Shelbyville, KY Health and Fitness

Doctor of Chiropractic Shawn Sizemore presides over a practiced crew of licensed massage therapists that brings more than 40 years of combined know-how to Kentuckiana’s curative kneadings. Having spent his childhood in nearby Irvington, Dr. Sizemore brings a local’s charm to each appointment that, when coupled with his demonstrable chiropractic wisdom, sets his patients’ minds immediately at ease. When he and his staff aren’t massaging muscles to hasten the body’s convalescence from weeklong Simon Says tournaments led by snakes, their noninvasive chiropractic treatments work to realign disks and promote overall health. With its emphasis on holistic well-being, chiropractic care can prove effective in healing such diverse ailments as headaches, hip pain, poor circulation, and sinus problems.

Since 2001, Drs. Eric McAllister and David Vaughn have straightened spines and reduced discomfort through nonsurgical services that seek out the root cause of pain instead of just symptoms. Both doctors' wellness philosophy follows the belief that all health issues stem from three causes: physical trauma, mental stress, and environmental pollutants, such as water-borne toxins or radio stations that broadcast only free jazz.

To combat the three-headed Cerberus of discomfort, Dr. McAllister and Dr. Vaughn offer comprehensive body-soothing services that range from massage to chiropractic adjustments. The doctors fortify their commitment to patient education through innovative treatments and tools such as the spine simulator.

Any Lab Test Now's facility accommodates uninsured patients, administering a panoply of male- and female-specific lab tests under the watchful eye of a Kentucky state-licensed surgeon. Popular evaluations screen for STDs, pregnancy, and chronic hat hair, with results typically arriving less than 48 hours after each test. Chemistry panels bundle together tests to peer into overall health, and lipid panels measure cholesterol levels to stanch risks of heart disease. Work-friendly hours ensure access for the 9-to-5 crowd and fly-by-night vigilantes alike, and the clinic’s flexible schedule welcomes walk-ins.

At J-Town Comprehensive Dental Center, Dr. Christina Beckham heads a team of mouth maestros who tend teeth with general, cosmetic, and preventive dentistry. Dr. Beckham specializes in CEREC tooth restoration, which matches ceramic crowns or veneers to gnashers' natural ivory hue, fostering natural-looking smiles that are more stunning than a tinfoil suit in a lightning storm. Gingivitis and teeth grinding meet their match with corrective cleansing, and glistening surfaces replace tartar and daily wear after exams and cleanings. Patients seeking Hollywood smiles avail themselves of J-Town Comprehensive Dental Center's in-office teeth-whitening techniques and Six Month Smiles braces before casting their tooth impressions on the Walk of Fame.

During a digital tour of Dynamic Medical, Chiropractic and Rehab's 5,000-square-foot facility, Doctor of Chiropractic Paul Constante explained, "What we want to do is find a beginning date and an end date to your problem and actually get the problems fixed." To this effect, the clinic's entire team meets on a daily basis to discuss each patient and develop an effective course of action. Medical doctors, chiropractors, neurologists, rehab therapists, and a neurosurgeon attend this meeting, sharing expertise by whispering into one another's stethoscopes. The clinic specializes in 15 different conditions, including fibromyalgia, insomnia, and back pain, and seeks to resolve these issues with holistic, drug-free therapies, such as massage or spinal decompressions. For more serious ailments, the team may recommend trigger-point therapy or platelet-rich plasma injections.