Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center
Meet the Team
Dr. Jonathan Shaner
As an Austin native, Dr. Shaner both enjoys and understands the active lifestyle lived by many people in central Texas. His goal is to get patients out of pain and back to the activities they love as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Dr. Shaner was born in Austin and grew up in Georgetown. He then attended Texas Tech University where he graduated cum laude, and from there decided to pursue a career in chiropractic and physical medicine. He went to Parker University in Dallas, Texas, and completed a clinical rotation in Bogota, Colombia.
Dr. Shaner is certified in Active Release Technique (full body and nerve), graston technique, and RockTape techniques. He is also well-versed in corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, and nutritional consulting.
In his spare time, Dr. Shaner enjoys going to the gym, practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and spending time with his wife and their two daughters.
Sara | Massage Therapist
Sara is a licensed and certified sports massage therapist with more than 12 years of professional experience in the health and fitness industry. She takes pride in helping clients restore mobility and alignment, particularly those dealing with chronic pain, scar tissue build-up, and injury-related limitations. Her goal is to reduce pain, improve function, and support long-term recovery through results-driven bodywork and education.
Sara is committed to continued learning and stays current with evolving best practices in anatomy, body mechanics, pain management, nutrition, and building healthy skeletal muscle. Through her training and hands-on experience, she understands that lasting outcomes often require an individualized mix of methods and techniques, tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Sara holds certifications in sports massage, personal training, first aid/CPR, and specialized areas including carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatic nerve pain, plantar fasciitis, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, TMJ/headaches, low back pain, stress and pain relief, and prenatal care.
While relaxation modalities play an important role, Sara believes the body is best supported through a strong foundation of resistance training, stretching, and corrective exercises. She views these lifestyle practices as essential tools for longevity and for maintaining a happy, healthy, and active life.