Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Shelby Phelps.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Dr. Phelps. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
Growing up, my family was very holistic minded. We ate very little processed foods, got outside often for activity, and were all adjusted regularly by a chiropractor. I always had a desire to serve others and become an advocate for a healthy living early on in high school, but my passion wasn’t obvious while still in school. I didn’t recognize the significance of how freakishly healthy I was growing up until I moved away from home and started, well, being a poor college student. For the first time in my whole life, I wasn’t taking care of my body and my immune system crashed. I started seeing a chiropractor again in my college town of Lincoln, Nebraska (Go Huskers!), that guided me back to a healthy me. It was then I knew for certain that chiropractic would be my avenue to help bring true health and healing to others. I worked as a chiropractic assistant for the next several while I completed my Biochemistry degree and moved yet again somewhere completely new – Dallas, Texas. In Dallas, I started the chiropractic doctorate program and met some of the most amazing people, my current fiancé included. After 4 hardworking and rewarding years, I could call myself a Doctor of Chiropractic.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Starting my own practice after school was never a question. I knew my mission and was sticking to it. Beginning any new business venture is a challenge – there are many hard lessons to learn along the way and tons of mistakes to be made. My biggest beginning take away was to create adaptability; go with the flow and adapt to the challenges as they arise. I also learned to celebrate every success! Thankfully, I have been surrounded by the immense support from Day 1 and getting to know our community has been the biggest blessing!
Please tell us about Illumin8 Chiropractic.
Illumin8 Chiropractic was founded with the intention to become a space of love, hope, & healing for the families in North Texas. We serve all but specialize in women’s care, pediatrics, and pregnancy care. I started this business after extensive continuing education courses on pediatric and prenatal chiropractic because I believe true health starts young. My mission is to help families raise healthy children, so they don’t grow up to be sick adults.
This alone sets us aside – we want to be a place for you to not only get well but STAY well.
I am most proud of Illumin8’s unique atmosphere and individualized care; everything we do in our practice is specific, scientific, and totally fun. Not your typical chiropractic office, we use state of the art technology to show us how well you and your child’s body is functioning. The care provided is gentle, yet effective, and our office is set up to serve the whole family, from the oldest to the youngest and families from all walks of life. And I get it, care for the whole family can be costly. This is why at Illumin8, I’ve created unique family care plans to ensure everyone is functioning and thriving at 100%, just like you were designed to do!
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
All the activities! Growing up in a small town in Colorado, our source of fun was always getting outside and playing. Hiking, skiing, rafting, bike riding – you name it. It didn’t matter if had a TV, phone, iPad, etc. because we could always find something to do just by stepping outdoors.
Contact Info:
- Address: 105 S. Tennessee Street, Suite 101, McKinney, TX, 75069.
- Website: www.illumin8chiro.com
- Phone: 469-625-1502
- Email: drshelby@illumin8chiro.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/illumin8chiro
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/illumin8chiro
- Yelp: www.yelp.com/biz/illumin8-chiropractic-mckinney
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