Our Approach
At Foundational Chiropractic & Wellness, we believe the body has an incredible ability to heal when given the right conditions.
Our approach is neurologically focused and root-cause oriented. Instead of simply treating symptoms, we look at how your nervous system, spine, and overall health work together. When communication between your brain and body is clear and strong, natural healing follows.
We combine several gentle, effective methods to support your health:
Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments — Restore proper alignment and nervous system function
Spinal Decompression Therapy — Relieve pressure on discs and nerves non-surgically
Advanced Services — Ozone Therapy and Homeopathy to reduce inflammation, support healing, and promote whole-body wellness
Every care plan is personalized. We take time to listen, thoroughly evaluate, and create a plan that fits your unique needs and goals — whether you’re a growing child, busy parent, active adult, or seeking lifelong wellness.
Our promise is simple: compassionate, honest care in a fun and welcoming environment, always focused on helping you move better, feel better, and live life with greater ease — naturally.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Established in and maintained since 1948, this definition highlights a holistic approach, moving beyond a strictly biomedical model to include overall quality of life.
Neurologically Focused Care
Our approach is neurologically focused, meaning we center our care on optimizing the nervous system — particularly the communication between your brain, spinal cord, and body.
Instead of simply treating symptoms, we focus on the root cause: how well your nervous system is communicating with your muscles, joints, and organs. When this brain-body connection is clear and strong, natural healing improves, pain decreases, mobility increases, and the body functions more efficiently overall.
This neurologically focused philosophy also supports emotional and mental well-being. Many patients report benefits such as reduced effects of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, as well as improved sleep and recovery. This is because a balanced nervous system promotes better emotional regulation, sleep, and resilience.
We enhance this core approach with Advanced Services such as Ozone Therapy and Homeopathy when beneficial. Ozone Therapy helps reduce inflammation, improve circulation and oxygenation to nervous tissue, and support overall healing from within. Homeopathy works gently on a deep level to stimulate the body’s own healing intelligence, helping restore balance across physical, neurological, and emotional systems.
How Your Chiropractic Care Plan Works
Schedule Your New Practice Members Exam
Set up a time so you and Dr. Jake Shores can do a thorough history and examination to determine the root cause of your pain.
Targeted Plan of Action
He will then create a custom plan of attack to not only get you out of pain fast but to keep you out of pain long term and living at your best!
Live a Pain Free Entergetic Life
Receive the care you need for your specific challenges so you can get back to the time when pain wasn’t dictating what you could do.
Dr. Jake Shores became a board-certified chiropractic neurologist in 2012 and Chiropractic BioPhysics® practitioner in 2023, with more than 15 years of experience in health care. He specializes in advanced neurological, structural, and integrative care to help individuals and families restore optimal function and build long-term wellbeing.
Meet Dr. Jake Shores
After graduating from Life University, Dr. Jake Shores began his career in a private tertiary specialty neurological rehabilitation clinic. Dr. Jake Shores served as Lead Clinician of the Combat Veterans Program in Dallas, TX, caring for special operations veterans with complex neurological, cognitive, and physical challenges. He later served as Clinical Director of the Atlanta facility and contributed to peer-reviewed research published in Q1 scientific journals.
Professional Journey
Recognition & Expertise
Since receiving board certification in 2012, Dr. Jake Shores has lectured nationally to chiropractors, physical therapists, and medical physicians on neurological rehabilitation, posture, nervous system function, and human performance.
His reputation for highly personalized, results-oriented care has drawn elite athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, UFC, English Premier League, MLS, and Olympic organizations representing the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe. Dr. Jake Shores has also provided care for nationally recognized entertainers, directors, and federal political leaders, including presidential candidates.
What truly sets Dr. Jake Shores apart is the depth of genuine care and attention he brings to every patient. Many arrive after years of frustration and failed treatments and finally feel heard, validated, and cared for under the care of Dr. Jake Shores.
He views the nervous system as the master control system of the body. By optimizing brain-body communication, patients frequently experience improvements in pain, mobility, energy, digestion, sleep, mood, and overall resilience.
Since the birth of his youngest child, he has become much more passionate about serving families and keeping them healthy for generations, as opposed to working exclusively with elite performers.
Dr. Jake Shores integrates Chiropractic BioPhysics®, functional neurology, diversified technique, Thompson technique, toggle recoil, Graston Technique®, Interactive Metronome®, ozone therapy, and homeopathic injection therapies. Rather than simply suppressing symptoms, he focuses on creating the conditions for the body to heal, adapt, and thrive.
Philosophy & Approach
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Jake Shores proudly calls Salt Lake City, Utah, home. After nearly a decade in Park City, he relocated to Salt Lake City and quickly fell in love with its energy and community. He enjoys spending time with his longtime partner and three children, strength training, and serving the families of the Salt Lake Valley.
In the Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
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30-45 Minutes New Practice Members
5-10 Minutes (Adjustment Only) 20 Minutes Ozone Therapy -
Your first visit includes a comprehensive consultation and thorough evaluation.
On your second visit, you will receive a clear report of findings, and if appropriate, you may also receive your first appropriate care.
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No referral is needed. You can schedule directly with us.
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Yes. Our adjustments are gentle and tailored to each person’s age and condition. We prioritize safety and comfort for every patient, including children and seniors.
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Absolutely! We love working with entire families and offer gentle, family-friendly care.
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We recommend wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement. Athletic wear, yoga pants, or flexible clothing works best.