How to choose a Shelby Township chiropractor.

Updated November 8, 2026 · By the team at Touch of Life Chiropractic, Shelby Township, MI

The short answer

To choose a Shelby Township chiropractor, check seven things. Look at their license and training. See how long they have served the area. Ask what the first exam includes. Make sure they treat your whole family. Check that the hours fit your week. Get clear insurance answers. Then read reviews from your neighbors.

Below, each check is explained, with how we answer it at Touch of Life on Hayes Rd.

The 7-point checklist

Use this table when you call or visit any office.

1. License and training

Every chiropractor in Michigan needs a state license. The state LARA office runs a free license search, so you can check any name.

Dr. Ed McCuiston III, D.C. and Dr. Sandie McCuiston, D.C. both earned their degrees at Life University in Marietta, Georgia. Both are MaxLiving certified. The U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health has a plain guide to what chiropractic care is if you are new to it.

2. Time in the community

A doctor who has served one town for years knows its families. Ask how long they have been in practice here.

Touch of Life has been on Hayes Rd in Shelby Township for more than 26 years. Dr. Ed and Dr. Sandie are a husband and wife team. They raised their own kids right here.

3. A real first exam

A good first visit is more than a quick adjustment. Ask what the doctor checks before care starts.

Here, your first visit starts with a talk about your health and goals. Then you get a spinal exam. We take digital X-rays only if they are clinically needed. Our new patient page shows each step.

4. Care for your whole family

Ask if they see kids, teens, seniors and pregnant moms.

We care for patients from newborns to seniors. Dr. Sandie is certified in the Webster Technique, a chiropractic method used in pregnancy. The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association explains the Webster Technique. You can also meet Dr. Ed and Dr. Sandie.

5. Hours that fit your week

Care works best when you can keep your visits. Pick an office with times that fit your work and school days. We open at 8 AM on four days and stay until 6:30 PM on three. Our full hours are in the office box below.

6. Clear insurance answers

Surprise bills are no fun. Ask the office to check your benefits before your first visit.

We accept most major insurance plans. Our team checks your chiropractic benefits before you come in. We also offer self-pay options. Call (586) 532-5433 with any coverage questions.

7. Reviews from neighbors

Reviews show what real visits are like. Look for ones that mention your problem, like back pain or care during pregnancy. Read what local families say about us on Google.

This guide is general information, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed health care provider about your own health.