Dr. Charles Hughes is a graduate of Logan University located in Chesterfield, MO, where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree as well as his Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation. He completed his undergraduate coursework at Miami University (OH), earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology.
As an Ohio native, Dr. Hughes grew up in the Akron/Canton area. He attended Canton McKinley High School and was active in football and baseball. He continued his football career and education at Miami University (OH) and he continues to stay active with Olympic weightlifting and CrossFit.
Dr. Hughes has been working in the healthcare industry in a variety of capacities since 2013, and loved to educate patients on the benefits of chiropractic care, exercise and nutrition, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He uses scientifically validated, evidence-based treatments to solve patients' health problems.
Training/ Education
Formal Education
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®) | American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
- Doctor of Chiropractic | Logan University
- M.S. in Sports Science & Rehab |Logan University
- B.S. in Athletic Training | Miami University (OH)
- B.S. in Kinesiology & Health |Miami University (OH)
- NATA-BOC Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT, AT)
- USA-Olympic Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach (USAW-L1SP)
- American Red Cross: BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers
Rehabilitative Therapies
- Neurologic Trigger Point Dry Needling for Pain Management & Sports Rehabilitation
- Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner (CKTP)
- Certified Graston Technique Provider
- Active Release Technique
- Certified Class IV Therapeutic Laser
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)/Functional Movement Screening (FMS)
- Apex Functional Medicine: Brain Chemistry, Thyroid Function,
- Endocrinology, Blood Chemistry
- Postural Restoration Institute (PRI): Pelvis Restoration
- Postural Respiration Integration for Sports & Fitness
- Motion Palpation Manipulative Therapy
- Reinert Specific (Diversified) Manipulative Technique
- Cox Flexion/Distraction Manipulative Technique
- Table Assisted (Thompson) Manipulative Technique