Evan Mladenoff

Dr. Evan Philip 'Chip' Mladenoff, born and raised in Toronto, Canada, has dedicated his life to understanding and enhancing human performance and recovery, a passion fueled by his extensive involvement in athletics. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Biochemistry from the University of Toronto in 1974 and subsequently completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in June 1978. During his collegiate years, particularly as a Division I Men's Hockey player at Sacred Heart University, Dr. Mladenoff experienced multiple injuries, including concussions, which he attributes chiropractic and alternative treatments for his recovery and ability to continue playing. He further specialized, becoming a Diplomate of the International Board of Applied Kinesiology (DIBAK) and a Fellow of the Acupuncture Society of America (FASA) in 1981. Dr. Mladenoff is recognized as one of the few chiropractors to serve as a Team Physician in professional and Olympic sports across two countries. His extensive experience includes working with the Canadian National Canoe Team for the 1978 and 1979 World Canoeing Championships, and serving as an alternative sports medicine consultant with the NFL Kansas City Chiefs from 1993 to 2004. He has also provided care for athletes from numerous NFL, NHL, and MLB teams, as well as Olympic and national-level athletes. Since 1989, he has served as a second opinion physician for the NFLPA. Dr. Mladenoff employs a 'whole person approach' in his practice, focusing on identifying underlying causes of health disturbances and implementing interventions and lifestyle adjustments to optimize normal function. Currently based in Overland Park, Kansas, Dr. Mladenoff assists patients in reaching their short-term and long-term human performance possibilities at The Mladenoff Clinic Kansas City. He is actively pursuing further specialization in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback brain-based treatment. His clinic offers a comprehensive range of drug-free care, integrating chiropractic, acupuncture, stress management, human performance, anti-aging, nutritional counseling, functional neurology, laser therapy, neurofeedback, and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET). He is also a sought-after lecturer and an expert on concussions, advocating for better protection and recovery strategies for athletes.