Dr. Chad Walding, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Chad Walding is the Co-Founder and Chief Culture Officer at NativePath. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for helping people eat, move, and live in harmony with their natural state. Since graduating from Hardin Simmons University in 2007, Dr. Chad has upgraded the quality of life of millions. When he’s not helping others, he can be found playing his guitar lakeside in Austin, Texas, taking sunrise and sunset walks with his wife and goldendoodle, and working out in his garage gym.

Education

Hardin Simmons University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2003-2006

Medically Reviewed

Bulletproof Your Shoulders: 3 Stretches For Shoulder Pain

Do These 2 Exercises For Better Posture

Stiff Neck? Try These 3 Moves to Help Relieve Neck Pain

How to Fall—the Right Way, According to a Doctor of Physical Therapy

Best Morning Stretches for Joint Pain Relief (Easy Routine)

Can Grip Strength Increase Your Lifespan?

Leg Cramp Relief: 7 Best Stretches to Try at Home

Studies Show FORTIGEL® Is the Best Collagen For Joints

8 Effective Edema Exercises to Fix Swollen Ankles at Home

Editorial Standards

In a world overrun by questionable news, you deserve to feed your mind with content that you can trust. When you read a NativePath blog, you can expect the following:

Scientific Sources: We believe in sourcing the highest-quality information for our blogs—from academic research institutions, reputable media sites, and medically peer-reviewed studies*.
Credentialed Writers: We have the experts write our blogs—from registered dietitians and kinesiologists to physical therapists and personal trainers.
Medical Reviewers: Each of our more science-heavy blogs is reviewed by an experienced professional to ensure accuracy and credibility.
Up-to-Date Information: As new science and research unfold, our blogs are updated accordingly. Each quarter, we review our published blogs and make any updates necessary.

*The numbers in parentheses (1, 2, etc.) are clickable links to these studies.

Dr. Chad Walding, DPT

Education

Written

I Lived in the Amazon Jungle For a Month: Here Are 7 Things I Learned

Intentionality is Important to Your Health. Here Are 3 Reasons Why

Is There a Best Time to Take My Collagen Supplement?

Is Your Collagen Disrupted? These 6 Disorders May Be A Sign

Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil: 6 Reasons Why Krill Is the Better Choice

Krill Oil: An Omega-3 Bursting with 13 Extraordinary Health Benefits

Leaky Gut Signs & Symptoms & Best Foods to Heal Naturally

Leg and Core Strengthening

MCT Oil vs. MCT Powder: 4 Important Differences You Should Know About

MCT Powder: A Superfood With 9 Science-Backed Health Benefits

MCTs For Metabolic Health

Memory Boosting Foods: 7 Best and 3 Worst for Brain