Dr. Brad Shook is a licensed Chiropractor in Hickory, NC.  He is a North Carolina native from Hickory, a graduate of Appalachian State University and Sherman College of Chiropractic.

Dr. Shook has helped numerous people return to normal productive lives with chiropractic care. He graduated near the top of his class with a 3.48 GPA and had over 300 hours of continuing education in biomechanics and the treatment of cervical acceleration and deceleration injuries.  Dr. Shook obtained certification in Cox Flexion Distraction technique and is one of only thirteen actively certified doctors in North Carolina.  Alliance Chiropractic Center utilizes many of the latest evidence based chiropractic techniques to treat spinal pain, sprains and strains, disc conditions, and spinal stenosis.  

Dr. Shook explains that chiropractic is a form of healthcare that focuses on managing spine and joint pain naturally.  An advocate of interdisciplinary patient care, he believes that a multifaceted approach including: chiropractic, allopathic medicine, physical therapy, and  living a healthy lifestyle, provide patients the best opportunity to restore and maintain optimal health. 

Education:

- Doctor of Chiropractic, Sherman College of Chiropractic, 2008

- BSBA, Appalachian State University, 2001

Licensure:

- Licensed to Practice Chiropractic, State of North Carolina

- Licensed to Practice Chiropractic, State of South Carolina

Membership and Certification:

- American Chiropractic Association, 2008 - Present

- North Carolina Chiropractic Association, 2008 - Present

- Spinal Research Institute of San Diego - Whiplash and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

- Diplomate of Chiropractic in Occupational Health - Currently in training.

- American red Cross, Injury Prevention Instructor 

- Certified in Physiological Therapeutics, University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic

- National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

- National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)

- Cox Technic, Certified in Cox Flexion Distraction

- Clinical Biomechanics of Posture, Certification Eligible

- Member, Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce