Welcome to Whole Athlete, located in North Austin, offering a comprehensive chiropractic approach, myofascial release therapy, and rehabilitation protocols. Integrating chiropractic care with physiotherapy allows Dr. Sam LaCroix to diagnose and treat injuries, reveal imbalances, and rebuild a foundation for correct movement. Whether you’re looking to recover from an injury, optimize your athletic performance, or improve your overall movement patterns, Whole Athlete provides individualized care plans to get you healthy and keep you moving.
CERTIFIED CHIROPRACTIC SPORTS PRACTITIONER
About
Dr. Sam LaCroix is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner who uses a functional movement approach to treat the underlying cause of injury. The goal is to focus on the improvement of movement patterns to reduce the risk of injury and increase overall performance. Dr. Sam and Whole Athlete treat patients of all ages and skill levels, ranging from youth and recreational sports to professional and Olympic level athletes.
Dr. Sam has been working with athletes in the Austin area since 2006, starting as a Student Athletic Trainer, and then professionally, as Head Athletic Trainer for NCAA & NAIA universities. His extensive work with elite athletes and on-field experience allows him to evaluate and treat the area of concern utilizing muscle testing, movement screenings, and return to play protocols.
Dr. Sam works with US Figure Skating as a Providing Practitioner and member of the Sports Science & Medicine Committee. His previous experience includes work with the Association of Volleyball Professionals serving as Medical Coordinator and Providing Chiropractor for local events, as well as, with St. Edward’s University Athletics as an Athletic Partner.
Dr. Sam LaCroix is a native Austinite and graduated from Lake Travis High School. He earned his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, with an emphasis in Athletic Training, from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, GA.
Dr. Sam loves cooking, live music, sports, and spending time with his wife and daughter. As a former competitive figure skater, Dr. Sam earned his USFS pre-gold medals in Freestyle & Moves in the Field. His background as a high level athlete and athletic trainer provides an extensive understanding in movement patterns and allows him to educate his patients for their own optimal health and performance.
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