Reduce pain and improve function with chiropractic adjustments for better health and overall well-being.
Overview
EWC offers a variety of adjustment styles to suit every patient. No matter the type, the goal of a chiropractic adjustment is to correct misalignments of the vertebrae and to relieve pressure on the discs and surrounding nerves. Proper alignment helps reduce pain and can prevent further degeneration of the disc. Additionally, chiropractic adjustments restore normal health and function to your nervous, spinal and muscular systems allowing your body to heal to its best ability.
Benefits/Conditions
There are many types of spinal and joint manipulations. Our EWC doctors are masters at diagnosing subluxations and determining which adjustment type suits each patient’s needs.
Types of Adjustments We Offer
Diversified
This technique applies gentle, but quick thrust to the restricted joint using the hands, returning normal movement and function. Most patients relate this type of adjustment to the “popping” or “cracking sound”, which is just a byproduct of air that is being released from the joint.
Drop Adjustments
Uses a specialized table with mechanical lifts that uses the patient’s own body weight to assist the chiropractor in making an adjustment with less force.
Impulse Adjusting
Utilizes a hand held adjusting tool that has specific computer settings that create a quick, gentle force to the affected joint. Impulse adjusting is 100 times faster than the hand allowing movement to be restored to the joints without the popping or cracking sounds. It is a great option for many patients, especially seniors and children.
Cox Flexion Distraction
This technique uses a specific table designed to gently traction the spine and improve function of the joint. Cox Flexion Distraction is a great tool to help disc bulges/herniations by taking pressure off the nerves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Adjustments and manipulations performed by a licensed chiropractor are not only safe, but a holistic, non-invasive, and drug-free approach to healthcare.
Chiropractic adjustments are generally quite painless. Mild soreness (similar to what you would feel after a workout) may be experienced due to the existing pain and inflammation, but this discomfort subsides quickly.
Yes. Chiropractic care is not only safe but it can help alleviate back pain, improve pelvic alignment, and support the overall health of both mother and baby. At EWC we have a specially designed table that adapts to the growing pregnant belly.
Yes. Chiropractic care is safe and effective at any age. EWC is experienced in adjusting newborns, as young as 3 days old, to seniors in their 90’s. We utilize different techniques for the range of ages and body types of our patients to ensure great results.
At East West Chiropractic in Groton, CT, our expert team is dedicated to helping you live pain-free through personalized chiropractic care with non-invasive therapies. We educate and empower our patients to live healthier and achieve optimal quality of life.
Pain relief and better health is just one call away. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to a more active and fulfilling life.
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Meet The Team
Dr. Deveau is a local boy, born and raised in Ledyard. At the young age of 10, he remembers moving his toes and wondering “what has to happen in the body for that thought to travel and turn into an action in my toes”. That started a lifelong interest in health and body and a fascination with how it all works together. He grew up very active in sports, playing soccer and baseball and was a competitive wrestler. His interest in physical fitness guided him to body building during early adulthood and sparked a passion for biomechanics. In 1989, he then ventured off to California to work as a private trainer at a chiropractic office. He was inspired by what he saw and decided to make chiropractic a career by enrolling in the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, graduating in 1996. In September of that year, he moved back to Connecticut and started East West Chiropractic.
He has continued his passion for health, keeping his mind open to new ideas and treatments, which has made East West Chiropractic one of the most technologically advanced chiropractic offices in the state. He has hundreds of hours of continuing education in neurology, nutrition, biomechanics, and the health effects of stress and he applies his wealth of knowledge to the treatment plans for his patients.
He currently enjoys tennis, golf, pickleball, shooting, boating… really all the “ings”!
Dr. Zeppieri’s journey with East West Chiropractic began not as a doctor, but as a patient. With a lifelong background in athletics and fitness, he first visited the clinic after suffering an ankle injury while playing football. It was during his rehabilitation that he discovered chiropractic care was far more comprehensive than he had initially realized. This experience sparked a deep interest and growing passion for the field.
While earning his degree in Exercise Science from Central Connecticut State University, Dr. Zeppieri took on multiple roles at East West Chiropractic—including working in therapy and assisting Dr. Deveau—which further solidified his commitment to holistic healthcare. After graduation, he pursued his doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, widely regarded as the birthplace of Chiropractic. While at Palmer, he continued his athletic pursuits, playing travel rugby alongside his
studies.
In 2024, Dr. Zeppieri returned to where it all began—joining the team of doctors at East West Chiropractic. He brings with him a strong belief in the power of holistic health, emphasizing proper exercise, strength training, functional mobility, and nutrition as essential components of his approach
to chiropractic care.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or aiming to enhance your overall quality of life, Dr. Zeppieri is dedicated to helping you achieve your health goals—leaving no stone unturned.
Dr. Shipper was raised on a farm in Pennsylvania, where she developed a deep appreciation for healthy living early in life. Her lifelong involvement in athletics, combined with time spent shadowing her father in his medical practice, sparked a passion for biomechanics and holistic healing.
A graduate summa cum laude from the University of Bridgeport, Dr. Shipper earned her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree in 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
As a mother, Dr. Shipper brings a compassionate and informed perspective to her work with growing families. She specializes in care that supports natural development, prenatal comfort, and postnatal recovery. Her practice welcomes patients of all ages and activity levels—from athletes and weekend warriors to office professionals and busy parents and their children.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Shipper enjoys kickboxing, hiking, skiing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, crocheting, reading, and rock climbing.
Whether you’re seeking pain relief, improved mobility, or proactive wellness care, Dr. Shipper creates personalized treatment plans tailored to your goals. At the heart of her practice is a simple belief: everybody – no matter the age – deserves the chance to feel balanced, strong, and supported.