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

Morning Lemon Flush

Effective Planking: Boost Your Core Workout

Breakfast On The Paleo Diet

10 Powerful Health Benefits of Bone Broth (Plus, a Bonus Recipe!)

Secret Garden Smoothie

Iced Mocha Ketoccino

Latin Spice Bowl

Coconut Cacao Frappé

Coffee of the Orient with MCT Coffee Creamer

Espresso Italiano

Green Tea Mocha Latte

Herbal Caffé Mocha