ABOUT US | Oceanside

ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Dr. Heather Hunscher (Owner)

Dr. Heather grew up in Salem, NH. Her journey to becoming a doctor started there as a chiropractic patient 27 years ago. Her childhood was plagued by illness, pain, and an endless array of doctor's appointments and prescription medications; all of which provided no explanations or solutions to her many health problems. The day her father brought her to see a chiropractor was the day Dr. Heather would later recall as the one that changed her life forever. Chiropractic dramatically changed her life by improving her immune system to allow her to overcome asthma, allergies, and recurrent bronchial and sinus infections as well as eliminating 10 years worth of headaches, neck pain, back pain, and knee pain. Prior to becoming a chiropractic patient, Dr. Heather aspired to be a pediatrician so she could help children. She felt as though the medical profession had failed her and she never wanted another child to feel the hopelessness she had experienced. She vowed she would do everything possible to bring health and hope to as many children as she could.

The transformation in Dr. Heather's health, from that very first adjustment, changed her mind from wanting to be a pediatrician to wanting to be a chiropractor. The journey towards becoming a chiropractor began with a high school internship with her chiropractor and mentor. Upon graduating from Saint Anselm College with her Bachelors Degree, she attended the Fountain Head of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. Upon graduation from chiropractic school, 8 years after her first adjustment, Dr. Heather returned to NH to bring wellness to the community she had grown up in.

In 2009, Dr. Heather and her husband moved to Oahu, Hawaii where she practiced for 4½ years in a small historical surfing town. In November 2013, Dr. Heather opened Oceanside Chiropractic after moving back to the east coast. Dr. Heather's passion has been working with the pediatric and maternity populations. She is Certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP) and is Webster Technique certified. Dr. Heather loves learning and attending advanced seminars in pediatrics and pregnancy.

When not at her office taking care of patients, Dr. Heather can be found with her husband, Brendan, her daughter, Savannah (age 15), and her sons, Ryan (age 12) and Liam (age 9). Brendan served our country in the US Navy and Navy Reserves for 21 years! He currently still works on the Navy Base.

Dr. Heather Hunscher, DC, CACCP is a licensed Chiropractor in Rhode Island.

MEET THE TEAM

Chiropractic Assistant/Documentation

Hannah

Hannah started with Oceanside Chiropractic in April of 2026. Hannah is a proud born and raised New Yorker and moved to Westerly, Rhode Island in January of 2025. Hannah previously worked at Albany Medical Center in both their adult & pediatric emergency department, this is where she discovered her passion for working with children and decided to pursue a career centered around childcare. She has now been working with children for over 5 years and loves getting to make connections with both kids and their families. Outside of work, Hannah is a huge film lover with an ever growing collection of VHS tapes and DVD’s, and she is always happy to talk about all things film! She also loves baking, cooking, and thrifting in her free time. Hannah’s favorite part about working at Oceanside Chiropractic has been learning so much about chiropractic care and seeing the incredible ways it can change both children’s and adults’ lives. She especially loves that she’s able to combine her passion for both working with children and being part of the medical field every day!

Chiropractic Assistant- Front Desk

Melissa

Coming Soon

Lactation Consultant

Jacquelyn Aldrich, BSN, IBCLC

Local grown, I have always remained in my small HOME town community that I LOVE. As a STUDENT at the University of Rhode Island, I received my BSN in Nursing in 1996. I have worked along side some great MENTORS at two local hospitals (25+ years at The Westerly Hospital & South County Hospital) and became licensed as a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I am a passionate ADVOCATE for all things birth, breasts, and babies. Quickly I realized that my personal experience of birthing 4 sons and my years of birth studies paled in comparison to the knowledge of each birthing person. I understood that as their nurse, I would sit at their feet, sway with them at bedside, and learn from THEM. From these many birthing experiences I was blessed to witness, I have become exceptional.

I am GRATEFUL for the time I spend in the presence of families in my community.

For more information about Lactation Consultation click here.