Chiropractic and the UFC Performance Institute--Dr. Tera Giroux

I enjoy spotlighting the unique and exciting opportunities chiropractors are getting these days, and this episode is exciting to look into the world of being a UFC Chiropractor. 

In this episode, I interview Dr. Tera Giroux, who practices at the UFC Performance Institute, and she shares her journey of getting there, what she experiences, and the exciting things coming up. 

We discuss a wide array of topics, and here are some of what you will hear: 

  • Her path as a sports chiropractor and how it started in chiropractic school.

  • How she honed her skills before being qualified to be selected by the UFC Performance Institute.

  • Her role in the sports medicine team at UFC.

  • The team UFC has for Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning.

  • The types of injuries she sees from these athletes.

  • The non-MSK injuries she has learned to triage.

  • How to position yourself as an expert.

  • Much more!

Dr. Giroux is also excited to announce the upcoming preceptorship and shadowing opportunities at the UFC Performance Institute that she will be leading. You can reach out to her to find out more information if you are interested. 

Dr. Giroux’s can be found on Instagram at DRTERA.


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About the author, Kevin

Dr. Kevin Christie is a Chiropractic Physician and Certified Ergonomic Assessments Specialist (CEAS II) who dedicates himself to treating his patients’ symptoms and physical dysfunctions, whether it’s a professional athlete, a weekend golfer, or an office worker. 

Dr. Christie received his B.S. degree from the Florida State University in Exercise Physiology and was an assistant strength & conditioning coach for FSU athletics. His education and desire for learning continued at Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic and Masters In Human Biology degrees. 

Dr. Christie is currently the CEO of Health-Fit Corporate Wellness which provides On-Site Chiropractic and Ergonomics for corporations such as Royal Caribbean, ADT Security, Tyco Integrated Systems, World Fuel Services, Strategic Coach, Frito-Lay, and others. 

In 2016 he launched The Modern Desk Jockey Podcast, which provides healthy solutions for the desk worker. 

Dr. Christie has been the Chiropractic/Sports Medicine Physician for multiple football academies in South Florida. He is currently the Sports Chiropractor for XPE Combine Prep Program in Boca Raton, FL. This role includes treating the college football players during the NFL Combine Prep Program and the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. He also has worked on over 500 NFL, MLB and NHL players for these strength & conditioning companies during their off-season Pro NFL/MLB programs.

In November 2009, Dr. Christie was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to the Board of Athletic Trainers as the Chiropractic advisor. This appointment is through the year 2017 and will include working with and advising the Board of Athletic Trainers on maintaining and improving the quality of care for Certified Athletic Trainers in the state of Florida.

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