Sherman College gathers leaders in chiropractic for 16th annual IRAPS

Sherman College of Chiropractic will host the 16^th Annual International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS), a peer-reviewed conference on vertebral subluxation research and the philosophy of chiropractic, in Spartanburg, S.C., Oct. 12-13, 2019. Up to 14.5 hours of continuing education credit are available, depending on state regulations. Registration is open at .

The goal of IRAPS is to bring together leaders in philosophy and research as well as practitioners who are centered on the vertebral subluxation practice, to build a stronger academic community worldwide regarding the subluxation model of chiropractic. The symposium’s intent is to foster a view that the chiropractic profession is centered on vertebral subluxation, based on vitalism, dedicated to research and developing a discipline of philosophy.

Keynote speakers include Scott L. Rosa, DC, BCAO, and Claude Lessard, DC. Rosa will present “A Neuro-Radiographic Demonstration of the Upper Cervical Misalignment in Patients Involved in Head/Neck Trauma,” and Lessard will present “A New Look at Chiropractic Basic Science.”

Additional IRAPS presenters include the following:

• Daniel Becker, DC, MEd, CCSP
• Jack Bourla, DC, ACP
• Alan Brewster, DC
• Bill Decken, DC, DPhCS
• Grant Dennis, DC
• Brian Dooley, DC, ACP
• Jason Gonzales, DC
• Charmaine Herman, DC
• Adam Keeler, DC
• Christopher Kent, DC, JD
• Robert Kessinger, DC, DABCI, DACBN
• Christie Kwon, DC
• Terry Lancaster, MA
• Matt McCoy, DC, MPH
• Mike Merkt, DC
• Alejandro Osuna, DC
• Stan Pierce, Jr., DC
• Robert Rectenwald, DC, BCAO
• Simon Senzon, MA, DC
• Anquonette Stiles, DC, MPH

For additional information, go to sherman.edu/iraps or .

About Sherman College of Chiropractic

Sherman College of Chiropractic provides students with a comprehensive chiropractic education, preparing them to enter the field as doctors of chiropractic who are highly skilled, compassionate, ethical and successful. On its 80-acre campus in South Carolina, Sherman offers a first professional degree program unique in its approach to health care and known globally for the skill and art of chiropractic delivered by graduates. For more information, visit sherman.edu or call 800-849-8771.