flight insurance is highly recommended. The college does not refund any flight fees based on trip cancellation by the college, hosts or an individual intern. We will have tables available for use. You are welcome to bring any additional equipment you would like to have on-hand. Please note that airlines will charge you extra baggage fees for tables. You are responsible for obtaining any required travel documentation, such as visas and travel documents if needed. Questions? Please check the FAQ’s at this link or contact [email protected].

Interested in participating in this amazing service opportunity?

Complete the registration form and your payment by the date listed above the registration form. Payment does not guarantee a place on the trip, but if you are not given a place, we will issue you a refund (please see trip details packet for details). Priority will be given to interns in upper quarters and to those interns and DCs who sign up early.

Refund Policy: Refunds are provided if we are not able to give you a place on this trip and/or you may apply your fee to apply towards a space on a future Life West service trip. Please review the cancellation/refund schedule listed in the details packet for information related to a specific trip.

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Register For Our Next Tonga Service Trip
2024 Tonga Dates:

Spring:  March 21st – March 27th, 2024

Summer:  June 13th – June 20th, 2024

Fall:  September 19th – September 26th, 2024

Detailed Trip Packet
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Life West Chiropractic Student adjusting a patient during a Tonga Service Trip

Life West Service Trip Highlights

Alex Lee: "You Can't Put a Price on That"

Allison Land: "It's Pretty Life-Changing"

Hayden Klein: "You Get to be Lost in Service"

Danielle Jordan: "We Saw How Far They Came"

Paul Wehrman: "It Was an Amazing Experience"

George Jangi on Tonga: 'A Really Cool Brotherhood Moment'

Tim Arena on Tonga: 'The Whole World is Brand New'

Josh Wheeler on Tonga: 'One of the Most Valuable Experiences I've Had'

Ben Tan on Tonga: 'Miracles Can Be an Ordinary Thing'

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