About Cynthia
Founder and Clinic Director
Dr. Cynthia Hornback founded Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness, P.A. on November 4, 2002. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve their health goals since HCW’s doors opened in Lakewood Ranch. Dr. Hornback specializes in Diversified, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Kennedy Decompression Technique and Activator Methods adjusting techniques and is certified in Acupuncture.
Dr. Hornback completed over 5,300 academic hours all while achieving Dean’s List and graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in April 2001. She received numerous awards related to her clinical studies and clinical practice while attending Logan College. Dr. Hornback has been board certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and Florida Department of Chiropractic Examiners.
A native of Missouri, Dr. Hornback graduated from Sikeston Senior High School. Dr. Hornback received her Bachelor of Science in Biology, from Southeast Missouri State University. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles, in 2000. Since then they have been blessed with their daughter Estella in 2005 and son Hayden in 2007. They enjoy boating, traveling and having family movie nights.
She also enjoys sharing her experience and passion for the chiropractic profession as adjunct faculty for Palmer College of Chiropractic, Logan University, Life PEAK program, National University of Health Sciences and Parker University. Through such programs, she is able to host senior chiropractic students in her offices to teach them the skills they will need to successfully treat many conditions and educate patients in private practice.
Many of these students have become associates with Dr. Hornback as she continues to expand locations to help fulfill her purpose of sharing the gift of the chiropractic wellness population as possible reducing use of drugs and surgeries in our community and beyond.
Credentials
Education, Certifications & Professional Memberships
Degrees
- Doctor of Chiropractic - April 2001, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO
- Bachelor of Science in Human Biology - April 1999, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Honors Graduate - December 1997, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
Associations and Awards
- 2012 Manatee Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year
- 2004 Gulf Coast Business Review 40 Under 40 Award
- American Chiropractic Association
- Florida Chiropractic Association
- Southwest Florida Chiropractic Society
- International Pediatric Chiropractic Society
What we treat
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Acupuncture
Certified acupuncture from licensed practitioners, supporting pain management and overall wellness.
Auto Injury Treatment
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Gentle techniques to relieve discomfort, support pelvic alignment, and prepare the body for birth.
Chiropractic
for Kids
Sciatica Treatment
Targeted relief for sciatic nerve pain radiating through the lower back, hip, and leg.
Softwave
Spinal Decompression
Sports Injury Treatment
Care for athletes of every level recovering from injury, managing strain, or improving performance.
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