Our Staff

Shannon studied Business Administration at Lincoln Land Community College and UIS, and has always had a passion for helping people achieve total body health. When she’s not in the office, you can find her with paint brush or pen in hand, knee-deep in restoration projects, or participating in her small-town community events. She enjoys seeing patients reclaim their quality of life and hopes to continue serving them for years to come!

Amy is a long time proponent of chiropractic and massage therapy. She understands the benefit of combining massage therapy with chiropractic adjustments to heal the body. Amy provides years of experience providing quality massage therapy. Amy also duals as an LPN and serves her community with home health, nursing services, and patient care.  She has the knowledge of a nurse and the hands on skills of a trained licensed massage therapist. 

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Pat has been on the team with Curry Chiropractic since the start! We are excited to have a smiling face at the front desk. Pat has been an integral part of helping the office get started. She continues to provide excellent help to the front desk and will assist in anything that you need. We appreciate her dedicated service and help to Curry Chiropractic. Pat is a proud grandmother and very active in her community and church.

Alicia M. Dirksen is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist. She graduated from Healing Hands School of Holistic Health in Laguna Hills, California in 2014. In March of 2021, Alicia opened her business, Kiron Wellness, in Springfield, IL, operating in association with Curry Chiropractic.

She has studied a wide variety of healing modalities including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) utilizing acupressure points and energetic meridians in addition to other TCM therapies such as Cupping Therapy, GuaSha and Moxibustion. She uses a unique combination of healing modalities to personalize each treatment. Alicia believes everything in the body, and mind, is connected and she works to bring overall balance through a variety of healing techniques such as acupressure, triggerpoint, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, reflexology, energy work and more. Alicia also specializes in a unique style of massage called Ashiatsu. In the Japanese language “Ashi” translates to foot and “Atsu” into pressure. Using the padded soles of the foot this massage provides an experience like no other. Deeply relieving pain and tension and achieving better, longer lasting results.

With over 1500 hours of training and many years of experience, Alicia offers a very unique and effective healing treatment style. She is passionate about helping clients meet their personal health and healing goals through individualized treatment plans and bringing awareness to the nature of holistic healing and health.

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A Southern transplant making Springfield her home, Brittany comes to Curry with a passion for helping others. She holds a bachelors and masters degree in psychology, and also works as a child development specialist. Brittany loves combining her skills and knowledge in both professions to help people of all ages achieve optimal mental 

Alexa has recently stepped into her Chiropractic office era. This is a whole new world for her, but she feels right at home with the Curry team! Her background is in marketing and being a stay-at-home mom. Alexa and her husband have three kiddos that keep them very busy participating in all the sports! In her spare time you may find her helping at her children's' school, paddle-boarding, or watching Bravo. She's excited to be able to help and assist at your next appointment!

Kim Biggs brings a compassionate, holistic approach to health and wellnessthrough her dual background as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) andLicensed Massage Therapist (LMT). With years of hands-on experience caringfor others, Kim has a deep understanding of both the medical andtherapeutic sides of patient well-being. In addition to her nursing and massage therapy credentials, Kim iscertified in *PUSH Therapy (Power Under Soft Hands)*, a specialized form ofbodywork designed to relieve chronic pain and tension. Unlike traditionalmassage, PUSH Therapy uses soft, controlled pressure and specifictechniques to restore blood flow, oxygen, and mobility to stiff or overusedtissues. This comprehensive system includes client assessment, targetedtreatment protocols, mobility training, and client education—empoweringindividuals to take an active role in their healing. Kim uses PUSH Therapy to help clients find both immediate and long-term relief from conditions such as back pain, tendinitis, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, and headaches. Her goal is not only to reduce pain butalso to restore function, prevent future injury, and improve overallquality of life. By blending her medical knowledge with therapeutic expertise, Kim creates a supportive, restorative environment where clients feel cared for, informed, and empowered in their wellness journey. Outside of her professional life, Kim is a devoted caregiver to her motherand cherishes her role as a mom to three children and a proud grandmotherto several grandchildren. Her experiences caring for family have deepenedher empathy, patience, and understanding—qualities that shine through inthe way she connects with and supports her clients.

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CJ joins the Curry Chiropractic team with a mutual mission of serving others. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and has served in a variety of roles throughout her career. CJ loves to see how much the patients at Curry Chiropractic benefit from the variety of services provided each day.
When she is not at work, CJ enjoys spending time outside and being with her family and frien