The Joint Chiropractic - Shawnee

Dr. Connor Thomas is the part-time chiropractor for The Joint in Shawnee, Kansas where he enjoys helping people increase their quality of life. He loves seeing people get out of pain and get back to doing the things they love with a non surgical and drug free approach. He is originally from Iowa and went to chiropractic school in Dallas, Texas before moving to Kansas City in December 2021. Dr. Thomas loves all things sports and has had the privilege of adjusting professional athletes in the past. I recently got married in December of ’22 to my wife who is also a chiropractor. I look forward to serving you!

Dr. Paul Sommer is the full time DC at The Joint in Shawnee. Dr. Paul looks forward to meeting new patients and continuing treatment with established patients. Helping reduce pain and improving quality of life for patients is his goal. He grew up on a farm in southeast Kansas. A good work ethic was ingrained on the farm and regular care of crops and animals. Dr. Paul’s attention was captured by sports. He began receiving Chiropractic treatment for sports injuries by the age of 12. Chiropractic reduced pain and recovery time. He continued treatment through college football and baseball. This led to exploring the possibility of becoming a Chiropractor.

Dr. Paul attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, receiving a bachelors in biology. He then attended Cleveland Chiropractic Kansas City. He opened private practice in rural Kansas and was proud to offer free treatment of sports injuries to high school students. This introduced young people to the benefits of Chiropractic. Patients of all ages can benefit from Chiropractic.

While growing up on the farm Dr. Paul learned the importance of regular care to equipment, crops and livestock. This carried into the regular care people need to maintain quality of life. While far removed from the farm, these values continue in caring for patients. Dr. Paul likes to maintain his yard, home and vehicles to prevent something small from turning into something harder to fix. Sounds like Chiropractic philosophy. Wellness is only 2 letters off from illness.

Dr. Walburn has been with The Joint in some capacity since 2017. After graduating from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Dr. Walburn practiced in Colorado and Utah before having the opportunity to become the PC over The Joint clinics in the Kansas City metro area. Dr. Walburn loves The Joint’s model that makes it quick and easy for patients to get regular care and enhance physical function in their day to day lives, allowing them to live a healthier active lifestyle.

In his spare time, Dr. Walburn loves to travel, and enjoys spending time outdoors, typically road biking or touring, and has ridden many miles across the country, seeing some amazing sites. Coming back to the Kansas City area allows Dr. Walburn to spend more with his family.

Dr Walburn has had the opportunity to treat patients from 2 days old to youngsters 94 years of age. Whether the patent is an infant, pregnant, athletes of all ages, and everyone else, The Joint’s focus is on the importance of chiropractic care and the positive impact it has on each life. Check out one of our Kansas City clinics and see how The Joint Chiropractic can help you.