Sherman College of Chiropractic honored alumni, chiropractors, and supporters during its 51st Lyceum event, a homecoming and continuing education event attended by hundreds throughout the U.S. and internationally. Lyceum is held annually for three days, consisting of seminars, special events, and other programs. Over 800 individuals participated in this year’s event, held May 3-5 on the Sherman campus in Spartanburg. The college is proud to announce recipients of Sherman’s 13 prestigious Lyceum awards.
Leah Kent & Mici Fluegge are the recipients of the 2024 Sherman College of Chiropractic Advocate of the Year Award.
The Chiropractic Advocate of the Year Award is presented to a non-chiropractor who has contributed significantly and noteworthily to the advancement of Sherman College and the chiropractic profession.
Kent and Fluegge are an enterprising duo in the world of franchise ownership and business development. They excel as multi-unit proprietors and territory developers, specializing in thriving health and wellness franchises such as Massage Envy, The Joint Chiropractic, and Hammer & Nails, as featured on Shark Tank.
Beyond their successful ventures, they actively contribute to revitalizing Spartanburg’s downtown, enriching the area’s tenant and retail landscape to better serve the community. Notably, the couple has fostered employment opportunities for Sherman students, and they eagerly welcome Sherman adjusters to provide patient care at their local franchise, The Joint.
Kent, a South Carolina native, began her medical technology career at Tampa General Hospital in 1988. Specializing in hematology and immunology, she later transitioned to quality assurance and outreach coordination roles at hospitals in South Carolina. In 2005, she joined Roche Diagnostics, covering the Southeast region as a technical service representative. In 2011, she co-founded JOINT Chiropractic clinics with her husband, promoting integrated medicine.
Kent’s passion lies in philanthropy. From 2020 to 2023, she served on the board of the Spartanburg Art Museum. Currently, she dedicates her time to working with animal rescues, fostering, healing, and transporting neglected and abused animals. She also contributes to the Boy Scouts of America Palmetto Council to mentor children through scout programs.
Born in Germany, Fluegge had a successful soccer career, earning the title of “All-Star” player for four consecutive seasons and winning a state soccer championship in 1985. Creator of the “Stretch-A-Minute” core exerciser and stretching device, he effortlessly maintains excellent fitness, resulting in being crowned the 1990 Mr. Northern Germany. Additionally, Fluegge’s expertise in fitness traveled with him when he relocated to Clearwater, Florida, in 1993, and later to South Carolina, where he continued his fitness services through “Personally Trained,” assisting clients in achieving optimal physical fitness and personal results.
Using his entrepreneurial skills, Fluegge ventured into real estate investment, acquiring and managing multiple income-producing properties in South Carolina and Georgia. Additionally, Fluegge earned the title of “Brand Ambassador” in 2012 and was awarded “Highest Membership Conversion Clinic” in 2012, 2017 and 2018. He was awarded the “Sales Excellence Award” for three of his Massage Envy businesses from 2009 to 2011.
Kent and Fluegge reside in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with their son and 12 fur kids, advocating for holistic health and family values.
Sherman College of Chiropractic provides students with a comprehensive chiropractic education, preparing them to enter the field as Doctor of Chiropractic who are highly skilled, compassionate, ethical, and successful. On its 80-acre campus in South Carolina, Sherman offers a 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 www.sherman.edu or call 800-849-8771.
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