Meet the Tagliarini Chiropractic Team
West Hartford Chiropractors
Dr. John Tagliarini
Dr. John Tagliarini is originally from Clark, New Jersey where he grew up in a family oriented town similar to West Hartford. He developed a passion for healthcare and conservative treatment after a medical misdiagnosis which almost resulted in an unnecessary organ removal. Dr. John gravitated toward Chiropractic because it allowed him to work with patients naturally from diagnosis to treatment. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and his Doctorate in Chiropractic, both from the prestigious Life University, the largest Chiropractic university in the US. Prior to moving to West Hartford, Dr. John and his wife owned and operated a Chiropractic practice in Charlotte, North Carolina for 5 years. In 2006, they headed north to be closer to family, raise their own family, and open Tagliarini Chiropractic. Since moving to West Hartford, their new practice won “Best Chiropractor” in the CT Now Reader’s Poll 10 times. In his spare time, Dr. John enjoys laughing and playing with his 2 boys, all things cycling, Crossfit, and good coffee. He is honored to serve the West Hartford Community and surrounding areas by helping residents achieve better health without drugs, needles or surgery.
Dr. Jessica Tagliarini
Dr. Jessica Tagliarini, a native New Englander, grew up in West Springfield, Massachusetts. She always knew she wanted to be a doctor from a young age. She was drawn to Chiropractic following an auto accident that resulted in 9 months of chronic pain that was unable to be relieved going the traditional medical route. Thankfully a friend finally suggested Chiropractic. Dr. Jessica graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts followed by a second Bachelor’s in Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Logan University. She launched her first practice in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2001 just prior to meeting her future husband. In 2006, they moved to West Hartford and opened Tagliarini Chiropractic. Dr. Jessica is best known for her Perinatal Certification and Webster Technique Certification which allows for greater comfort during pregnancy and safer births. She is active in many local organizations including the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce where she served on the Board for 6 years and the Ambassador Committee since 2006. She is the first female Board member in the history of the Connecticut Chiropractic Council and served as President from 2023 to 2024. In 2021, she was the first female to win the “Doctor Of The Year” award from the Council. In 2009, the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce recognized her as “Ambassador of the Year” and in 2012 she was honored in Hartford Magazine’s “40 Under 40″. In her free time she enjoys beach days, time with her boys, working out at F45, riding her Peloton, playing with her French Bulldog Coco and reading novels.
Dr. Jillian Ouellette
Dr. Jillian Ouellette hails from Newington, CT where she was born and raised with her brother, who is also a Chiropractor. Dr. Jill is grateful to have grown up with a healthy spine, receiving regular wellness adjustments at a bustling, principled Chiropractic office along with her whole family. It was there that she gained an understanding and appreciation for innate intelligence, and developed a desire to work directly with people in her community. Dr. Jill attended CCSU, then earned her Doctorate from Life University in Marietta, GA. During her time at Life, she had the distinct honor of being able to go on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic and Haiti. This trip changed her life, influencing her outlook and approach to Chiropractic care and deeply reconnected her to her “why”. Dr. Jill enjoys experimenting with cooking, reading about personal development and wellness, doing anatomical art via wood burning and honing her graphic design skills. She is fond of all things New England, seafood, and Peruvian cuisine. When she isn’t working, she can be found volunteering for nonprofit organizations and exploring new local hiking trails. Something you might not know about her is that her least favorite food is bananas, she has never broken a bone and she prefers to eat her ice cream with a fork. Through Chiropractic care, she strives her community to realize their ability to heal in ways that go far beyond just addressing their “headaches and neck pain.” She believes that when we embrace our emotions, sensitivities, and traumas, and recognize the deeper connection between the body and mind, we can unlock profound self-healing.
Dr. Alexander Sheedy
Alex was born and raised on Long Island, NY. He earned his Doctorate degree from the University of Bridgeport’s School of Chiropractic. Alex decided to pursue a career in Chiropractic after reaping the benefits of Chiropractic care throughout his 11-year competitive dance career growing up. He is passionate about movement and wellness. Immediately after beginning his two day a week clinical rotation in our office, he asked if he could join us a third day so he could learn as much practical application as possible about what it is like in real life to successfully manage patient cases and a Chiropractic practice. Alex quickly proved himself as eager to learn, competent, and fit right in with the positive vibe of our practice. When he isn’t at our office, he can be found exploring new coffee shops, working out and spending time with family and friends. His super powers are empathy and problem solving. He is afraid of alligators and strongly dislikes traffic. In the time he has been with us, we are pretty sure we have never seen him in the same pair of sneakers twice.
Terri, Office Manager & Chiropractic Assistant
Terri, our Office Manager and Chiropractic Assistant extraordinaire, is a native of New Britain, Connecticut. She has been a valuable member of Tagliarini Chiropractic since 2012. Terri earned an Associate’s Degree from Tunxis Community College. Chiropractic has greatly improved the quality of Terri’s life. Since she began treatment, she has seen improvement in her quality sleep and posture and resolution of debilitating neck pain. It has made her more health conscious overall, motivating her to encourage her family and friends to do the same. When Terri is not exuding happiness at our front desk, she enjoys spending time with her twin sister, strength training, healthy cooking, visiting museums, and painting abstract art.
Kerrie, Chiropractic Assistant
Kerrie, Chiropractic Assistant, is a Connecticut native, born and raised. She currently lives right here in West Hartford with her significant other, Jordan, and their kitten, Lou. Kerrie enjoys reading teen fiction, playing video games, going to the beach with her sister and hitting every ride at Six Flags. This self-declared “Harry Potter nerd” is also a big fan of penguins, relaxing with a cup of hot tea, and indulging in hearty Irish meals such as steak and potatoes. Since developing a partial hearing loss, Kerrie persevered by learning to read lips. Originally introduced to Chiropractic after an auto accident, she is passionate about educating people in our community about Chiropractic care and its health benefits.
Jess, Chiropractic Assistant
Jess, Chiropractic Assistant and the newest addition to our team, was born and raised in Hartford, CT where she currently resides with her 3 beautiful children. She is a natural fit to our team with her kind nature, fierce loyalty and passion for a healthy lifestyle. Jess had been a Chiropractic patient for quite some time prior to joining us. She values the many benefits she has experienced from Chiropractic care on her own health journey. When she is not at our office, Jess enjoys beach days with her kids, weight lifting, salsa dancing, listening to sermon and learning to cook vegan. Word has it that she makes a mean mac and cheese. She is afraid of bungee jumping and strongly dislikes snakes, rude people and cardio. We are certain you will never find Jess being rude and always greet you warmly with a smile.