Fort Wayne – Southwest
Chiropractic, rehab, and family care on Jefferson Boulevard
The clinic
Built for More Than Getting Out of Pain
Dr. Michael Hartle founded this practice on Fort Wayne’s southwest side in 1996, around a simple idea: find what’s actually causing the problem and treat it hands-on, rather than managing symptoms indefinitely.
That still defines how we work. We see athletes recovering from injury, active adults who intend to stay that way, and families dealing with the back and neck pain that comes with regular life. Performance work sits alongside everyday care, and most patients need some of both.
Care That Meets You Where You Are.
From kids and parents to active adults and athletes, care is built around what you need. Relieve. Restore. Rebuild. That’s the foundation. From there, speed and performance training can help you do more, with nutrition to support the work.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Precise adjustments and joint mobilization that restore motion to stiff, restricted joints so you can move freely again.
RELIEVE · RESTORE
PRENATAL & POSTPARTUM CARE
Gentle, Webster-certified care for less discomfort and easier movement through pregnancy and postpartum.
RELIEVE · RESTORE
PEDIATRIC CARE
Light, age-appropriate care for kids — focused on comfort, movement, and healthy growth. Never a scaled-down adult adjustment.
RELIEVE · RESTORE
MASSAGE & SOFT TISSUE
Myofascial release and therapeutic massage for tight, guarded muscle — easing tension so treatment holds longer.
RELIEVE · RESTORE
MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT
A functional movement screen that finds the dysfunction underneath the pain, so care targets the real source.
RESTORE
REHABILITATIVE EXERCISE
Guided, progressive exercises that rebuild mobility, control, and strength in the affected area, so relief lasts beyond the treatment table.
REBUILD
STRENGTH TRAINING
Coached, progressive resistance training with bodyweight, kettlebells, barbells, and more, scaled to your level and built for long-term resilience.
REBUILD
SPEED & PERFORMANCE
Sport-specific training in power, speed, and agility, designed around the athlete and the demands of their game.
PERFORM
Nutritional Consultations and Membership
One-on-one guidance that fits your habits, activity level, and goals, with practical strategies to fuel recovery and performance.
SUPPORT
You’ll Know Your Chiropractor by Name
And they’ll know yours. Our chiropractors are also parents, coaches, and athletes living the same active lives they’re helping patients get back to.
Dr. Michael Hartle
Doctor of Chiropractic, Founder & Owner
Board-certified clinical nutritionist, certified chiropractic sports physician, Active Release provider since 1995, Master StrongFirst instructor, and PhD candidate in exercise science. Treats everyone from newborns to professional athletes.
Where Rehab Meets the Barbell.
Rehabilitation here doesn’t stop at resistance bands.
Dr. Hartle is a StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor and co-developer of the SFL Barbell Certification. He teaches strength internationally and brings decades of experience in both chiropractic care and strength training to the Southwest clinic.
That experience matters in the Rebuild phase. As you’re ready to do more, your rehab progresses with you—from corrective exercise and bodyweight movements to added resistance when it makes sense. Kettlebells, barbells, and heavier loads are available for those who need them, but the goal is the same for every patient: build the strength and capacity for what your life asks of you.
Hours
Monday-Thursday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
Morning (by appointment only)
Sunday
Closed
Across from Jefferson Pointe and Parkwest, with easy parking and convenient access from West Jefferson Boulevard — just minutes from I-69 and US-24.
Don’t let pain set your schedule.
We’ll find what’s causing it and build a plan to get you moving again.
New patients are often seen the same day, and Saturday visits are available by appointment.
New Patients — Walk-Ins Usually Seen Same Day