Dr. Shelly C. Kennedy
Chiropractic Physician

Originally from the farmlands of  South  Dakota, Dr. Shelly Kennedy has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation with a Coaching Endorsement. She received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, Minnesota. She has been practicing in Sarasota County since 1989.

Dr. Kennedy is passionate about being of service to others and her patients.  In her spare time she enjoys riding motorcycles, walking the beach and exercising

Education
Undergraduate Study—University of South Dakota, 1978-1980
Mount Marty College, 1980-1983, B.A. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Manatee Junior College, 1983-1984
Augustana College, 1985
Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN, 1985-1989, Doctor of Chiropractic

Credentials
Completion of the American Board of Chiropractic Examiners National Boards Parts I, II and III.
Licensed Florida Chiropractic Physician
Licensed in Physiotherapy and Phlebotomy
Certified in Worker’s Compensation
Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner, CKTP

Experience
Internship at Minneapolis Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, 1988 )Externship at Venice Chiropractic Center (now Spinal Institute of Venice), Venice, FL, 1989
Associate Chiropractic Physician, Venice Chiropractic Center (now Spinal Institute of Venice), Dennis E. Rhodes, D.C.; Venice, FL  1989-1993
Primary Chiropractic Physician, Acacia Chiropractic Clinic, Sarasota, FL, 1993-1995
Kennedy Chiropractic Clinic, Owner, Sarasota, FL  1995-present

Professional Memberships
Florida Chiropractic Association
Southwest Florida Chiropractic Society (2005 President)
American Chiropractic Association
Life of Riley Foundation, Board Member
20 Minutes to Fitness, Board Member

Malpractice Coverage
NCMIC Insurance Company, 1452 29th Street, Ste. 102, West Des Moines, IA  50266-1307, (800) 247-8043

Techniques Used
Diversified, Thompson drop pelvic, Activator

Physical Modalities Utilized
Interferential current, ultrasound, moist heat, ice, massage, neuromuscular re-education, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, exercises/rehabilitation, and kinesiotaping