Dr. Joey Kramer, Founder and Clinic Director.

**The Pursuit of Performance**

Dr. Joey Kramer’s commitment to human performance began on the fields of Jesuit College Prep, where he was a three-sport varsity athlete. His trajectory as a football standout was cut short by a series of concussions—an experience that first sparked his interest in the complexities of neurological recovery. Despite this, his competitive drive led him to Texas Christian University (TCU), where he competed as an NCAA Division I thrower.

 

**The Catalyst for Change**

A severe lumbar injury during his junior year at TCU ended his collegiate throwing career and introduced him to the limitations of conventional sports medicine. While traditional chiropractic provided temporary relief, Dr. Kramer found himself trapped in a cycle of “flare-ups” every six months. This lack of long-term stability drove him to leave a successful career in the construction industry to pursue a higher standard of care. He entered Parker University in 2011 with a singular mission: to find the permanent solution to chronic structural instability.

 

**The Discovery of Precision**

During his clinical education, Dr. Kramer identified the missing link in standard musculoskeletal care: the Upper Cervical Spine. He realized that without addressing the primary neurological gateway—the Atlas and Axis—true long-term health was impossible. By mastering this specialized discipline, he finally resolved his own chronic injuries, providing the blueprint for what would become the Hope Standard.

 

**The Mission**

Today, Dr. Kramer specializes in helping high-performers and athletes reclaim their lives from the effects of concussions, vestibular dysfunction, and chronic trauma. He doesn’t just offer “adjustments”; he provides objective, data-driven protocols designed to restore the nervous system to its peak operating capacity. Dr. Kramer lives the standard he sets for his patients, maintaining an elite, active lifestyle alongside his wife, K.D., and their family.