Dr. Shaelier Santiago

Doctor of Chiropractic  —  Founder, SHAE Chiropractic

Dr. Santiago didn't set out to open a traditional clinic — because traditional clinics weren't built for the people he wanted to serve. Athletes train in gyms, on fields, and at home. They recover between sessions, early in the morning, and late at night. Building a practice around a waiting room was never going to work for them.

So he built SHAE Chiropractic as a fully mobile practice. He goes where his clients train, live, and compete — bringing the same caliber of care that professional athletes receive to everyday athletes across the Tampa Bay area.

"Elite care shouldn't require a clinic visit. Your location is good enough — that's the whole point."

Dr. Santiago completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree with a focus on sports rehabilitation and musculoskeletal dysfunction. He holds certifications in dry needling and the Graston Technique, and integrates cupping therapy and assisted stretching into individualized care plans based on each client's performance goals and injury history.

His approach is rooted in biomechanics and movement science — he treats the movement pattern, not just the site of pain. That means understanding how your hips affect your lower back, how your thoracic spine affects your shoulders, and how the way you train is creating the imbalances that are slowing you down.

Whether you're a competitive athlete managing a chronic injury, a weekend warrior recovering from overtraining, or someone who simply wants to move and feel better — Dr. Santiago builds a care plan around your specific goals, not a generic protocol.