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 25 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 12), and her sons, Ryan (age 9) and Liam (age 7). Brendan served our country in the US Navy for 12 1/2 years and is currently in the Navy Reserves.

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

MEET THE TEAM

Chiropractic Assistant

Noura

Noura grew up in a small town in MA and found our practice shortly after graduating college. She graduated from University of Rhode Island in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration. Since then, she has been working at Oceanside Chiropractic, growing her family, and is a DONA trained and certified birth doula. Noura is a huge advocate for chiropractic care through pregnancy and postpartum. Noura got adjusted through her pregnancies. Her daughter has been getting adjusted since she was only 5 days old and her son has been adjusted since he was 3 days old!

Chiropractic Assistant/Documentation

Ashley

Ashley started with Oceanside Chiropractic in May of 2023. Ashley was born and raised in Rhode Island for nearly 20 years and is now residing in Ledyard, Connecticut. Ashley graduated from Chariho High school in 2022 and has been working to get into the medical field ever since. Ashley has a wide love for animals, which is likely where you can find her when she is not at work or school, and has wanted to work alongside them for years. One of Ashley’s biggest dreams is to become an equine PT! Ashley’s favorite part about working at Oceanside Chiropractic is the baby snuggles while their mommies and daddies get adjusted! And of course growing close with all other patients too!

Chiropractic Assistant- Front Desk

Kiley

Kiley's been working at Oceanside Chiropractic since September of 2023. Kiley grew up in North Carolina and moved to Connecticut during her junior year of high school. Kiley graduated from Stonington High School and will soon be a graduate of UMass Amherst. Kiley has a shared love for both music and writing while she also dreams to work for a publishing house one day. Kiley is willing to talk to you about Taylor Swift at any moment and loves being able to connect with patients! Kiley's favorite part about working at Oceanside Chiropractic is being able to interact and make connections with all of the patients while also getting to hear about their day! And of course, seeing all of the sweet babies is a huge plus!

Lactation Consultant

Jackie

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.

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