Jodi Wells

Jodi Wells

One of my favorite parts of each week is coming to Newport Chiropractic.

Not only do I get a great adjustment, but Melissa’s sunny personality always lifts my spirits even higher and I get a lesson on health from Dr. Shahrestani.  I have learned so much about my brain and nervous system, about eating well (which I thought I already knew, but the weekly reminders always help!), how to relieve stress effectively and that happiness is a huge part of our well being.  Dr. S.  truly treats the body, mind and spirit which is what I think sets him apart from other chiropractors.

My son Zach was the first to discover Dr. S.  Some of his soccer teammates in high school were coming here and with Dr. S’s love of soccer it was a perfect fit. While Zach was in college, Dr. S would come to his soccer matches and adjust him in the parking lot. Zach felt it was an important part of his training; he no longer had headaches, had an easier time focusing and had less tension in his body from everyday sports usage.  He is now a professional soccer player and continues to get adjusted.

My husband Michael also started to see Dr. S. years ago.  At first he came only for the aches and pains. Noticing that he felt better longer after adjustments, he realized it was important to maintain his overall health by weekly adjustments and not just when he ‘tweaked’ his back.                               

I started having pain in my elbow, and it progressed to the point where I couldn’t even lift up a coffee cup.  I didn’t want pain pills or physical therapy, so I did nothing for it. One day (after being in pain for about a year) I decided to go with Michael and watch while he was getting adjusted.  I had always been afraid of the neck ‘cracking’ and didn’t think it could help my elbow.  But Dr. S asked when I would like to make an appointment and I felt the time had come to get over my fear and try what everyone else was enjoying.  At first I came 3 times a week, which I thought I could never fit into my schedule.  I made it a priority in my life, I knew it was making a difference and I was learning so much each visit.  After about 3 months I couldn’t remember what that elbow pain felt like anymore and I knew I was feeling better in all aspects of my life.

I came to Newport Chiropractic because of my son and husband (and elbow), but I have stayed here because I believe Dr. S. is a true healer.