Sherman Magazine, Fall 2014

Guarding the Sacred Trust

FALL 2014

Publisher Edwin Cordero, D.C. ecordero@sherman.edu

2. Chiropractic to the World President, Edwin Cordero, D.C., is bringing Sherman College and chiropractic to the world.

Editor Karen Rhodes, M.B.A. krhodes@sherman.edu

3. Tell the Truth Board chairman Peter Kevorkian, D.C., remarks on patient education.

Contributing Writers Charlotte Babb Neil Cohen, D.C. Jeremy Hess, D.C. Stephanie Johnson, D.C. Jami Karr, D.C. Jillian Kersh, D.C. Peter Kevorkian, D.C. Beverly Knight Marggi Roldan Kristy Shepherd

4. Enrollment News Sherman representatives are on the move; Students join the Reach Out and Recruit effort; supporters earn scholarship credit; Rodsater mentors via the ROAR program.

6. Online Expansions The college releases recruiting videos and launches a mobile responsive website.

8. Community Engagement

Cover Photography David Choong

Interns of the Month recognized; Sherman signs transfer admission agreements; college hosts Chamber event; Interns represent Sherman in the local community.

10. Research and Philosophy

FALL 2014 ISSUE Sherman is published twice a year and is produced for and about the Sherman College community. For inquiries, call 800-849-8771, ext. 242, or e-mail the editor at krhodes@ sherman.edu.

Sherman College of Chiropractic provides students with a comprehensive chiropractic education, preparing them to enter the field as doctors of chiropractic who are highly skilled, compassionate, ethical and successful.

On its beautiful 80-acre campus in South Carolina, Sherman offers a first professional degree program unique in its approach to health care and known globally for the skill and art of chiropractic delivered by graduates.

Koren donates Winsor papers; faculty present and publish; IRAPS brings leaders together; research department supports alumni publication endeavors; ACP program expands globally.

The Doctor of Chiropractic Program The doctor of chiropractic degree program of Sherman College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education, 8049 North 85th Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 852584321, Tel: (480) 443-8877. www.cce-usa.org.

14. Making Partnerships Work

Sherman College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Sherman College of Chiropractic.

16. Pioneering Chiropractic

The Sherman community finds ways to support students and mentor graduates.

15. Expanding Reach in China The college deepens its relationships with national and educational groups in China.

Graduates through the decades bring chiropractic to new states, new countries, new media and new arenas.

24. Alumni News Karr is association president; time flies after graduation; improving messaging in your practice; alumni news and leadership.

28. Lyceum Fuels the Vision Photos highlight the 2014 homecoming and continuing education event; alumni and supporters are honored with awards.

32. Get Social with Sherman Get the picture with Instagram; Sherman is spotted on social media.

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From the President: Edwin Cordero, D.C.

Bringing Sherman College and Chiropractic to the World The mission of Sherman College is to educate and prepare students to become doctors of chiropractic and is achieved through activities in the areas of education, research and service. The college aims to be the leader in bringing chiropractic to the world by educating, graduating and supporting chiropractors who are compassionate, competent, ethical and successful.

The Sherman College Vision Statement is “Adjusting the World for a Better Future.” In keeping with this vision, Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C., maintains an aggressive travel schedule filled with events to promote the college, share chiropractic and recruit new students. Here’s a look at where he’s been over the past few months.

In Memory of Dr. Sigafoose

by Sherman College Executive Vice President Neil Cohen, D.C. On July 3, 2014, one of the chiropractic greats, Dr. James Sigafoose, died peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family.

This is a tremendous loss for principled chiropractic and humanity at large.

With deep regret, Sherman College acknowledges the loss of Dr. Sigafoose, one of the greatest icons and inspirational leaders of our beloved profession.

His devotion to people was only superseded by his love for the principle.

With Robert Schiffman, D.C., at the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations World Summit in Miami.

With Irene Gold and Debbie Cordero at the Chiropractic Centre at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.

Sig was an authentic chiropractic warrior who never minced words when it came to speaking about anything chiropractic.

While in his presence, you soon realized that he had an opinion about everything chiropractic, and he was usually right.

A key speaker at Dynamic Essentials since 1968, Sigafoose went on to have one of the largest practices of the time, seeing more than 600 patients in one day with his devoted wife, Patsy, by his side managing the office.

Dr. Cordero and I have known Sig for many years and considered him a true friend. It is a great personal loss for the leaders at Sherman College. We are grateful that he reached out to Sherman in recent years, and we will deeply miss him.

With Jillian Kersh, D.C., Karen Canup, Regent Aaron Toler, D.C., and Marggi Roldan while in WA for alumni dinners.

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Speaking at the Fifth Congress of Chiropractic hosted by the Asociacion Quiropractica de Puerto Rico.

On behalf of the Sherman College family we send our sincere condolences and pray for consolation and mercy for Patsy, the children, and grandchildren during this difficult and challenging time.

From the Board: Telling the Truth in Patient Education

Chiropractic Friend, Advocate Bill Drake Dies The Sherman College family is saddened by the passing of a great man and chiropractic advocate, Bill Drake, who lost his battle with cancer on July 11. He was 73.

Radio personality Bill Drake was known in the community as the “Voice of Spartanburg,” but around Sherman College he was known as a chiropractic advocate who volunteered his time to promote chiropractic, including guest lecturing to Sherman students in communications classes, emceeing college events and hosting Sherman representatives on his popular “Awake with Drake” radio show. Most recently he served as a judge at the 2013 Talk the TIC Finals competition on the Sherman campus last October.

Drake also hosted college faculty, staff and students on the show last fall as they discussed chiropractic, college initiatives, community projects and careers in the field as part of a sponsored weekly promotion. He often jumped in with commentary of his own, and he had a passion for discussing the history and philosophy of chiropractic.

“Bill Drake’s mission in life was to connect the community with what was going on in the community,” said his friend and chiropractor Bill Decken, D.C., L.C.P., chair of the philosophy (continued on page 6)

Tell the Truth

by Peter Kevorkian, D.C. Chair of the Board of Trustees

So often it is easier to share partial truths or incomplete messages with people rather than disclosing the whole truth. We pre-judge that people “can’t handle the truth” or will “think less of me” or “won’t believe.” Often, practitioners are hesitant to share the concept of lifetime care or the importance of having children checked.

Each time that we compromise our internal truth or what we know is right, a part of us is dishonored. A portion of our spirit is stifled. There is an increase in stress within the body. That lack of internal congruence leads to internal sadness. Unresolved, this tension causes us to seek gratification through external means. We then “need” a vacation, a drink, or some other outside stimulus to numb or overwhelm the internal noise that does not become expressed.

In my early years of practice, I sought to tell the story of chiropractic and created procedures in my office that supported the delivery of state of the art chiropractic care in a non-therapeutic, vitalistic model. When people did not comply with my recommendations and directives, I became controlling. I would use my communication skills to have people do what I thought was right for them.

Often, I got the results, but I had the same feeling of internal sadness.

I soon realized that no one likes being made wrong or wants to be manipulated or “sold” an idea. People, by design, are seekers, experimenters and discoverers.

My professional and personal evolution has shown me that the product of people having their spines checked regularly just because it is the right thing to do is better achieved by allowing people to uncover and discover the path themselves. I can facilitate this. I cannot control it.

Indeed, we need to share our truth, utilize effective communication skills and inspire people to seek their truth and find their answers. Our role as chiropractors is to deliver a specific spinal adjustment. Our role as caregivers is to serve in a loving compassionate space. Our role as teachers is to provide information and choices to all those we touch.

Success doesn’t live in scripts or forms, though these are necessary for a smooth-running office. Success isn’t found in procedure and policies, though they are an important part of the structure of a functional business. Success isn’t lots of patients or prestige in the community, though outwardly these are viewed as objective measures of “making it.” Success isn’t a big bank account or a second home, though money and accoutrements allow us more choices.

Success is a state of being. It is a different experience for each person and is more measured by internal happiness than external objects or phenomenon.

I propose that living in truth and holding an identity of truth in all actions and words leads to happiness. That state, (continued on page 7)

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Campus News: Focus on Enrollment

Sherman College on the Move: Coming to a Town Near You Sherman College has embarked on a busy fall travel season. Enrollment Services staff, including Director of ROAR Jillian Kersh, D.C., Recruiter Gin Keller, M.B.A., Director of Hispanic and Presidential Initiatives Miguel Hastings and Admission Counselor Tisha Gallaher, along with Sherman alumni and supporters, will represent Sherman College at nearly 100 events this fall.

The Sherman College banner will be seen at graduate school fairs, career fairs, and events across the country. Here’s a look at the places Sherman representatives will be traveling in fall 2014: Alabama Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Louisiana Michigan New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin (virtual) In addition, the college sent representatives to several chiropractic programs and conventions, including Sherman Student Recruitment Weekend at the Georgia Chiropractic Council Convention; Saturday Night Live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL; International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations Convention in Miami, FL; Michigan Association of Chiropractors Fall Convention in Kalamazoo, MI; and Dynamic Essentials in Atlanta, GA. If you are interested in hosting a career session for prospective students in your office or representing Sherman College in your community or professional association, email jkersh@sherman.edu or call 800-849-8771, ext. 220.

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The Reach Out and Recruit (ROAR) program’s fall recruitment has begun, and student leaders are on the road, too. Student Anissa Boudreau brought the Sherman Pride to her fellow “pirates” at East Carolina University. Boudreau is one of many students to visit their undergraduate institutions this fall on behalf of Sherman College. These opportunities allow our students to develop their public speaking skills and communicate to others why a career in chiropractic is a great decision, no matter who you are.

Supporters Refer Students, Earn My Scholarship Credit In spring and summer 2014, college alumni and supporters continued to refer students to Sherman. Thanks to each of the following supporters who sent students, thereby earning My Scholarship credit: Brian Bord, D.C. (2) James Bourg, D.C. / ROAR Waldemar Carrasquillo, D.C. Bryan Choong Fye Zyn, D.C. Jenn Cournoyer, D.C. Jimmy Craft, student Rick Florez & Elizabeth Pagano, D.C.s Michael Forsyth, D.C. Joel Greene, D.C. Milton Hernandez, D.C. Jason Heydinger, D.C. Anna Hughes, D.C. / ROAR (2) Chad Janes, student / ROAR Chip Jones, D.C. Lyle Koca, D.C. / ROAR Lisa Lewis, D.C. John Mormile, D.C. / ROAR Kurt Oetjens, D.C. Levi Pulver, D.C. / ROAR Tom Reizer, D.C. Nick Rodsater, D.C. (2) Michael Smyth, DC2B Jill Thompson, D.C.

Edie Weller, D.C. Chad Wagner, D.C. Aaron Wahl, D.C. Rosemary Watts, DC2B Dale Williams, D.C. Ryan Zeronis, D.C. The My Scholarship Program shows appreciation for the extraordinary support alumni and friends provide to Sherman by referring students. For each student referred, supporters earn $1,000 in scholarship credit upon enrollment.

Once the fund reaches $5,000, supporters can award the scholarship to the next new student referral(s) of their choice. Each time the fund builds to $5,000, additional scholarships can be awarded. Find out more at www.sherman.edu/myscholarship.

ROAR indicates involvement in the college’s Reach Out and Recruit program. ROAR members introduce students to an amazing career and help the college by encouraging future chiropractors, supporting Sherman publicly, being leaders in the community and representing Sherman College at career events and school fairs.

Find out more on our website: www.sherman.edu/roar.

Campus News: Focus on Enrollment

College Publication Earns First Place National Award A Sherman College prospective student print piece has been recognized with top honors in its category in the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) Communications Contest, an annual competition that encourages and rewards excellence in communication. The college’s student profile print piece won first place in the nation in the nonprofit brochure category.

Director of Public Relations Karen Brower Rhodes, along with the college’s marketing team, developed the student profile print piece last year to appeal to the key types of students Sherman College attracts, including traditional (right out of undergraduate study), career changer, connected (some connection to chiropractic, such as being a patient or having a family member in the field), or international. Rhodes accepted the award at the national conference in September.

This is not the Public Relations Office’s first time receiving honors from NFPW. In 2013, two of Sherman College’s prospective student print pieces received second-place national awards in the brochures and direct mail marketing categories.

ROAR Spotlight: Q&A with Stefanie Rodsater, D.C.

by Director of ROAR Jillian Kersh, D.C. Members of Sherman College’s Reach Out And Recruit (ROAR) program serve as mentors, shape the profession Stefanie Rodsater and influence prospective students through their participation in the program.

When D.C.s recruit students, they help build the profession with compassionate, skilled, ethical and successful doctors of chiropractic. ROAR members may represent Sherman at a career fair, host a career session in the office, or serve as an advisor to future colleagues.

ROAR member Stefanie Rodsater, D.C., has embraced the heart of the ROAR program by hosting Sherman College students in her office and helping refer two students who have recently enrolled.

We asked her why it’s important to ROAR, and here’s what she had to say.

Why should others become ROAR mentors?

Being a ROAR mentor is an awesome opportunity to expose students to your success and remind them that the work they are doing in school is well worth their efforts. Chiropractic is the most amazing profession! I believe being a ROAR mentor allows you, as a doctor, to show students how bright the future truly is, which serves as a great reminder through the tests and boards.

When you have students shadow you, what do you typically show them?

When students come to our office, we love for them to experience the tour of our office that we give to all of our

A group of Sherman College students toured the office of ROAR member Stefanie Rodsater, D.C., in North Carolina. Inspiring students is the best part of ROAR, she says.

new patients, so they can see the essence and philosophy of our office. Ideally, I love for students to meet patients in our office, hear their stories and testimonies, because that is what they will soon be able to experience on their own.

Why is Sherman College the place to refer students who want to become chiropractors?

Chiropractic is about CHIROPRACTIC, and Sherman understands that! There are a lot of distractions out in the world of chiropractic, but Sherman stays true to the adjustment and the principles of chiropractic. I know that chiropractors from Sherman have studied and learned the principles that started this amazing profession.

What is your favorite part of being a ROAR Member?

My favorite part of being a ROAR member is inspiring students and exposing them to our type of practice. Every chiropractor has his or her own flavor, but we love ours and we love to share our office and success with current and future students of chiropractic!

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Campus News: Recruiting Videos

Chiropractic Friend, Advocate Bill Drake Dies

Sherman College Releases Recruiting Videos

See us on YouTube

(continued from page 3) department at Sherman College. “He certainly did this for Sherman and chiropractic in general. He ad-libbed all the advertisements he did and one time said on air, ‘You know, you go to the chiropractor on a regular basis to have your spine checked for subluxation because the connection between your brain and your body is important.

Why not take your car to Jiffy Lube?’”

Bill Drake’s involvement with the college stretches back to the late 1970s when he served as emcee at Lyceum, Sherman’s homecoming. Impressed with the large audience at the event and by then Lyceum Director and Sherman alumnus Dick Plummer, D.C., he invited Plummer as a regular guest on his morning radio show to talk about chiropractic.

Drake became a chiropractic patient in 1987 and was an avid reader of books on the philosophy of chiropractic.

Sherman named him Lay Person of the Year in 1991, and he was named South Carolina Radio Personality of the Year in 1986, 1987 and 1992. Ripon College in Wisconsin, his alma mater, named him Distinguished Alumnus of the Year in 1994. The Palmetto State Chiropractic Association honored him with the Chiropractic Communicator Award in 1999.

Drake was an integral part of the Spartanburg community, making more than 200 appearances a year at local churches, clubs and schools. He produced an annual Christmas Music Festival, coordinated the Battle of the Brains Quiz Bowl for schools in four counties and emceed the Miss South Carolina Pageant.

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A series of recruitment videos launched

by Sherman College of Chiropractic emphasizes the college’s focus on principled chiropractic, its dedication to individual attention for students, and its promise to provide an education that delivers the satisfaction of helping others through a fulfilling and in-demand career.

“The decision to attend chiropractic college can be life-changing,” says Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C. “These dynamic videos were created for prospective students so they can see for themselves what makes Sherman the pre-eminent chiropractic college in the world.”

Future students who watch the videos can find out how well Sherman College meets their goals, and they can gain the information they need and get a real feel for what Sherman College is all about,

he said. The videos will also be helpful for international students or those who are otherwise unable to make a physical visit.

The video series showcases Sherman College students and faculty, and it promotes the strong academic program, low faculty-to-student ratios, and welcoming family atmosphere while emphasizing the college’s vision of adjusting the world for a better future.

The college partnered with Sean Nipper of Nipper Media, LLC, in Richmond, CA, on the production. No stranger to the chiropractic field, Nipper is an experienced filmmaker who is currently completing his own feature-length documentary called, “Life, Adjusted.”

The videos are available on the college’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube. com/shermancollege.

Campus News: Mobile-Friendly Website

(continued from page 3) coupled with a desire to bring chiropractic to the people, will build success.

Sherman College strives to share the truth of chiropractic and empower its students with the skills necessary to deliver it to the world. As each of us in the Sherman family align ourselves to the vitalistic ideals of our philosophy and continuously strive to improve ourselves, we will resonate in a truth that will inspire others. We need not coerce, manipulate or force our ideas upon others.

As we collectively hold in our minds an undeniable truth and actions that are consistent with that truth, we influence the minds and actions of others. A body free of vertebral subluxation allows the miracle of life to fully express. A world of people free of vertebral subluxation allows a miracle of possibility beyond our wildest dreams.

Show Your Pride: Link to Us If your practice has a web site, put it to work for you by displaying the Sherman College of Chiropractic logo and linking to us. Aside from showing your Sherman Pride, posting the college’s logo on your page and linking to us will connect your web site visitors to a wealth of information about chiropractic, Sherman College, careers in chiropractic and current research.

Sherman College Launches Mobile Responsive Website Aiming to better serve prospective students, current students, alumni and friends, Sherman College of Chiropractic recently launched its mobile responsive website at www.sherman.edu. The site is designed to optimize visually across all devices, including smart phones, tablets and desktops.

“We have to reach people where they are and make it easy for them to access the information they need,” said Sherman College President Dr. Edwin Cordero.

“Data shows that Sherman’s prospective students, current students, alumni and supporters are increasingly reaching out to us from mobile devices.” He says the college selected responsive design (rather than a mobile app or subset of the website) because this option gives users easy access to all the information on the site, regardless of the device they use.

The college’s web analytics clearly show an increase in mobile and tablet usage and have underscored a need for a responsive design. While desktop usage of www.sherpast two years (January 2012-December 2013), mobile usage has grown 322 percent, and tablet usage has grown 344 percent. Web usability for those reaching out to the college on these devices is key.

The college chose Steve Tullius, D.C., A.C.P., as its partner on the site design.

Tullius is CEO of chiropracticis.com.

“The new website showcases the caliber of the chiropractic educational program Sherman College of Chiropractic has to offer and equips the institution with the infrastructure needed to grow with rapidly changing technology,” said Tullius.

“Current and future students, alumni, faculty and staff will be very proud to share the site with the profession and public. It was a great honor to collaborate on a project of this importance for the college and for chiropractic.”

The college also worked with its agency, Higher Education Marketing, to continue refining its analytics and search engine optimization (SEO) through the project and beyond. This step has been key to preserving the college’s SEO progress and ensuring continued success in this area.

In the coming weeks and months, the college will continue to monitor usage of the site and make improvements.

The student and news blogs will be incorporated into the new format, and social media is being integrated as well.

Visit the new site: www.sherman.edu

Tell the Truth

Link to us at www.sherman.edu. Want to include the logo? You can download it at www.sherman.edu/link; there you’ll find information on downloading and linking for both Windows and Mac users.

To connect with us on social networks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, check out the blue box on page 33.

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Campus News: Community Engagement

Interns of the Month Suzanne Earehart (August 2014) of Bluefield, WV, graduates in March 2015. She plans to open a practice with her husband, Nick, in the Carolinas.

Sherman College Signs Transfer Admission Agreements with Universidad Central de Bayamón and Palm Beach State College

Brynne Gingras (July 2014) of Pittsfield, NH, graduates in March 2015. She plans to practice in Virginia.

Lee Isaacson (June 2014) of Chaska, MN, graduates in December 2014 and plans to return to Minnesota to practice with his father, Michael Isaacson, D.C. Kara Babinski (May 2014) of Carol Stream, IL, graduates in December 2014. She plans to open a practice with her husband, Mark, in the Chicago suburbs.

Donnie Miller (April 2014) of Lake View, SC, graduates in December 2014 and plans to open a practice in North Myrtle Beach.

Gingras

Earehart

Rhea Conley (March 2014) of Gaffney, SC, graduates in December 2014. She plans to travel abroad for a year before settling down to practice.

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Sherman President Dr. Edwin Cordero met with PBSC President Dr. Dennis P. Gallon and Lake Worth Campus Provost Dr. Maria Vallejo to sign a transfer agreement on August 18.

Sherman College of Chiropractic has signed two more agreements to simplify student admission into the doctor of chiropractic program. The college most recently joined with Universidad Central de Bayamón (UCB) in Puerto Rico and Palm Beach State College (PBSC) in Lake Worth, FL. Under the agreements, students can take their prerequisite 90 semester hours at UCB or PBSC, and then transfer into Sherman College’s doctor of chiropractic degree program after three years.

The agreement with UCB is Sherman College’s second admission agreement this year with a school in Puerto Rico, where the college is building strong ties to support further expansion of the chiropractic profession.

Sherman President Edwin Cordero, D.C., says these transfer agreements present an

attractive option for students seeking a career that plays a significant role in health promotion.

“Sherman College is excited to welcome UCB and PBSC students who are looking for a health care career that will allow them to bring principled chiropractic care to their communities and make a difference in the lives of others,” he said.

Sherman College continually works to establish articulation agreements and pre-chiropractic programs with undergraduate institutions around the world to facilitate admission to its doctor of chiropractic program.

For more information on such agreements, contact the Sherman College Admission Office or call 800-849-8771, ext. 221, email kshepherd@sherman.edu or go to http://www.sherman.edu/future students/3-plus-1-agreements.asp.

Campus News: Community Engagement

Sherman Well Represented in Spartanburg Community

by Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences and Health Center Case Doctor Stephanie Johnson, D.C.

Sherman Executive Vice President Neil Cohen, D.C., and President Edwin Cordero, D.C., present school supplies to Hendrix Elementary Principal Tina Humphries.

Sherman Hosts Business After Hours Program Sherman College of Chiropractic hosted the August Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours program. The Chamber’s most popular networking event, Business After Hours allows the college to introduce more of the Spartanburg and surrounding area to chiropractic health care and remind our neighbors about Sherman College and its positive impact in the community.

The event featured great food, drinks, giveaways and networking. Interns performed spinal screenings and signed up new patients. Chamber member attendees and Sherman College students and employees also collected school supplies for our neighbors at James H. Hendrix Elementary School.

President Edwin Cordero, D.C., and Executive Vice President Neil Cohen, D.C., delivered an overflowing container filled with supplies to Hendrix Principal Tina Humphries the following week.

Hendrix students and teachers sent the college a big, heartfelt thank-you card and recognized the college’s efforts by featuring Sherman on its electronic sign.

Sherman College interns attend and participate in various local events to spread the word about chiropractic in the community. Interns give complimentary chiropractic health talks, complete postural analyses, and perform spinal checks.

Our participants range from the pediatric to the geriatric, and they include the twolegged to the four-legged populations.

Interns have participated in events such as the Upstate Birthing Expo, Rosecrest Community Center event, A Hero’s 5K Run, and Wag-a-Paw-Looza.

While interns and case doctors regularly seek out community events in which to participate, we are often approached and invited before we can do so! For example, local midwives and doulas approached one of our interns, Jared Dreckman, about the Sherman College Health Center participating in the Upstate Birthing Expo. Information about the importance of chiropractic care for all stages (from prenatal to post partum mom) and all ages (from infancy

Interns Rhea Conley and Briana Shiley with Ronald and Rowdy (Greenville Road Warriors hockey mascot) at a local event.

to adulthood) was shared with those in attendance.

We also regularly participate in elementary and middle school career days as well as their health fairs. We have been involved in back-to-school events and a Countdown to Kindergarten. For these events, we typically donate backpacks filled with school supplies in a free raffle during the event. Our interns show the students (and their parents) how to properly wear backpacks, and also provide information and demonstrations on correct posture and lifting ergonomics.

Interns have also attended numerous health fairs in and around the community for a variety of organizations, churches, and businesses. In addition to attending local events in the community, the Sherman College Health Center also hosts blood drives, patient appreciation days, and an annual food drive for the community.

To request our interns for an event, please email sjohnson@sherman.edu or call 864-578-8770, ext. 268. We appreciate the opportunity to bring further chiropractic awareness to the community.

Interns Zucie Sanchez, Joshua Pannell and Suzanne Earehart at the Spartanburg Farmer’s Market downtown.

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Campus News: Research and Philosophy

Koren Donates Historic Winsor Papers to Brown House Museum The Brown House Chiropractic Museum recently received a donation from Tedd Koren, D.C., ’77, consisting of items from famous medical researcher Henry Winsor, M.D. Winsor’s work, particularly his study on cadavers, is often cited by chiropractors.

Henry Winsor “Ambassador [Curtin] Winsor had come across Koren Publications’ brochure The Winsor Autopsies and looked me up,” explains Dr. Koren of the papers he received and then donated to Sherman College. “I’m sure he’ll be pleased that his great uncle’s works are still being appreciated.”

Henry Winsor’s work referenced by many chiropractors is entitled “Sympathetic Segmental Disturbances – II” and references “the evidences of the association, in dissected cadavers, of visceral disease with vertebrae deformities of the same sympathetic segments.” It was published in the journal Medical Times in 1921. Winsor was also known for his attempt to find a Darwinian interpretation of disease, and he created a major body of data in pursuit of this theory.

Winsor was born in Philadelphia in 1875 and died at Bryn Mawr Hospital in 1949.

He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1900.

His great nephew says he believes Winsor “would rejoice if his findings were to advance the science and art of healing under the chiropractic discipline.”

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Hart Named to Journal Editorial Board; Briggs Serves as Reviewer Assistant Director of Research and Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences John Hart, D.C., M.H.S., has joined the editorial board of The Journal of Chiropractic Education (JCE). He joins a group of 43 members from chiropractic colleges throughout the world.

The mission of the journal is to promote excellence in chiropractic education through the publication of research and scholarly articles concerned with educational theory methods and content relevant to the practice of chiropractic. Publishing the majority of scholarly manuscripts on chiropractic education, the JCE is open access, charges no manuscript fees, and is indexed in PubMed, CINAHL, ICL, and MANTIS. Assistant Professor of Research Lafayette Briggs, D.C., served as a peer reviewer for the 2014 ACC-RAC conference in Orlando, FL.

Faculty Abstracts Presented and Accepted for Presentations

Faculty Members Published in Peer-Reviewed Journals

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Hart, J. “Association of Hypertension Mortality Rates with Concentrations of Chiropractors and Medical Doctors in the U.S., 2007-2009.” [Poster] ACC-RAC, March 21-22, 2014.

Orlando, FL.

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Hart, J. “Reduction of Resting Pulse Rate Following Chiropractic Adjustment of Atlas Subluxation.” Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research; March 3, 2014: 16-21.

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Hart, J. “Resting Pulse Rates in Chiropractic Student Patients versus the General Population.” [Poster] ACC-RAC, March 21-22, 2014.

Orlando, FL. Also presented at the 2014 South Carolina Upstate Research Symposium, April 18, 2014, at the University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC.

Hart. J, Seay, C, Gibbon, C. “IntraExaminer Repeatability of Mastoid Fossa Temperature Differentials Using the Tytron Instrument.” Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research; June 30, 2014: 110-112.

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Woodfield, C, Gertsman, B, Hart, J. “Examiner Reliability in Analysis of Orthogonal Radiographs-Phase Two.” [Poster] ACC-RAC, March 21-22, 2014. Orlando, FL. Briggs, L. “Geometry of Coplanar Stereoscopic Radiographic Pairs for Analysis of the Lateral Cervical Radiograph: A Study Using Mathematical Models.” [Poster] ACC-RAC, March 21-22, 2014. Orlando, FL.

Campus News: Research and Philosophy

International Research and Philosophy Symposium Hosted by Sherman College Renowned researchers and philosophers joined forces for the 11th annual International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS) at Sherman College of Chiropractic October 17-19. The symposium theme was “The Future of Subluxation-Centered Chiropractic.”

IRAPS brings together the leaders in philosophy and research centered on the vertebral subluxation to build a stronger academic community worldwide. The symposium aims to foster a view that the chiropractic profession continue to be:  Centered on vertebral subluxation  Based on vitalism  Dedicated to research  Developing a discipline of philosophy

Dr. Simon Senzon and “Writing a Case Study for Publication” with Dr. Jon Chung and student Eric Zielinski.

Michael Lenarz, D.C., moderated an Upper Cervical Panel Discussion featuring Julie Mayer-Hunt, Andy Roberts, and Charles Woodfield, D.C.s. Sherman Trustee Chair Peter Kevorkian, D.C., moderated a Pediatric Panel Discussion featuring Ron Castellucci, Christopher Kent, Martin Rosen and Elizabeth Peacock, D.C.s. Sherman College Philosophy Department Chair Bill Decken, D.C., L.C.P., moderated a Full Spine Panel Discussion featuring Daniel Vaden, Eric Jaszewski, Andreas Soderstrom and Nick Spano, D.C.s. For additional information, call 800-8498771, ext. 229, go to www.sherman. edu/IRAPS, email lyceum@sherman.edu.

Many thanks to this year’s IRAPS Platinum Sponsor, the Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania:

This year’s theme allowed participants to orient papers and poster presentations toward the future. New to the 2014 symposium were workshops to help doctors of chiropractic grow and broaden skill sets in research and philosophy, as well as expert panels to discuss the most critical issues related to chiropractic today.

Workshops included “Documenting the History of Our Philosophy” with

Department Supports Alumni in Research, Publication Endeavors Luke Henry, D.C., a 2005 Sherman graduate, recently had his paper, “Chiropractic Management of Postpartum Pubic Symphysis Diastasis: A Case Report,” accepted for publication in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. The Sherman College Research Department provided feedback to Henry on his paper. “I am grateful to the Sherman College Research Department and to Dr. Hart in particular for his encouragement and for helping to revise manuscripts prior to journal submission,” Henry said of the assistance the college provided. Alumni are encouraged to contact the department (jhart@sherman.edu or 800-849-8771, ext. 232) for assistance with research.

In Memory of Stacy Bradey, Continuing Education Director

by Sherman College Executive Vice President Neil Cohen, D.C. Life is precious, and so are the friends and colleagues that cross our paths. On September 16, 2014, Sherman College of Chiropractic lost a beloved family member and colleague, Stacy Bradey.

Born July 21, 1966, Stacy Lynn Bradey will be fondly remembered by all those who knew her. Stacy served her country in the United States Air Force and was a loving wife to her husband Franklin.

Originally from Texas, Stacy made her home in Columbus, NC. She earned a degree from Converse College here in Spartanburg, SC, and received the prestigious Citizen of the Year Award for her work with the Boys and Girls Club in her community.

A rising star, Stacy served Sherman College for nearly four years and most recently was the director of our continuing education department. Stacy had an amazing smile and nearly all of you, at one time or another, has been helped by her. She had an amazing heart. She headed up the signature event here at Sherman College, our Lyceum, and was a key player in the coordination of many of our activities for Lyceum weekend. She also devoted many hours to continued development of the IRAPS and ACP programs.

Our sincere condolences go out to all that knew Stacy and loved her, including her family, friends and those that had the pleasure of serving with her at Sherman College. Stacy will be greatly missed.

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Campus News: Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers

Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers Program Expands Globally

Give an Adjustment to the ADJUST Fund Join us in supporting quality chiropractic education at Sherman by sending the cash equivalent of your fee for an adjustment or two.

At Sherman we give students the skills and knowledge they need to become licensed doctors of chiropractic and world-class adjusters.

Your donations help shape the future of the profession as we continue to improve and enhance the chiropractic learning experience for Sherman students. With your donations, Sherman will enhance teaching strategies increase scholarship awards  provide real-world clinic experiences  educate competent, compassionate, ethical and successful doctors  

Mail your donation to ADJUST Fund, Sherman College of Chiropractic, P.O. Box 1452, Spartanburg, SC 29304. You may also e-mail mroldan@sherman.edu to tell us your pledge amount. You can make a one-time donation, or we can set up monthly credit card donations for you.

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The Sherman College Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers (ACP) program continues its expansion in 2014, reaching into new cities, domestic and international. The program is being offered in Chicago, IL; Omaha, NE, and Varnamo, Sweden. The ACP is a one-year course designed to enhance the understanding, depth and breadth of chiropractic philosophy. The candidates complete a scholarly 100-hour program exploring classical to modern-day philosophy.

Stateside programs began this year, and the Sweden program participants graduated at Sherman College’s International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS) on October 17, 2014. Participants hail from Germany, Norway, Spain and Sweden.

“We are so thankful for the partnership of Drs. Ralf Ridderhall, Andreas Soderstrom, Jorgen Andersson and Rikard Borjesson, who have graciously hosted the program in Sweden,” said Executive Vice President Neil Cohen, D.C. In addition to the D.C.s in Sweden, the college also has dedicated partners working with the ACP program in Omaha and Chicago. “Dr. Lyle Koca and Dr. Andy Roberts are doing wonderful work with program participants, and we are so grateful for their leadership,” Cohen said.

Instructors for the ACP have worked tirelessly to present an outstanding program; the college would like to recognize Bill Decken, D.C., LCP; Joe Donofrio, D.C., ACP; Steve Tullius, D.C., ACP; Joe Strauss, D.C., FCSC; Myron Brown, D.C., ACP, FCSC, Eric Russell, D.C., DPhCS, FICA; Rob Sinnott, D.C., DPhCS, and Chris Kent, D.C., J.D.

“Enrolling in the ACP program was the most important decision I have made as a chiropractor,” says Steve Tullius, D.C., ACP, who has returned to the program as an instructor. “The in-depth analysis of our philosophy and history has given me incredible certainty that has resulted in improved communication of the principles with my practice members and other chiropractors. Do it for yourself, your practice members and the profession.”

Cohen said the college is also thankful for former ACP graduates and other chiropractic scholars who serve as mentors and readers/reviewers of papers: Judy Campanale, D.C., ACP; Phil McMaster, D.C., ACP; James Peck, D.C., ACP; Dennis Richards, D.C., ACP; Mitzi Schwartzbauer, D.C., ACP; Daniel Smith, D.C., ACP; Felicia Stewart, D.C., ACP; Jack Vandervort, D.C., DPhCS; and Terry Vandervort, D.C., DPhCS. Featured topics of the ACP program include Vitalism vs. Mechanism, Science and Philosophy Work Together, Principles of Practice, and Adaptibility.

Candidates study the validity of the 33 principles, revisit the reasoning process, evaluate the relevance and application as they listen, question and synthesize (continued on page 23)

Kristy Shepherd was promoted to senior director of enrollment services. She has completed a master of arts degree in organizational change and leadership.

Faculty News

Staff News

Ivelisse Lopez joined the college as Admission Office coordinator.

Director of Public Relations Karen Brower Rhodes has joined the board of directors of the SAFE Homes Rape Crisis Coalition.

Executive Vice President Neil Cohen, D.C., presented a program on chiropractic philosophy at the Georgia Chiropractic Council event.

Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences John Porter, D.C., presented two sessions about the Thompson Technique at the 2014 South Carolina Chiropractic Association Conference in Myrtle Beach in June.

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Jackie Phillips joined the college as coordinator of clinical education services.

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Admission Counselor Tisha Gallaher has received a master of education degree in higher education.

Vice President for Academic Affairs/ Provost Robert Irwin, D.C., and Instructor of Clinical Sciences Jaime Browning, D.C., spoke on “Upper Cervical for the Full Spine Chiropractor” at a Georgia Chiropractic Council event September 13-14.

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Emily Wood joined the college as admission event coordinator.

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Robert Irwin, D.C., was promoted to vice president for academic affairs/provost.

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Tammy Windham joined the college as Health Center receptionist.

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Joe Donofrio, D.C., A.C.P., was promoted to associate vice president for academic affairs.

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Promotions

Director of Development and Alumni Relations Marggi Roldan was named Altrusan of the Year by Altrusa International of Spartanburg for her volunteer work as a member of the local affiliate.

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Guangliang Cao, M.D., and Hong Ji, M.D., participated in a three-month training program at Sherman College. The visiting doctors were part of an academic exchange between Sherman and Southeast University in China.

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Find more news updates in our enewsletter, Sherman Shares: www.sherman. edu/enews.

In addition to his M.D., Cao has a master’s degree in human anatomy and histoembryology and works in the Department Human Anatomy. Ji works in the Department of Infectious Diseases at Southeast University.

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Established last year, the exchange program allows select faculty members of each institution to visit one another, guest lecture and participate in collaborative research.

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Blending an Established Practice and New Grads:

What Makes a Partnership Work?

From the beginning of Sherman College to the new grads of today, the Sherman community finds ways to support students and mentor graduates to success.

by Webmaster / Social Networks Manager Charlotte Babb, M.A. In 1965, a struggling chiropractor in Spartanburg was approached with an offer to associate with a more experienced doctor. “Can I start Monday?” asked the young man. Forty years later, that doctor is paying it forward, working with recent Sherman grads to share his expertise and guidance.

When Don Thomas, D.C., came to work with Lyle Sherman, D.C., Thomas could not have known that this association would lead to his becoming the first director of the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, as well as instructor of many of the current and previous faculty and countless students who have graduated over the years. Through all his years of service to the college, though, Thomas always maintained a separate practice.

While he has had several associations with other doctors, some worked and some didn’t. Some practice styles just didn’t connect, and each took a separate path. Then Thomas met Scott Baker, D.C., ’12, a career changer who left the business world for chiropractic.

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“We just clicked,” says Dr. Thomas. “I don’t need an employee, but a colleague.”

Both are married, have several children, share a similar outlook on life and chiropractic, and focus on upper cervical technique. Thomas shared some of his office space with Baker, who had saved up $18,000 while at Sherman to buy equipment and get his practice started.

A year later, the office was so busy that they expanded into new quarters twice as large, remodeled, and came together under the Upper Cervical Health Centers banner.

“It’s critical to have a standard of processes, fee structure and paperwork to keep the business streamlined,” says Baker.

“That’s what makes a high volume practice possible. There are procedures for marketing, for patient management, and accounting.”

Baker and Thomas are not business partners in a legal sense, but the two train together, travel to continuing education together, and check in with each other while maintaining separate practices in

the same office. They also present to and provide meeting space for the Upper Cervical and Philosophy student clubs at Sherman College. Baker teaches seminars for continuing education on the side posture toggle technique.

The two are opening a lifestyle center next door to their existing practice, and they are looking to open a second office in Greenville, SC, in 2015. As an approved office for the college’s Practice Management Observation Elective Program and Practice Observation Program (in which Sherman interns can earn a percentage of class hours per quarter of clinic), Thomas and Baker allow Sherman students in 10th quarter and above to observe a working office and reach individual educational goals approved by the Sherman College Health Center.

Building on their success, Thomas and Baker recently welcomed a couple of other Sherman grads to the office. Nick Mullins, D.C., ’10, and Brendan Saffron, D.C., ’13, practice on the days Thomas and Baker take off: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. (continued on page 23)

Sherman College Expands Reach in China

Left, Anli Dong, D.C., Myrtle Beach, SC, Mayor John Rhodes and Sherman President Edwin Cordero, D.C., at the Taihu World Cultural Forum; above, VP for Academic Affairs and Provost Robert Irwin, D.C., Cordero, Dong, Board Chair Peter Kevorkian, D.C., Changxin Yang, vice dean of the graduate school at Jiangxi University, Director of Research George Luo, M.D., Ph.D., and Dr. Qian at Jiangxi University.

True to its vision of “Adjusting the World for a Better Future,” Sherman College of Chiropractic is expanding its global reach and deepening its relationships with national and educational institutions in China. During a two-week stay in June, Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C., joined the prestigious Taihu World Cultural Forum, speaking on “The Role of Cultural Exchange in Promoting World Peace and Development.”

In addition to this third annual national conference and roundtable, Dr. Cordero visited several universities interested in working with Sherman College, as well as TCM centers and Southeast University, with which Sherman established a cooperation agreement and academic exchange program last year. He completed the trip by speaking to hundreds of students at widely known Peking University.

“It was a true honor to learn from our colleagues and friends in China, and also to introduce them to Sherman College of Chiropractic and share a deeper under-

standing of the chiropractic profession,” Dr. Cordero said of the trip. “I particularly enjoyed learning more about the language and Chinese culture, for which I have a great respect. At Sherman College we are fortunate to have two professors from China, and over the years we have had many students from China as well.

“By learning each other’s languages and by showing respect for each other’s cultures, humanity begins to build bridges of understanding, which can lead to so much more.

We participated in the World Cultural Forum and visited so many schools because we know that the future of our planet depends on forging connections like these, particularly among young people.”

Dr. Cordero’s speaking engagements on the trip were facilitated and arranged by Sherman College graduate Anli Dong, D.C., who practices in Beijing, China.

In addition to Dr. Dong, accompanying Dr. Cordero on the trip were Sherman College’s Dean of Basic Sciences and Director of Research George Luo, M.D., Ph.D. (a native of China), Vice President

for Academic Affairs and Provost Robert L. Irwin, D.C., and Chair of the Board of Trustees Peter J. Kevorkian, D.C. The Taihu World Cultural Forum is a national non-governmental organization that promotes development of the Chinese culture and cross-cultural communications between China and foreign countries, under the concern of the leaders of the Central Government and high regard and great support of the State Council, the Publicity Department of CCCPC, China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, local governments and large-scale enterprises. It is the first cultural community established independently and given FORUM as the name of the organization in that country.

The chiropractic profession is committed to improve every life through service to others. This work, Dr. Cordero says, has the potential to change the world for the better. Sherman College of Chiropractic, and its students and graduates from around the world, have joined this mission to change the world.

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PioneeRING

From the 1970s to the present, Sherman College graduates have been pioneers of this great profession, bringing chiropractic to new states, new countries, new media, and new arenas. written by Beverly Knight

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Pioneering West Virginia: Fran Lounsbury, D.C., ’76 It takes a leap of faith to be a pioneer, to embark on an adventure with no models to follow.

That’s what Fran Lounsbury, D.C., did when she left her home in Connecticut to enroll at Sherman College in fall 1973. Attending a college that had only been in existence for a few months took more than a pioneering spirit, though. It also took courage and perseverance.

Lounsbury had been an operating room technician, registered nurse and therapist before finding her true calling in chiropractic. She was working at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT, when she traveled to South Carolina to do missionary work. While there she stayed in the Rock Hill home of Charles Thomas, D.C., where she was first introduced to chiropractic care.

“I was kicked in the back by a horse when I was 10, resulting in problems with low back and leg pain,” Lounsbury said of health problems she had suffered for many years. “Sometimes when I was working, the leg would just give out and I’d be on the floor.” Thomas noticed that she was in pain, both from the weakness in her leg and intense headaches, and asked if she had ever tried chiropractic care. She had not, and after allowing Thomas to adjust her, she noticed immediate improvement.

“I hadn’t known anything about chiropractic prior to that adjustment, but I decided to attend Sherman to study to be a chiropractor,” Dr. Lounsbury said of her life-changing decision to take a chance on a newly-established chiropractic college.

The transition was relatively easy for her because all of her credits from the nursing program at Norwalk Community College transferred, satisfying the prerequisites, and she began immediately to take classes in chiropractic.

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automobile accident a month after enrolling, and then she lost her lodging. Still, she continued going to class, determined to graduate in three years. “My determination was extremely high. I knew the value of what I was training for, and I knew I could change people’s lives,” the 1976 graduate said.

That determination led her to become the first graduate of Sherman College to open a practice, Lounsbury Chiropractic Offices in Princeton, WV, where she still works three days a week, serving patients who are days old and those in their 90s.

When she located in West Virginia, she was once again calling on her pioneering spirit.

“I had no experience with West Virginia before I moved there,” Lounsbury said of her decision to open a clinic. “The president of the Chiropractic Board came to Sherman and invited people to come and practice in West Virginia. When I moved there, I knew nobody. He sent me one patient, and within six months I was paying all my bills.”

She learned that it takes time to develop a practice and that she had to learn to promote herself. The most difficult part for her in the beginning was taking care of the business side of the practice. “We had no business training in that first class of students,” Lounsbury said, noting that students now get a better foundation in how to handle the financial and marketing aspects of chiropractic.

“Chiropractic works, but if you can’t stay in business you can’t help people. It’s important to learn that a business is a business. Many offices close because they don’t realize that.”

Her office, however, did not close. In fact, it thrived, and over the years she has won recognition and awards. In 2003, she was one of only 22 recipients in the country to receive the Ronald Reagan Gold Medal Award for Business. And she has written five children’s books that serve as educational introductions to various aspects of chiropractic, the first of which was written as an assignment in her philosophy class at Sherman.

Being a pioneer has provided Lounsbury with a front row seat to witness changes that have taken place in the profession.

“There’s always going to be a place for chiropractic. If the body’s not in optimum communication with itself, something’s going to go awry,” she said of the benefits of chiropractic care. In the beginning she got letters from hospitals to “cease and desist” and was sometimes called a “quack,” but now medical doctors refer patients to her care.

“The medical doctors can’t deny they are seeing improvement with chiropractic care,” she said, noting that she always insists that patients go back to the medical doctor after visiting her office to let the doctor know how chiropractic has helped them.

Lounsbury continues to maintain her nursing license, though she doesn’t practice in other facilities. “Being a nurse allows me to see both sides of the fence when people have problems,” she said of the unique perspective her nurse’s training gives her. “Certainly it helps

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That’s a decision he never regretted, though his father thought he was crazy to give up the prospect of a pension. This was 1982.

The 32-year-old father of three was starting over. On top of that, he found that his engineering background had in no way prepared him for the coursework at Sherman.

He determined to complete a year and a half of prerequisites in six months – and he did, with the help of his friends who tutored him in every spare minute.

Class of 1976 classmates Fran Lounsbury (right) and Catherine Silver-Riddell (left) catch up at the Marriott during the alumni reunions at Sherman College’s Lyceum 2011.

The aspiring chiropractor got his papers just in time to enroll at Sherman in December. Landi had told him before he left New York to look up Dick Plummer, D.C., when he got to Sherman. Plummer was teaching philosophy classes and the two men found that they had much in common. The new student had found a perfect mentor to usher him through a new environment.

me to put a picture together. I have sent patients to the medical profession when I sense there is something outside of chiropractic going on with the patient. I know that chiropractic saves people’s lives, but I also know that sometimes the patient needs medical intervention.”

Unfortunately, it soon became apparent that things were not going smoothly at the college. It was a tumultuous time with school officials fighting to keep the school open in the face of a loss of accreditation and many of its students. Martingano was one of the ones who stayed.

Her advice to others is to pursue the same path she walked. “Follow your heart.

Do the best you can. Get excited because you know what you have and want to share,” she said. “I’ve always felt at home in chiropractic. Failure was not an option for me. Chiropractic has served me well, and I’ve been able to serve the community well.”

Trust in Time of Turmoil: Sal Martingano, D.C., ’85 Some people allow adversity to crush their dreams. Others use adversity as a springboard to success. Sal Martingano, D.C., falls into the latter group.

The Brooklyn, NY, native earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree at City College and forged a successful career as a public school teacher, spending 15 years in the classroom. He put his engineering skills to use not only in his teaching, but also

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working as a contractor, even overseeing the construction of his own house. And he ran a successful printing business.

It was only after an accident led him to the chiropractic office of Ernie Landi, D.C., that he began to consider another career option. “He (Landi) turned me on to something great. My whole family got under his care,” Martingano says of his transformative experience with chiropractic care. “Watching him work, I said, I can do that. It looks easy.”

“I didn’t leave. I stayed with Sherman, and those of us who stayed became a close

At that point, he began to seriously consider giving up his job and taking a leap of faith into a new profession. If he was going to do that, Landi told him, Sherman College was the place to go.

Martingano remembers asking, “Where in New York is that?”

Even after he learned the school was in South Carolina, Martingano was not deterred. The young man who had never been south of New Jersey hopped a train in New York and traveled to Spartanburg, where he spent four days at the school. After seeing what Sherman had to offer, he took the train back home, resigned his teaching position, packed up his family and moved south.

Sal Martingano, D.C., has served on the board of directors of numerous organizations and plans to get more involved with Sherman.

group of students and staff,” Martingano said of that time of upheaval that could have broken his desire to continue.

Instead, he said, “I helped to reorganize class materials and honed my teaching skill.”

Then an opportunity opened up for Martingano to take the Florida Boards.

He loaded his family up again and headed even farther south to investigate the state of Florida. They visited friends in Cape Coral. On the way back, the kids were “cranky,” so they stopped in Melbourne, stayed overnight, and, as he says, “All my research went out the window.”

That’s when his previous experience running a printing business came into play. The newly minted D.C. knew what to do to open a business. He found a location and put his contractor’s skills to work preparing the office. Despite the fact that a couple of established chiropractors in the area warned him that they had “this place locked up,” he forged ahead, securing a bank loan using a paper he had created for a class at Sherman.

“Six months later I was seeing more volume than they were,” Martingano said of the family practice that he and his wife, Cookie, developed. “I didn’t need coaching or to talk to people. I had the knowledge I needed to develop a practice focused on patient education, community work, volunteering and faceto-face contact with the community.”

wise. “I was able to teach and learn. The skies opened up for me because I was in the right place at the right time. They were tumultuous years for the college, but we all rallied together to make it happen.”

The chiropractor who now has more time on his hands and who is admittedly “hooked on Sherman,” plans to get even more involved in the college. He has served on the board of directors for numerous chiropractic organizations and on Sherman’s Board of Regents. Stepping away from his practice will afford him even more time to serve and to teach.

“Sherman became a passion for me,” Martingano says of the years when the college was facing adversity. “I understood the philosophy immediately. It was a labor of love right from the beginning. It’s clear that I made the right choice.”

Returning Home to China: Anli Dong, D.C., ’91 Many students complain of the hardships they endured to acquire an education.

The story of how Anli Dong, D.C., was launched on his journey to transform the

reputation and practice of chiropractic in his native country, China, illustrates just how much some are willing to endure to reach their goals.

When Dr. Dong arrived on Sherman’s campus in 1988, he had never seen or experienced chiropractic. However, his brother Ankang had started at Sherman in 1986 and his wife, Jin, in 1987. His brother’s wife joined them in 1989, and all four relied on international scholarships to help fund their education.

Life was not easy for the Chinese students, who all lived in a place that Dong describes as “a very poor house, not much more than a shed.” They improvised furniture out of scrap wood and boards and kept warm in the winter with a stove Dong says was “just an old oil drum.” They were grateful for the help of teachers and classmates and survived by all working at the same Chinese restaurant.

Dong, a graduate of Beijing University, considered the best university in China, had studied biology under China’s most famous panda researcher, focusing

Now Martingano is turning The Family Center for Chiropractic in Palm Bay over to his son, Daniel. His daughter, Jennifer, a chiropractic assistant, is now working in the office as well, and his wife serves as the chief financial officer. Another son, Adam, works for an educational firm and helps write programs and deals with technical issues. This is truly a family practice, and Martingano is proud of his five grandchildren who are, he said, “all chiropractors in training.”

Attending Sherman during a time of trial for the school gave him opportunities that he said he might never have had other-

Anli Dong, D.C., center, on a television show in China. After graduating from Sherman and building a thriving practice in South Carolina, Dong made the difficult decision to return to China and try to establish his career in chiropractic there.

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on panda nutrition. After graduating, he worked at the Beijing Natural History Museum. His family had a tradition in medicine, his grandfather a graduate of the best medical college in China and his uncle a famous orthopedic and burn surgeon.

Still, chiropractic was virtually unknown in China. Dong hoped that he would be able to return to China to practice after graduation, but his inquiries led him nowhere. “It looked like China was not ready for chiropractic,” Dong said of his early attempts.

The aspiring practitioner moved to Seattle for six months before coming back to South Carolina and establishing a clinic in Marion, where his practice thrived, earning him recognition from the local newspaper: “Dong Chiropractic Clinic Is the Best in Town.” But a trip to China in 1999 to give a lecture led him to make the difficult decision to return to China and try to establish his career in chiropractic there.

“It was not an easy decision because my son was 13, my daughter only seven, my mother 73, and my wife worked hard too,” Dong explained. “But someone needed to go for it. China is a big country and with huge numbers of patients that needed help, help that I could give.”

He felt that he couldn’t wait. After finding a young chiropractor to work in the Marion office, he returned to China in

Anli and Jin Dong, D.C.s, with Thomas and Betty Gelardi, D.C.s, at Sherman College.

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March of 2000. Now in his 15th year in China, he is uniquely suited to tell the story of chiropractic there.

The struggles that his family went through while at Sherman were echoed by the roadblocks he encountered back home. First was navigating the hurdles of becoming licensed to practice a profession that was virtually unknown – caught somewhere in the no-man’s land between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine. He met opposition from both groups, but he eventually overcame the obstacles, taking every opportunity to teach others about chiropractic and convince them that chiropractic, recognized by the World Health Organization as a natural healing art, would be good for China. “I told the established medical community that in the world medical arena, we are allies,” Dong said.

Now he feels that China’s dual system of medical philosophies makes it much easier for them to accept chiropractic as an option, and he is confident of the future of chiropractic in his native country. The doctor, who in 2008 was selected as the first chairman of the Chinese Chiropractic Association, serves patients from all over the country, many of whom have been treated unsuccessfully by others.

“I have been shouting and yelling everywhere around the country to help people understand chiropractic,” said the advocate for the profession who has authored books introducing chiropractic to the Chinese. He is most proud of the fact that in 2012, the country’s top newspaper, People’s China News, evaluated him as one of the “Top Ten Persons in Health of 2012.”

It is his hope that as a pioneer in chiropractic in a country with such a large untapped market that he can continue to expand the profession. One recent initiative was to serve as a connection between Sherman College and Jiangxi University. Working with the university, Dong said, can be instrumental in helping to establish a “foothold for the

future” of chiropractic in China.

“Now, after 14 years, more and more Chinese are starting to understand what chiropractic is and how important it is to take care of the human spine,” Dong said of the progress that has been made toward developing chiropractic in China. Through educational programs, he has not only taught patients the virtues of chiropractic but has also trained doctors to recognize spinal problems.

As the Chinese government’s policy on chiropractic is growing more flexible and patient numbers are growing quickly because of people’s lifestyle changes, Dong feels that people need chiropractic.

“I believe a period of rapid development is nearby,” he said. “The golden age for chiropractic in China is coming. I am proud of my efforts to help bring about this golden time, and I am even more excited for it.”

Going Global: Chris Carter, D.C., ’08 Sherman College prides itself on the large number of students from countries around the world who come here to study chiropractic. Chris Carter, D.C., a 2008 graduate and native of Daytona Beach, FL, has chosen, since graduating with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, to reverse that flow of knowledge, traveling and working in India, Ghana and now Norway.

From a young age, he was interested in science and travel. The interest in science led him to Georgia Southern University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in science with a focus on molecular biology and a minor in chemistry. His goal was to continue his education and do research.

While he was attending Georgia Southern, a recruiter from Sherman came to talk with students. It was then, Carter said, that “everything changed.” The young man discovered a new purpose and decided to attend Sherman to study chiropractic.

“I always knew I wanted to help people in some sort of way,” he said, explaining that he doesn’t really have a “chiropractic”

ber of chiropractors. He also looked for places that had no knowledge of chiropractic, and ultimately he decided that those were the places where he wanted to go and practice.

His first experience practicing abroad was at the Re-Life Chiropractic Center in Ahmedabad, India. Carter worked there for six months before becoming a chiropractic team leader at Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Accra, Ghana, in West Africa. It was there that he met Lindsay, the woman who would become his wife. A Canadian and also a vitalistic chiropractor, Lindsay had graduated from Parker University. They have now been married for two years.

Chris Carter, D.C., says being international grew on him. He has practiced in India and Ghana, and now lives and works in Norway.

story. “My love for public service probably started when I was 16 and became a member of the Volusia County Beach Patrol, which I did throughout high school and during the summers while on break from university.”

After he met with the Sherman recruiter, he realized that by becoming a chiropractor he could serve people, use science and “do that without all of the lotions and potions that are currently being used to help people get better.” He knew then that he had found his career path. His experiences at Sherman only reinforced that decision.

After enrolling in 2005 he gained experience at Sherman that has served him well in his career. After graduation, he worked briefly at Wise Chiropractic Wellness Center before leaving the country to practice abroad.

“This was a decision I made in my first quarter of chiropractic school,” Carter said of the bold move that he felt comfortable making because of his experiences traveling around the world while his father was in the United States military. “I guess you can say that being international grew on me.” While in school he researched places that might or might not have a large num-

In 2013 the chiropractic couple relocated to Sandvike, Norway, where Carter assumed an internship at a chiropractic clinic. He now works at 360 Degrees Chiropractic AS. The experiences, he said, practicing in Ghana and then in Norway, have provided him two very different chiropractic environments.

“Chiropractic is on the rise in Africa but there is still a lot of work to be done there with legislation,” the avid traveler, runner and outdoorsman explained. “In Norway, it has been here for quite some time.”

Both places presented their own unique sets of challenges. “Being able to go to Africa and spread the word of chiropractic and the philosophy of what we do was a lot easier to do than it has been here in Norway,” he explained. “The reason Ghana was easier was because of the lack of knowledge of what chiropractic was.

So educating society on what chiropractic is and how the body works when there are no subluxations was easy. Norway, on the other hand, is a whole new ballgame.

People have heard of or have gone to a chiropractor, and so a lot of times it is a matter of re-educating them on wellness chiropractic and continually educating them.”

Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of his time practicing abroad, Carter said, is “getting to know who I am as a chiropractor.” Adjusting to places where the practice

of chiropractic is different has challenged him to grow while still maintaining the philosophy of chiropractic that he believes in. “These are times in my life, no matter how hard they have been or how easy, that I will cherish for a lifetime,” he said.

Though he has traveled and learned from those travels, his goal is now focused on opening up more vitalistic/wellness based clinics in Norway. And, of course, as he is quick to add, “begin to raise a family with my beautiful wife.”

In the Arena: Megan and Dayna Socha, D.C.s, ’12 Megan and Dayna Socha, D.C.s, were introduced to chiropractic minutes after they were born and have been lifelong proponents of its benefits. That makes it even more amazing that the twins were both on an educational path toward careers in other fields before they made the decision to enroll at Sherman to pursue degrees in chiropractic.

“I specifically remember the day we made the life-altering decision to go to chiropractic school.” Megan Socha, D.C., said of the day she received a phone call from her sister while studying for finals at Central Michigan University where she was in a physician’s assistant program.

“In that conversation, we discussed how we both felt the direction we were going in wasn’t going to fulfill our passion for saving lives, not the way we intended to anyway.”

That’s when Dayna, who was attending Adrian College for Forensic Science and Microbiology, asked Megan to go to chiropractic school. Six months later they visited Sherman and another chiropractic college and made the decision to apply to Sherman.

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change of path to Megan. “My sister said, ‘Let’s go. I am sick of blood.”

One of the ironies of their decision, Megan said, is that they ended up together. She’s sure that their parents would confirm that their primary goal when they left for college was “to get away from each other.” Consequently, when they decided to attend Sherman, they determined to enter in different quarters so they could make their own sets of friends and be seen as individuals, not just as twins.

“There was nothing easy about being in the same school together, and studying the same subject,” Megan added. “It’s difficult enough being a twin trying to have different personalities. Then you are thrown into the same classes, making it more challenging.”

But Dayna can look past the difficulty to the advantages, especially since Megan had started first, paving the way for her smooth transition. “Our studying techniques were similar, so that helped us.

We would use white boards and write things down over and over until it was finally in our brains,” Dayna said of their sharing of information and study materials, admitting that studying together made it easier for them to take and pass boards at the same time.

They credit their parents with setting them on an early path to a healthy lifestyle. And Clair and Roger O’Dell, D.C.s, father and son, were the mentors who took them under their wing, taking them to conferences from the time they were in grade school to meet other chiropractors and providing them with information about chiropractic.

“They continued to practice together until Dr. Roger passed away unexpectedly, and Dr. Clair, who was in practice for 65 years, worked until he couldn’t anymore,” Megan said of the mentors who, though they both died before the sisters graduated, are still inspirations to them now. Both have photos of these two men who inspired them in their adjusting rooms.

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Megan and Dayna Socha, D.C.s, have worked their love of athletic competition into their practice, even serving as chiropractors for the NCAA 2014 Championship.

Megan graduated in 2012, nine months before Dayna, and went to work in a satellite clinic in Kentucky with Ashley Cooper, D.C., one of her closest friends at Sherman. While she was there, Dayna came and worked alongside them, completing her requirements via the college’s Practice Management Observational Elective.

“During that time, we started preparing our business plan and setting goals about where we wanted to be in the next five years,” Megan said of the approach they took toward ensuring their future success.

“After careful consideration and support from both our parents, we decided to open our own practice. It has been a whirlwind of ups and downs, but each day we are growing and serving more people. God has blessed us with such a great life, and after two years we have been able to spread our love of chiropractic not just in one office but two.”

They’ve also worked their love of athletic competition into their practice, Align Your Spine Chiropractic in Frankfort, KY, recently serving as chiropractors for the NCAA 2014 Basketball Champ-

ionship, an opportunity that they say “just fell into our laps.” But opportunities come to the prepared. Both were strong athletes and have always felt that it’s important that athletes understand the benefits of chiropractic.

“We work with a great team of chiropractors, and because we are all driven to make a difference, neat opportunities like this one present themselves.” Dayna said, adding that one of the most rewarding parts of their practice has been serving as part of the health team for athletes at the University of Louisville and Kentucky State University, as well as working with Jiu Jitsu fighters, body builders and CrossFit athletes.

Both of these women credit their parents (who still live in Michigan but visit Kentucky often) with having supported all of their career decisions. “We took separate roads in the beginning, but we ended up on the right path to a rewarding career, and we thank our parents for that,” Dayna said. “They are our number one fans. They have always told us that there is no limit on what you can do as long as you work hard for it. Always dream big. Do not let any obstacles or persons slow you down.”

Megan Socha, D.C., with a pediatric patient.

It took them a while – and a detour or two – to fulfill the prophecy that the O’Dells uttered often. “We would be in the waiting room, and our doctors would introduce us as the future chiropractors,” Dayna remembered. “Yet, after each visit we would say to one another, ‘We are not going to be chiropractors.’ And I am glad we were wrong.”

Megan echoed her sister’s words, saying, “We were definitely the lucky ones to start our life off right being adjusted while minutes old. The interest in chiropractic never really reached me until that night my sister called me, but we were both educated with the philosophy. That’s when it struck me that I didn’t choose chiropractic. It chose me.”

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The new doctors rent office space with training and coaching as they build their respective practices to success. Finding the right people is always a challenge when working with other chiropractors, Thomas and Baker say. “The personalities must be compatible, and the approach to life similar with an attitude of working for success, being willing to learn, and being grounded in self-knowledge and spiritual practice.”

current thinking in biology, research adaptability, ethics and professional identity in the practical application of chiropractic philosophy.

Baker adds that new grads face a great challenge in going out on their own. They can associate, work long hours, but only keep 20 to 30 percent of the business they bring in. They can go it on their own, if they have the right business sense and have managed to save enough money to get set up. Money for new businesses is tight for new graduates, and even if their business plans are acceptable, new grads are adding to an already substantial student loan debt.

Many of them need a helping hand.

The ICA Council on Philosophical Chiropractic Standards accepts the successful completion of the ACP for 100 hours towards its Diplomate in Philosophical Chiropractic Standards, a 300-hour program with intense study of chiropractic theory and its application to practice and patient care.

“Chiropractic is a unique business beast, not like any other business model,” says Baker.

“Even with a background in successful businesses, it took me a while to tame it, and I’m still learning every day.” He enjoys the opportunity to have a mentor like Thomas close at hand for these very reasons.

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Additionally, they will complete a thesis on any topic in chiropractic philosophy.

The successful completion of the ACP program leads to membership in the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers.

If you would like more information regarding the ACP program and are interested in hosting a group of 20 or more chiropractors in your geographic area, please contact Sherman College’s Office of Continuing Education at 864-578-8770, ext. 229 or lyceum@ sherman.edu. For more information about the program itself, or to download an ACP brochure, visit our website at www.sherman.edu/acp.

Stay Connected!

Do you remember what it was like to be a student at Sherman? Do you wonder how things have changed on campus during the past few years?

Experience life at Sherman College of Chiropractic today by visiting our student blogs on the college’s web site at sherman.blogs.com/pride.

Keep up with Melinda, Ryan and others — you can read all about their successes and struggles — and leave a comment to encourage them!

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Message from the Alumni Association President

Meet Jami Karr, D.C., Your Alumni Association President Since graduating in 2000, Jami Karr, D.C., has established a mobile practice, serving an area that is home to Old Order Amish and Mennonite communities.

Karr visits and provides chiropractic care to families in their homes and on their property, near New Holland, PA, maintaining no formal office space and building her practice solely through word-of-mouth.

Karr has been a member of the Sherman College Alumni Association since graduation and the Board of Regents for seven years.

“It’s important for students to know that they don’t have to have a traditional office to be successful,” she says.

I’m living proof that people shouldn’t build walls around what they think their practice should look like.”

Alumni Association: Your Membership Matters Your Association dues support alumni and student programs that provide mentoring opportunities, scholarships and leadership programs. Alumni Association members also receive great benefits, including discounts on Sherman CE seminars and at the Sherman Bookstore.

Join or renew your membership today for only $50. A credit card payment can be made via phone at 800849-8771, ext. 277, or by sending it to AlumniAssociation@sherman.edu through PayPal.

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Where Has the Time Gone?

A Message from your Alumni Association President Jami Karr, D.C., ’00 Where has the time gone? This is an all too common phrase, but it seems appropriate to use. It has been 14 years since I walked the halls of Sherman College as a student. Reflecting back, I remember thinking I would never get out of that place. But I did (as we all do), and here I am writing my first message to you as your Alumni Association president.

My, how time has flown. Do you remember your days in chiropractic school?

Do you remember your passion and desire to become a chiropractor? The unwavering commitment it took to succeed? Do you remember your unfettered practice dreams, the ones you were sure would come true? Do you remember when it seemed like nothing could stop you in the pursuit of those dreams?

If you haven’t thought about those days for a while, I invite you to and travel back in time to the years at Sherman and your intentions as you stepped out to graduate.

Now ask yourself – are things much different? Are you living the practice of your long ago (or not so long ago) dreams?

If not, why not? Does your passion still drive you? Is your desire and commitment still unwavering? Have you become the chiropractor YOU set out to be?

These are questions only you can answer.

However, if you were or are practicing as a chiropractor, my guess is that it hasn’t been easy to maintain all the dreams you brought from chiropractic school. In fact, maybe it turned out differently than you thought. However, you gained wisdom.

And, no matter what you have done with

the knowledge you gathered at chiropractic school – that wisdom is priceless.

I embraced my naïve days at Sherman College. They certainly had their challenges, and on many days, the light at the end of the tunnel grew quite dim.

However, my experience has been that life has a way of bringing light into even the darkest places. The brightest lights I experienced during those times were practicing D.C.s who willingly reached out and gave words of support and encouragement, or whose listening ears couldn’t have come at a better time.

Another example is when I began my practice as a brand new D.C., and had set sail toward my goals, only to find out that the most planned out course can instantly and easily get off track. It was during those times that, yet again, a seasoned D.C. would offer the right words or give the right advice to get me back on track. They truly made a difference. Thank you, priceless wisdom – and the generous D.C.s who were willing to give me their time.

As Alumni Association president, I ask you to consider what your role could be in helping others in the journey. Are you a student, a new D.C., a seasoned D.C.? I feel almost certain, that at this moment, there is a student or another D.C. out there who could benefit from your wisdom. The only question is: will you offer yourself and the expertise you have gained? I hope you will at least consider it. All it takes is a little bit of time. (continued on page 27)

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Focus on Your Practice: Same Message, Modern Methods

by Presidential Circle Regent Jeremy Hess, D.C. Our family goes to an awesome church near where we live on the south side of Atlanta. There are many reasons why we love the church: they have an incredible worship experience every week, the senior pastor is a great communicator, the church does all kinds of creative and impactful outreach to the community and best of all, everything the church does revolves around the Bible, its principles and tenets, all of which have never changed since the people, God inspired and chosen by Him, wrote every word.

Now I have to admit, I’m guilty, just like so many chiropractors I know are also, that I wear “chiropractic lenses,” so much of what I see, read and hear about I start to relate back to a chiropractic viewpoint of the world. When I see a movie, read a book, examine a business operation, I evaluate it through the principles of chiropractic and the ADIO mindset!

Like I said, I love my church. One of the things I see when I look at how my church and so many like it are growing and thriving in today’s culture is that they are delivering a biblically sound message with boldness, clarity, simplicity and creativity, and they making a huge impact in the community, all the while staying relevant to a wide cross-section of the population. The best part is that my church hasn’t changed its doctrine or message – it’s still 100 percent grounded in biblical principles – but it has created very relevant and modern methods of delivering its message to the community with great success.

So now I want to challenge you to take off your chiropractic lenses and try to see chiropractic and our practices from the public’s viewpoint. Like the church I described, are we as chiropractors delivering our message with boldness, clarity, simplicity and creativity? Are we utilizing technology, being relevant in today’s culture, all the while staying true to the principles and tenets of chiropractic?

I’m going to start off by assuming we have the same message, meaning that the objective of your practice is to educate people in your community on the principles of chiropractic, that life flows from above-down and inside-out, that you detect and correct vertebral subluxation, and that everything you do in your practice and your community revolves around and is grounded in chiropractic.

So while our message stays the same, what modern methods do we need to be relevant, to create clarity for our practice members, to help them get the big idea in today’s chiropractic practices and health culture? Let’s start off by evaluating the surroundings or atmosphere of your practice. Have you walked into your practice and sat down in your reception area recently and evaluated it from a practice member’s perspective? What about the bathrooms? Maybe you need some fresh colors on the walls, updated lighting, new TVs. Are you still playing VHS tapes? Do you have a fake ficus tree in the corner? A sliding glass window to separate the chiropractic assistant from the practice members?

I wear ‘chiropractic lenses,’ so when I see a movie, read a book, examine a business operation, I evaluate it through the principles of chiropractic and the ADIO mindset.

If you answered even a close yes to any of those items, I would recommend investing in an interior designer to give your practice a makeover. Stay authentic to who you are in your practice and your personality, but make the investment to have your practice be relevant and up to date.

How is the efficiency of your practice from the practice member’s standpoint?

People are used to many services they purchase being very quick and efficient, and we can’t ignore the increased time constraints people are under. Our church has an iPad counting down the seconds of the message, so the pastor stays on target and respects our church members’ time.

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Classmate Updates

Classmate Updates

Tyrone D. Wallace, D.C., ’94, of Lake City, SC, was named Chiropractor of the Year 2014 by the South Carolina Chiropractic Association in June.

To share your news or gain more information on Alumni Programs, contact Director of Development and Alumni Relations Marggi Roldan at mroldan@ sherman.edu, 800-849-8771, ext. 277.

1980s David Mruz, D.C., ’80, of Greenville, SC, was appointed District Ten Director of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association in June 2014. The counties represented in this district are Anderson, Greenville, Pickens and Oconee.

Daniel Knowles, D.C., ’96, of Boulder, CO, received the Service to the Profession Award from the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations at the IFCO World Summit in Miami in September.

Research by faculty members John Hart, D.C., Claudia Seay, D.C., ’80, and Cindy Gibbon. D.C., ’91, was published in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research 2014; June 30: 110-112. The study is “Intra-Examiner Repeatability of Mastoid Fossa Temperature Differentials Using the Tytron Instrument.”

Publisher Simon and Schuster, Inc., bought the global rights to a trilogy of books written

by Mary Helen Hensley, D.C., ’98, in Athlone, Ireland.

The books – Promised, Circles of Light and The Land Beyond the River – will be combined under the title, Promised, and released early in 2015.

1990s Lisa Lanzara-Bazzani, D.C., ’92, of Nashua, NH, was elected chairwoman of the New Hampshire State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. She has the distinction of being the first woman to hold this seat in New Hampshire history. Lisa and her husband, Victor, ’93, serve their community at Bazzani Chiropractic in Nashua and are parents to two daughters.

2000s Christopher Black, D.C., ’00, of Rock Hill, SC, was appointed District Eight Director of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association in June 2014.

The counties represented in this district are Chester, Lancaster and York.

Gabriel O’Sullivan, D.C., ’01, of Spartanburg, SC, was appointed District Nine Director of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association in June 2014.

The counties represented in this district are Cherokee, Spartanburg and Union.

Lisa Lanzara-Bazzani, D.C. (left), with New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan.

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Shane Conner, D.C., ’02, of Lexington, SC, was appointed District Six Director of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association in June 2014. The counties represented in this district are Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Kershaw and Richland.

Debra Pavlovic-Okolichany, D.C., ’05, of Atlas Wellness of Valdosta in Lake Park, GA, was name to the Best of 2014 Valdosta, Chiropractors & Chiropractic Services category, by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce.

Brian Quattlebaum, D.C., ’05, of Summerville, SC, was elected president of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association and took office in June 2014 to serve a one-year term.

Rebecca Hall, D.C., ’06, of Hartsville, SC, was appointed District Five Director of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association in June 2014. The counties represented in this district are Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter and Williamsburg.

Traci Donnelly Levy, D.C., ’06, of Simpsonville, SC, has accepted a position as an associate doctor at Capital City Chiropractic in Columbia, SC. Christopher Ethridge, D.C., ‘09, of Aiken, SC, was appointed District Four Director of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association in June 2014. The counties represented in this district are Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell and Orangeburg.

2010s Brandy McSwain, D.C., ’11, and her husband, Anthony, of Spartanburg, SC, welcomed their second son, Luke Anthony, on January 20, 2014.

Randall Lindstrom, D.C., ’12, and his wife, Carolyn, of Daniel Island, SC, welcomed son Camden on August 3, 2014.

Deaths Maria Kay Brown Moore, D.C., ’99, died unexpectedly on May 20, 2014.

She is survived by her mother and her brother, also a Sherman graduate, Jay Brown, D.C., ’97, of Woodruff, SC.

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Modern Methods

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So you have a little time and you are willing to share what you have gained.... How do I do that, you ask? Join our Alumni Association (if you haven’t already), and join me in my vision of what we can do for chiropracTIC through this association.

Our Alumni Association isn’t really about us and what we can get out of it. It is about being grateful for where we came from; it is about supporting the passion and vision we share to give the world principled chiropractors. It’s our way of giving back. I believe our visible presence on Sherman’s campus is a must. Students deserve to know who we are, what we offer them, and that we ARE there.

SOAP note? Every chiropractor I talk to wants to adjust lots of children in their offices, but I can’t personally imagine going somewhere once a week, every week where I would have to wait 30plus minutes with my kids. Train yourself and your team to serve with excellence and efficiency, and provide unexpected superb service!

I also invite you to become part of a vision team to help make our presence more visible on campus and with students. If you would be interested in sharing some of your time and ideas, please contact me. In addition, we recently launched an Alumni Association Facebook page. Our vision for the page is for it to become a place to ask questions, get advice, offer encouraging words and overall be a proactive place where the vision of TIC can be shared.

Please become a part of the organization that was there for you when you were a student and beyond. Time has passed, and now we can support the next generation of D.C.s who believe as we do, who will help create the future of our profession.

BJ Palmer sums it up best when he said, “Time always has, and always will, perpetuate those methods which better serve mankind. Chiropractic is no exception to that rule. My illustrious Father placed this trust in my keeping, to keep it pure and unsullied or defamed. I pass it on to you unstained, to protect as he would have you do….for you have in your possession, a sacred trust. Guard it well.”

For new practice members, give an office tour, where you or one of your team members show them around the office, educate them on infants and children getting adjusted, show them the evaluation rooms, where and how the adjustments take place, give them a current chiropractic testimonial from one of your practice members and build their trust as you show them your practice through our “chiropractic lenses.”

Make sure you are using some type of technology in your practice that helps you evaluate the nervous system, as it will give you increased knowledge and confidence when caring for your practice members, but also a very relevant tool to educate them on the importance of chiropractic and boost their trust in you.

Another method that is not used by most chiropractors is the group doctor’s report, where you invite all your new practice members together to teach them the wonders of chiropractic. Incorporate some technology in the teaching, with images or video to stimulate the visual learning of people present. The doctor’s report creates a great synergy in the practice and helps give clarity and certainty to your practice members of why they need chiropractic care for themselves and their families. Remember, “If people knew what we knew, they would do what we do.”

People love the creative outreach projects at our church! Have you considered doing fun and creative outreach projects for your practice members and your community to help everyone understand how much we care and get a better understanding of chiropractic?

Try hosting a community dinner with the doctor, joining forces with local charities to collect items or sponsor events, or throwing a party to celebrate your practice members and their families trusting you with their health. Be creative, have fun, and win people over to chiropractic by building relationships based on trust.

One of the most important methods is to have your team clearly understand chiropractic and what their roles are in the office. Gone are the days of the lady who just answers the phones. Your team members need to be a well-oiled and smooth-running machine of educating, re-educating, and re-confirming the understanding and importance of chiropractic to your practice members and your community!

Help your team know as much about the principles of chiropractic as you do by teaching them the history of chiropractic, your practice mission, and why they and everyone they know needs to be adjusted! Bring them to inspiring chiropractic conferences and let them have ownership of many aspects of your practice and you will see the fruit of a well educated and on purpose team.

Keep your message, just update your methods!

Jeremy Hess D.C., practices with his wife, Amanda Hess, D.C., at Discover Chiropractic in Stockbridge, GA. He is co-founder of AMPED and co-author of Designed

by God Series. The Hesses are also members of the President’s Circle, a prestigious leadership group of donors of the college.

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Lyceum 2014: Fuel the Vision

1. Danny Constable, D.C., speaks under the tent about universal and innate intelligence.

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2. Josh Rilette, Michael Robles and Lillian Thomas, D.C.s, relax between sessions.

3. Jack Bourla, D.C., shares on “being the best you.�

4. Sherman students race as alumni cheer during the Mock Kentucky Derby on campus Friday night.

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5. Students from the student IFCO club work the juice bar.

6. Students Tamatha Garria, Laura Pinter and Chenell Barnette welcome guests at registration.

7. Roy Sweat, D.C., calls on Bradley Rouch, D.C. for help with an Atlas Orthogonal demonstration.

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8. Neil Cohen, D.C., and Edwin Cordero, D.C., chat with pioneer graduate Virginia Brannon, D.C. 9. Ms. United States and Sherman student Jennifer Jones welcomes alumni and friends to Lyceum.

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10. Stefanie Rodsater, D.C., presents during Infinite Principles.

11. Student Chase Lee teaches banquet guests the Sherman Shuffle dance.

12. Penn Straight grad David Smith, D.C., gets a ride to his seminar.

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15. The League of Chiropractic Women meet for breakfast and yoga on the plaza.

16. Lisa Bleicher, Betty Gelardi, Nalyn Marcus, Thomas Gelardi, and Bob Berkowitz, D.C.s, catch up during the Regent reception.

17. Chiropractic Assistant Dana Pittner leads a session on moving from survival to thrival mode.

18. Felicia Stewart, D.C., listens as Allison Kyzer, D.C., leads a table discussion during the Women in Chiropractic round table session.

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Sherman College Lyceum 2014 Award Recipients

Chiropractor of the Year: Steve Judson, D.C. Steve Judson, D.C., has been named Chiropractor of the Year. Judson has been practicing in Newington, CT, since 2002 and has a great passion for helping others reach their fullest potential through chiropractic. He is a 1998 Life University graduate and has traveled around the world educating doctors and patients about the power of the human body and its innate wisdom to heal itself. His practice, Judson Family Chiropractic, is one of the largest chiropractic offices in the northeast.

“Dr. Judson is a man who is instrumental in the present and future of chiropractic,” said Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C.. “He has an undeniable commitment to his role as one of the major players in our profession, and he continues to give selflessly of his time, talent and treasure. Sherman College of Chiropractic is fortunate to be one of the causes he supports.”

Judson has seen a need to strengthen the chiropractic profession. Under the inspiration of mentors and leaders such as Sid Williams and Richard Santo, he worked to create what is now known as the Band of Brothers, which has grown to 30 individual groups around the country and internationally.

Judson is a motivator and inspiration to colleagues. He also supports the Lasting Purpose Principle and the Dynamic Essentials movement, which he says has shaped his life and his family. He and his wife, Tammy, have five children.

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Service to the Profession: Steve Tullius, D.C. Tullius graduated in 2002 from Los Angeles Chiropractic College and runs Good Vibrations Family Chiropractic in San Diego. He completed Sherman College’s Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers program in 2011. He is active in the profession, serving as a board member of the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations (IFCO). He is a member of the California Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), the Association for the History of Chiropractic, and the Sustainability Committee. In addition, Dr. Tullius is an accomplished web developer and designer; Sherman College worked with him on its mobile responsive design (see page 7).

Service to Sherman College: Ralf Riddarhall, D.C., and Andreas Soderstrom, D.C.

Riddarhall and Soderstrom of Sweden were instrumental in helping bring the college’s Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers Program to Europe. Riddarhall is a 2004 Sherman graduate. He first practiced in The Netherlands, and opened a practice in his hometown of Boras in 2010. He serves as secretary of the two newly established Swedish and Nordic Vitalistic chiropractic organizations — the Swedish Wellness Epigenetic (SWE) and the Nordic Alliance of Chiropractors

and Organizations. Soderstrom studied at both the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic and Life University. He is founder and chairman of both the SWE and the Nordic Alliance of Chiropractors and Organizations. He is owner at Kiropraktisk Center and Emprove Individual Company Care, where he coaches on wellness, goals and decision-making.

Distinguished Service: Dan and Kristen Denette, D.C.s The Denettes graduated from Sherman in 2007 and opened Denette Family Chiropractic in Easton, MA, in 2008. They are active members of the Sherman College Alumni Association, Massachusetts Chiropractic Society, Massachusetts Alliance for Chiropractic Philosophy, ICPA and the IFCO. The couple are consistently described by colleagues as extraordinary in their passion and technique, and as great assets to the profession, serving all who come to the office with love and dedication. They are members of the Sherman College Board of Regents and the Reach Out and Recruit program. Dan has served on the board of the Massachusetts Alliance for Chiropractic Philosophy, and Kristen has served as secretary of the Sherman Alumni Association and the IFCO.

Spirit of Sherman College: Bryn Gillow, D.C. Gillow graduated from Sherman in 2000 and has been serving practice members at Life is Good Chiropractic in Brodheadsville, PA since 2001. She remains connected to the college through the Alumni Association, the Board of Regents, and the Reach Out and Recruit

Sherman College Lyceum 2014 Award Recipients

Program. She is involved in the profession at the state level as the secretary for the Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania and at the international level as a board member for the IFCO. As a member of League of Chiropractic Women, she has invited several students to her office in addition to being a featured guest speaker for the Sherman student chapter. She is a regular participant in New Beginnings and Berkshires Philosophy Weekends.

Chiropractic Advocate of the Year: Keith Wassung Former national drug-free weightlifting champion Wassung of Goose Creek, SC, turned to chiropractic care when he was diagnosed with a near fatal health condition. His recovery led him to research, write and lecture about chiropractic. He has presented between 200-250 chiropractic lectures to the general public each year for the past 25 years and is a popular speaker at many chiropractic seminars and conventions.

Wassung has the ability to simplify the chiropractic message for each person he speaks with to walk away with a greater understanding of the profession.

Rising Star: Allison Kyzer, D.C. Kyzer is a December 2012 Sherman College graduate and opened Midlands Chiropractic in Newberry, SC, in April 2013.

Already a force in her community, she was voted The Best Chiropractic Office in 2013 by Newberry Observer readers. She has participated in a canned goods drive and with Toys for Tots; joined a Relay for Life team

and a running team for the Newberry Half Marathon; has reached out to the Hispanic community; and sponsors several local groups and events. Kyzer holds spinal screenings at local schools, at Newberry College’s freshman orientation, and at other community events, and she writes as a guest columnist for the Newberry Observer focusing on chiropractic topics.

She regularly speaks to Newberry College’s Future Medical Professionals Association on choosing chiropractic as a career; three students are planning to attend Sherman College thanks to her efforts.

ROAR Career Advisor of the Year: Dawn Maynard, D.C. Maynard graduated from Life University in 2007 and has been serving patients at her current office, Prime Chiropractic in Charleston, SC, since 2011. She is constantly on the lookout for ways to encourage students to become future chiropractors.

She speaks to students at the College of Charleston each semester and represents Sherman College at various events at both The Citadel and Charleston Southern University. Maynard also offers students the opportunity to shadow or intern in her office and mentors them through the application process. She is a member of the Board of Regents, supporting quality chiropractic education at Sherman through financial donations and leadership.

Sherman College of Chiropractic was proud to honor alumni, chiropractors, and supporters during its 41st annual Lyceum, a homecoming and continuing education event attended by hundreds of chiropractors throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Lyceum is held on the college’s campus in Spartanburg, SC, and involves three days of chiropractic seminars, special events and other programs.

Regent of the Year: Darcy Anderson, D.C. York, PA, doctor of chiropractic Darcy Andersen has been named Regent of the Year.

This award is presented in recognition of her outstanding and continuous advancement of Sherman College through participation on the college’s Board of Regents, a group dedicated to supporting quality chiropractic education through financial donations and leadership.

Regents give visibility and stature to Sherman College through speaking engagements, legislative roles, student referrals, and financial support. As a President’s Circle Regent, Andersen takes her support a step further by giving to the college at a higher level of commitment. Her husband, Vinnie, is dedicated to his wife and their commitment to Sherman College.

Andersen is a 1989 graduate of Life University, a member of the International Chiropractors Association and Dynamic Essentials, and a solo practitioner in York, PA. She has been a donor to the college since 1997 with her support increasing in recent years.

“Dr. Andersen is devoted to keeping chiropractic pure and supports organizations with that same goal by giving of her time, talents and treasure,” said college President Edwin Cordero, D.C. “She has amazing energy and is a gifted chiropractor.”

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Instagram is a fun and quirky way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures. Snap a photo with your mobile phone, then choose a filter to transform the image into a memory to keep around forever. Experience moments in your friends’ lives through pictures as they happen. We imagine a world more connected through photos. – instagram.com/about/faq/

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At Sherman College, we see Instagram as an opportunity to connect with you and share what’s happening on campus. Follow us @shermancollege and share your photos with us using #shermancollege.

Fourth quarter students celebrate their final anatomy lab class

Sherman students enjoy the annual fun day traditions on the plaza

Michele Lucassian is ready for her move from WMU to Sherman

Student David Vazquez enjoys a beautiful South Carolina day

Future Sherman students en route to orientation for the Fall 2014 class

Nico Rocco, D.C., ’14, and Jess Rocco at Colorado State University

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What we “Like:” Spotted on Social Media

Get Social with Sherman!

“Feeling so blessed today to have chosen such an AMAZING career path! I love chiropractic and my job!”

– Logan Rhodes, D.C., ’14

With social networking, it’s easy to stay connected to Sherman College. Here are a few ways to keep in touch with us: Become a fan of Sherman College at www.facebook.com/ShermanCollege ofChiropractic.

“Couldn’t wait until today so I could start another week of chiropractic and serving our wonderful patients!”

– Joseph Thomas, D.C., ’02 Joshua Spine and Health Center

Connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/shermancollege.

Follow Sherman at www.twitter. com/shermancollege; follow the alumni office @ShermanAlumDir; and read up on news and public relations activities @shermanPRgirl.

Check out our blogs for the latest news. Follow student and college adventures at sherman.blogs.com/pride.

NEW! Join us on Instagram: “I found this on my monitor for my computer in my adjusting room after seeing a family with four small girls (and yes, I saw all of them!). The wonderful moments of a family practice!”

– Jennifer Eames, D.C., ’02

“Look what came in the mail. Bo’s new Sherman bib and his application for admission for 2037!”

– Shane Walker, D.C., ’00, Board of Trustees

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Sherman College Named Military Friendly School “I can’t wait to get down [to Sherman].

I can proudly say that this weekend has given me an intense clarity of my vision and why I decided to be a chiropractor in the first place. I literally can’t wait to get the message out to as many people as I can and be the next generation to help the chiropractic story reach the world. So I’m reaching out to at least one person every day and telling it from now through the time I get down to school.”

– Billy Stetzel, DC2B enrolled in October 2014, after attending Showcase Sherman weekend in July

Victory Media has again named Sherman College to the coveted “Military Friendly Schools® list, a designation given to the top 20 percent of schools in the country doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. Read more on the web at www.sherman.edu/ militaryfriendly.

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Save the Date: Lyceum 2015 is April 30 - May 2 A new tradition that began in 2014, Lyceum will now be held each year around the first weekend in May. The 2015 event is scheduled for April 30 - May 2, 2015. Lyceum is the college’s annual homecoming and continuing education event; it is held the college’s campus in Spartanburg, SC, and involves three days of seminars, reunions, prospective student events, alumni events, Reach Out And Recruit trainings, a golf tournament, a 5K, and more. We look forward to having our alumni and supporters on campus for another successful event in 2015. Mark your calendars now!

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