Meet the Doctor

Dr. Joseph Shepro, DC

Chiropractic Physician

Welcome to Heresco Chiropractic!

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not feeling your best—and you’re looking for help. We’re here for you.

My name is Joseph A. Shepro, DC. I’ve been practicing in Corvallis for over 12 years, including 9 years alongside Dr. Heresco until his retirement in 2021. As a lifelong chiropractic patient myself, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible difference it can make—from relieving everyday pain to helping athletes perform at their peak. Whether you’re simply trying to move through daily life with less pain or training for your next triathlon, chiropractic care can help you.

About Heresco Chiropractic

Heresco Chiropractic has proudly served Corvallis for over 35 years under Dr. Heresco, and for more than 40 years before that under previous Corvallis chiropractors. Some of our patients are now in their 80s and have been receiving care here their entire lives. It’s truly inspiring to see the long-term benefits of chiropractic care across generations.

Our approach is mainstream, evidence-based chiropractic. We focus on your joints—why they hurt, and how to restore their health. On your first visit, we take time to thoroughly evaluate your condition and establish a clear diagnosis. The good news: most musculoskeletal complaints respond very well to chiropractic, with most patients noticing significant improvement within 2–4 weeks.

In addition to adjustments, we provide customized stretches, exercises, and recommendations to help you maintain your progress. If we determine you’d benefit from additional care, we’ll connect you with trusted providers in massage therapy, acupuncture, or physical therapy. Chiropractic may just be the missing piece in your wellness journey.

We also make care accessible. Our office accepts most insurance plans, including auto accidents and work injuries, and we offer discounted rates for students and seniors. Many patients enjoy the convenience of one co-pay for chiropractic, massage, and other therapies all in the same visit.

About Me

I was born and raised in Alaska, where my father practiced chiropractic for many hardworking locals. Growing up, I played a variety of sports—especially football and track—and learned the value of staying healthy and strong.

I moved to Corvallis in 2001 to attend college and started my family here; both of my children were born in Corvallis. After graduating magna cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa in 2011, I returned to Alaska and served remote communities, traveling by small plane to reach them. It was an exciting and meaningful time, and I’d love to share those stories if you ask!

When my children reached school age, I returned to Corvallis for its excellent schools and strong sense of community. It has been a wonderful decision—my kids are now graduated from Crescent Valley and attending college in Oregon.

Outside the clinic, I enjoy exercising, cooking, exploring the outdoors, and playing games with my kids.

Giving Back

I’m grateful every day to the people of Corvallis and the surrounding areas who support this busy little clinic. In return, I do everything I can to give back—whether through sponsorships, donations, gift baskets, or partnerships. If you’d like to connect about a community project, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for trusting us with your health. It’s an honor to live and practice in this wonderful community.

— Dr. Joseph Shepro, DC

Dr. Tammara (Tami) Defilippis began her chiropractic journey in 2014 working as the Office Manager at a chiropractic clinic. Throughout her 6 1/2 years there, she was amazed at how chiropractic medicine helped patients feel great and improve their quality of life. In 2019, she enrolled at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, and graduated summa cum laude from the Doctor of Chiropractic program. While there, she worked closely with the clinic’s head radiologist / DACBR as a radiology lead intern. Dr. Tami has a BA in English Literature, a BS in Human Biology, and plans to get her Master of Science in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine.Dr. Tami has special interest in perinatal and pediatric care. Most recently, her continuing education included becoming certified in the Webster Technique, a chiropractic technique focusing on power through a balanced nervous system, passage with proper pelvic alignment for an optimal birth canal, and passenger with special training in infant examination and adjusting. As a member of the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association), Dr. Tami is up to date on current research, recommendations, and therapies for the whole family. Dr. Tami’s evidence-based approach to healthcare allows her to discover the root causes of patients’ complaints to not only alleviate pain and discomfort, but to restore proper biomechanical and physiological function. With this holistic approach, she helps patients practice healthy lifestyles to improve their quality of life.Dr. Tami is pleased to call the Willamette Valley home, and outside the clinic she enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, and camping in the beautiful PNW.

Dr. Kennedy was born and raised in Southern California. His first experience with chiropractic was as a senior in high school when he took a field trip to the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) in Whittier, CA. He was so impressed with the facilities and all of the things a Chiropractor could do, that he signed up for their weekend course to become Certified Chiropractic Assistant. It was during this course that he fell in love with the profession and decided to devote his life to it. Many years later, while in his first years of practice, he felt a call to service and enlisted in the United States Army. 

After 4 years in the service he decided to further his education and enrolled in the Acupuncture program at his alma mater, now called Southern California University of Health Sciences (LACC). After he graduated with his Masters degree he moved to Oregon to experience all that life in the Pacific Northwest had to offer. (This was an easy decision as he had been visiting Keizer for about 5 years and just fell in love with the kindness of the people and the natural beauty of the area.)

Heresco Chiropractic allows Dr. Kennedy to care for his patients with compassion and to provide the kind of high quality health care that people deserve. He is able to give them his full attention and the best experience every single visit. Every day is a reminder that chiropractic care is a wonderful and powerful way of restoring function to peoples bodies and lives. At home Dr. Kennedy and his wife, Jill, has a very neurotic Australian Shepherd named Snickers and two alley cats, Princess and Pie, that love to go on walks and get a little too excited about other pets. Dr. Kennedy also loves to hike and just be in nature. He enjoys table top and card games and loves to spend time with friends.

Dr. Don Peterson was first introduced to the power of chiropractic care back in 1982 when he was attending and playing football for Chadron State College in Nebraska. During one of his college games, he sustained a neck injury. Little did Dr. Peterson know that his injury would end up having a profound impact on his life and ultimately lead him to choose Chiropractic has his career passion. 

Dr. Peterson has been practicing here in Corvallis for over 30 years. He enjoys treating a variety of conditions and being of service to the community of Corvallis.