Dr. Angie's Tentative Return to Practice

Almost two weeks ago, I decided to put my shoulder through a little test. I didn’t tape it, brace it, or stabilize it in any way—I just went in and saw 11 patients to see how things would go. I was definitely sore afterward, but not in a way that felt harmful or concerning. Honestly, I think most of the soreness came from not being in "adjusting shape" anymore. Adjusting is physical work, and I'll get it back over time. But here’s the important part: I really enjoyed seeing patients again. That experience helped me make some decisions about what comes next.

Most of you also know that I recently moved to Port Aransas. What started as an experiment has turned into something my family and I truly love, and I’m planning on making it a permanent move. Because of the distance—and because I still don’t fully know what my shoulder can tolerate long-term—I'm stepping back in slowly and cautiously so I can continue to fully show up for my patients.

For now, I’ll be seeing patients every other week (starting 11/20/25), and this approach is intentional. Part of it is the commute, and part of it is simply respecting my shoulder’s healing process. Through the end of the year, this will be a trial schedule, and I’ll be in the office on Thursday afternoons from 1:30–4:00. Structuring my schedule this way gives me a few hours on Kid's Week and a few 2 weeks later. Like before, I will see existing Taproot patients but will not be taking new patients at this time. Some of you are on my short-list of people to call already, but if you want to get on my schedule either call/txt the office or schedule online. Just like always, if you cannot find the time that works best for you, call ( 830-999-7668 ) or txt ( 830-953-7512 ) and our staff will help get you scheduled.

If this rhythm works well for both my shoulder and the flow of the clinic, then in 2026, I’ll likely shift my schedule to earlier in the week—most likely Mondays or Tuesdays. I might also change the flow or pricing of my care to give me more time with each patient. If I find that my shoulder cannot handle even this small-scale adjusting then I will go back into retirement.

Thank you all for your continued support, your encouragement, and your patience as I navigate this healing process while still doing the work I love. I appreciate every one of you who shows up, refers friends, and follows along with us.

💙 Dr. Angie