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Sherman College of Chiropractic and Spartanburg Methodist College Strengthen Partnership to Support Student-Athletes

Collaboration provides chiropractic care for SMC athletes, while giving Sherman student interns invaluable real-world experience.

by Cheri Anderson-Hucks

Spartanburg, SC (09/17/2025) — Sherman College of Chiropractic and Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) have renewed and expanded a long-standing partnership that enhances student learning while supporting Pioneer athletics.

Through this collaboration, Sherman Chiropractic Center interns-guided by Dr. Michael L. Tomasello, associate professor of clinical sciences and Sherman's Case Doctor for Sports Outreach-visit SMC weekly to provide chiropractic care to student-athletes. Regular chiropractic care helps athletes perform at their best by improving overall function, improving mobility, and enhancing recovery from injuries.

The agreement was recently signed by Sherman College President, Dr. Jack Bourla, and Spartanburg Methodist College President, Scott Cochran, marking another step forward in strengthening the connection between the two institutions.

"This partnership is a win-win," said Dr. Bourla. "Our interns gain valuable hands-on experience, while SMC athletes receive the benefits of regular chiropractic care to support their performance and overall well-being."

SMC President Scott Cochran echoed that sentiment. "At Spartanburg Methodist College, we are dedicated to providing every opportunity for our students to succeed on and off the field," Cochran said. "This partnership gives our Pioneers another resource to maintain their health and wellness and be at their competitive best."

SMC Athletic Director Megan Aiello works closely with Dr. Tomasello to ensure the program meets the needs of student-athletes. "We're proud to collaborate with Sherman College," Aiello said. "The chiropractic care provided through this program is an important part of keeping our athletes strong, healthy, and ready to compete."

Dr. Tomasello emphasized the educational value for Sherman students. "This partnership gives our interns the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world sports setting," he explained. "The experiences they gain here are invaluable and will serve them well when operating their own practices as future doctors of chiropractic-all while helping athletes stay at the top of their game."

The Sherman-SMC partnership reflects both colleges' commitment to education, community collaboration, and student success.

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About Sherman College of Chiropractic. Sherman College of Chiropractic provides students with a comprehensive chiropractic education, preparing them to enter the field as Doctor of Chiropractic who are highly skilled, compassionate, ethical, and successful. On its 80-acre campus in South Carolina, Sherman offers a professional degree program that is separate and distinct from all other professions and is known globally for the skill and art of chiropractic delivered by its graduates. For more information, visit www.sherman.edu or call 800-849-8771.

About Spartanburg Methodist College. Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, liberal arts college open to students of all religious and non-religious backgrounds. The college serves approximately 1,100 students and offers six associate degrees, 10 bachelor's degrees, and 11 100% online associate and bachelor's degree options. SMC's unique Camak Core professional development program prepares graduates for the business world with education in critical workplace skills that employers value in new hires. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church and established in 1911, SMC students experience the transformative powers of academic excellence, intellectual exploration, social awareness, and character development in a supportive environment where they can thrive.

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Sherman College of Chiropractic and Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) have renewed and expanded a long-standing partnership that enhances student learning while supporting Pioneer athletics. Through this collaboration, Sherman Chiropractic Center interns visit SMC weekly to provide chiropractic care to student-athletes. Regular chiropractic care helps athletes perform at their best by improving overall function, improving mobility, and enhancing recovery from injuries. Shown at the signing is, from left Dr. Michael L. Tomasello, Sherman associate professor of clinical sciences and case doctor for Sports Outreach; Dr. Jack Bourla, Sherman president; Scott Cochran, SMC president; and Megan Aiello, SMC athletic director.

Sherman College of Chiropractic and Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) have renewed and expanded a long-standing partnership that enhances student learning while supporting Pioneer athletics. Through this collaboration, Sherman Chiropractic Center interns visit SMC weekly to provide chiropractic care to student-athletes. Regular chiropractic care helps athletes perform at their best by improving overall function, improving mobility, and enhancing recovery from injuries. Shown at the signing is, from left Dr. Michael L. Tomasello, Sherman associate professor of clinical sciences and case doctor for Sports Outreach; Dr. Jack Bourla, Sherman president; Scott Cochran, SMC president; and Megan Aiello, SMC athletic director.

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