Dr Matthew Cavanaugh

Dr. Matt Cavanaugh grew up in a chiropractic family, but he didn’t fully understand the profession’s impact until the summer after he graduated from UL Lafayette. Filling in at his dad’s office, he watched patients come in hurting and gradually return to doing the things they loved, and he was hooked.

One moment that summer shaped how he practices to this day. When a longtime patient canceled because he wasn’t feeling well, Dr. Matt’s father recognized the symptoms as a possible heart attack and sent him to the hospital. It was a lasting reminder that chiropractors are healthcare providers who listen, educate, and know when something bigger may be going on.

Dr. Matt especially enjoys working with patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents, but his favorite moments are the simple ones, seeing someone pick up a grandchild again, get down on the floor to play with their kids, or make it through the day without pain.