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Dr. Richard R. Shaker, D.C. is recognized as one of the nations leading physicians for the treatment of both acute and chronic joint injuries. Dr Shaker started Shaker Spine & Sport Institute in 1990. During his more than 35 year career he has accumulated eight (8) post-graduate certifications* in Sports Medicine, Exercise Rehabilitation, Strength Training and Neuromuscular Assessment and Function. He is also one of only a few Doctors skilled in Trigenics® Myoneural Medicine in the US. He received his training from Dr. Allan Austin, the founder of this amazing work. Dr. Austin was impressed with the level of skill and ability of Dr. Shaker and trained him to also teach the work to others in South Miami and Toronto, Canada.
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Dr. Shaker’s path toward helping others began as a young boy in Flint, Michigan. He has always had a penchant for questioning the process within the system, trying to understand “why” something presents as it does. This natural curiosity is what fuels his expertise in Orthopedic functional medicine. In high school, Dr. Shaker was a three sport, all state athlete. He was recruited by D1 Football and Baseball colleges.
The natural adaptation for him as an athlete and physician that understands function and rehabilitation has led to a revered international reputation. The humble beginnings of his Michigan roots have been a mainstay for Dr. Shaker. He has never forgotten his mentors, teachers and coaches who enabled him to become the man and physician he is today. Dr. Shaker has strived to pay that effort forward in his own right. He has mentored countless youth, starting with his treasured nieces and nephews. It has become a mantra for him to give back the lessons he was shown.
Dr. Shaker excelled academically and athletically due to his own sense of drive and determination and guidance from his father Paul. Like many fast athletes, he incurred chronic ankle pain.
His dad, Paul, was an ex-All state Running Back at Flint Northern High School and went on to play at Michigan State University. Paul, a sporting goods salesman who knew everyone, took Dr. Shaker to all the best conventional physicians in the area. None were able to help Dr. Shaker's nagging ankle, nor could they agree on a diagnosis or treatment protocol.
Finally, out of frustration, Paul asked then famous Flint Becher football coach, Mose Lacey, who he sent his injured players to. It was to Dr. TJ Lindsay, a Chiropractic Physician in a small adjacent town. Dr. Lindsay was able to quickly and definitively put the star athletes back on the field.
Dr. Shaker knew from a very young age that he wanted to pursue a medical degree. This experience gave him the idea to maybe become a Chiropractic Physician. It was while Pre-Med and playing baseball at USF that Dr. Shaker finally decided to become a Chiropractor. Dr. Shaker has spent his career exploring and investigating novel approaches to enhance human function, movement, and performance.
Due to Dr. Shaker's personal athletic background and love of sports, he has also treated many world class, professional and elite athletes. These professional and elite athletes consult with Dr. Shaker to treat and prevent injury using various strength and conditioning training techniques.
Dr. Shaker has treated thousands of patients from all walks of life: doctors, lawyers, therapists, clergy, professional athletes, law enforcement, amateur athletes, entertainers, artists, children and seniors. He has treated all ages and all types of pain and injury problems getting people back to their busy life as quickly as possible, returning to their jobs, regular activities, or the athletic arena.
Read Dr. Shaker's written testimonials and watch "Before/After" video testimonials.
Dr. Shaker loves God and is a follower of Jesus Christ. He loves studying God's physics and mathematics. Quantum physics, mechanics, relativity and all forms of the sciences and medicine. Weight training, stretching, bike riding, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family are priorities. He is also a devote foodie, loves to experience varied cultural experiences.
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