The Drugless Doctors

What The Drugless Doctors does

The Drugless Doctors is a privately held, family-owned chiropractic and nutrition-based wellness practice operating three physical locations across two U.S. states: Westlake and Elyria in Northeast Ohio, and Naples, Florida. Founded by Dr. Robert (Bob) DeMaria, the practice is now staffed by three doctors — Dr. Bob, Dr. Anthony DeMaria, and Dr. Casen DeMaria — and offers a portfolio of drugless healthcare services including motion-specific chiropractic adjustments, ICPA-certified pediatric chiropractic, functional nutrition, premium neuropathy treatment, breast thermography (Clinical Thermographer certified through ACCT), and digital videofluoroscopy spinal imaging. The practice serves individual consumer patients across multiple segments: adults seeking pain relief and wellness optimization, pregnant women receiving Webster Technique care, children and families, neuropathy sufferers, and women pursuing breast-health screening via thermography.

The practice's underlying technology stack combines specialized chiropractic techniques (Motion Specific Technique, Webster Technique) with diagnostic imaging hardware including digital videofluoroscopy for real-time spinal motion capture and infrared thermal imaging for breast thermography. No proprietary software platform or AI/ML capability is evidenced; scheduling is handled via third-party tools (SKED APP, IntakeQ), and the website is built on Squarespace. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through in-person office appointments, supplemented by an on-site wellness store for supplements and health products.

The business model is fee-for-service with multi-month to multi-year personalized care plans decided between doctors and patients, creating a recurring revenue structure. Some insurance contributions are accepted where applicable. Customer acquisition is driven by 400+ 5-star Google Reviews, word-of-mouth referrals, community health fair participation, and a community-outreach partnership with Cleveland Clinic in Lorain and Cuyahoga counties. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per patient. The practice has no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and operates as an independent wellness clinic.

Name

The Drugless Doctors

Legal name

The Drugless Doctors

Website

https://druglessdrs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Drugless Doctors is a family-owned chiropractic and nutrition wellness practice operating three clinics in Ohio and Florida. It serves individual consumer patients with drugless care including spinal adjustments, pediatric chiropractic, functional nutrition, neuropathy treatment, and breast thermography imaging.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chiropractic Wellness Services

NAICS

Offices of Chiropractors (62131)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Management Chiropractic (Neck/Back/Sciatica) (HSADALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chronic Condition Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAGAH)

Keywords

• Chiropractic care
• Functional nutrition
• Pediatric chiropractic
• Neuropathy treatment
• Breast thermography

Headquarters

HQ city

Westlake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Chiropractic Care Services: Fee-for-service chiropractic adjustments and treatments. Care plans range from six months to two years with personalized protocols. Practice also accepts insurance contributions where applicable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Drugless Doctors operates a chiropractic and nutrition-based wellness practice delivering drugless healthcare services to individual patients. Core services include motion-specific chiropractic adjustments, ICPA-certified pediatric chiropractic care, functional nutrition counseling, neuropathy treatment, and clinical breast thermography imaging across three clinic locations in Ohio and Florida.

Product overview

The Drugless Doctors is a chiropractic and nutrition-based wellness practice offering a comprehensive suite of drugless healthcare services. The core offerings include Motion-Specific Chiropractic care (with digital videofluoroscopy), ICPA-certified Pediatric Chiropractic, Functional Nutrition, Neuropathy Treatment, and Breast Thermography imaging. The practice operates across two locations in Westlake/Naples, Ohio and Naples, Florida, providing personalized care plans ranging from six months to two years with wellness continuation options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chiropractic Motion-specific chiropractic care using digital videofluoroscopy and motion video to locate and correct vertebral subluxations, including spinal adjustments and treatments for neuromuscular conditions.
• Pediatric Chiropractic ICPA-certified pediatric chiropractic care for infants through adolescence addressing developmental concerns such as delayed crawling or walking, postural issues, sports injuries, digestive concerns, and nervous system balance.
• Functional Nutrition Personalized nutrition services supporting digestion, inflammation, metabolic balance, and nervous system health to address digestive discomfort, nutrient deficiencies, and energy issues.
• Neuropathy Treatment Premium neuropathy treatment for nerve damage conditions, addressing symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and aches through specialized chiropractic and wellness approaches.
• Breast Thermography Clinical breast thermography imaging service using infrared technology to detect thermal patterns, with Clinical Thermographer certification through the American College of Clinical Thermology.
• Digital Videofluoroscopy Advanced diagnostic imaging technology used to capture real-time motion video of spinal structures to identify subluxations and movement abnormalities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ 5-star Google Reviews demonstrating high patient satisfaction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cleveland CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Drugless Doctors partner with Cleveland Clinic on healthy communities initiatives in Lorain and Cuyahoga counties. Dr. Casen DeMaria actively participates in community outreach, embracing the importance of reaching people where they are. Jenn E. from Cleveland Clinic states: 'The Drugless Doctors have been very supportive partners in our healthy communities initiatives in Lorain and Cuyahoga counties. Dr. Casen in particular has really embraced the importance of reaching people where they are.'

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AlignLife: Chiropractic franchise combining spinal care with functional nutrition and wellness services — a service-mix closely mirroring The Drugless Doctors' chiropractic + nutrition offering, though at franchise scale.
• The Wellness Way: Multi-location chiropractic and functional medicine network emphasizing drug-free, natural-health protocols and personalized care plans — directly comparable to The Drugless Doctors' 'drugless' positioning and care-plan model.
• Maximized Living: Chiropractic network built around corrective care plans, wellness lifestyle coaching, and nutritional support — overlapping with the multi-year care plans and holistic nutrition emphasis at The Drugless Doctors.
• Chiro One Wellness Centers: Multi-location chiropractic group with a wellness-oriented, patient-education-driven brand and care-plan-based pricing model. Operates at greater scale but shares the multi-state, multi-doctor, recurring care-plan approach that defines The Drugless Doctors.
• LifeClinic: Chiropractic brand affiliated with Life University offering spinal adjustments across multiple locations. Comparable as a Life-University-credentialed chiropractic network targeting general wellness consumers.

Broad incumbents

• The Joint Chiropractic: National chiropractic franchise with hundreds of retail-accessible locations offering walk-in adjustments. Comparable as a chiropractic services brand targeting general adult wellness consumers, but competes on convenience and price rather than the personalized, multi-service model of The Drugless Doctors.

Regional players

• Cleveland Clinic — Center for Integrative Medicine: Established Cleveland-area health system offering integrative and complementary services including chiropractic. Notable as the existing partner of The Drugless Doctors and a regional competitor for integrative care patients in Northeast Ohio.

Emerging players

• Functional Medicine practitioners (e.g., Cleveland Functional Medicine): Independent functional medicine and nutrition-focused practices serving similar wellness-oriented patient segments, overlapping with The Drugless Doctors' nutrition and chronic-condition coaching offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/druglessdrs
• Facebookfacebook.com/druglessdrs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/druglessdrs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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