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About Dr. McAllister
Dr. Sherry McAllister is a distinguished speaker, thought leader, podcast host and author whose work has been featured in Forbes non-profits and recognized by leading institutions worldwide. With decades of experience, she brings unique insights and practical wisdom to complex topics and is making Whole-Being care accessible to all audiences.
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Curriculum Vitae
- Biography
- Education
- Media
- Professional
- Awards
- Published
- Presenter
Introduction
Sherry McAllister, DC, M.S. (Ed) CCSP, serves as the President for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, the national not-for- profit organization showcasing the benefits of chiropractic care across multiple platforms.
Dr. McAllister earned her Master’s in Science from the University of California East Bay a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, where she served as an Associate Professor. She has recently completed
Two Certification programs: One from Stanford Graduate School of Business in Executive Leadership Development and one from Yale University: Science of Wellbeing.
She is a frequent guest speaker for National Conventions, Corporate Wellness Programs, International Chiropractic Seminars, Health Benefit/Advisory Panels and Business and Healthcare Alliances.
Dr. McAllister has served as a Qualified Medical Examiner, Expert Chiropractic Witness for the State of California, and has been in private practice in San Jose since 1996
Education
- Yale University – Certificate Global Health (Completed by: October 2025)
- Stanford Graduate School of Business: Executive Leadership Development (May 2023)
- Yale University – Certificate: Science of Wellbeing (Sept 2021)
- California State University- East Bay Master of Science in Education 2001
- California State University- East Bay Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning 2000
- Palmer West College of Chiropractic (San Jose California) 1996
- University of Calgary 1993
- Bachelor of Science: Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology
- Mount Royal University General Science (Calgary Alberta) 1990
Chiropractic Certifications
- T.I.P.S Certification: Towards Injury Prevention in Sports F4CP 2014
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician 2013
- Graston Certification 2012
- Qualified Medical Examiner for the State of California 1999
- Industrial Disability Examiner 1998
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners 1997
- California State Chiropractic Board License 1997
- Canadian Chiropractic Board of Examiners 1997
- Alberta Provincial Board License 1997
Faculty Member
- West Valley College, Saratoga, CA
- Lecturer; Holistic Health Care: 2002- 2003
- Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, CA:
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician: Full year Course 1999 – 2002
- Associate Professor: Cervical and Lumbar diagnosis and treatment 2000-2001
- Instructor: Chiropractic Philosophy and Technique 1997-2002
- Teaching assistant for Physiology 1995‑1996
Media
On-Air
- How to Improve Your Posture TV Segment ABC 7 (Florida)
- Maintaining Good Posture TV Segment Fox 21 (Colorado)
- Are You Wearing the Wrong Bra? TV Segment Daily Flash (Florida)
- Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle: TV Segment Concho Valley Live (Texas)
- The Future of Healthcare Radio Interviews:
- WCLZ 98.9 FM
- WHOOPIE 100.9 PM
- Coast 93.1 FM
- WPOR 101.9 FM
- Harris Poll Chiropractic Discussion TV Segments:
- WHN-TV Huntsville AL
- WBBJ-TV ABC Jackson TN
- KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO
- KCWE-TV Kansas City, MS
- WISH-TV Indianapolis IN
- Harris Poll Chiropractic Radio Interviews:
- NBC News Radio (National)
- School for Start Ups (National)
- Alpha Media Palm Springs, WVON-AM Chicago
- iHeart Radio Cedar Rapids IA
- Alpha Media SC
- Stoney Creek Broadcasting ME & NH
- Radio Pennsylvania PA
- WNXT-FM Portsmouth OH
- Delmarva Public Radio (DE, MD, VA)
Training
- C. Arthur Speaker Training New York City/Acapulco Mexico (2023-2024)
- Mr. Somers White NSA Speaker Training (2019-2023)
- Amendola PR Firm Strategic Communication (2023)
- PR News Media Relations Training Pentagon City (2021)
- Dr. Shawne Duperon Media Mastery Bootcamp Scottsdale Arizona (2019)
Boards, Memberships and Appointments
Current
- President: Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (2021-present)
- Chairman: International Strategic Accelerator for Women (ISAW) (2022- Present)
- Board Member: Human Metabolic Research and Development Organization (2024-present)
- Masters Pediatric Advisory Board: Logan Collage (2024- Present)
- Private Practice: McAllister Chiropractic (2002-present)
- Covid 19 Consensus Statement Task Force: California Chiropractic Assoc. (2021- Present)
- Forbes Non-Profit Council for Chief Executives (2018- Present)
- California Chiropractic Association member (1995-present)
Past
- International Strategic Accelerator for Women: Chief Strategic Officer (2019-2022)
- Pandemic Mitigation Task Force: Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board (2021)
- Chairman: PACE program: Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board (2004- 2014)
- Expert Witness for State of California Chiropractic State board (2010-2012)
- American Chiropractic Association member (2016-2023)
- Qualified Medical Examiner Appointment from the State of California (1998- 2017)
- International Police Surgeons Health Affiliation Associate Member (1998-2015)
- Tactical Medics Department (Campbell Police S.W.A.T Department 2001-2008)
- Palmer College Founders (Formerly Presidents club) Member (2013- Present)
- Advisory Director Optum Health (2011- 2017)
- Foundation for Chiropractic Progress: Member (2013-Present)
- Lecturer: American Bureau of Health and Nutrition (2005- 2009)
- Director of Education for Community Winners Foundation (2001- 2002)
- Private Practice: Health and Wellness Care Center (2000-2002)
- Director, Field Training/Postgraduate Preceptorship Program Palmer West (1998‑2000)
- Research Coordinator for the American Back Society (1998-2000)
- Executive Director: Association for Quality Assurance/Physician division (1998-1999)
- Campbell Chamber of Commerce (1998-2002)
- American Women Business Association (1998-2001)
- President, American Spinal Research Foundation (Santa Clara Chapter 1997-1998)
- Adjunct Faculty for Palmer Postgraduate Preceptorship Program (2002- 2016)
- Director, Continuing Education Department Palmer West (2000-2012)
- Director, Field training/Postgraduate Preceptorship Program Palmer West (1998-2000)
- Private Practice: Bay Area Pain Care Center (1996‑2000)
- Coordinator, Field Training Program Palmer West (1997)
- President Palmer Academic Society Palmer West (1996)
- President of Associated Student Body Palmer West (1995)
Awards
- American Stevie Award Silver Thought Leadership Non Profit (2024)
- American College of Chiropractors Fellow FACC (2024)
- Hermes Gold Social Media Campaigns Global Award (2024)
- Healthcare Advertising Award: Gold – Monthly Newsletter (2024)
- Outstanding Speaker Award – New York Academy of Medicine (2023)
- Michigan Association of Chiropractors Visionary Award (2023)
- Dr. Joseph Janse Distinguished Inductee Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board (2022)
- California Chiropractic Association Distinguished Service Award (2021)
- Chiropractor of the Year 2021 (Woman Chiropractors – WDC)
- Palmer Academy of Chiropractic Fellowship (2021)
- Digital Healthcare Award (Bronze) Adjusted Reality Podcast Host (2021)
- Person of the Year 2019 (Dynamic Chiropractic 2019)
- Robert Botterman Humanitarian Award CalChiro (2019)
- Ragan PR Award (Honorable Mention 2019)
- PR World Awards Gold Winner Healthcare Achievement Award (Silicon Valley 2019)
- Top Women in Healthcare Winner: PRNEWS and Access Intelligence (NYC 2019)
- Robert Botterman Humanitarian Award CCA (2018)
- Presidential Award California Chiropractic Assoc. (2018)
- Best of San Jose Chiropractor of the year (2018)
- Top Chiropractor California (2018)
- Best of San Jose: Chiropractor of the year (2017)
- Consumer Research Council: America Top Chiropractor (2014)
- Best of San Jose Chiropractor of the year (2015)
- California Chiropractic State Board Recognition for Professional Service (2012)
- Consumer Research Council: America Top Chiropractor (2009)
- Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities (1995, 1996, 1997 & 2002)
- California Chiropractic Association Fellowship Award (1995 & 1996)
- Student Chiropractor of the Year (1996 & 1997)
- Palmer College of Chiropractic Clinic Excellence Award (1996)
- International Chiropractic “King Koil Award” (1996)
- Presidential Scholarships (1995, 1996 & 1997)
- Peggy Sherman “Outstanding Contributions” Award (1995)
Articles, Papers and Publications
- 5 Best Pillows for Stomach Sleepers * (New York Strategist)
- Achy Lower Back? Experts Share SI Joint Pain Exercises that Speed Relief (Woman’s World)
- Touch Therapy: How Chiropractors Use Neuroscience to Improve Patient Outcomes (Medium) (Co-written with Chief Research Scientist Dr B. Ranes)
- What is a Futon Mattress? Your expert guide *(Homes & Garden)
- What is Neck and Shoulder Pain? *(Everyday Health)
- How Swimming Might Improve Pain Tolerance *(US Masters Swimming)
- 16 Desirable Traits for a Non Profit Volunteer * (Forbes)
- Nonprofit Trends That Will Dominate 2024* (Forbes)
- What Recent Claims Studies Reveal Chiropractic Care (First Report Managed Care)
- Transitioning To Nonprofit Sector? 16 Valuable Skills to Set You Apart *(Forbes )
- These are the best positions for a perfect night’s sleep (Home&Garden)
- How to Engage a Local Community in Non Profit Work * (Forbes)
- 5 Ways to Create a Healthy Relationship with Screens and Technology (Authority Mag)
- The 11 Best Body Pillows of 2023 *(Very Well Health)
- Combination Sleeper Guide: Sleep Tips for Combination Sleepers *(Saatva)
- 16 Emerging Nonprofit Trends Leaders Should Be Watching In 2023 *(Forbes)
- What Happens When You Fall Asleep on the Couch, According to Doctors. *(Best Life)
- How To Engage Young Donors In Your Nonprofit’s Mission *(Forbes)
- 14 Common Myths that Persist in the Nonprofit Sector *(Forbes)
- 13 Strategic Ways Non Profits Can Leverage Data *(Forbes)
- Minimizing the Fiscal and Physical Impact of Migraines (MedShadow)
- Build towards a “Climate Climax” within Your Body.. (Healthcare Business Today)
- Veterans Need Drug-Free Pain Strategy as Opioid Epidemic Grows (Veterans Health Today)
- Muscle knots: What are They and How Can You Treat Them? * (LiveScience)
- 14 Ways to Align Your Non Profit Around Socially Responsible Goals *(Forbes)
- A Guide for Exercise for Seniors * (Mattress Clarity)
- Managing Pain and Mental Health Together (Thrive Global)
- How Broadening the Primary Care Scope Can Lower Costs for Employers (Self Insurer)
- Drug Free Pain Management Awareness Month (Baby Boomers)
- Improve Balance and Strength for a One Two Punch Against Falls (Baby Boomers)
- Help your Content Stand Out: 14 Marketing Techniques EC (Forbes)
- The PCP’s Role in Preventing Chronic Back Pain (Practical Pain Management)
- Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing Authority Magazine
- 13 Metrics every Non-Profit Should Be Watching EC: Forbes
- Spondy WHAT? Demystifying 3 Spine Conditions that Sound Alike EC: Spine Universe
- Is Cracking Your Back All It’s Cracked Up To Be? EC: Spine Universe
- Help Your Employees Avoid Bad Ergonomics World at Work: Total Rewards Assoc.
- Women Rais Your Voice and #Choose To Challenge Thrive Global
- Approach to Alleviating the Pain of the PCP Shortage Healthcare Business Today
- Insomnia is More Common Than Ever, This Easy Hack Can Solve it EC: News Break
- How Relevant Content Drives Member Engagement and Development Dollars Forbes
- The ABC’s of a Fun-Filled Holiday Season Thrive Global
- 12 Ways Non-Profits Can Ensure Their Team’s Skills are Relevant EC: Forbes
- VA Shows the Way to Treat Low Back Pain Practical Pain Management
- The Science Behind Stress Relief Part 2 Thrive Global
- Blow off Some STeaM Thrive Global
- 13 Effective Strategies for Encouraging Employee Wellness. EC: Forbes
- 23 Best Sports Bras and How to Buy Them, According to Experts EC NBC/World News
- How the U.S Could Save Billions of Healthcare Dollars: Healthcare Business Today
- Living with Chronic Pain: Relief is much more than a tablet away EC:Life Lessons at 50
- The Science Behind Stress Relief Thrive Global
- Thirteen Ways to Adapt Your Fundraising Strategy Suring Tough Times. EC: Forbes
- Five Questions You Should be Asking About Your Health? Thrive Global
- How Non-profits Can Keep Members Engaged During The Pandemic Forbes
- The Doctor is in…the Parking Lot Thrive Global
- May is better sleep month: Friday Five Healthcare Now Radio
- Optimum Performance Through Chiropractic: EC: BunkerShot.com
- How to Curb Three Leading Productivity Killers: Lack of Sleep, Poor Posture and Stress: Forbes
- Survey highlights unmet patient-provider demand for drug-free pain management methods
- Medical Group Management Association
- 8 Surprising Ways Your Posture Effects Your Whole Body EC: LiveStrong
- 4 Ways Improve Posture—Even If You Thought the Damage Was Already Done Martha Stewart
- 8 Ways Your Non Profit Can Address and Survive the Labor Shortage Forbes.com
- 5 Unexpected Ways to Hurt Your Back (page 16): Scottsdale Health Magazine
- The 18 Lost Healthcare Management Skills: EC: Managed Healthcare Executive
- Patients are Searching for You and Chiropractic Nationwide: Dynamic Chiropractic
- 7 Nonprofit Strategies For Gaining Bigger Brand Name Donors: EC Forbes.com
- Seven Creative Ways to Celebrate The People Behind Your Nonprofit: EC: Forbes.com
- How Non Profits can Unite and Advance Through Collaboration. Forbes.com
- Sitting 8 Hrs a Day Can Be as Bad as Doing These 4 Things: EC: Romper
- Is Your Health Plan Driving Employees to Opioids? Forbes.com
- The Three Letter Word That Can Triple Your Membership Forbes.com
- If Prescription and Over-the-Counter Pain Relief Drugs Can Do More Harm Than Good, 4 new studies highlight advances in collaborative care model for spinal disorders: (Beckers Orthopedic and Spine review)
- Making Adjustments for the Opioid Crisis (Boss Magazine)
- The next Onsite Health Benefit could be Chiropractic Care (Employment Benefit News)
- Where Should Consumers Turn for Pain Relief? LinkIn
- Surprising Ways Patients Are Funneled Into a Cycle of Opioids (LinkIn)
- Curb Three Productivity Killers: Lack of Sleep, Poor Posture and Stress Forbes.com
- Nine Ways to Foster an Environment of Learning For Your Team Forbes.com
- The Dark Side of Remote Work For Non Profits Forbes.com
- Seven Ways To Vet A Nonprofit Before You Donate Your Money Or Time Forbes.com
- A Safer Approach to Pain Exists (2/2018) Mississippi State Medical Journal pg. 54
- Press Releases: Found here
- Public Service Announcement: Found Here
- Chiropractic: America’s Opioid Exit Strategy: Found Here
- Improving Posture: Healthy Living Magazine 10/2015
- Issues faced in Online Postgraduate Continuing Education: The Journal of Chiropractic Education Volume 15, Number 1, 2001
- Changing times for chiropractic: (Spring, Bartlett 1996)
Inspirational Speaker
- Communicating Chiropractic in the Community (Orlando Aug 2024)
- Courage, Commitment and Resilience (Palmer West Convocation May 2024)
- Rising Tide: Leading the future (Kansas 2024)
- Pillars of Success (South Carolina, South Dakota, Oregon, Iowa, Ohio, California, Florida, Maine, Missouri, Washington, 2024)
- Making an Impact: Convocation Key Note (New York NCC March 2024)
- Leading a Global Future (WFC: Assembly of Members Australia Oct 2023)
- Maximizing Wealth by Optimizing Employee Health (NASDAQ Aug 2023)
- Drug Free Pain Management Awareness (New York Academy of Medicine Aug 2023)
- Optimizing Patient Care Using the Latest Research Outcomes (Wisconsin 2023)
- Maximizing Momentum Through Mobilization (Louisiana 2023)
- Elevate Your Clinic (Women Chiropractic Organization Arizona 2023)
- Mental Health Tsunami (Panel Florida 2023)
- Creating the Climatic Climax in Chiropractic (Port Orange Florida 2023)
- WDC International Women’s Health Webinar (San Jose CA 2023)
- Women Entrepreneurial Workshop (Saudi Arabia Consulate 2022)
- Keynote Lecture: 4 Keys for Success (Sponsor: Bank of Brazil: Sao Paulo Brazil 2022)
- Keynote: Obsolete or Thriving? Cleveland University (Kansas City 2022)
- Keynote: Disrupting the Healthcare Industry with Cost Effective Solutions (Alaska 2022)
- ICA Pediatric Ann Conference: Maximizing the Health of our Youth (Texas 2022)
- Keynote: Climatic Climax in Chiropractic (Utah 2022)
- Plenary Session: Enhancing your Health Palmer College (Davenport 2021)
- Back Bone Netflix Documentary: Participant (New York 2021)
- Pain, Posture and Performance (Sheridan Wyoming 2021)
- Learning From the Past: 5 Lessons to Prepare You for the Future (Virtual ACC 2021)
- Women in Healthcare Panelist (Calgary Alberta 2020)
- Future of Chiropractic Panelist (Port Orange Florida 2020)
- World Congress 3rd Annual Opioid Summit Panelist (Alexandria Virginia 2020)
- 3 Opportunities to Optimize your clinics success in 2020 (Portland Oregon 2020)
- Pain Killers and Young Athletes a deadly mix: (ICAP Nashville Tennessee 2019)
- Value of Integrative Care in Worksite Healthcare: (NAWHC Orlando Florida2019)
- Integrative Healthcare: Chiropractic is in the mix: Keynote: (CCA Napa California 2019)
- 20/20 Vision in 2020 (co-presented with Dr. Sportelli)(ChiroCongress San Diego 2019)
- 5 Opportunities to Enhance Your Practice in 2020 (Las Vegas NCC Oct 2019)
- Value Based Care: Chiropractic Opportunity (Seattle Washington Oct 2019)
- Integrating Chiropractic in the Healthcare Continuum (Indianapolis Indiana Sept 2019)
- Connecting Your Community to the Benefits of Chiropractic Care (Williamsburg Virginia Sept 2019)
- The Active Female Patient: Maintaining Ethics in Unchartered Territory (National Convention Orlando Florida Aug 2019)
- Integrative Healthcare: Chiropractic is Integral (National Orlando Florida Aug 2019)
- The Opioid Crisis for Athletes: A Case for Chiropractic: Disrupting the Pain, Prescription, Addiction Cycle (Utah: ACBSP Annual Sports Conference Apr 2019)
- Panel Discussion: Women in Sports Medicine (Utah: ACBSP Conference Apr 2019)
- Global Initiative for Chiropractic (WFC Berlin Germany Mar 2019)
- A Gallop through Gallup (Palmer Florida Homecoming) (Florida Feb 2019)
- Integrative Pain Care Policy Congress External Relations Roundtable (Harvard Medical School Boston Nov 2018)
- Keynote: The Opioid Crisis and the Chiropractor: 2018 Update (Congress TX Oct 2018)
- Non-Pharmacological Round Table Univ. of Colorado School of Medicine (Oct 2018)
- The Tech Neck Wreck (Palmer Davenport 2018)
- Medical Malpractice Roundtable (FCA Orlando 2018)
- Opioid Epidemic: 8000 years in the making (FCA Orlando 2018)
- Chiropractic’s Role in the Opioid Epidemic (FCLB/NBCE Dallas 2018)
- A Tech Neck Primer: Understanding Biomechanical Forces (Palmer San Jose May 2018)
- A Safer Approach Exists for Pain care (Parker Las Vegas Feb 2018
- Chiropractic: A safer strategy than Opioids (St Paul 2018 NWHSU)
- HealthCare Now Radio: 5 areas of chiropractic making major impact (Feb 2018)
- E-Health Radio: Pain Care without a Pill (Listen Here: Podcast) (San Jose 2018)
- Pains Strategy Panelist (Washington DC 2017)
- The National Issue of Opioids: Conservative Care to Help Patients Avoid Medical Errors (FCA National Orlando 2017)
- The Opioid Epidemic and the Chiropractor: The Silver-Lining for All Involved! (FCA National Orlando 2017)
- Chiropractic: A safer strategy than opioids (Parker Dallas 2017)
- Chiropractic in the media: Panel discussion (Washington DC 2017)
- Commencement Speaker Palmer Graduation (June 2016)
- Chin Up! Avoiding Tech Neck: Adverting Bio-mechanical Dysfunction from the use of Technological Devices. (Parker Las Vegas and Palmer College of Chiropractic West 2016)
- Integrative Care in Chronic Pain Management (International Myopain Society/ National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Conference (Virginia 2015)
- The Fundamentals of Chiropractic: Alaska Medical Summit (Fairbanks 2015)
- Tips and Traps moderator for Women’s Chiropractic Forum (Palmer 2015)
- Building a Sports Community Program (Florida Chiropractic Assoc: The National 2015)
- Success Based Strategies for Students (Palmer 2015)
- Trends Review: Outcome-based Strategies that Lower Costs, Improve Satisfaction and Increase Productivity (IHC Las Vegas 2014)
- Celebration of Women in Chiropractic Palmer College of Chiropractic West (2014)
- Palmer Alumni Foundation: Success in Practice (2014)
- Palmer College of Chiropractic Palooza Speaker (2014)
- Chiropractic Success Speaker: Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (2014)
- American Youth Soccer Organization National Tournament Speaker (2014)
- Hershey’s California State Track and Field Team Chiropractor (2013, 2014)
- Building a Profession of Leaders: Palmer College Homecoming Panel Speaker (2014)
- Cross Fit Regional Championship Chiropractor: Rock Tape Team (2013)
- Chiropractic Success: Palmer College of Chiropractic West Panel Discussion (2012)
- Palmer College of Chiropractic Commencement Speaker (2011)
- Wellness Program: American Bureau of Health and Nutrition (2010-2011)
- Clinical Analysis and Research Palmer College of Chiropractic West San Jose Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement (2004)
- Obtaining Optimum Health (San Jose 2004)
- Technology and the Chiropractic Practice (Palmer College of Chiropractic West 2003)
- Beyond the Adjustment (Palmer College of Chiropractic West 2002)
- Transition to Practice Success (Palmer College of Chiropractic West 2002)
- Issues facing Distance Learning Postgraduate Continuing Education (ACC/RAC Conference 2001)
- Injury Prevention Campbell Police Department (City of Campbell 2000)
- What’s in the Food You Eat (Whole Foods 2000)
- Assessment/Treatment for Costal Dysfunction (American Back Society 1998)
- Health in the Millenium (Campbell Community Center 1998)
- Palmer West “Career night” (Palmer College of Chiropractic West 1995‑1998)
- Ergonomics in the Work place (Palmer West 1997)
- Low Back Pain: What you can do to prevent it! (Palmer College of Chiropractic West 1997)
- Say No to Drugs (Highland JHS 1996)
- Palmer West Graduation Award Speaker (1995)
Likes
- Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon (San Francisco)
- Chinook Half Ironman (Calgary Alberta)
- Multiple Nike Women’s Marathon (San Francisco)
- Folsom to State Capital Marathon (Sacramento)
- Goofy 39.3 mile Marathon (Florida)