from the faculty

Three things about Cindy Gibbon

First:  Welcome to Sherman's blogs and web site. I’ve been a faculty member here since 1984. I loved the school and philosophy so much that I became a chiropractor in addition to being a medical technologist.

Second:  I keep current with lab diagnosis classes by working in the lab at the local hospital a few hours a week. I get to make great blood smears of real cases for classroom demonstrations at Sherman.

Third:  I have raised 4 children while working at Sherman. If you want advice on schools, activities, neighborhoods or whatever, feel free to e-mail me.

Cynthia B. Gibbon is a professor of clinical sciences and a member of the health center faculty. She has a B.A. from Elmira College (1970) and a D.C. from Sherman College (1991). She teaches Laboratory Diagnosis, Emergency Procedures, Physical Exam Micropathology & Cardiovascular Physical and has been with Sherman College since 1986. Her hobbies include activities and sports that her children are involved in, and she enjoys swimming when she has time. "Come visit us!" she says. "We pride ourselves on a community atmosphere while pursuing your D.C. degree."

Bear with me

Between teaching quarters, the Upstate area has lots to do to unwind busy faculty and students.

A few months ago, I went tent camping at Edisto Beach State Park. I took beautiful pictures, collected shells and artifacts. I also recently carved a bear out a large tree trunk for a neighbor. I used my chainsaw and made $800 in 8 hours (pictures available upon request).

My chiropractic practice is called “Bear Country Chiropractic.” Students visit my office which is close to Sherman. Carved bears fill my office to entertain patients and students.

The other night at the office, I took x-rays showing surgical screws and metal plates in a patient’s neck. The next morning I added those pictures to my x-ray anatomy class for students to benefit from. I do this frequently to share with students (patient confidentiality is always preserved).

More random things about me:
One morning last month, I jogged 3 miles in 17 degree weather … Brrrrrrrr!  Total jog miles is now 1992 miles since I started keeping track (yeah!).

Currently, I am working on the Spanish translation of my Blair technique course.  It will be presented in Argentina this summer, and Japan in September.

Perry Rush is an assistant professor of clinical sciences. He has a D.C. from Sherman College (1976) and an A.A. from Ricks College (1973). He teaches Blair X-Ray, Upper Cervical & Full Spine X-Ray Positioning, X-Ray Anatomy & Upper Cervical Rationale. He has been with the college since 1980 and enjoys cross country jogging, beach camping, ocean kayaking, fossil hunting, shrimping and flounder fishing.