07/27/2026
Big news for Hoops Chiropractic… We are moving!!
This one comes with a full-circle story that started in 2001, a lot of years of practice, and a very meaningful return to where it all began.
When I was a sophomore in college in 2001, I was in a horse riding accident at the fairgrounds. I went one way, the horse went the other, I accidentally spurred her, and she dumped me on my head on the rock road that leads to camper row. I sought out the care of Dr. Ed Earhart. He told me how lucky I was to be able to walk away from the accident. He fixed me up and asked if I had ever thought about going into the chiropractic field. At that point in my life, I hadn’t. I was going to college to get my pre-requisites done to go to physical therapy school. After changing my mind, I applied to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Four grueling years later, I was a baby doctor with a shiny new license, great board scores, all the book knowledge I could cram in, and absolutely no idea how to run a business or what to do with all of this newly acquired knowledge.
After interviewing for several associate jobs and not getting any offers, I decided to open my office on September 26, 2007. Because “how hard can it really be??” It was in fact very hard. I had zero idea what I was doing. I saw recently that owning your own business is like drinking a Red Bull to relax. Accurate. While trying to figure out how to navigate business, insurance, new patient flow, I learned that I had more questions than answers. My saving grace was Dr. Earhart and Susan at Earhart Chiropractic. I’m sure there were a few laughs after they hung up the phone, but they were always more than willing to help me navigate my way through the bumps in the road. Without their help, I’m pretty sure I still wouldn’t know how to walk down the hall, let alone how to bill Medicare!
September 26, 2026 marks 19 years in practice for me. Through those years, I have had the pleasure of being a part of many people’s health care team. The walls in the westside office have seen and heard the funny stories, the good news, the bad diagnosis, but most importantly the friendships that have developed over the years. I am so thankful for everyone who has entrusted me with their healthcare, the good news, the bad news, the laughter, tears, and hugs. People are what chiropractic and healthcare are all about. Healing one person at a time, one spine at a time.
A few months ago, I got a random phone call from Dr. Earhart with a message to call him. After returning his phone call, I learned that he was going to be retiring at the end of 2026 and that he wanted to know if I was interested in buying his office. Of course I said yes!
Hoops Chiropractic will be moving into the former Earhart Chiropractic building at 1301 N 6th! And I will start giving adjustments in the same room where I received my first adjustment 25 years ago.
While our location is changing and we welcome Dr. Earhart’s patients, my commitment to your health remains exactly the same. You can continue to expect the same personalized care, attention, and dedication that have been the foundation of Hoops Chiropractic for the last 19 years.
As Dr. Earhart begins his retirement on January 1, 2027, I am deeply grateful for the confidence he has placed in me to continue caring for the patients and families he has served for more than four decades. His commitment to excellence, integrity, and compassionate care has left a lasting impact on our community, and I am honored to carry that legacy forward.
Thank you Dr. Earhart for convincing me to become a chiropractor. You have been a wonderful doctor, colleague, mentor, and most importantly, friend. I would not have made it without your help, wisdom, and frequent phone support. I wish you the very best in your well deserved retirement.
-Dr. Hoops
