As part of Dr. Herman’s clinical training, at some of our nation’s most prestigious military medical centers, he had the distinct pleasure of serving both those on active duty as well as veterans. Dr. Herman provided chiropractic care in an integrated setting to our injured troops returning from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He worked closely with neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, internists, physical therapists, and other disciplines in improving the lives of our nation’s heroes.
“While the need for surgeons was critical and obvious, the need of conservative care such as chiropractic after multiple surgeries was also a vital part of our wounded warriors’ recovery. I also took great pleasure when surgeons’ referrals to our clinic would result in the resolution of patients’ ailments, thus preventing the need for surgery. With the rising need for conservative care of non-traumatic musculoskeletal injuries in the military, chiropractic care is a natural fit.” —-Dr. Herman
During this time, Dr. Herman also had the opportunity to provide care to the U.S. Naval Academy football team.
Dr. Herman then completed board certification as a chiropractic sports physician, which allows him to better evaluate, treat, manage, and prevent sports-related injuries/chronic pain. Both personally and professionally, Dr. Herman understands the desire to remain active, but if pain or dysfunction ensue, the desire to return to training/competition quickly.
During his time in North Carolina (2013-16), in addition to being in private practice, Dr. Herman served as the team chiropractic physician for all athletics at NC A&T State University. He enjoyed working closely with team physicians and athletic trainers to get players back on the field and excelling at their sport.
Simply put, Dr. Herman enjoys anything active. He especially enjoys cycling (road and mountain), running, triathlons, crossfit, and golf. He enjoys pushing himself and this has led to a love for ultramarathons, endurance mountain bike races, and to effectively accomplish these, smart nutrition. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Lauren.
Sarah was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina, where she grew up with five siblings and spent her time adventuring all over the Blue Ridge Mountains. She started lifting weights at 14, after realizing her joints couldn’t keep up with all of the sports that she was playing.
She graduated from Cedarville University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. During her time at Cedarville, she became a certified Exercise Oncologist through Maple Tree Cancer Alliance and coached sports performance for a youth wrestling club. Her senior-year internship at the Athletes in Action Sports Performance Center propelled her to further her education by earning the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. She now works as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Cedarville University, and she’s excited to also join the team at Ohio Sport & Spine!
Her goal for you—whether you consider yourself an athlete or you’re just trying to move and feel better in daily life—is to help you train smart, build strength, and understand the why behind it all. That way, you can show up strong for the things you love to do and for the people you love!
Certifications:
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
• Certified Exercise Oncologist, Maple Tree Cancer Alliance
Services:
• Personal training
• Athletic performance enhancement
• Strength and resistance training
• Injury prevention and recovery support
• Program design and implementation (off-season, in-season, and post-season programming)
• Team and group training
• Foundational barbell group class for athletes
