F4CP president receives Beatrice B. Hagen Award

Sherry McAllister, DC, MS (Ed), CCSP, FACC, president of The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to informing and educating the general public about the value of chiropractic care, has been honored with Logan University’s 2025 Dr. Beatrice B. Hagen Award.

Hagen graduated from Logan University in 1940 and went on to break two chiropractic industry barriers: She served as the first female president of a chiropractic college and was the first woman to serve on the Council of Chiropractic Education.

Each year, Logan University selects one individual to receive the Beatrice B. Hagen Award to keep her legacy alive. Past Hagen Award winners include Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE (’23), FICC, FACC (2024); Claire Johnson, DC, MSEd, PhD, DACBSP, FICC (2023); Christine Goertz, DC, PhD (2021); Jean Moss, DC, MBA (2018); Michelle Maiers, DC, MPH, PhD (2017); Sharon Valone, DC, FICCP (2016); and Donna Mannello, DC (’87) (2015).

“I congratulate Dr. McAllister on this well-deserved award, recognizing her leadership and unwavering commitment to the chiropractic profession,” said Kent S. Greenawalt, chairman of F4CP. “This award is a testament to her passion, integrity and dedication to the profession, empowering consumers to optimize their health with chiropractic care.”

McAllister’s achievements

McAllister has played a pivotal role in the chiropractic profession for more than 30 years. Currently, as president of F4CP, she leads efforts to educate the public on chiropractic care through strategic marketing, including the “Adjusted Reality” podcast, advertising campaigns and positive media coverage. Beyond F4CP, she chairs the International Strategic Accelerator for Women (iSAW), a global initiative dedicated to advancing economic and social equality.

McAllister chose a career as a doctor of chiropractic, explained an article in Logan University’s Tower Magazine, posted on their website, after being seriously injured in a car accident at age 19. After months of medication, she still experienced debilitating headaches and back pain and turned to chiropractic care upon a classmate’s suggestion.

That one appointment changed her life.

“It was the first time someone explained what was wrong and showed me how to fix it,” McAllister said. “Within days, my symptoms disappeared. That was when I knew I had found my calling.” She enrolled and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic and started her practice, McAllister Chiropractic, in San Jose, California.

The Hagen Award presentation

McAllister will be honored on May 2 at the Logan University Symposium. Following her recognition, she will lead a discussion on “Chiropractic Pillars of Whole Being Care: A Healthier Path for Your Patients’ Lives – Focusing on the Latest Research.”

“Dr. Hagen was a pioneer; receiving an award in her name is humbling. It’s a reminder to live boldly, lead with integrity and strive to do what is right,” said McAllister. “I am on a mission to build public awareness about chiropractic care and right now the future is extraordinarily bright. Chiropractic care is about unlocking the body’s potential. We’re not just treating symptoms—we’re creating a foundation for whole-being health and longevity.”

About the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) is an award-winning not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of chiropractic care. With 36k members, we work to build bridges with other healthcare professions and foster trust through peer-reviewed research, campaigns and industry platforms, all in the service of promoting a drug-free, noninvasive, sustainable approach to healthcare.

About Logan University

Logan University is dedicated to creating health leaders of tomorrow by combining its strengths of world-class faculty, tailored curriculum, hands-on experience and a vibrant campus community. Since 1935, Logan has remained grounded in chiropractic education — with the flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program — and also offers doctorate, master’s and bachelor’s degrees online and on-campus. Logan is located on a sprawling 112-acre campus in Chesterfield, a western suburb of St. Louis. To learn more, visit logan.edu.