Maximize Your Health and Performance
Get back to doing the things you love pain free
We are truly excited to be a part of the Des Moines community and to be able to help as many people as possible. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care to get patients out of pain and back to their activities as quickly as possible.
Abel Shaw
Chiropractor
Dr. Abel Shaw is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is also a Certified Provider of Active Release Technique. Dr. Shaw attended Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis Missouri where he completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. He has worked with athletes from the Missouri Baptist University, NAIA championship, women’s track and field team and has been the team chiropractor for Mary Washington University Athletics. Dr. Abel Shaw is an Army veteran and has run both cross-country and track and field at Shippensburg University.
Ryan Donahue
Chiropractor
Dr. Ryan Donahue was born and raised in Sioux City, IA. He attended the University of Iowa where he received a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Physiology before graduating Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern Health Sciences University as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Donahue is a Certified Provider of Active Release Technique, RockTape kinesiology tape, and SMART Tools (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization). He has also had extensive post graduate training in various treatment and rehabilitation approaches that include McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS).
Brady Thompson
Chiropractor
Dr. Brady Thompson was born and raised in Waverly, IA. He attended Waldorf University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion and played baseball before continuing his education at Northwestern Health Sciences University, where he graduated with his Doctorate in Chiropractic. Dr. Thompson is committed to a movement-based approach to chiropractic care, focusing on rehabilitation and functional movement to optimize health and performance. He is a Certified Provider of Active Release Technique for the upper extremity and the spine. He is excited to expand his expertise and is actively pursuing certifications in techniques such as Active Release Technique for the lower extremity, SMART Tools (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS). Dr. Thompson strives to empower individuals to lead healthier, more active lives through a combination of chiropractic care, exercise, and education.
Alexa Nicholson
Office Manager
Hi, I’m Alexa, the Office Manager at Shaw Spine and Sport! Originally from a small town west of the metro, I bring several years of experience in the medical field and a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. My goal is to create a welcoming and efficient environment where patients feel valued and supported from the moment they walk through our doors. I take pride in ensuring our office runs smoothly and seamlessly so that both our patients and team members have the best possible experience.
Dayna Duve
Patient Experience Representative
Dayna has worked in the healthcare industry for the last 17 years as a Patient Relations Representative for Intermountain Healthcare in Utah, a Patient Service Rep for Providence Healthcare in Oregon, and a Transitional Care Coordinator at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Arizona. She enjoys helping patients navigate through their healthcare experiences. She loves spending time with her family and friends, outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, game nights with family and friends, going to movies and plays, scrapbooking, crafting, and doing running races with her family.
Jewels Tunney
Patient Experience Representative
Jewels is a graduate of Buena Vista University, where she completed her BA in Fine Art Management, combining her interest in performing and visual arts with a business management background. Her work experience has been in commercial print, retail sales and insurance. Her hobbies include reading, knitting and crochet. Jewels is an avid cyclist, runner and aerial artist. She has run every distance from the mile to a marathon on the streets of Des Moines. She currently trains in the aerial arts at Cirque Wonderland in West Des Moines. She is looking forward to her new adventure in the healthcare field.