About
Dr. Thomas Baker grew up in Upper Darby PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. Playing many different types of sports, including football, baseball and motocross he has developed great respect for athletes and competitors of all types. Dr. Baker has practiced in the Stroudsburg area for the past two years and has been practicing chiropractic since 2003. He started working in the medical field performing various tasks 19 years ago at a community hospital in Delaware County PA. While working in the hospital setting, his experience in the emergency room prepared him well for the 6 years of active Army National Guard duty as an advanced battlefield medic. Dr. Baker graduated from Life University in March of 2003. He was involved with multiple clubs that focused on specific adjusting techniques to optimize patient outcomes. His academic endeavors have launched him into a rewarding career that continues to advance and evolve.
Dr. Baker’s continued interests in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation including treatment of extremities furthered his accomplishments in obtaining Certification in this field. Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with his family including his three sons Tommy, Daniel and William. Fishing, bike riding, snowmobiling and skiing are some of the activities they engage in.
Summary of accomplishments:
- A highly motivated sports and extremity focused chiropractor with over 18 years of patient care experience.
- Healthcare professional with 13 years of nursing care associate experience including emergency room, inpatient rehab, phlebotomy and med-surge tech.
- Member of CBP (Chiropractic Biophysics) Club while attending Life University
- Rehabilitation specialist and exercise sports rehab with in-depth knowledge of occupational rehabilitation and exercise. Certified in advanced extremity adjusting under Dr Hearon DC, C.C.E.P., (Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner) and Logan College.
- Understanding the mechanics of the bodies’ extremities and how to correct pathomechanics and subluxation.
- Attempt to bring the body into balance through adjustments of the spine, extremities and other adjunctive procedures.
