Meet the Cherish Family Chiropractic Team
Breann Matteson
Office Manager
Hey there! I’m Breann, Dr. Brandon’s wife. I wasn’t born in TN, but I was raised here in beautiful South Knoxville just across the Seymour line. This is home! Go Vols!!! LOL!
My journey with chiropractic began back in my childhood as a 10 year old girl. I had been a competitive gymnast for several years when I started to have very consistent, irritating back pain. My mom took me to her childhood chiropractor, Dr. Simmons, for my first adjustment. I felt so much better afterward! I was able to do my beloved gymnastics back pain free! From then on, my parents took me for regular adjustments to keep me going.
I met my wonderful husband and best friend at Johnson Bible College (Johnson University) in 2004. It wasn’t love at first sight for me, but he grew on me! We married in 2005. We both finished up school and graduated in 2007. We served at a church in Farragut for 5 1/2 years; then we moved to northeastern Ohio to serve at a church for almost 5 years.
During that time, I struggled with infertility, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, Hashimoto’s, brain fog, food/chemical allergies, severe inflammation, and whole body eczema flare ups. The traditional medical model just kept trying to throw steroids at it which were just a bandaid for my symptoms and not getting to the root cause of anything that I was dealing with. Being the research nerd that I am, I became my own advocate and started leaving no stone unturned to find something that would help. I accidentally (divinely) discovered neurologically-focused chiropractic care. That is where things started to change, and I started my healing journey!
The focus on the functioning of my nervous system was the root that I needed to initiate the body’s God-given healing processes! Without neurologically-focused chiropractic care, none of the other treatments that came after would have been near as effective.
Fast forward several years and here I am: wife to my phenomenal husband for 19 years, mom to 6 (and counting) wonderful blessings, Lyme free, mold free, brain fog free, significantly reduced allergies, inflammation free, and minimal eczema flare ups! I’m still on a healing journey, but neurologically-focused chiropractic care is such an integral piece.
Natasha Harris
Care Advocate
Hello, my name is Natasha. I’m born and raised a New Yorker, but I am so happy to be able to call Tennessee my home! My husband and I have known each other since 2005 and got married in 2016. We’re best friends who love to travel and spend time together. At the end of 2022, we moved to East Tennessee with our then 8 month old daughter.
My introduction to chiropractic care began when I was about 14 years old. I learned a lot about the human body and God’s incredible design. When I found out I was pregnant with our daughter, I knew I wanted to find a local chiropractor that was certified in the Webster Technique. So, I’ve been getting regular chiropractic care ever since. I truly believe it’s what made my pregnancy an exciting and pain-free experience. After my daughter was born, we had some latch issues with nursing, but right after her first adjustment, the issues were significantly better. With each adjustment, I noticed an improvement!
After we moved here to TN, I was nervous about finding another chiropractor – mostly because I loved mine so much! When I first came to Cherish, I immediately felt at home and knew this was the place I wanted to get care. Dr. Brandon and his family genuinely care about each patient. The fact that he is Webster certified was a big plus for me too!
Long story short, I am so blessed to be a part of the Cherish team! You can find me behind the desk, greeting you as you walk in or taking pictures and videos for our social media!
I look forward to meeting and connecting with you.
Shannon Hawkins
Care Advocate
Hey there! My name is Shannon! I am originally from Indiana, but I call Knoxville my home since I have lived here most of my life.
My journey with Cherish Family Chiropractic began during my pregnancy, where I found immense comfort and encouragement from the team as my delivery approached. Their support gave me the confidence I needed, making them one of my biggest advocates.
In my free time, I enjoy going to the farmers market with my friends, having movie nights with my family, and being outside when the weather is pleasant. I met my now-husband in high school, and we have been together ever since. We got married summer of 2022, and we welcomed our son in December 2023. Being a mom has been the greatest blessing, and I am so thankful for the family we have built.
Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling at Johnson University. I am very passionate about partnering with individuals and families, no matter what season of life they are in. Just as the Cherish Family team supported me, I aspire to be an advocate for you. The relationships I have built here are incredibly rewarding, and I look forward to creating the same positive impact in your life. I love Jesus, and my greatest desire is to serve Him and others around me. My personal experience with Cherish Family Chiropractic has been transformative, significantly improving my quality of life and deepening my appreciation for chiropractic care.