Dr. Cody Rodewald, D.C., owner of ALIGN Integrated Health in Lakeville, Minnesota, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Palmer College of Chiropractic 10-Under-10 Award. The honor recognizes recent graduates who have demonstrated leadership, made significant contributions to the chiropractic profession, and remained active as mentors or volunteers. Rodewald, a 2017 graduate of Palmer College, is one of just 10 alumni selected for the 2026 honor.
The 10-Under-10 Award specifically highlights graduates from the past decade who are emerging leaders within chiropractic and their communities. Palmer College of Chiropractic maintains a worldwide network of more than 32,000 alumni and describes the award as recognizing recent graduates who have made substantial contributions, demonstrated leadership, and remained active mentors or volunteers. This recognition places Rodewald among a select group of Palmer graduates from across the United States chosen for the 2026 award.
As founder of ALIGN Integrated Health, Rodewald has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families pursue healthier lives through chiropractic care. His patients have ranged from newborns and working parents to Olympic athletes and adults over 100 years old. Palmer College specifically recognized Rodewald for that combination of service and commitment, noting his work with patients across an unusually broad range of ages and backgrounds and his dedication to helping chiropractic thrive for generations to come.
In a statement, Rodewald expressed gratitude for the recognition. “I’m incredibly honored to receive this recognition from Palmer,” he said. “Chiropractic has given me the opportunity to serve people at every stage of life, and I’m grateful to be part of a profession that has had such a meaningful impact on so many families. I also feel a responsibility to help move chiropractic forward so that future generations can experience those same benefits.”
While Rodewald’s work is rooted in chiropractic’s history and principles, his focus extends to the future of the profession. He has sought to contribute not only through patient care but also by supporting the continued advancement and long-term growth of chiropractic. The award underscores the importance of leadership and mentorship in sustaining the profession’s impact on public health.
“For me, it always comes back to serving the person in front of me,” Rodewald said. “Whether that person is a newborn, an athlete, a parent trying to stay healthy for their family or someone who is 104 years old, they deserve the same level of attention and commitment.”
The recognition of Rodewald among Palmer’s 10-Under-10 recipients highlights the vital role that recent graduates play in shaping the future of chiropractic. By honoring individuals who excel in patient care, leadership, and volunteerism, the award aims to inspire others in the field to pursue excellence and contribute to the profession’s growth. For communities like Lakeville, Rodewald’s honor brings national attention to local chiropractic care and its potential to serve people at every stage of life.
