About Dr. Paul Shanahan
Chiropractor | Mundingburra & Charters Towers
Dr. Paul Shanahan's path to chiropractic began not in a clinic, but in a lecture hall in Ireland, where he was studying a Diploma in Physiology. A single day spent observing an Australian chiropractor in Kilkenny changed everything. Watching chiropractic care in action -- the precision, the results, the direct impact on people's lives -- Dr. Paul knew immediately that this was how he wanted to help people.
He went on to complete the rigorous five-year Master of Chiropractic program at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in Wales, graduating in 2005. After several years in clinical practice in England, Paul made the move to Australia and eventually settled in Townsville, where he has been caring for patients at Bamboo Chiropractic ever since.
More About Dr. Paul Shanahan
With more than 17 years of clinical experience across the UK and Australia, Dr. Paul brings a depth of knowledge and adaptability that is rare in practice. He is trained in a broad range of chiropractic techniques including Diversified, Thompson Drop, Activator, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), and Webster Technique, and draws on whichever approach best suits each patient's presentation, age, and comfort level.
There is no one-size-fits-all adjustment at Bamboo Chiropractic; Dr. Paul's care is built around the individual in front of him.
Dr. Paul has invested heavily in postgraduate training beyond his initial degree. His advanced studies include formal SOT certification, Syntropy training, the Inspiral Pregnancy and Paediatric Course, and the Steve Williams Pregnancy and Paediatric Course -- giving him a comprehensive foundation in two of the areas he is most passionate about.
Dr. Paul has a deep commitment to caring for pregnant women and children, patient groups where gentle, specific chiropractic care can make a meaningful difference to comfort, function, and quality of life. He also has a strong interest in postural rehabilitation, assessing and correcting the structural imbalances that drive chronic pain and long-term spinal problems.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Paul is a self-described unskilled but thoroughly enthusiastic guitar player, a proud father of two boys, and a loyal supporter of the local U-13s rugby team.
Qualifications & Training
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Master of Chiropractic (MChiro) - Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, 2005
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Diploma in Physiology - Ireland
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SOT (Sacro-Occipital Technique) Certification
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Syntropy Training
Steve Williams Pregnancy & Paediatric Course
Webster Technique Certified
Techniques
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Diversified
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Thompson Drop
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Activator Method
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SOT
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Webster Technique
Special Interests
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Pregnancy Chiropractic
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Pediatric Chiropractic
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Postural Rehabilitation
Dr. Paul Shanahan consults at our Mundingburra and Charters Towers locations. Book your appointment online or call 04321 47 234.
