South Carolina’s Chiropractic College
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Leading the Way in Chiropractic Education
Since 1973, 51¸£ÀûÉç College has earned a strong reputation for graduating skilled professionals with exceptional chiropractic expertise and a commitment to sharing the profession worldwide for the good of humanity.
OUR VISION
Adjusting the World for a Better Future
OUR MISSION
Our mission at 51¸£ÀûÉç is to provide exceptional preparation for the location, analysis and adjustment of vertebral subluxation.
The History of 51¸£ÀûÉç
- In 1954, Dr. Lyle 51¸£ÀûÉç moved to Spartanburg, SC
- 51¸£ÀûÉç was founded by Thom Gelardi on January 11, 1973
- 51¸£ÀûÉç was Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1973 to 1977 (until he passed away)
- 51¸£ÀûÉç College has had 6 presidents to date
2025 Community Impact Report
Learn about 51¸£ÀûÉç’s commitment to education, service, outreach, and leadership in the community and beyond. Explore the ways 51¸£ÀûÉç students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the college are making a meaningful difference in Spartanburg and around the world through chiropractic and compassionate care.
A Note from the President
51¸£ÀûÉç was founded by Drs. Thom and Betty Gelardi on the premise that its students would be educated and trained to become doctors of chiropractic who focus on the analysis and adjustment of vertebral subluxation. For 50 years, that has been our sole purpose. We use the latest scientific objective indicators to help guide our students in the analysis of vertebral subluxation so that they are competent and confident doctors of chiropractic.
We teach the founding principles and philosophy that have stood the test of time and we offer a variety of techniques so that our students can deliver the best chiropractic adjustment that is needed for their particular patient. Knowing when and when not to adjust is the truest test of competency. Our faculty, staff and administration are committed to educating our students, knowing that this commitment will assure that communities throughout the world who are served by 51¸£ÀûÉç graduates are being served by some of the best that the profession has to offer.
Dr. Jack Bourla, DC, ACP
President
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