South Carolina’s Chiropractic College
About Sherman College

Leading the Way in Chiropractic Education
Since 1973, Sherman College has earned a strong reputation for graduating skilled professionals with exceptional chiropractic expertise and a commitment to sharing the profession worldwide for the good of humanity.
OUR VISION
Adjusting the World for a Better Future
OUR MISSION
Our mission at Sherman College of Chiropractic is to provide exceptional preparation for the location, analysis and adjustment of vertebral subluxation.
The History of Sherman
- In 1954, Dr. Lyle Sherman moved to Spartanburg, SC
- Sherman College of Chiropractic was founded by Thom Gelardi on January 11, 1973
- Sherman was Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1973 to 1977 (until he passed away)
- Sherman College has had 6 presidents to date
A Note from the President
Sherman College of Chiropractic was founded by Drs. Thom and Betty Gelardi on the premise that its students would be educated and trained to become doctors of chiropractic who focus on the analysis and adjustment of vertebral subluxation. For 50 years, that has been our sole purpose. We use the latest scientific objective indicators to help guide our students in the analysis of vertebral subluxation so that they are competent and confident doctors of chiropractic.
We teach the founding principles and philosophy that have stood the test of time and we offer a variety of techniques so that our students can deliver the best chiropractic adjustment that is needed for their particular patient. Knowing when and when not to adjust is the truest test of competency. Our faculty, staff and administration are committed to educating our students, knowing that this commitment will assure that communities throughout the world who are served by Sherman graduates are being served by some of the best that the profession has to offer.
Dr. Jack Bourla, DC, ACP
President
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