Sherman College News

Sherman College Launches Mobile Responsive Website

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

With mobile/tablet access of the Sherman College website continuing to increase, demand is high for the new site. 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.sherman.edu has grown 220 percent over the past 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.

“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 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 is 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.

Keith Wassung Named Chiropractic Advocate of the Year by Sherman College

Goose Creek, SC, resident Keith Wassung has been named Chiropractic Advocate of the Year by Sherman College of Chiropractic in appreciation of his outstanding contributions, time and commitment to the chiropractic profession and the college. The Chiropractic Advocate 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.

A former national drug-free weightlifting champion, Wassung 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.

“Rarely do you find someone so dedicated to a profession that he makes it the focus of his life,” says Sherman College President Dr. Edwin Cordero. “Mr. Keith Wassung has a deep and rich knowledge of our beloved profession that rivals many who have their doctor of chiropractic degrees.”

Through his heath challenge and chiropractic miracle and recovery, Cordero says, Wassung has been gifted with the ability to simplify the chiropractic message in order for each individual or group he speaks with to walk away with a greater understanding of the profession. “Keith is a creative genius when it comes marketing our message,” Cordero says. “In a profession where there are many who strongly advocate the benefits of chiropractic, there are few, if any, that have risen to the level of Keith Wassung in tenacity, longevity and ability.”

Sherman College named its 2014 award recipients May 1-3 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.

Bryn Gillow, D.C., Receives Spirit of Sherman College Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic

Brodheadsville, PA, doctor of chiropractic Bryn Gillow has been honored with the Spirit of Sherman College Award from her alma mater, Sherman College of Chiropractic. 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. Gillow graduated from Sherman College in 2000 and has been serving practice members at Life is Good Chiropractic in Brodheadsville, PA since 2001. She remains very connected to Sherman College by being an Alumni Association member, serving on the Board of Regents and as an active member of the Reach Out and Recruit Program.

“Dr. Gillow embodies everything that Sherman is about and continually makes an effort to advance both Sherman College and chiropractic in her daily life,” said college President Dr. Edwin Cordero.

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 International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations. 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. 

Last year, Dr. Gillow hosted a Sherman Student Recruitment Event in her office, and she has a student enrolling this fall as a result of those efforts. She is a regular participant in New Beginnings and Berkshires Philosophy Weekends

Sherman College named its 2014 award recipients May 1-3 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.

Drs. Ralf Riddarhall, Andreas Soderstrom Honored with Service to Sherman College Award

Drs. Ralf Riddarhall and Andreas Soderstrom recently received the Service to Sherman College Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic in appreciation of their contributions, time and commitment to growing the chiropractic profession. The Service to Sherman College Award is given to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary, unselfish and noteworthy service to Sherman College. This year the award honors two individuals from Sweden who were instrumental in helping bring the college’s Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers Program to Europe.

“Sherman College of Chiropractic is extremely grateful to these two doctors,” said college President Dr. Edwin Cordero. “Drs. Riddarhall and Soderstrom are supporting the foundation of their profession as well as helping Sherman College extend its influence and presence in the world.”

Dr. Riddarhall is a 2004 Sherman College graduate. He first practiced in The Netherlands, and most recently opened a practice in his hometown of Boras, Sweden, in October 2010. He serves as secretary of the two newly established Swedish and Nordic Vitalistic chiropractic organizations—the Swedish Wellness Epigenetic and the Nordic Alliance of Chiropractors and Organizations.

Dr. Soderstrom studied at both the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic and Life University. He is founder and chairman of both the SWE Chiropractic and the Nordic Alliance of Chiropractors and Organizations. He is also the owner at Kiropraktisk Center where he sees patients, and Emprove Individual Company Care, where he coaches staff in leading positions, mostly M.D.s and C.E.O.s regarding wellness, goal setting and sound decision-making.

In the summer of 2012, Dr. Riddarhall began talks with Dr. Bill Decken, the head of Sherman College’s Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers (ACP), to discuss the possibility of organizing a philosophy program in Europe. Thanks to these two doctors’ work, that possibility has become a reality.

Drs. Riddarhall and Soderstrom promoted the Sherman College vision and mission of chiropractic in Sweden, and worked tirelessly to enroll 20 doctors in the ACP Program. The first ACP module in Europe was held in Värnamo, Sweden, earlier this year. This group will go through the curriculum this year, and the class will culminate with a graduation at Sherman College’s International Research and Philosophy Symposium on the Sherman College campus in Spartanburg, SC, in October. 

Sherman College named its 2014 award recipients May 1-3 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, US, and involves three days of seminars, special events and other programs.

Steve Tullius, D.C., Honored with Service to the Profession Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic

San Diego doctor of chiropractic Steve Tullius recently received the Service to the Profession Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic in recognition of his contributions, time and commitment to the chiropractic profession, the public and the college. The Service to the Profession Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary, unselfish and noteworthy service to the chiropractic profession.

Dr. Tullius graduated in 2002 from Los Angeles Chiropractic College and runs Good Vibrations Family Chiropractic in San Diego. He furthered his understanding and appreciation of chiropractic philosophy when he completed Sherman College’s Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers program in 2011.

Dr. Tullius is active in the profession, serving as a board member of the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations. He is a member of the California Chiropractic Association (and served as secretary to that organization from 2011-2012), and is also a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the Association for the History of Chiropractic, and the Sustainability Committee. He is co-founder of the Movement for Chiropractic Quality & Integrity.

He has presented at Life West Lyceum, the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers Program and the California Chiropractic Association Annual Convention. He has held public lectures with the San Diego Autism Workshop, the Talk About Curing Autism program and the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego.

Dr. Tullius is a co-investigator for A Delphi Consensus Process & Survey called “Attitudes of Students and Recent Graduates of Chiropractic Educational Programs Regarding Curricular Content, Preparation for Practice and the Future of the Chiropractic Profession.” In addition, he is completing publications on vertebral subluxation as a causative factor in epilepsy and vertebral subluxation and its effect on quality of life in autistic individuals.

In addition to all these professional accolades, Dr. Tullius is an accomplished web developer and designer and Sherman College has been working with him on its mobile responsive design to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Sherman College named its 2014 award recipients May 1-3 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.

Dan and Kristen Denette, D.C.s, Receive Distinguished Service Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic

Easton, MA, doctors of chiropractic Dan and Kristen Denette have been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic. The Distinguished Service Award is given to Sherman graduates who have distinguished themselves with service to the community, the profession, and Sherman College.

The Denettes graduated from Sherman College in 2007 and opened Denette Family Chiropractic in Easton in 2008. They quickly became active members of several chiropractic organizations, including the Sherman College Alumni Association, Massachusetts Chiropractic Society, Massachusetts Alliance for Chiropractic Philosophy, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations (IFCO).

“Drs. Dan and Kristen Denette have a love for the profession that is inspiring,” said college President Dr. Edwin Cordero. “They are consistently described by colleagues as extraordinary in their passion and technique, and they are great assets to our profession, serving all who come to their office with love and dedication.”

The Denettes are also members of the Sherman College Board of Regents, a group dedicated to supporting quality chiropractic education through financial donations and leadership; and the Reach Out and Recruit program, a group of doctors who help Sherman recruit future leaders for the profession. Dr. Dan Denette has served on the board of the Massachusetts Alliance for Chiropractic Philosophy, and Dr. Kristen Denette has served as secretary of the Sherman Alumni Association and the IFCO.

Sherman College named its 2014 award recipients May 1-3 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.

Dawn Maynard, D.C., Named Career Advisor of the Year by Sherman College of Chiropractic

Charleston doctor of chiropractic Dawn Maynard was recently named ROAR Career Advisor of the Year by Sherman College of Chiropractic in appreciation of her 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 the college recruit future leaders for the profession.

“We are thankful for the chiropractors who do so much to advance the profession, and we are even more thankful that ROAR doctor Dawn Maynard is on our team,” said college President Dr. Edwin Cordero of her support.

Dr. 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.

Dr. Maynard also offers students the opportunity to shadow or intern in her office and mentors them through the application process, including a student who enrolled last summer at Sherman College. She is also a member of the Board of Regents at the college, a group dedicated to supporting quality chiropractic education at Sherman through financial donations and leadership.

Sherman College named its 2014 award recipients May 1-3 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.

Allison Kyzer, D.C., Named Rising Star by Sherman College of Chiropractic

Newberry doctor of chiropractic Allison Kyzer 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.

Dr. Kyzer is a December 2012 Sherman College graduate and opened Midlands Chiropractic in Newberry, SC, on April 15, 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 by giving a health talk (with translator); and sponsors several local groups and events including the Newberry High School Band, City of Newberry Fire Department golf tournament, and a 5K for Autism Awareness.

Dr. 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.

“Dr. Kyzer is making a difference in her community, and we are proud to have her as a representative of Sherman College,” said college President Dr. Edwin Cordero of her accomplishments. “This is how you rise to the top.”

Sherman College named its 2014 award recipients May 1-3 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.

Sherman College Names Chiropractor of the Year, Regent of the Year and Other Award Recipients

Sherman College honored alumni, chiropractors, and supporters during its 41^st 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 seminars, special events and other programs. The college is proud to announce the following 2014 award recipients:

• Chiropractor of the Year: Steve Judson, D.C.
• Regent of the Year: Darcy Andersen, D.C.
• Rising Star Award: Allison Kyzer, D.C.
• ROAR Career Advisor of the Year: Dawn Maynard, D.C.
• Distinguished Service Award: Dan and Kristen Denette, D.C.s
• Service to the Profession Award: Steve Tullius, D.C.
• Service to Sherman College Award: Ralf Riddarhall, D.C.
• Service to Sherman College Award: Andreas Soderstrom, D.C.
• Spirit of Sherman College Award: Bryn Gillow, D.C.
• Chiropractic Advocate of the Year: Keith Wassung

Chiropractor of the Year:  Dr. Steve Judson
Newington, CT, doctor of chiropractic Steve Judson 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 principled chiropractic profession.

Dr. Judson has been practicing in Newington, Connecticut 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 to Russia, Central America, Tobago and the Dominican Republic, 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 Dr. Edwin Cordero. “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.”

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

Dr. Judson is a constant 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.

Regent of the Year:  Dr. Darcy Andersen
York, PA, doctor of chiropractic Darcy Andersen has been named Regent of the Year by Sherman College of Chiropractic. 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, Dr. 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.

Dr. 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 Dr. Edwin Cordero. “She has amazing energy and is a gifted chiropractor.”

Sherman College Expands Reach in China

Drs. Luo, Cordero and Irwin at Southeast University in Nanjing

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 this month, Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C., will join the prestigious Taihu World Cultural Forum on June 19, 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 will visit area hospitals, the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Medical School of Southeast University, with which Sherman established a cooperation agreement and academic exchange program last year. He will complete the trip by speaking to hundreds, likely thousands, of students at widely known Peking University.

“It will be an honor to learn from our colleagues and friends in China, and also to introduce them to Sherman College of Chiropractic and share a deeper understanding of the chiropractic profession,” Dr. Cordero said of the trip. “I particularly look forward to learning more about the language and Chinese culture, which I have a great respect for. 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 are participating in the World Cultural Forum and visiting 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 are 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 our country. Taihu World Cultural Forum is located permanently in Zhongxin Taihu Town, the National Tourist Vacation Zone, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. The Executive Board of Taihu World Cultural Forum works in Beijing.

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. Because people are demanding a more natural approach to health care, the chiropractic field is growing. Sherman College is committed to meet that growth by continuing to educate the profession’s most skilled, compassionate, ethical and successful doctors of chiropractic.