Dr. Shane T. Wilkinson is originally from Jennings but has spent half of his 20 year career in Austin Texas before returning to his Louisiana roots 10 years ago. A 1995 graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL) where he earned a B.S. in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science. He then furthered his education by earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College where he graduated with honors in 2003.

Dr. Wilkinson began his professional career in Sports medicine as a Certified Athletic Trainer in 1995 working with Lake Charles Memorial Sports medicine where he worked closely with some of finest doctors and physical therapists in the fields of orthopedic and rehabilitative medicine, neurology and radiology. A low back injury while working in this field led him to his discovery of the benefits of Chiropractic care and the impact it could have on his life as an avid exercise enthusiast. It was then that he made the decision to attend Chiropractic school so that he could bring the gift of Chiropractic care to others.

Dr. Wilkinson has not only had a lifelong love for sports and athleticism, but he has been an active competitor throughout his entire life, from running a marathon and many half marathons as well as competing in Triathlons and now a regular tennis and pickleball player, he believes in leading a life that he can use as an example to his patients. He understands on a personal level how important it is for his patients to recover quickly and return to their own passion, whether it is for work or play.

Dr. Wilkinson is proud of his 29 year marriage to his wife Tasha who has also lived an active life as an exercise instructor while also participating in triathlons, running and tennis. Their daughter, Cypris is a Junior in college where she is on scholarship as a swimmer. Finally, his love for Chiropractic and helping others is carried on as he is proud to be able to also call his son Dr. Cole Wilkinson a colleague as he begins his second year of practice here with us at Southwest Chiropractic.

Dr. Wilkinson wants everyone to know that it is his goal to work side by side with his patients throughout each step of their treatment to allow them to reinstate a healthy, active lifestyle.