Clinic Director, Chiropractic Physician Dr. Shea has been serving Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland’s since 1992. He holds degrees in Doctor of Chiropractic, Bachelor of Science and Associate of Arts. He is an active member in the American Chiropractic Association, Tennessee Chiropractic Association, Palmer International Alumni Association and the American Academy of Spine Physicians. Dr. Shea considers serving the community is an integral relationship and serves on the Boards of several non-profit organizations. He also served on the board of advisers for Med Vance Institute and is a corporate sponsor of Cookeville Senior High School. Dr Shea’s practice philosophy is simple: He believes being a chiropractor is a life time process and requires continued education, current knowledge of technology and personal growth. To bring this knowledge together and provide our patients with the most advanced technologies and techniques available in chiropractic to improve their health. He takes great pride in being the first chiropractic clinic to bring the latest technologies into Cookeville. Dr. Shea uses a “whole person approach”. This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Using this unique approach, Dr. Shea is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health. Dr Shea is married to Karen who is the Benefit Coordinator for Putnam County Schools . He has three children.