meet the team

Chiropractor St. Petersburg FL Christopher Hood

Chiropractor

Christopher Hood D.C.

I began my career in health care as a pharmacist. After graduating from pharmacy school at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and working as a pharmacist, my outlook on life was transformed when a friend suggested I visit a chiropractor to improve my asthma related breathing problems and left shoulder pain.

I didn’t know what to expect, but I was genuinely surprised when simple chiropractic adjustments helped and even corrected my health conditions! My chiropractor visits improved my quality of life so drastically that eventually, I sold everything I had in order to attend chiropractic school to heal other suffering individuals. My passion has always been helping others achieve optimal health and vitality.

Based on my prior experience in health care, I understood that it would be my responsibility to educate the community about chiropractic treatments because many individuals don’t understand what chiropractic care truly means. Many in our community simply view chiropractic care as the treatment of pain. However, my profession has allowed me to share the benefits of lifelong chiropractic care with others every day.

I will continue to educate our community about the dramatic health benefits experienced by families and individuals over a lifetime of chiropractic care. I am excited to meet you in person and share my story with you while guiding you on the road to health.

Chiropractor St. Petersburg FL Danielle Hood

Chiropractor

Danielle Hood D.C.

When I was 23, I was the sickest young adult that I knew. After receiving treatment from a chiropractor for upper neck and back pain, my life was totally transformed! After my first treatment, I knew that my health and life were on the road to recovery.

After my treatment, I was jovial and felt more relaxed than I had felt in years. These feelings led me to continue to see the chiropractor to correct my spine and nervous system. I was surprised by how quickly my back and neck pain went away and how much energy I had as a result of the treatments.

My chiropractor taught me how to take care of my health and my life has not been the same since. Chiropractic care improved my life so dramatically that I decided to commit my life to helping others live a long, healthy life!

Chiropractor St. Petersburg FL Freddy Minaya

Chiropractor

Freddy Minaya D.C.

My journey with chiropractic started when my wife, who suffered from completely debilitating migraines for over 10 years, was completely healed of them by chiropractic. From that experience, I decided to dedicate my life to helping others achieve similar health miracles through chiropractic.

I graduated from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor's in Biology. I then attended National University of Health Sciences for chiropractic school and graduated in 2013. Today I practice in Pinellas county, Florida. My goal is to radically transform the lives and health of my community. I've committed my life to teach people that their health starts from the inside out and is supported by a healthy spine and nervous system. I absolutely love what I do. Through chiropractic I see miracles everyday in the lives and health of my patients. I look forward to working with you and seeing similar miracles in your life and in your family.

Chiropractor St. Petersburg FL Lauren Childers Meet The Team

Chiropractor

Lauren Childers D.C.

Dr. Lauren Childers graduated with a BS in Biology from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. In her 10 years of practice, she has treated at numerous World Championship Ironman competitions in Kona, HI where she formerly resided and continues to volunteer at sporting events nationwide.

 She has a passion for treating the root cause of spinal conditions that affect her patient's ability to live life to the fullest. In her spare time, she enjoys being on the water with her family.

Chiropractic St. Petersburg FL Makayla Defayette Meet The Team

Chiropractic Assistant

Makayla Defayette

Hello! My name is Makayla, I have been at Hood Chiropractic for several years. I'm from here in Largo. I'm currently studying for my degree in child development. I love cooking (especially breakfast) and spending time with family.

My favorite part of what we do here is interacting with the all the patients on a daily basis and experiencing the many miracles that happen here. I will always be here to greet you with a smile, and I look forward to helping you with all your office and health care needs!

Monday
9:00am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm


Tuesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm


Wednesday
3:00pm - 6:00pm


Thursday
9:00am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm


Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm


Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Hood Chiropractic

5990 54th Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33709

(727) 544-9000