Whole-Being Care – Dr. Sherry McAllister

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 3^rd 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)