Meet Your Doctors

Dr. Jennifer Hickman

Dr. Jennifer Hickman is a native of Cleveland County, North Carolina and is very happy to be in her home state serving others through her knowledge of chiropractic care and a holistic lifestyle. She is a 2014 graduate of Sherman College of Chiropractic and a 2007 magna cum laude graduate of Limestone College- Go Saints!

Dr. Jennifer has a particular passion for chiropractic care for children and pregnant moms. The youngest patient she has adjusted to date was 2 hours old. She has been humbled time and again to often be the first outing post-delivery of her pregnant moms. She was the first chiropractor in Cleveland County to be certified in the Webster Technique which is a specific sacral analysis and diversified adjustment to be used throughout pregnancy to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation but also for all weight-bearing individuals regardless of age or gender. She is an active member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA4kids.com).

Outside of the office, Dr. Jennifer spends her time with her husband Dr. Sean Hickman and their fur-babies. They are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and are very involved in Church activities.  Dr. Jennifer serves as a board officer of the Sherman College of Chiropractic Alumni Association, board member of Kings Mountain Little Theater at the Joy Theater, volunteer for Habitat for Humanity Cleveland County, and is an active member of Kings Mountain Rotary Club. She also enjoys learning, reading, outdoors, and serving others.

Dr. Sean Hickman

From a young age, Dr. Sean Hickman felt called to help others. Fascinated by how the human body functions and heals, he explored several health-focused career paths before beginning his professional journey as a massage therapist in Charleston, SC. It was during his time working in a chiropractic clinic that he felt a deeper pull toward becoming a chiropractor himself, a decision that changed the course of his life and amplified his purpose.

Dr. Sean sees the body as a powerful gift with an incredible capacity to heal when properly supported. His approach centers on empowering patients to understand that their structure influences their function, and when the structure is corrected, the entire body works better. With this whole-body perspective, he provides individualized Structural Correction care for patients of all ages.

He has adjusted patients from just hours old to over 90 years young. Dr. Sean is certified in the Webster Technique, a specialized chiropractic technique for pregnant mothers that focuses on improving pelvic balance and supporting optimal fetal positioning. He is also an active member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).

A 2017 graduate of Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, an institution rooted in the subluxation-based model of care, Dr. Sean has pursued extensive post-graduate training. He holds 200 hours of training in Dynamic Body Balancing, a craniosacral-focused approach that integrates fascial and structural correction work. Additionally, he has completed more than 300 hours of pediatric, perinatal, and postpartum chiropractic training, allowing him to confidently and safely care for even the youngest patients and pregnant moms.

Dr. Sean is especially passionate about supporting children with developmental and behavioral challenges, including ADD, ADHD, ODD, and sensory-processing differences, helping them thrive through gentle, precise chiropractic care.

When he’s not in the office, Dr. Sean enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Jennifer Hickman, whom he met in chiropractic school, and their beloved fur-babies. He loves the outdoors, reading, serving in his church, and volunteering within the community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity and is an active member of The Exchange Club of Shelby.

Meet the Staff

Mrs. Shayna Gowers

Shayna Gowers is a North Carolina native from Guilford County and the mom of one energetic little boy. Her journey into the chiropractic world began before she joined the Align Chiropractic team after experiencing life-changing improvement through chiropractic care herself, helping her move and feel better than she thought possible. That personal experience led her to the desire to help others live happier, more comfortable, and more fulfilling lives through wellness and chiropractic care.

Outside the office, Shayna loves expressing her creativity through graphic design and illustration.  When she’s not reading a good historical fiction book or spending time with her husband and son, you’ll likely find her tending to her chickens or taking a moment for a stress-relieving run.

Faith is an important part of Shayna’s life. She is active in her church community and teaches women’s Sunday School at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gastonia.

Shayna brings warmth, compassion, and personal experience to her work, and she is grateful for the opportunity to support the families who trust Align Chiropractic with their care.