Dr. Adam Shafran — Owner
“My goal is simple: to serve those injured from trauma with compassion and proficiency while providing healing to the point of full recovery as quickly as possible. I will provide exceptional service and a patient experience as if you were a family member. I will respect your time, educate you on your injuries, and provide as many resources such as other health care providers to help you recover completely. At North Alabama Spine and Rehab, it is our mission to serve the underserved and provide exceptional service in a comfortable atmosphere. It is no accident you will get well at NASR”
Dr. Adam Shafran has been in practice for 22 years. After graduating from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, he attended Life Chiropractic College, and received a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Shafran received additional education and training from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego in whiplash injury traumatology and biomechanics and brain injury traumatology in which he received both advanced and master’s certification. Dr. Adam Shafran also received advanced certification for Evaluating Permanent & Partial Impairment utilizing the 5th edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. He has also received advanced certification in Trauma Patient Care and Advanced Documentation Protocols.
In addition, Dr. Shafran is considered an internationally known health and fitness expert who has appeared and contributed material for global giants like the BBC Worldwide, The Huffington Post, WebMD, Women’s Fitness, Eating Well Magazine, and SoBeFit Magazine. He has co-authored two books “You Can’t Lose Weight Alone: The Partner Power Weight Loss Program,” and “35 Ways To Raise Active Kids.” Dr. Shafran has hosted and appeared weekly as “Dr. Fitness” on a very successful radio show in Atlanta, Georgia and has interviewed hundreds of celebrities, NY Times best-selling authors, pro athletes, internationally acclaimed chefs, and inspiring stories. His interviews have included people like Denise Austin, Jillian Michaels, Jack Lalanne, Kathy Smith, Jackie Warner, Marilu Henner, Rocco Dispirito, Devin Alexander, Lisa Lillien (“The Hungry Girl”), Football Legend Mercury Morris, Coach Brad Gilbert, Robby Ginepri, Dr. Brian Wansink, Dr. Barbara Rolls, Dr. David Kessler, Dr. Gerald Musante, Dr. Jonny Bowden, and countless others. Dr. Shafran has also appeared weekly on ABC Affiliate WAAY-TV in Huntsville, AL as “Ask Dr. Fitness,” and has been featured on “Sports Saturday Night with Fred Kahlil on 11Alive,” NBC affiliate WXIA-TV, Atlanta, Georgia.
