Sherman College News

Liam Schübel, D.C., Named Regent of the Year by Sherman College

Sherman Board member and New Jersey native Liam Schübel, D.C., has been named Regent of the Year by Sherman College of Chiropractic. This award is presented in recognition of his 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. Dr. Schübel has actively recruited new members to the Board of Regents for several years and is passionate in his support of Sherman College and its mission.

He is co-founder of The Best Mission Trip Ever, which takes chiropractic care to geographically and economically isolated communities of the world. In addition to the multiple chiropractic clinics he has established in Lima, Peru, and elsewhere, Dr. Schübel is executive director of Schubel Vision Communication Seminars and founder of the Peruvian Chiropractic Alliance.

He serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations, is vice chairman of the Sherman College Board of Trustees and is co-author of a book, Cast to be Chiropractors.

Sherman College named its 2013 award recipients May 23-25 as part of Lyceum, an annual continuing education and homecoming 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 seminars, special events and other programs.

Kelvin Ng, D.C., Named ROAR Career Advisor of the Year by Sherman College

Kelvin Ng, D.C., of Singapore was recently named ROAR Career Advisor of the Year by Sherman College of Chiropractic in appreciation of his contributions, time and commitment to growing the chiropractic profession.

The ROAR (Reach Out And Recruit) Career Advisor of the Year Award is given to an exceptional ROAR member who has gone above and beyond to recruit students to Sherman College. ROAR asks its doctors to reach beyond their comfort zones and help Sherman recruit future leaders for the profession.

“We are thankful there are chiropractors who do everything they can to advance the chiropractic profession, and we are even more thankful Dr. Kelvin Ng is on our team,” said Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C., when he presented the award during the college’s 40th anniversary Lyceum homecoming event.

A 2009 graduate of Sherman College, Dr. Ng established Family Health Chiropractic Clinic in Singapore in 2010 where he also serves as a board member for The Chiropractic Association of Singapore.  He is always on the lookout for ways to encourage students to become future chiropractors. Last year one referred student enrolled at the college and in July 2013, two more will begin their education at Sherman. A career changer himself, Dr. Ng inspires his patients to consider making the same bold career decision he made and is truly sharing the message of chiropractic with his corner of the world.

Sherman College named its 2013 award recipients May 23-25 as part of Lyceum, an annual continuing education and homecoming 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 seminars, special events and other programs.

Roberta Thomas, D.C., Named Layperson of the Year by Sherman College

Spartanburg resident Roberta Thomas has been named Layperson of the Year by Sherman College of Chiropractic in appreciation of her outstanding contributions, time and commitment to the chiropractic profession and the college. The Layperson of the Year Award is given to a non-chiropractor who has contributed to the advancement of Sherman College in a significant and noteworthy manner.

Thomas holds two positions with the college as executive administrative assistant to the president and assistant to the director of continuing education. Thomas has been an instrumental part of the smooth transition in leadership for both of those offices in 2012-2013. Thomas is originally from California and has also lived in Rhode Island, where she earned an Associate’s degree from Rhode Island Junior College and a Travel and Tourism Certification from Johnson & Wales College.

At Sherman, she has served as executive administrative assistant to the president since 2008 and took on the role as assistant to the director of continuing education in 2011. During her time at the college, she has served in a variety of community and Sherman volunteer positions including United Way team captain and representative, Boiling Springs Museum Committee Chair, representative for the Boiling Springs Area Council at the Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Sherman College Presidential Investiture Committee, and a member of several other college committees.

“The college is indebted to Roberta for her guidance, hard work and tenacity,” Director of Continuing Education Stacy Bradey said. “Roberta’s teamwork and dedication to excellence has greatly assisted us during extremely busy times.”

Sherman College named its 2013 award recipients May 23-25 as part of Lyceum, an annual continuing education and homecoming 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 seminars, special events and other programs.

Horse and Dog Chiropractic Seminar to Benefit Sherman College

Drs. Jay and Austin Komarek will present a full-day Horse And Dog Chiropractic Seminar in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, July 20. This is a full-day animal adjusting seminar with demonstrations, and it will be filmed and included if the feature film documentary, “Life Adjusted.” The morning portion (horse) will be held at a local barn, while the afternoon portion (dog) will be held on the Sherman College campus. Cost is just $99, and all proceeds will benefit Sherman College. To register, download the registration form (PDF), call 800-849-8771, ext. 277, or email [email protected].

Jay Komarek, D.C., has been in family practice for 35 years taking care of thousands of clients, human, canine and equine. He has been featured on the Today Show for his chiropractic work and has an infinite passion for people and animals. Austin Komarek, D.C., is a third generation animal chiropractor. Watching his father work with animals and seeing how quickly they responded to chiropractic care played a large role in inspiring him to become a chiropractor. He is passionate about bringing this form of proactive animal care to the mainstream.

Twenty-Six Complete Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Sherman College

 

Front row, from left: Charles Agbetsoamedo, Taknicia Taylor, Oleksandr Povazhnyak, Sarah Caroline Williams, Mary E. Carmichael, Tara Louise Hazouri, Bethaney Louise Allison, Sherman President Edwin Cordero, D.C., Ana Tegla Leite, Alishia Ann Hepak, R. S. Porter, Brendal Scott Epling, Andrew Dean Herman, Joseph Pierce Power, Daniel John Poff. Back row, from left: John Spangler, Ryan Eddy Lutz, Benjamin E. Couture, Victoria Patrice Fox, Haytham Abdelaziz Abou Elkasem El-Genedy, Tiffany Rae Padden, Courtney Ryan Sharpe, Heath Alexander Sharpe, Abigail Noel Vivoda, Justin Kyle Willis, Patrick Ryan O'Toole. Not pictured: Bruce Michael Ward, Jr.

Twenty-six students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The commencement was a shared ceremony for June and September graduates.

Charles Agbetsoamedo of Ghana, recipient of the Milton W. Garfunkel Award, presented the farewell address to his classmates. The Garfunkel Award is the highest award given at graduation. The student receiving this honor must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above, and in addition, best exemplify those qualities Sherman College would like to inculcate in all of its graduates: love of the profession, an understanding of the philosophy, willingness to share, and service to the college and community.

Agbetsoamedo also received the Academic Achievement Award and the Service Distinction Award. The Academic Achievement Award is given to the individual in each graduating class who maintains the highest grade point average throughout his or her studies at Sherman College. The Service Distinction Award is not given at every graduation; rather it is given to students who stand out for their significant and distinguished service contributions to Sherman College and the local community throughout their course of study.

The Clinical Excellence Award was presented to Tiffany Padden of Michigan for the June class and Ana Tegla Leite of Brazil for the September class, in recognition of their successful practices in the Health Center. This award is given to an intern in each class who has diligently worked to develop skills in the art, science and philosophy of chiropractic, maintained an “A” average in the clinical program, and exhibited superior overall clinical performance and professionalism.

The B.J. Palmer Philosophy Distinction Award was presented to John Spangler of Pennsylvania for the June class and Joseph Pierce Power of South Carolina for the September class. This honor is given in recognition of the outstanding student who exemplifies the profound philosophical understanding necessary to translate the universal principles of life into the workable philosophy, science and art which is chiropractic.

The commencement address was given by Anthony C. Duke, Ph.D., professor of basic sciences at Sherman College. Since joining the college faculty in 1980, Dr. Duke has taught all the college’s physiology courses, abnormal psychology, gross anatomy, neuropathophysiology, philosophy of science, and neuroanatomy. He served as dean of basic sciences from 1982 to 1999 and as interim dean from 2009 to 2011. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology and physiology, and a second Ph.D. in neuroscience and neuroanatomy from Michigan State University. He has completed National Institutes of Health post-doctoral training in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology and has completed additional training in cognitive therapy and in psychometrics. Dr. Duke served three consecutive four-year terms on both the Physiology Committee and the Spinal Anatomy Committee of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and has offered continuing education seminars at Sherman College and for chiropractic associations in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and New Jersey.

Kevin Power, D.C., assistant professor of clinical sciences at Sherman College, delivered the charge to the graduates; his son, Joseph Pierce Power, was a member of the September graduating class. A 1981 Sherman graduate, Power has 25 years in private practice experience, practicing for five years in his home state of Victoria, Australia, and for 20 in Spartanburg. Power is the youngest of five brothers, all doctors of chiropractic. He joined the college faculty in 2002 and teaches and assists in technique classes. He also coaches the Sherman rugby team.

The doctor of chiropractic program at Sherman College requires students to complete more than 4,800 hours (14 quarters) of classroom and laboratory study and also includes an internship in the college’s on-campus Chiropractic Health Center. To enter the program, students must have at least 90 semester hours of college-level courses, including courses in the sciences.

Shane Walker, D.C., Named Chiropractor of the Year by Sherman College

Naples, FL, chiropractor Shane Walker, D.C., has been named Chiropractor of the Year by Sherman College of Chiropractic. The Chiropractor of the Year Award is an honor bestowed upon doctors who have, through their service, given extraordinary time and effort to advance Sherman College and the chiropractic profession. Dr. Walker is a 2000 graduate of Sherman College and operates a high volume, family practice in Naples.

Sherman College named its 2013 award recipients May 23-25 as part of Lyceum, an annual continuing education and homecoming 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 seminars, special events and other programs.

“Dr. Walker is a man of vision, contributing much time and energy to advance principled chiropractic, and we are fortunate to call him one of our own,” said Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C., when he presented the award at the college’s 40th anniversary Lyceum.

Dr. Walker serves as a member of the Sherman College Board of Trustees, bringing energy and commitment to the college’s growth and vitality. He is a member of the elite Reach Out and Recruit (ROAR) program for Sherman College and recently served as keynote speaker for a training session inspiring other doctors to refer students to Sherman.

Dr. Walker not only devotes his time and energy to Sherman College, but he also serves as president of the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations and travels the globe garnering support and building its membership.

David Serio, D.C., Receives Distinguished Service Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic

Buenos Aires chiropractor David Serio, D.C., has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, US. The Distinguished Service Award is given to the Sherman graduate who has distinguished himself with service to the community, the profession, and Sherman College.

Sherman College named its 2013 award recipients May 23-25 as part of Lyceum, an annual continuing education and homecoming 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 seminars, special events and other programs.

Dr. Serio, a native of New Jersey, practices in Argentina, a chiropractically underserved country. When he arrived there, he didn’t speak Spanish and Argentina was in the worst financial crisis of all time. Twelve years later he has distinguished himself by taking the chiropractic message to the people of Buenos Aires, appearing in eight major magazines including People and Newsweek.

He has built a high volume family practice caring for popular Argentine actors, sports stars, politicians, and models as well as many families and children. He is a principal speaker for IFCO International events, and is currently organizing the biggest Latin American Chiropractic seminar for later this year.

“We are thankful for graduates like Dr. David Serio who are true pioneers, committed to providing their communities with outstanding chiropractic care,” said Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C., when he presented the award during the college’s 40th anniversary Lyceum. Dr. Serio was a featured speaker during Lyceum weekend at Sherman.

Daniel Knowles, D.C., Receives Spirit of Sherman College Award from Alma Mater

Boulder chiropractor Daniel Knowles, D.C., has been honored with the Spirit of Sherman College Award from his alma mater, Sherman College of Chiropractic, in Spartanburg, SC. The Spirit of Sherman College Award is presented to the Sherman graduate who exemplifies the true spirit of Sherman College in his/her professional life.

Dr. Knowles is a 1996 Sherman College graduate and a member of the college’s Board of Trustees. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University (1992). Since 1999 he has owned and run a successful private practice in Boulder, Colorado.

Last year, Dr. Knowles initiated the college’s Sherman Connect call program, a leadership resource for students, alumni and supporters of the college. This free, weekly teleconference program features guest speakers who share the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic and its successful application in practice. Dr. Knowles developed the program and remains its leader to this day, continuing to secure guest speakers and host calls.

He is active in the profession, serving as an instructor for Network Spinal Analysis, Wise World Seminars and a member of several professional organizations, including the Colorado Chiropractic Association, the Colorado Chiropractic Wellness Alliance, the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations, the World Chiropractic Alliance and the Association for Network Care. He is founder of Lifetime Wellness Practice and has served as a mentor and coach for Madeira Success Strategies.

Dr. Knowles has presented at several Sherman College continuing education programs, as well as at Sherman College’s International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS), On Purpose, New Beginnings, Network Spinal Analysis Certification Level Intensive Trainings and more.

Sherman College named its 2013 award recipients May 23-25 as part of Lyceum, an annual continuing education and homecoming 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 seminars, special events and other programs.

Helen and Gordon Brown, D.C., Honored with Thom and Betty Gelardi Service Award by Sherman College

Helen and Gordon Brown, D.C., formerly of Sedona, AZ, have been honored with the Thom and Betty Gelardi Service Award by Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC.

The Thom and Betty Gelardi Service Award is a high honor presented at the discretion of the president and was last given nearly a decade ago.  This award was created to honor the Gelardis (who founded the college) and recipients who are deemed to have the same qualities as the couple; it is given to recognize unselfish dedication, visionary leadership and pioneering spirit.

Dr. Gordon Brown is a 1942 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic who practiced in Louisville, Kentucky, for two years and in Logansport, Indiana, for 19 years.  He was awarded an International Chiropractors Association (ICA) Fellowship and was instrumental in getting the laws changed in Indiana to allow chiropractors to practice.

Helen McPike Brown, originally from Davenport, Iowa, is a talented artist who comes from a chiropractic family. Helen’s father, Dr. Ray McPike, an enthusiastic, early supporter of Sherman College, was chiropractor. Helen is past president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the International Chiropractors Association (WAICA).

The Browns are the founders of the Future Chiropractors of America and a nationwide back-to-school spinal check program sponsored by WAICA.  Both Gordon and Helen have supported and contributed generously to Sherman College in many ways over the years.  In 1993, they became members of the Board of Regents and continue to contribute yearly. In 1997, they made a generous estate commitment to the Sherman College Endowment Trust.

The Browns donated their home in Sedona, Arizona, to Sherman College in 1999, and funds from the donation were used to construct the Brown House and Museum on campus. The structure serves as an on-campus residence for the Browns, and the lower level houses a museum with the college’s historical chiropractic holdings.  The Browns’ donation is the largest gift in kind in the history of the college. The Browns remain passionate and avid supporters of the college.

Sherman College named its 2013 award recipients May 23-25 as part of Lyceum, an annual continuing education and homecoming 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 seminars, special events and other programs.

Ryan Williams, D.C., Named Rising Star by Sherman College of Chiropractic

Chiropractor Ryan Williams, D.C., was recently named Rising Star by Sherman College of Chiropractic. The Rising Star Award is given to a recent Sherman College graduate who has demonstrated exceptional achievements and service in the community.

Sherman College named its 2013 award recipients May 23-25 as part of Lyceum, an annual continuing education and homecoming 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 seminars, special events and other programs.

“We are thankful for graduates like Dr. Ryan Williams who are committed to providing their communities with outstanding chiropractic care,” said Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C., when he presented the award during the college’s 40th anniversary Lyceum.

A 2009 summa cum laude Sherman College graduate, Dr. Williams opened his first office in 2010 in his hometown of Clinton, SC, and his second office in 2011 in Simpsonville, SC.  Since that time, Dr. Williams has served thousands of people in those communities.  He serves on the board of the Clinton Business Association and is a member of both the Clinton and Simpsonville Chambers of Commerce.

Dr. Williams graduated from the Upper Cervical Academy 2011 and holds several advanced chiropractic certifications.  He is also a member of the Reach Out and Recruit (ROAR) program at Sherman supporting the college through student referrals and prospective student mentoring.

While completing his degree at Sherman, Dr. Williams was president of the Upper Cervical Club and was honored with an Academic Achievement Award.  Prior to attending Sherman College he earned degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics.