Meet Our Chiropractors
Dr. Evan Philip ‘Chip’ Mladenoff
Dr. Chip has spent most of his life involved in athletics; this, combined with his interest in high level human performance and recovery are the driving forces that lead him to become a chiropractor.
Chip received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut where he was recruited to play Division I Men’s Hockey. Hockey was a top priority, but Chip remained a well-rounded student by staying involved in all aspects of athletics, school & community. Throughout undergrad Chip participated in, and held several vital leadership roles in, the Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC). His senior year he was elected President of the SAAC and Assistant Captain of the Men’s hockey team. His leadership contributed to the SAAC receiving the National Award of Excellence and the North East Conference Building Communities Award in 2010. Several other noteworthy awards Chip has received include: Sacred Heart University Athletic Leader of the Year, Sacred Heart University Coca-Cola Community All-American Award, & Sacred Heart University Alumni Recognition Award.
During his playing career, Chip sustained several injuries including multiple concussions. Dr Chip attributes chiropractic and the correct alternative treatments to be what helped him recover and allowed him to stay healthy enough to play in spite of these injuries. During his collegiate career, of 147 games, Chip only missed 3 due to injury.
Chip graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. While in graduate school, Chip was the President of the Applied Kinesiology Club and he also became a certified practitioner in Applied Kinesiology and Acupuncture; Both of which are modalities he utilizes extensively. In his graduating class, Dr. Chip was one of three interns to be awarded the Clinic Service Award and was the single recipient of the prestigious Clinical Excellence Award.
Dr. Chip is currently pursuing Functional Neurology and is specializing in Neurofeedback brain based treatment. He is a member of the International College of Applied Kinesiology and was a member of the International Academy of Functional Neurology & Rehabilitation from 2016-2019. He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician.
Dr. Chip has worked with a diverse population of athletes from flag football players to professional athletes. In March of 2016 he was chosen to be part of the Chiropractic team helping athletes at the IAAF Indoor World Track and Field Championships in Portland, OR.
When Dr. Chip is not at the clinic, he is spending time with his wife Christina, kids (Evan and Stevie) and their dogs. They can be seen attending church, or enjoying improving his marksmanship at the range. He continues his education of brain therapy and the functional movement of the body.
Dr. Evan Mladenoff
Dr. Evan Mladenoff has been assisting people reaching their short term and long term human performance possibilities in his clinic in Overland Park, KS. As one of the only Chiropractors to be a Team Physician in professional and Olympic sports in 2 countries, Dr. Mladenoff is committed to utilizing the tools he uses in high performance athletes as THE approach for promoting the health and well being of all his patients.
Dr. Mladenoff uses a ‘whole person approach’. This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Using this unique approach, Dr. Mladenoff is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to superior health.
Here is a summary of his career:
1974 he attended University of Toronto and received a B.Sc. in Physiology and Biochemistry.
1978, received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
1981 completed Diplomate of the International College of Applied Kinesiology
1982 completed Fellowship of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture
Team doctor of the Canadian National Canoe Team for the 1978 World Canoeing Championships and the 1979 World Canoeing Championships.
He directed the Canadian National Exhibition Indoor Track and Field Injury Clinic in 1979 and 1980.
In 1980 he served as the Canadian representative to the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture.
In 1980 he was selected the doctor for the Canadian National SkiBob Team and participated in the 1980 World SkiBob Championships.
His patients’ included National Hockey League Referees, Toronto Maple Leafs, Hartford Whalers, Montreal Canadians, Canadian Downhill Ski Team, Canadian Olympic Sailing Team, Canadian Olympic Canoe Team, Canadian Olympic Track and Field Team, National Ballet of Canada, Ontario Cycling Team, Queen’s City Bicycle Club, Bloor Cycling Club.
In 1984 Dr. Mladenoff moved to the United States. Since 1989 Dr. Mladenoff serves as a second opinion physician for the NFLPA.
His private practice includes athletes from the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Oakland Raiders, Toronto Blue Jays, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, California Angels, Boston Red Sox, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Jacksonville Jaguars.
He was and continues to be a professional lecturer to multidisciplinary groups providing license renewal programs for: chiropractors, dentists, medical doctors, podiatrists and physical therapists, various state, national and international associations.
He has published numerous articles on Applied Kinesiology, Laser Therapy, Acupuncture, Sports Chiropractic and Nutrition for the athlete under stress.
He authored 2 books, the first discussing alternative choices for Pain and Inflammation, the second is dealing with ‘Stressed Out Heading For Burnout’.
From 1993 – 2004 Dr. Mladenoff was an alternative sports medicine consultant with the NFL Kansas City Chiefs where he provided protocols for game time preparedness. These therapies included Applied Kinesiology, Laser Therapy, Acupuncture and Chiropractic Medicine.
