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Redefine your health story with Maverick Health. By combining cutting-edge diagnostics and expert care, we identify root causes of issues in your metabolic system and guide you toward peak functional health and optimal performance.
About Us
With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Dave has redefined wellness by merging innovative care, advanced diagnostics, and patient empowerment. As the creator of the Wellopolis™ Metaverse, a virtual world where individuals battle chronic diseases and reclaim their health, he inspires patients to become heroes of their own health journey. Known as “Doctor MoveWell™” in this groundbreaking realm, Dr. Dave combines his expertise in chiropractic care, functional nutrition, and sports wellness to deliver transformational results.
At the heart of Maverick Health is Dr. Dave’s M.O.S.A.I.C. Method™, a trademarked approach that integrates movement, optimization, and individualized care to build sustainable functional health solutions. A lifelong athlete and advocate for proactive aging, Dr. Harper founded the Maverick Health Century Club™ to tackle the challenges of sedentary living, chronic illness, and healthy longevity.
At Maverick Health, we believe functional wellness is the key to thriving, not just surviving. It’s time to Move to Live and Live to Move™. Your best life starts with you.
Services
Spine and Sports Injury Care
Metabolic Health
Brain Health and Cognitive Optimization
Together, these three targets form a holistic approach to health, blending physical, metabolic, and neurological care, which is further amplified through the M.O.S.A.I.C. Method™, T.E.A.M. U.P.™ approach, and the Wellopolis™ Metaverse.
Healthy Blog
5 Simple Movements to Offset Too Much Sitting
If you sit a lot, whether at a desk, in the car, or on the couch, chances are your hips and lower back feel it. You might notice stiffness when you stand up, tension in your back at the end of the day, or just a general feeling of being…
Understanding the Science Behind Chronic Anxiety
Anxiety, in short bursts, can be adaptive, it helps us respond to danger and stay alert. But when anxiety becomes chronic, it stops protecting you and starts taking control. Chronic anxiety means your body and brain are constantly in “threat mode,” even when you’re safe. This long-term activation of the…
The Sleep–Emotion Connection: Why Rest Is Essential for Mental Health
If you’ve ever woken up after a rough night’s sleep, only to find yourself snapping at your partner, feeling overwhelmed by minor tasks, or just generally “off,” you’re not imagining things. Sleep deprivation doesn’t just make you tired, it directly impacts how well you manage your emotions. We often hear…
Is It Perimenopause? How to Spot the Signs
Many people assume that perimenopause only begins when periods stop or hot flashes arrive. But the truth is more subtle: you might already be in perimenopause, even if your periods are still pretty regular or your symptoms feel vague. Recognizing this transition early gives you a chance to respond proactively…
Stress, Inflammation & the Holidays: Your Skin Survival Plan
We love the holidays, truly. But we also know how chaotic they can be. Between packed calendars, gift shopping, family events, rich food, late nights, and cold weather, it’s no wonder your skin can feel just as stressed as you do. We see it every year: the uptick in breakouts,…
Eyes Over Time: What Happens to Your Vision as You Age
As we get older, many parts of our body change, and our eyes are no exception. You may start noticing small shifts, like needing more light to read, squinting more often, or having trouble seeing distant signs. While some changes are natural, many are things we can monitor, manage, or…
Why Winter Makes You Stiff and How to Keep Moving Comfortably
The temperature drops, the wind bites, and suddenly that shoulder, knee, or lower back that’s been “mostly fine” becomes stiff, achy, or just off. If you’ve been wondering why your body seems more sensitive when it gets cold, you’re not imagining it. There are real physiological, biomechanical, and behavioral reasons…
Supporting Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season is often pictured as a time of joy, connection, and celebration, but for many people, it can also bring up feelings of stress, loneliness, or emotional exhaustion. Between financial pressures, family dynamics, grief, or simply the busyness of the season, it’s common to feel overwhelmed. It’s completely…
Post-Holiday Skin SOS: Recovery Tips for Over-Indulged Skin
Whether you spend the holidays indulging in rich foods, enjoying a few cocktails, staying up late, traveling, or just skipping your usual skincare routine, your complexion likely shows it. After seasons of over-indulgence, your skin can feel dull, dehydrated, prone to breakouts, sensitive, or uneven. With intentional care and smart…
Top Nutrients That Protect and Support Healthy Vision
Your eyes depend on nutrients in a unique way. In fact, the retina is one of the most metabolically active tissues in your entire body, which means it uses a tremendous amount of oxygen and energy to function. Because of this high workload, it is especially vulnerable to oxidative stress,…