Chiropractic care is a drug-free approach to relieving pain and improving how your body moves. Our chiropractor uses hands-on spinal adjustments, gentle manual techniques, stretches, and exercise guidance to ease back pain, neck pain, stiffness, and headaches — and to help you get back to daily life. At Premier Community HealthCare, chiropractic care is provided by Dr. Shannon Cataldo, DC, at our Dade City Family Health Center.
You are not alone: the World Health Organization estimates that 619 million people were living with low back pain in 2020, making it the single leading cause of disability worldwide. You don’t have to live with it.
People come to us when everyday aches start getting in the way of work, sleep, and the things they love. You don’t need a specific diagnosis to make an appointment — if any of these sound like you, Dr. Cataldo can evaluate what’s going on and talk through your options.
“My back or neck is killing me”
Sharp or dull pain after lifting something heavy, a tough workout, or bending the wrong way is one of the most common reasons people see a chiropractor. Care focuses on easing the pain and restoring comfortable movement so you can get back to your day.
“I feel stiff or locked up”
Trouble turning your head, bending to tie your shoes, or standing up straight without a catch in your back? Stiffness and reduced range of motion are exactly the kind of thing chiropractic care is meant to address.
“I slept wrong and woke up sore”
Waking up with a stiff neck or an aching lower back — often from a bad mattress or an awkward sleeping position — is very common. A visit can help relieve the tightness and offer tips to keep it from coming back.
“My desk job is wrecking my neck and shoulders”
Long days at a computer can leave you with tight shoulders, knots between the shoulder blades, and a dull headache creeping up from the base of your skull. Chiropractic care paired with posture and stretching guidance can help relieve that build-up of tension.
“I have shooting pain down my leg or arm”
Burning, tingling, or shooting pain down a leg or arm — the kind of thing many people call sciatica — can make sitting, standing, and walking miserable. Dr. Cataldo can evaluate what’s causing it and discuss a plan to help relieve the pressure.
“I feel crooked or uneven”
Feeling like you’re leaning to one side, or that one hip or shoulder sits higher than the other? That sense of being out of alignment is something Dr. Cataldo can evaluate and help address.
“I overdid it this weekend”
Six hours of gardening, moving furniture, or diving into a new workout too fast can leave you paying for it. Chiropractic care can help relieve the resulting aches and get you moving comfortably again.
“I want relief without relying on pain pills”
If you’re looking for a drug-free way to manage everyday aches so you can keep working and moving, that’s exactly what chiropractic care is built around — a hands-on, medication-free approach to pain and mobility.
What to expect at your first visit
We talk it through. Your visit starts with a conversation about your health history and what’s bothering you.
A simple evaluation. Dr. Cataldo performs a straightforward physical evaluation to understand what’s going on.
A plan built around you. She explains what she finds and recommends a care plan for your needs and goals — many patients begin treatment the same day.
What chiropractic services does Premier offer?
Spinal & joint adjustments
Neck & back pain relief
Headache & migraine relief
Therapeutic exercise & physical therapy
Posture & ergonomic guidance
Stretching & therapeutic activities
Nutritional guidance
Drug-free treatment
A natural, medication-free approach to relieving pain.
Personalized care
Treatment plans built around you and your goals.
Convenient Dade City location
Care close to home, five days a week, with same-day appointments.
Part of Premier Community HealthCare
Trusted, whole-person care for you and your family, backed by a nonprofit health center serving Pasco & Hernando Counties.
Meet your chiropractor: Dr. Shannon Cataldo, DC
Dr. Shannon Cataldo is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic providing chiropractic care at Premier Community HealthCare’s Dade City Family Health Center. She sees patients five days a week and welcomes new patients.
Insurance, cost & our sliding-fee scale
You can be seen whether or not you have insurance. As a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center, Premier offers a sliding-fee scale based on household size and income, so cost doesn’t have to stand between you and care.
Many insurance plans accepted — contact us to confirm yours
Sliding-fee scale for eligible patients
Bilingual (English & Spanish) support
Our team helps you understand your options when you schedule
For most people, chiropractic care is a safe, drug-free option when provided by a licensed chiropractor. Some people feel mild, short-lived soreness afterward, similar to after exercise. Dr. Cataldo reviews your health history first and will let you know if chiropractic care is right for you or if another type of care is a better fit.
What conditions can a chiropractor help with?
People most often see a chiropractor for back pain, neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and pain that shoots down a leg or arm. Chiropractic care can also help after everyday strains like overdoing a weekend project or long hours at a desk. If your situation needs a different kind of care, we’ll help point you in the right direction.
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor at Premier?
No referral is needed — you can schedule directly.
Do I need insurance? Is there a sliding-fee scale?
You can be seen with or without insurance. As a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center, Premier offers a sliding-fee scale based on household size and income, so cost doesn’t have to stand between you and care.
Does a chiropractic adjustment hurt? What does it feel like?
Most adjustments are quick and not painful. You may hear or feel a soft “pop” as a joint moves — that’s normal, and simply gas releasing from the joint, similar to cracking your knuckles. Tell Dr. Cataldo if anything is uncomfortable; care is always adjusted to what feels right for you.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on what’s going on and your goals. After your first evaluation, Dr. Cataldo will recommend a plan and explain what to expect — some people feel better quickly, while longer-standing issues may take more visits.
How soon can I get an appointment?
Dr. Cataldo sees patients five days a week at our Dade City Family Health Center, and same-day appointments are often available. Call 352-518-2000 or schedule online to find a time that works for you.
Same-day appointments are available.
Chiropractic care is available at Premier Community HealthCare’s Dade City Family Health Center five days a week.
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