Meet the Doctor
Dr. Lauren Academia
Chiropractor at Stride Chirosport
Dr. Lauren is the founder of Stride Chirosport, and a Doctor of Chiropractic who focuses on sports chiropractic including treatment of injuries and rehabilitation. Certified in dry needling, Fascia Distortion Model (FDM) upper region, Rocktape FMT Basic and Advanced, as well as Rocktape FMT Blades and Blades Advanced. She also utilizes cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and infrared light therapies in the office. Dr. Lauren specializes in adjusting techniques including Diversified, Flexion Distraction, Thompson, and Activator.
Dr. Lauren graduated from Parker University as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2018. Prior to that she received her Master's in Business Administration in 2014, and her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2013 from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Dr. Lauren grew up in North Texas, where she played soccer from age four through college at SWOSU. #GODAWGS She also ran long distance track in school.
She experienced various levels of competition by growing up as an athlete playing sports in scholastic, recreational and elite leagues.
During her own athletic career, she realized her mission was to help people make Strides towards their health goals. She does this through chiropractic care. She truly understands from personal experience the drive to push potential, the setback of injuries and the importance around correct rehabilitation and recovery to allow an athlete to quickly return to sports and normal life activities.
Dr. Lauren embraces the body’s natural ability to heal with the correct activations. She has personal experience, education and training on how to strengthen the body to prevent future injuries, as well as the necessity of maintenance care to help patients keep performance at their peak level.
When she is not doing what she loves around the clinic, you can catch her exploring outdoors, running or relaxing with family and friends. She is married to the love of her life, Cody. They have two fur babies, Kona and Tilly. She has completed many half-marathons and marathons, including runDisney Dopey Challenge – 48.6 miles in 4 days and the Marine Corps Marathon. She looks forward to meeting you in the office or out on the road while training for her next race!