Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman practices at Suncoast Healthcare Professionals with Dr. Sarah Leatherman and Dr. Scott R. Smith. Their mission is to create the most comprehensive wellness facility available; to supply the highest caliber conservative health care to men, women and children of all ages. Care shall be rendered with compassion, integrity, and respect, while placing patient dignity, autonomy and concerns foremost.
The doctors realize that people fear or just don't like going to the doctor. Lack of understanding and personal rapport can create this ambivalence. The doctors of Suncoast Healthcare Professionals strive to be better. In health and human growth, as in life, one more step can make a difference. That's why our motto is "One More Step!"
Dr. Leathermans Experience:
The accumulation of over 1000 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego and the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. Please check out the Suncoast website for more information: www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Organizations:
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, The Better Business Bureau
Education/Credentials:
B.A. (Psychology) from The University of Cincinnati, B.S. (Human Biology)& D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) from Cleveland Chiropractic College, C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma) from The International Chiropractic Association, C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician) from The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
Suncoast Healthcare Professionals was established to provide total conservative healthcare in the field of Chiropractic: functional and structural rehabilitation, auto and sports injury, nutrition and endocrine function, womens health including hormones, fertility and pregnancy, medical and therapeutic massage (massage therapy), and patient and community education. Please feel free to call the office at any time for more information.