Dr. Hooper, a dedicated and innovative chiropractor, grew up in St. Clairsville, Ohio, where he excelled in a wide range of sports. Initially pursuing a Pre-Med major at Bowling Green State University with dreams of joining the college golf team, Dr. Hooper eventually shifted his focus to what he jokingly calls “Plan B”—a career in chiropractic care, which turned out to be his true calling. For decades, Dr. Hooper has been driven by the challenge of helping patients, many of whom view him as their “last resort” to avoid surgery or escape chronic pain. His guiding philosophy, "treat others as I would want to be treated," is reflected in the compassionate care provided by him and his team every day.
Dr. Hooper has completed extensive post-graduate education, with hundreds of hours devoted to mastering the treatment of low back and neck conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, accident injuries/whiplash, work ergonomics, diagnostic ultrasound, concussion management, and NCV testing. His expertise is well-recognized, having testified as an expert witness in North Carolina courts over 200 times. Passionate about evidence-based practices, Dr. Hooper is certified in concussion assessment, diagnosis, and management by the Complete Concussion Management Institute (CCMI). He has also earned certifications from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the CDC’s Concussion in Sports program, as well as CCMI’s Sideline Course for Coaches, Trainers, and Teachers.
Dr. Hooper’s innovative spirit extends beyond chiropractic care. He holds two patents: a computerized custom-fitting cervical pillow system (Patent #8,528,138) designed to optimize comfort based on individual biometrics, and the Sharkztooth Redi-Blade (Patent #11,097,434), the only auto-retracting utility knife on the market today. When he’s not in the clinic, Dr. Hooper remains dedicated to improving the lives of his patients and advancing the chiropractic field through research, education, and innovation.