Meet The Team

Clinic Director/Co-Owner

Dr. Charmaine A. Herman, MA, DC, FICA

Dr. Charmaine A. Herman is a highly recognized chiropractor, researcher, and educator who serves as a Full Professor of Clinical Sciences at Life University in Marietta, Georgia. She is specialized in the Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Technique and is the owner and clinic director of Agape Upper Cervical Health Center, Inc. in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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Professional Background

• Academic Career: Dr. Herman began her career at Life University in 2009 as an adjunct instructor and was promoted to Full Professor in 2022. She teaches courses on Head and Neck clinical case integration and various neurological and clinical skills labs.

• Clinical Practice: She established Agape Upper Cervical Health Center in 2013. Her practice focuses on the Blair technique, which is a specific system of analyzing and correcting vertebral subluxations in the upper neck.

• Leadership: She has served on the Board of Directors for the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) (2022–2025) and is a Fellow of the ICA. She is also the founder of the North Georgia Black Health Professionals Network (NGBHPN).

Education

• Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.): Sherman College of Chiropractic (2009).

• Master of Arts in American History: University of South Carolina (2002).

• Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies: University of South Carolina (2003).

• Bachelor’s Degrees: B.S. in Biology (1992) and B.A. in History (1991) from the University of South Carolina.

Key Awards and Honors

• Upper Cervical Researcher of the Year (2019): Awarded by the ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care.

• Top Chiropractor in Atlanta: Recognized by Atlanta Magazine in multiple years (including 2018 and 2025).

• Vulcan Materials Teaching Excellence Award (2020): For her outstanding academic skills and leadership.

• Chiropractor of the Year (2016): Awarded by the Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Society.

• Diversity Champion Award (2022): The inaugural award from Life University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Research and Advocacy

Dr. Herman is a published researcher with a focus on two primary areas:

1. Clinical Research: Investigating the effectiveness of the Blair technique for head and neck conditions.

2. Cultural Competency: Developing and evaluating training for chiropractic students to improve care across diverse patient populations. At Life University, she serves as the cultural competency trainer for the Office of Civil Rights and Ombuds Services.

Office Manager/CEO

Pst. Stephen E. Herman

Pastor Stephen E. Herman is a minister and community leader based in Alpharetta, Georgia. He is the Pastor of AbundantLife International - Atlanta (ALife-ATL) and is also the office manager and CEO of a Agape Upper Cervical Health Center, Inc.

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Ministry and Ordination

• AbundantLife International: Pastor Herman was ordained on May 7, 2010, by Bishop Jerry D’Souza. He leads the Atlanta branch of the ministry, which began its work in Alpharetta in June 2010 with weekly "Word Study" sessions.

• Missionary Work: He has a history of international missionary service, including trips to Colombia, the Philippines, and India. His ministry emphasizes the "healing and delivering power of the Holy Spirit" and provides weekly Bible studies via Zoom.

• Early Training: Before his ordination, he served as a Sunday School teacher and youth minister at Calvary Temple Assemblies of God in New Jersey and was an active member of the Redeeming Love Christian Center.

Professional and Educational Background

• Engineering: Prior to his full-time commitment to ministry, he earned an Engineering degree from the Pratt Institute and New York City College (NYCC).

• Corporate Career: He previously worked for BellSouth (now AT&T), a role that brought him and his family to Georgia in 2009.

• Business Operations: He co-owns and operates Agape Upper Cervical Health Center, Inc. in Alpharetta alongside his wife, Dr. Charmaine Herman.

Personal Life

• Early Life: He grew up in Brooklyn, New York.

• Family: He met his wife, Dr. Charmaine Herman (then Charmaine Flemming), in 2006, and they were married later that year.