Melbourne Chiropractic and Sports Care
The Shannon Clinic – Melbourne Chiropractic and Sports Care based in the Melbourne CBD is led by Dr. Nicholas Shannon, a leader and expert in the chiropractic field of sports and exercise medicine. Dr. Shannon has extensive experience in general and sports chiropractic care and together with massage services are here to help you recover from and prevent future injuries to keep you active and doing the things you love.
Sports Chiropractic Experts
Dr. Shannon is one of the leading sports chiropractors in Australia and is part of a small elite group of sports chiropractors that have combined theoretical expertise, achieving US and New Zealand postgraduate qualifications and practical expertise, working with sports medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons in the USA and New Zealand. Futhermore, Dr. Shannon has co-authored manuscripts in respected journals on sports medicine and sports chiropractic related topics with leading sports medicine physicians and orthopaedic surgeons from the US, South Africa and Australia.
Why Choose us?
The Shannon Clinic – Melbourne Chiropractic and Sports Care is conveniently located on the corner of Collins Street and Swanston Street in the Manchester Unity building, opposite the Melbourne Town Hall in the city centre of Melbourne. The Shanon Clinic provides chiropractic, sports chiropractic and massage services to elite athletes and teams, recreational athletes, office workers and domestic carers. Whether you are an athlete or not through our experience working with elite athletes we understand that a holistic, patient centered treatment approach is what creates the greatest results.
- Experts, leaders and educators in sports chiropractic
- Trusted by elite athletes and teams
- Evidence-based rehabilitation and treatment
- Knowledgeable and experienced practitioners
- Holistic patient centered treatment approach
- We want to see you return to the things you love to do
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Injury Prevention in Tennis: eBook
In Q1 2025, Melbourne Sports Chiropractor Dr. Nicholas Shannon and WTA Tour Coach Carlos Martinez will release their ebook titled “Injury Prevention in Tennis: A Comprehensive
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