Sports and Exercise Chiropractor – Dr. Nicholas Shannon
Dr. Nicholas Shannon is a distinguished sports and exercise medicine chiropractor, serving as the principal practitioner at Shannon Clinic – Melbourne Chiropractic and Sports Care.
Nick holds a chiropractic double degree from RMIT in Melbourne, as well as a postgraduate diploma in sports and exercise medicine from the University of Otago.
Sports and Exercise Medicine Training and Education
Advanced Training and Education:
Dr. Shannon has completed specialized programs, including:
- Sports Medicine enrichment at the University of Minnesota
- Sports Orthopedic Surgery enrichmment at the University of Pennsylvania
- Team Physician Course by the American College of Sports Medicine
- Pitch Side Immediate Trauma Care Course by the Rugby Football Union and Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine
- International Chiropractic Sports Practitioner certification
- Musculoskeletal Sports Diagnostic Ultrasound core competencies with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Professional Experience:
His extensive experience encompasses roles at prominent events such as:
- IRB Hong Kong Rugby 7s tournament
- Kowloon Rugby Fest and International Youth Tournament
- Macau Grand Prix
- Wanaka Ironman
- Australian Open Tennis in Melbourne
- Medical officer for a Supercars team and GT Enduro team
Commitment to Education and Collaboration:
Passionate about integrating exercise as a therapeutic modality, Dr. Shannon contributes to peer-reviewed journals and Australian chiropractic publications. He also serves as a reviewer for the Current Sports Medicine Reports journal. His collaborations with sports medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons, both locally and internationally, ensure comprehensive care for all patients.
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Contact Us:
Visit Shannon Clinic at Suite 9.16, Level 9, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
- Phone: 03 9041 9783
- Email: info@shannonclinic.com.au
Experience expert sports chiropractic care tailored to your needs at Shannon Clinic.
Skill Set
- Sports Injury Assessment and Management
- Manual Adjustments (spinal and extremities)
- Instrumentation Adjustments (activator)
- Low Force Techniques (drop piece, blocking, cranial therapy)
- Manual Muscle Testing
- Dry Needling
- Microcurrent Therapy
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Sports Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Support Taping
- Soft Tissue Therapy
MRT (myofascial release therapy)
ART (active release technique) – not certified
Graston Technique – not certified
Fascial Release/Manipulation - Whiplash/Concussion rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation and Exercise Prescription
- Functional Muscle Activation Assessment
- Post-op Rehabilitation
Professional Associations
