Today we’d like to introduce you to Adam Dinkel.
Hi Adam, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I believe life is shaped by pivotal moments—some painful, some beautiful, all purposeful.
I grew up in a home marked by instability and alcoholism. My parents divorced when I was young, and for much of my childhood, I carried feelings of neglect and abandonment. As a teenager, I survived a tragic car accident that took my best friend’s life. That moment changed everything—it sent me down a path of anger, confusion, and self-destruction through alcohol and drugs.
Things began to shift when I met a girl who introduced me to faith and structure. Though I didn’t fully understand it at the time, that experience planted the first seed of purpose in my life. I decided to change, worked hard in school, and became the first in my family to attend college. My journey led me to Kansas State University, and eventually to chiropractic school, where I found my calling to help others heal.
During chiropractic school, I met Whitney—my wife, my partner, and the greatest blessing of my life. Together we built a family, a business, and a faith-centered life. We experienced incredible joy and unimaginable challenges: near-death complications during childbirth, miscarriage, and a diagnosis of spina bifida for our son, Roman, which required risky in-utero surgery. Through it all, God carried us.
Today, I’m a chiropractor, husband, father, and man of faith. My journey from pain to purpose taught me that every experience—good or bad—can be used to serve others.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
• Childhood Trauma:
I grew up with an alcoholic father, an emotionally struggling mother, and a home filled with conflict and instability. I learned early how to survive, but not how to heal.
• Loss and Survivor’s Guilt:
The fatal car accident in my teens left me battling PTSD, guilt, and deep emotional pain. Without access to therapy, I turned to alcohol and drugs as a way to numb the grief.
• Addiction and Self-Sabotage:
My early years were marked by cycles of self-medication and self-doubt. It took years to understand that healing required forgiveness—of myself and others.
• Heartbreak and Abandonment:
During chiropractic school, I went through a painful breakup that reignited old wounds. I struggled with loneliness, low self-worth, and destructive coping habits.
• Financial Strain and Anxiety:
Starting my own practice right after graduation—with a newborn, student loans, and no safety net—was one of the most stressful seasons of my life.
• Family Medical Crises:
My wife’s emergency appendectomy during pregnancy, our miscarriage, and Roman’s high-risk fetal surgery tested our faith and strength as a family. Each moment was a battle between fear and trust in God.
• Personal Health Battle:
In 2025, I suffered a severe disc injury that left me unable to walk or work for weeks. The physical pain was immense, but the fear of losing my ability to serve my patients was even greater. That experience deepened my empathy for those living with chronic pain.
Despite all these obstacles, every trial refined my character and strengthened my faith.
My pain became my purpose, my hardships became my training, and my story became a testimony that healing is possible—physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Dinkel Chiropractic ?
At Dinkel Chiropractic, Dr. Adam Dinkel is dedicated to providing compassionate, results-driven care for patients of all ages—from infants to seniors. His approach blends advanced chiropractic techniques with a deep understanding of the body’s natural healing ability, helping patients recover from injury, relieve pain, and restore long-term function.
Dr. Dinkel’s personal journey has shaped his philosophy of care. Having overcome physical injury, personal adversity, and family health challenges, he understands the emotional and physical struggles his patients face. His practice emphasizes individualized treatment, patient education, and whole-body wellness to help each person achieve a better quality of life.
The clinic offers a wide range of services including:
• Spinal Decompression Therapy for disc injuries and nerve pain
• Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractic Care for expectant mothers and children
• Sports and Rehabilitation Treatments to enhance performance and recovery
• Focused care for injury related cases due to automobile collisions
•. Corrective care for chronic injuries.
Every visit at Dinkel Chiropractic reflects Dr. Dinkel’s core belief: healing comes from addressing the cause—not just the symptoms. His goal is to give hope, deliver results, and help patients live life to the fullest.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.dinkelchiropractic.com
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