About Us
Dr. Thomas Kuchenbrod, DC, CHN, Chiropractor
Dr. Thomas Kuchenbrod, DC, CHN is a chiropractic physician with advanced training in functional nutrition and integrative health. A former NCAA athlete with a background in sports medicine, he earned his degree in Public Health from the University of South Carolina before completing his Doctorate of Chiropractic at the National University of Health Sciences.
His clinical approach blends structural chiropractic care with a deep understanding of the body’s innate healing capacity. He focuses on personalized treatment plans that restore function, reduce pain, and support long-term wellness.
Dr. Heath Foster, Chiropractor, Clinical Director at Claremont
Dr. Heath Foster joined Innate Chiropractic in June 2026, bringing more than 13 years of experience helping patients improve their health and quality of life through chiropractic care. Prior to joining Innate Chiropractic, Dr. Foster practiced in Vermont for 9.5 years and previously served patients in Tennessee for 4 years.
Dr. Foster has extensive experience treating a wide range of conditions related to nervous system function, with particular interest in helping patients find relief from headaches, sciatica, and other nerve-related health concerns. His approach focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of discomfort while supporting the body’s natural ability to heal and function at its best.
James Velasco, Executive Assistant
James Velasco is a Registered Psychometrician and holds a Master’s degree in Psychology, Major in Clinical Psychology. A multi-awarded HR practitioner, he spent nearly a decade sharpening his craft in one of the Philippines’ largest BPO companies, serving major US-based businesses.
After years in the corporate world, James felt called to a new path. He stepped into the virtual space, a move he credits to God’s redirection, one that has opened doors of opportunity and blessing not only for himself but for his family. Today, he trains virtual assistants and helps businesses thrive and grow by building capable, driven teams behind the scenes.
Dr. Thomas Kuchenbrod, DC, CHN is a chiropractic physician with advanced training in functional nutrition and integrative health. A former NCAA athlete with a background in sports medicine, he earned his degree in Public Health from the University of South Carolina before completing his Doctorate of Chiropractic at the National University of Health Sciences.
His clinical approach blends structural chiropractic care with a deep understanding of the body’s innate healing capacity. He focuses on personalized treatment plans that restore function, reduce pain, and support long-term wellness.
Dr. Thomas Kuchenbrod grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. He grew up with a love for sports and continued on as an NCAA student-athlete at William Peace University (Baseball) before transferring to the University of South Carolina. While at USC, he earned his degree in Public Health (premed) and worked full-time on the athletic training staff for the Gamecock football team. Running out of the tunnel in front of 100,000 fans, working alongside surgeons, physical therapists, and sports medicine physicians—these experiences shaped his foundation in human performance, injury recovery, and hands-on patient care.
However, his path into chiropractic and functional medicine developed from something far deeper.
During college, he was diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis and pancolitis. After years of symptoms, pain, and unanswered questions, he realized that traditional medicine alone was not enough. That diagnosis became a turning point—shifting his perspective from athlete, to patient, and ultimately to doctor. It ignited a lifelong commitment to understanding how the body heals itself.
Determined to recover and help others do the same, Dr. Thomas Kuchenbrod pursued an 18-month certification in holistic nutrition, followed by earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences, one of the nation’s leading institutions for integrative and alternative medicine. There, he also completed a post-doctoral certification in Functional Nutrition, assisted in cadaver dissection labs, and trained future doctors in clinical diagnosis, imaging interpretation, soft-tissue therapy, and physiological therapeutics.
His clinical career has included work in multidisciplinary practice in Florida and extensive functional medicine coaching, where he has helped thousands of individuals in more than 40 countries restore their health through lifestyle-based and structural healing approaches.
In patient care, his mission is clear:
To restore the body’s innate ability to heal so patients can move out of pain and into a fuller, more abundant life.
Each patient’s body responds differently, and care should reflect that. His approach blends structural chiropractic care with a functional understanding of how the nervous system, muscles, and organs interact. The goal is not only relief, but transformation in how patients move, feel, and live.
A Philosophy Built on Experience
Dr. Thomas Kuchenbrod has lived this journey from every angle:
- The athlete seeking performance
- The patient seeking answers
- The doctor committed to providing real solutions
This clinic reflects that lived experience.
Outside the Office
Dr. Thomas Kuchenbrod is married to his high-school sweetheart, Kat, who shares his passion for holistic health. Together, they enjoy pickleball, live sporting events, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.
Why He Practices
- Because he has lived the story many of his patients are still fighting.
- Because the body is capable of far more than most people are told.
- Because healing should be personal, intentional, and truly empowering.
And because every person deserves the chance to live a life of strength, clarity, and abundance.