Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Alexandria, VA
Skopp Chiro, Sports & Health is a natural healthcare center in Alexandria, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients recover their well-being through comprehensive chiropractic care. Founded by Dr. Martin Skopp, our team combines elite athlete-level expertise with personalized treatment plans to address individual needs. We prioritize quick results through a blend of advanced techniques and decades of experience, ensuring patients receive the attention they deserve. Dr. Skopp listens carefully to concerns and tailors care to each patient, focusing on long-term solutions. Our approach integrates chiropractic adjustments, Active Release Techniques, acupuncture, and medical qigong to address both structural and soft-tissue issues.With a commitment to patient education and preventive care, we empower individuals to achieve optimal function and wellness. Our practice serves everyone from casual exercisers to professional athletes, emphasizing holistic health beyond symptom relief. We pride ourselves on individualized care, avoiding cookie-cutter treatment plans, and dedicating adequate time to address each patient's unique needs. Our mission is to restore balance and function, enabling patients to live active, pain-free lives.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Active Release Techniques
Sports Chiropractic
Acupuncture
Medical Qigong
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in sports chiropractic and soft-tissue therapy.
- Our personalized care plans address both symptoms and root causes of pain.
- We combine chiropractic adjustments with Active Release Techniques for comprehensive treatment.
- Our founder is certified by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
- We prioritize patient education and preventive strategies for long-term wellness.
Associations and certifications
- Active Release Techniques
- American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
- International Chiropractic Sports Certificate
What people say
Elite athlete-level care
Personalized care plans
Resolved chronic back pain
Improved athletic performance
Knowledgeable and compassionate
Services
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractic care focuses on spinal health to ensure optimal nerve function and mobility. By correcting misalignments through manual adjustments, we alleviate pain, improve posture, and enhance overall wellness. This non-invasive approach addresses conditions like back pain, headaches, and joint issues while promoting natural healing. Patients benefit from improved range of motion and reduced stress on the nervous system.
Active Release Techniques
Active Release Techniques (ART) target soft-tissue injuries using hands-on methods to break up scar tissue and restore mobility. This patented system treats conditions like plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and muscle strains by combining precise tension with patient movement. ART accelerates recovery, reduces pain, and prevents future injuries through its focus on muscles, tendons, and nerves.
Sports Chiropractic
Sports chiropractic optimizes athletic performance by addressing movement restrictions and soft-tissue imbalances. We employ specialized techniques to treat sports injuries, enhance flexibility, and prevent recurring issues. Our care helps athletes recover from conditions like IT band syndrome and rotator cuff injuries while improving strength and efficiency for better performance.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture restores health by stimulating the body's energy pathways through fine needle insertions. This traditional Chinese medicine practice alleviates pain, reduces stress, and treats conditions like migraines and chronic fatigue by rebalancing the body's Qi. Sessions promote natural healing and improved well-being through targeted meridian stimulation.
Medical Qigong
Medical Qigong transfers universal energy to activate the body's self-healing mechanisms. This non-contact therapy releases pain, reduces inflammation, and restores balance by enhancing Qi flow through meridians. Patients experience improved vitality and emotional harmony as blocked energy pathways are cleared, supporting holistic wellness.
People
Dr. Martin Skopp
Chiropractor
Dr. Martin Skopp is a certified sports chiropractor with over 25 years of experience treating athletes and active individuals. He holds advanced certifications in Active Release Techniques and sports medicine, having provided care at 12 IRONMAN triathlons. His holistic approach combines chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, and energy healing to address both acute injuries and chronic conditions.
Questions
What conditions do you treat with chiropractic care?
We treat spine-related issues, sports injuries, headaches, joint pain, and soft-tissue disorders using chiropractic adjustments, Active Release Techniques, and complementary therapies.
Is chiropractic care safe for all ages?
Yes, our treatments are adapted for individual needs across all age groups, from young athletes to seniors seeking pain relief and mobility improvement.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance claims but do not directly bill insurance providers. Payment is required at the time of service.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Treatment plans vary by condition, but many patients experience significant improvement within 4-6 sessions combined with personalized exercise recommendations.
Can acupuncture help with chronic pain?
Yes, our patients report reduced chronic pain symptoms through acupuncture's ability to release blocked energy pathways and stimulate natural healing processes.
What makes your sports chiropractic different?
Dr. Skopp's dual expertise in Active Release Techniques and sports medicine, combined with 25+ years treating endurance athletes, creates uniquely effective injury prevention and performance optimization strategies.
