Meet Craig Shannon, DC: Chiropractor in Portsmouth, NH
Dr. Craig Shannon, DC is the owner and chiropractor of Shannon Chiropractic Clinic in Portsmouth, NH. Originally from Los Angeles, CA, he moved to Colorado after high school where he attended and graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Exercise and Sport Science–Medicine. His studies there piqued his interest in helping others:
I wanted to be able to help before people were on the operating table. Being able to make changes early and put people on a better path with exercise and nutrition was the goal. Chiropractic care seemed to be the perfect fit.
He continued his studies in San Jose, CA receiving his chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2003 with Cum Laude honors. He returned to Boulder, CO to pursue his professional chiropractic career, and–little did he know—to meet Robbin, a New Hampshire native who would eventually become his wife. After some time together, she was able to convince him to pull up his roots and relocate to the beautiful seacoast of New Hampshire. Dr. Craig is now a proud member of the New Hampshire population and couldn’t be happier! Additionally, Dr. Craig and his wife welcomed their first child, a beautiful, happy and healthy baby boy named Connor, in November of 2016. Their second amazing baby boy, named Ethan arrived in April of 2019.
I love being a chiropractor in Portsmouth, NH. The city itself and the surrounding towns have so much charm. I keep a running list of all the places I hope to visit and activities to check out. I especially enjoy being so close to the ocean once again!
Dr. Craig has devoted himself to the field of chiropractic for the past 16 years. During this time, he has been a member of:
- International Honor Society – Pi Tau Delta
- Colorado Chiropractic Association
- New Hampshire Chiropractic Association
Dr. Craig has also received the following accolades since opening the doors to Shannon Chiropractic Clinic in 2012:
- One of New Hampshire’s Top Chiropractors by New Hampshire Magazine (2014)
- 1stPlace chiropractor by SeacoastOnline.comReader’s Choice Awards(2016)
- Patient Satisfaction Award by the American Institute of Chiropractors (2016/2019)
- Rated as one of the top chiropractors in New Hampshire by Top Rated Local (2019)
When Dr. Craig isn’t treating patients, he enjoys staying active. He grew up on the soccer field, but also enjoys volleyball, golf, snowboarding and hiking. Leading such an active life style, he empathizes with the aches and pains that go along with living life to its fullest.
We all want to enjoy and participate in our lives and that begins with taking care of our bodies. Proper alignment of the spine allows the nerves and muscles to work at optimum efficiency. It lets the body heal itself and function the way it is meant to. Where taking a pain killer will mask any pain you’re experiencing, chiropractic can remove subluxations—getting to the root of the problem—allowing the body to return to normal. The effects of chiropractic care are amplified when experienced in addition to exercising, stretching, eating right and getting the proper amount of sleep. I truly love helping my patients stay healthy and active leading to a fuller and happier life.
Meet Sue
Sue is the happy voice/smile that greets you as you enter the office or speaks to you on the phone. She has been a chiropractic patient for over 15 years and has worked in a chiropractic office for over 10 years. Sue is a 2004 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic with an Associate of Science degree in Chiropractic Technology. Sue came to Shannon Chiropractic Clinic in March 2014. She loves interacting with our patients and seeing them progress as they regain their health and wellness.
Sue grew up in New Hampshire and currently lives in Stratham with her husband Chris. She enjoys spending time with her extensive family and in the warmer months enjoys being outside playing tennis and taking walks on may of the local nature trails as well as the beach.
Hannah is a graduate of the North Eastern Institute of Whole Health in Manchester NH. She is very focused on the individual needs of her clients and her massage is both specific and flowing. Her style combines the deep relaxation of a firm, rhythmic massage with a combination of other therapeutic techniques to provide each client with a treatment that is both personalized and beneficial to them.
By integrating techniques such as Swedish massage, neuromuscular therapy, and deep tissue work, Hannah can relieve muscle tension and discomfort while providing her client with an environment that encourages the natural healing process of the body.
Ways to Improve your Health
- Spinal Adjustments
- Extremity Adjustments
- Stretches
- Exercise
- Proper Diet
- Ergonomic setup at office
- Massages
- Traction
- Proper amount of sleep
- Decrease stress
- Proper mechanics