Melanie Teper

  • Chiropractor
  • 350 N Main Street, Unit 912, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  • Mar 04, 2026
Full Time Associate New Graduate

Personal Summary

I am a dedicated and passionate chiropractor with a strong educational background and hands-on experience in providing individualized chiropractic care. I am committed to using best clinical practices and patient preferences to deliver the highest quality care. My experience as a clinic intern and chiropractor has equipped me with the skills necessary to perform physical examinations, create unique care plans, and provide manual adjustments. I am eager to apply my expertise and continue growing in a professional chiropractic setting.

Skills

  • Manual adjustments
  • Active and passive care
  • Patient communication
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Physical examinations
  • X-ray and radiology report analysis
  • Care plan creation
  • Office dynamics and organization

Licenses and certifications

  • SOT 1 Elective Certification - Palmer College of Chiropractic, Sacro Occipital Organization USA
  • Webster Certification - ICPA
  • Dry Needling (cert DN) Part 1 Certification - American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
  • Dry Needling (cert DN) Part 2 Certification - American Academy of Manipulative Therapy

Awards and achievements

  • Academic Excellence Nominee - Palmer College of Chiropractic
  • Silver Medalist - POSA Pole Sport World Championships, November 2018
  • Team USA Member - IPSF World Pole Championships, July 2018
  • Gold Medalist (2) - American Pole League, May 2018

Work Experience

Chiropractor
Jul 2025 - Feb 2026 BeWell LifeStyle Centers, Birmingham, MI

Provided individualized chiropractic care to patients including manual adjustments, active care, passive care, and advised on take-home instructions. Techniques include diversified, Gonstead, Webster, SOT, Thompson, flexion distraction, and others. Performed physical examinations, report of findings, and created specific and unique care plans with clinical reasoning. Used best clinical practices, clinician input, and patient preferences to deliver the best care possible.

Clinic Intern
Jan 2024 - Oct 2025 Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA

Provided individualized chiropractic care to patients including manual adjustments, active care, passive care, and advised on take-home instructions. Performed physical examinations, x-rays, and radiology reports to gain a full understanding of a patient’s history and condition. Created specific and unique care plans