Smyrna Chiropractor
UD exercise science, Life University, eight years as a U.S. Air Force aircraft mechanic, then chiropractic in Smyrna.
Dr. Shane Hierlmaier brings a mechanic’s precision to chiropractic. After eight years as a U.S. Air Force aircraft mechanic and work as a certified personal trainer, he completed exercise science at the University of Delaware and his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life University.
He is certified in Activator Methods and uses Diversified, Gonstead, SOT, Cox flexion/distraction, and myofascial release.
Smyrna patients with shoulder injuries, family scoliosis histories, and “I have many issues, please do not pick just one” first visits keep booking him.
Practices at Pure Wellness Smyrna.
The same four services across Pure Wellness. Shockwave is at Newark, Wilmington, and Smyrna.
Exam-driven chiropractic for back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, and disc complaints — specific adjustments matched to the findings, not a one-move visit. Learn more
Starting at $78*
Exam
Due to federal regulations, some restrictions may apply. Services may be covered by your insurance. See more
Make an appointmentClinical acupuncture for pain, stress, digestion, nerve irritation, and women’s health — used as part of a care plan, not as a spa extra. Learn more
Licensed clinical massage for spasm, sports strain, desk necks, and the muscle that keeps an adjustment from holding. Learn more
$110*
1 Hour Massage with LMT
*Includes a 10-minute exam followed by a 50-minute massage
Make an appointmentAcoustic therapy for stubborn tendons and fascia that did not finish healing on rest — Newark, Wilmington, and Smyrna only, after an exam. Learn more
What causes it, how it is examined, and what treatment usually involves.
A first appointment runs 60 to 90 minutes and most of it is not treatment. The history comes first — what the complaint is, when it started, what makes it worse, what you have already tried, and what you need to be able to do again. Then the physical exam: posture, active and passive range of motion, orthopaedic testing, and a neurological screen. Imaging is ordered when the exam calls for it, not as a default.
You will hear the findings and the plan before anything is treated, including how many visits Shane expects it to take and what should change by when. If the exam points somewhere other than chiropractic — a medical condition, a referral to physical therapy, imaging, or a specialist — that is what you will be told. Pure Wellness Smyrna keeps the same standard across every doctor in the building.
Technique is matched to the patient. Shane works with Diversified, Gonstead, SOT, Cox Flexion/Distraction, and low-force instrument or drop-table options are available for anyone who does not want manual adjusting or should not have it — including older patients, patients with osteoporosis, and anyone who is simply nervous about it.
“I have been seeing Dr. Shane for about a year now. He is very welcoming, knowledgeable, and professional. I finally got the relief I was looking for.”
“Dr. Hierlmaier answered every question I had and explained details so I could understand what was causing the pain. The atmosphere is great.”
“From when my husband tweaks his back to my child hurting their neck, they handle it all. Dr Shane is always there to help us get back on track. Highly recommend the Smyrna location.”
Dr. Shane Hierlmaier, D.C. sees patients at Pure Wellness Smyrna, 699 S Carter Rd Suite 5, Smyrna, DE 19977 ((302) 389-8915). Booking here uses the same schedule the clinic uses.
Expect 60 to 90 minutes. History first, then a physical exam covering posture, range of motion, orthopaedic and neurological testing, and imaging only where the exam calls for it. You will hear what was found and what the plan is before any treatment, and if chiropractic is not the right answer you will be told that instead.
Diversified, Gonstead, SOT, Cox Flexion/Distraction, Myofascial Release, Activator Methods. Technique is chosen to fit the patient rather than the other way round — low-force instrument and drop-table options exist for patients who do not want or should not have manual adjusting.
Yes, at every Pure Wellness clinic. Benefits are verified at no charge before you commit to anything, so you know your coverage, deductible position, and visit limits up front rather than after the first bill.
Yes. Personal injury and workers' compensation cases are billed through a different path than advertised new-patient pricing, and the motor-vehicle and work-injury forms should be completed before you arrive. Early documentation matters more in these cases than in any other.
Insurance accepted at all five clinics. We verify benefits at no charge.
