Why Dr. Shannon Went Back to School to Become a Chiropractor

Changing careers is never a small decision. For Dr. Shannon, becoming a chiropractor meant years of education, earning a doctorate, and eventually building a practice from the ground up.

But by the time she made that decision, she had already discovered something she deeply cared about.

Her daughter was the reason.

A Mother's Experience Became a Calling

Dr. Shannon's introduction to chiropractic came during her first pregnancy in 2019. She sought chiropractic care throughout pregnancy and later continued care for her family after her daughter was born.

Then came the experience that changed everything.

Her daughter was struggling with breastfeeding and strongly favored one side. After a chiropractic visit, her daughter was able to turn her head and latch on that side.

For Dr. Shannon, the experience raised a much bigger question: How many other mothers were struggling with similar challenges without knowing where to turn?

“I couldn't stop thinking about other mothers who were struggling with the same things and had no idea that there might be another professional who could be part of their support system,” she says.

That thought became the beginning of a new career.

Learning More About Pregnancy, Infancy, and Development

Dr. Shannon did not want to become a chiropractor simply to provide general musculoskeletal care. Her experience as a mother had introduced her to an entirely different side of chiropractic.

She wanted to understand pregnancy, birth, infancy, development, and the nervous system more deeply.

That is why, during chiropractic school, she pursued additional education specifically related to pediatric and perinatal care.

Her goal was straightforward: to become someone mothers could feel comfortable bringing their babies and children to.

Building a Practice Around Families

Starting a practice from the ground up takes more than clinical education. It requires a willingness to build relationships, listen carefully, and create an environment where families feel welcome.

For Dr. Shannon, the purpose behind that work has always been personal.

“I didn't go to chiropractic school because I wanted to spend my career treating back pain,” she explains. “I went because becoming a mother showed me an entirely different side of chiropractic, and I wanted other families to have access to that.”

That distinction helps explain the heart behind Full Circle Chiropractic.

A Career Built Around What Matters

Today, Dr. Shannon works with pregnant women, babies, children, and families. Her practice is rooted in the same experience that first introduced her to chiropractic: the desire to help families feel supported and understood.

What began as one mother seeking care for herself and her baby eventually became a professional mission.

Sometimes a career change begins with a plan. In Dr. Shannon's case, it began with motherhood—and with a desire to make the kind of support she found available to other families, too.