Dr. Douglas McLeod, D.C. — Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Douglas McLeod is the founder and Executive Director of Hope Chiropractic, with clinic locations at 21349 Kelly Road in Eastpointe and 53505 Van Dyke Ave in Shelby Township, Michigan. He has been serving Southeast Michigan with evidence-based, principled chiropractic care since 1994.
Background & Education
Dr. McLeod was raised in a chiropractic family — his father practiced for over 50 years. From an early age, he experienced firsthand the benefits of regular adjustments and a vitalistic health philosophy that would shape his entire career.
He completed his undergraduate studies at Spartanburg Methodist College and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in 1989 — one of the most rigorous straight chiropractic programs in the country. After graduating, he joined his father in practice in Detroit before opening his own clinic in Eastpointe in 1994.
Building Hope Chiropractic
What began as McLeod Eastpointe Chiropractic grew into a multi-location practice. In 2011, McLeod Eastpointe Chiropractic, McLeod Waterford Chiropractic, and McLeod Shelby Chiropractic united under the shared name Hope Chiropractic — reflecting Dr. McLeod's mission to restore hope and health to as many patients as possible.
Today Dr. McLeod continues to serve as Executive Director across the Hope Chiropractic network while maintaining an active patient schedule at the Eastpointe and Shelby Township locations.
Specializations & Certifications
- Chiropractic Reconstructive Care Specialist — certified in advanced structural rehabilitation techniques
- Spider Tech Kinesio Tape — one of a small number of Michigan chiropractors certified in this elastic therapeutic taping technology
- Advanced training in spinal subluxation correction and neurological chiropractic
- Founder of an innovative chiropractic practice system used by doctors throughout the Detroit Metro area
Professional Associations
- Michigan Chiropractic Alliance
- International Chiropractic Association (ICA)
- Federation of Straight Chiropractors
- National C12 Group — a network for Christian CEOs and business owners
- Foundation of Wellness Professionals — regular keynote speaker
- Doctor's Speakers Bureau — educating communities on alternative healthcare
Philosophy of Care
Dr. McLeod's approach is rooted in the principle that the human body is self-healing and self-regulating when the spine and nervous system are free from interference. Rather than treating symptoms, he works to identify and correct the vertebral subluxation complex — misalignments in the spine that create nerve interference and undermine overall health.
He has devoted his career to teaching and advancing this model of care, helping thousands of patients in Southeast Michigan reach levels of health they previously thought unattainable — and training other chiropractors to do the same.
Patient Testimonials
"I came to the first health walk and found out my headaches weren't normal and neither was my low back pain. My results have been fantastic. I really believe I would be in really bad shape if I didn't come in that day. My headaches are very few compared to what I had, and my low back is GREAT. I am a patient for life!"
— Mary Kay, Hope Chiropractic patient since 2003
"Our whole family was rear-ended a year before coming here in 1996. My spine had lost the natural curve, arthritis had settled in, along with pain in my neck, back and legs. My spine has gotten back much of the natural curve. Less to no pain in my legs."
— Candace, Hope Chiropractic patient
Schedule an appointment at Hope Chiropractic today.
📍 Eastpointe: 21349 Kelly Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021 | ☎ (586) 774-8492
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 8am–12:30pm & 3–7pm | Tue 9am–12pm & 2–6pm
📍 Shelby Township: 53505 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI 48316 | ☎ (586) 992-8888
Hours: Tue 8am–12:30pm & 3–6pm | Thu 3–7pm | Sat 8–11am
Walk-ins welcome. Most insurance accepted including Blue Cross, Medicare, Medicaid, no-fault auto & workers' comp. Book Online →