Our Doctors

Meet Dr. Michael Shimmel

President

For more than 40 years, Dr. Michael Shimmel has been helping patients throughout Stow, Kent, and Northeast Ohio overcome pain, restore function, and improve their quality of life. Since opening Stow Kent Chiropractic in 1986, he has built a reputation for compassionate care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to staying at the forefront of chiropractic and regenerative technologies.

Dr. Shimmel earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic (now Logan University) and has spent his career combining traditional chiropractic care with the latest evidence-based therapies to help patients avoid unnecessary medications and surgery.  

In 2018, Dr. Shimmel became board-certified in Peripheral Neuropathy and has helped patients suffering from numbness, tingling, burning, balance problems, and chronic nerve pain using advanced non-invasive treatment protocols.  

His practice also features SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology (TRT), an advanced shockwave therapy designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing response, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue repair. This innovative technology has helped patients with chronic joint pain, tendon injuries, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, neuropathy, and many other musculoskeletal conditions.

Beyond patient care, Dr. Shimmel has remained active in the community throughout his career. He has served as team chiropractor for Streetsboro High School athletics and is a past president of the Tri-County Chiropractic Association, reflecting his commitment to both his profession and the local community. Tri-County Chiropractic Association  

Patients appreciate Dr. Shimmel’s thorough evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and genuine concern for helping every individual achieve lasting results—not just temporary pain relief.

Whether you’re seeking relief from back or neck pain, recovering from an injury, struggling with peripheral neuropathy, or looking for the latest regenerative therapies, Dr. Shimmel and the team at Stow Kent Chiropractic are committed to helping you move better, feel better, and live healthier.


Meet Dr. Aaron Gash

Dr. Aaron Gash, is committed to helping patients achieve better health through compassionate, individualized chiropractic care. He is known for taking the time to listen carefully to each patient’s concerns, performing thorough evaluations, and developing treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs.

Dr Gash Attented Bowling Green University. He graduated from National Chiropractic Health University in 1999. He practiced in Streetsboro and Brecksville before joining Stow Kent Chiropractic in August of 2023.

Patients consistently describe Dr. Gash as caring, honest, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented. Many have praised his ability to explain their condition clearly while providing effective chiropractic care that helps them return to the activities they enjoy.  

Dr. Gash provides chiropractic care for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

  • Neck pain

  • Low back pain

  • Sciatica

  • Scoliosis

  • Joint pain

  • Sports-related injuries

  • Spinal rehabilitation  

At Stow Kent Chiropractic, Dr. Gash is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care with an emphasis on education, conservative treatment, and helping patients achieve long-term wellness.