The Power of Pediatric Chiropractic with Dr. Sarah Hock | Episode 666

Intro: In this dynamic episode of the Chiro Hustle Podcast, host James Chester sits down with Dr. Sarah Hock—biochemist-turned-chiropractor, educator, and the driving force behind Sherman College’s pediatric and perinatal program. From her early days in the lab to shaping the next generation of DCs, Dr. Hock shares how science, service, and subluxation-based care converge in the lives of children and mothers alike.

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• “You don’t need to believe in chiropractic—like gravity, it works whether you believe it or not.”
• Why Sherman College is leading the profession with its pediatric and perinatal chiropractic program.
• How students can—and should—market beyond social media and into real-world community relationships.
• The true power of mentorship: the plus-one theory that drives professional growth.
• How chiropractic care improves labor, breastfeeding, and infant health in underserved populations.
• The science behind chiropractic’s role in childhood development and the nervous system.
• A midnight miracle story that proves chiropractic changes lives—on day one.

👤 Guest Bio:

Dr. Sarah Hock, DC
Chair of Pediatric and Perinatal Care, Sherman College of Chiropractic
A former biochemist turned principled chiropractor and educator, Dr. Hock is passionate about science-backed chiropractic care for kids and moms. She leads curriculum development and clinical mentorship at Sherman while maintaining private practice at Nest Chiropractic.

Episode Highlights

From Biochemist to Chiropractor: The Science Behind the Art
Dr. Hock’s chiropractic journey began when she walked into a Sherman philosophy class and walked out with a new purpose. Her foundation in biochemistry fuels her passion for evidence-informed care and deep research into how subluxation affects child development and maternal health.

Mentorship: The Plus-One Theory in Action
Dr. Hock shares the importance of always having someone you mentor and someone you admire—a principle that shaped her career. She’s now mentoring interns and students, co-publishing research, and ensuring Sherman grads leave prepared to serve with excellence.

Pediatrics and Perinatal Focus at Sherman
As the architect of Sherman’s pediatric/perinatal track, Dr. Hock is setting a new bar for chiropractic education. With 75% of interns getting hands-on with these special populations, students are graduating with real-world readiness and deeper confidence.

Real Impact Through Community Partnership
Sherman’s partnership with BirthMatters shows how chiropractic care can reduce interventions, improve breastfeeding rates, and transform birth outcomes in vulnerable communities. “One mom described her labor as ‘beautiful’—how often do you hear that?”

Calling Students Into the Community
Today’s chiropractic students must move beyond the screen and into the streets. Dr. Hock urges future DCs to build in-person trust, be active advisors in their community, and show up as the hands-on healing presence people need.

🧠 Chiropractic Truth Drop:

“Chiropractic isn’t a belief system. It’s a healing art. Like gravity—it works whether you believe in it or not.”

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Dr. Sarah Hock has always been passionate about helping people. Prior to becoming a chiropractor, she was a biochemist. Spending time in the lab made her realize she craved hands-on ways to make a difference in people’s lives. Chiropractic and Sherman College totally lit up her passion for making a difference while staying true to her science roots. Dr. Hock graduated, sum cum laude, from Sherman, transitioning into fulltime practice before the desire to teach started. She came back to Sherman to teach in 2013 and has taught many classes while also being a Case Doctor in Sherman Colleges Chiropractic Clinic.

Dr. Hock has continued to learn and stay at the top of the chiropractic knowledge base, has completed her CACCP with the ICPA, an SOT Pediatric Certification, and is a FOCUS certified doctor and contributing faculty presenter for the FOCUS Academy. She has presented many times on both pediatric/perinatal care over the years.

Always pushing the boundaries, she’s constantly working on curriculum tweaks, mentoring interns, and spreading the good word about chiropractic care for kiddos and moms-to-be. Dr. Hock worked to develop a pediatric and perinatal concentration at Sherman College for students to deepen their understanding of care in these demographics. She stays connected with the community by partnering Sherman College with other non-profits, such as BirthMatters, to provide chiropractic care to the pediatric and perinatal populations of Spartanburg County.

Leading with her science background, Dr. Hock enjoys contributing to the profession through research and has published with interns and doctors alike. Her research interests range from general subluxation care to brain development and pediatrics care. Dr. Hock recently took the job as Chair of Pediatric and Perinatal Care at Sherman, where she is finishing the implementation of Sherman Colleges pediatric and perinatal concentration while also managing care with interns in the clinic.

Dr. Hock enjoys hiking, gardening, yoga, and reading. She maintains a private practice, Nest Chiropractic, but you will find her in her free time hanging out with her husband and two kids.

Dr. Sarah Hock has always been all about helping people. Before diving into chiropractic, she rocked the lab as a biochemist. Spending time in the lab made her realize she craved hands-on ways to make a difference in people’s lives. Chiropractic and Sherman College totally lit up her passion for making a difference while staying true to her science roots. At Sherman she graduated summa cum laude, and then spent five years in full-on practice mode before feeling the itch to teach. Fast forward to 2013, and she was back at Sherman, sharing her wisdom with students and being a Case Doctor in the college’s Chiropractic Clinic and teaching classes.

But that’s not all – Dr. Hock is a total boss when it comes to continuing education. She’s got her CACCP with the ICPA, an SOT Pediatric Certification, and is FOCUS certified, plus she’s a rockstar presenter for the FOCUS Academy. Always pushing the boundaries, she’s constantly working on curriculum tweaks, mentoring interns, and spreading the good word about chiropractic care for kiddos and moms-to-be.

Oh, and did we mention she’s the mastermind behind Sherman’s pediatric and perinatal track? Yep, that’s her brainchild. Dr. Hock is all about giving back too, partnering up with nonprofits like BirthMatters to bring chiropractic care to Spartanburg County’s littlest residents and moms-to-be.

Drawing from her science background, Dr. Hock dives into research to push the boundaries of chiropractic care. She’s all about collaborating with interns and fellow doctors, publishing groundbreaking findings. From unraveling the mysteries of subluxation care to exploring brain development and pediatric care, her research interests cover a wide spectrum.

When she’s not changing lives in the clinic, private practive, or the classroom, you can find Dr. Hock hitting the trails, tending to her garden, flowing through yoga poses, or diving into a good book. Oh, and family time? It’s a must – she’s all about hanging with her hubby and two awesome kiddos.

TRANSCRIPT

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