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Questions about Dr. Shane Hierlmaier
Smyrna Chiropractor at Pure Wellness. These answers are about Shane — where Shane practices, how Shane works, and what Shane treats.
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Seeing Dr. Shane Hierlmaier
UD exercise science, Life University, eight years as a U.S. Air Force aircraft mechanic, then chiropractic in Smyrna.
Where does Dr. Shane Hierlmaier practice?
Dr. Shane Hierlmaier, D.C. (Smyrna Chiropractor) sees patients at Smyrna (699 S Carter Rd Suite 5). He is certified in Activator Methods and uses Diversified, Gonstead, SOT, Cox flexion/distraction, and myofascial release.
What techniques does Shane use?
Shane adjusts with Diversified, Gonstead, SOT, Cox Flexion/Distraction, Myofascial Release, Activator Methods. Focus areas: Precise personalized care, Shoulder and spinal injuries, Veteran-informed work ethic. Technique still follows the exam — not a favorite move used on every patient.
How do I book a visit with Dr. Shane Hierlmaier?
Use the appointment form or call Smyrna (302) 389-8915. First visits run 60–90 minutes. Ask for Shane by name so the desk does not put you with another doctor in the same building.
Does Shane take insurance?
Insurance is accepted at the Pure Wellness office Shane practices in. Benefits are verified at no charge before care. Coverage is a clinic and plan question, not a personality question — we still check your card.
What should I know before a first visit with Shane?
Bring ID, insurance cards, and completed forms. Shane will exam before adjusting. Dr. Shane Hierlmaier brings a mechanic’s precision to chiropractic. After eight years as a U.S. Air Force aircraft mechanic and work as a certified personal trainer, he completed exercise science at the University of Delaware and his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life University.
What Shane treats
Does Dr. Shane Hierlmaier treat back and neck pain?
Yes. Spinal pain is core chiropractic work for Shane. Precise personalized care, Shoulder and spinal injuries, Veteran-informed work ethic shape how visits are planned after the exam — not a one-size visit used on every patient.
Can I see Shane for sciatica or a disc problem?
If the exam says the case is chiropractic, yes. Shane will not guess a disc from a web form. Start at 699 S Carter Rd Suite 5, Smyrna.
Adjustments and safety
Do Shane’s adjustments hurt?
Most patients feel relief. Shane can change force and switch among Diversified, Gonstead, SOT, Cox Flexion/Distraction, Myofascial Release, Activator Methods when a manual adjustment is not the right tool — including for size, age, pregnancy, or preference.
Is it safe to see Dr. Shane Hierlmaier?
Dr. Shane Hierlmaier is a licensed Delaware chiropractor (D.C.). Care starts with an exam. Training includes Life University — Doctor of Chiropractic. We refer out when the findings are not a chiropractic case.
Still deciding?
Chat and these answers cannot diagnose. An exam at the clinic decides the plan. Book a visit or verify insurance first if coverage is the open question.