I'm Dr. Douglas Obetz — a board-certified sports chiropractor who has spent three decades treating the fastest men in the world and the neighbors who watch them on TV.
I opened my doors in Haymarket in 1990 with a simple idea: find the actual cause, fix that, and tell the patient the truth about what it will take. Thirty years later that hasn't changed — it has just brought me some unusual company.
Along the way I earned the D.A.C.B.S.P., the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians' diplomate credential, and did post-graduate study in clinical nutrition. That combination is why I look past the joint on the table — at how you sleep, fuel, train, and recover. It's usually where the real answer is hiding.
“Keeping elite athletes at peak performance is a privilege — and it starts with the same dedication I give everyone who walks through the door.” Dr. Douglas Obetz, D.C., D.A.C.B.S.P.
On any given Monday I might see a newborn with colic, a framer whose back gave out, a fourteen-year-old with a concussion, and a professional sprinter three weeks from a championship final. They all get the full workup. That has never been negotiable for me.
If something has been following you around for years and nobody has explained it properly, that's exactly the conversation I want to have.
Elite sprinting is a sport of millimeters — a pelvis a few degrees out of position costs hundredths of a second, and hundredths of a second cost medals. Working at that level forces a precision that every patient in my clinic then benefits from.
Noah Lyles is a five-time World Championship gold medalist (2019, 2021, 2023) and a 2021 Olympic bronze medalist at 100m and 200m — one of the most decorated sprinters of his generation. Being part of that journey has been a privilege.
Additional and emergency visits by special arrangement. Nutrition appointments are available in person, by phone, and by internet follow-up. For anything urgent, call or text 703-853-2161.
Dear Patients, Family and Friends.
It is with a very heavy heart that I share some important news with you. After more than 35 years of practicing and having the privilege of caring for so many wonderful people, I have made the difficult decision to close my office.
This has not been an easy decision. I have made every effort to find another doctor to come in and take over the practice so that patient care could continue, but unfortunately, I have been unable to do so. As a result, my last day in the office will be Monday, November 16, 2026.
Over the past 35-plus years, I have had the opportunity to build so many relationships, and I am incredibly grateful for the trust, loyalty, friendship, and support you have shown me throughout the years. It has truly been an honor to be part of your lives and to have played a role in your health and well-being.
As a small way of saying thank you, I would like to invite you to a PATIENT APPRECIATION AFTERNOON, on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Giuseppe’s Restaurant located right next door to my office. I would love to see everyone, share some memories, and personally thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives over the years.
Regarding Patient Records and X-rays.
I will continue to be available to assist with the release of your records and X-rays. If you need copies or would like to have your records transferred to another healthcare provider, you may do so by contacting me at one of the following:
Email: doug@drobetz.com. Office Voice Mail: 703-753-0122 (please leave your name and date of birth)
Cell Phone: 703-853-2161
Although the chiropractic office will be closing, I will continue my nutrition practice. For those of you participating in (or who may be interested in), receiving nutritional consultations, I plan to continue these services virtually. I will be putting together additional information regarding how this will work and will share those details with you as soon as they are available. This will be posted on the web site.
Again, I want to sincerely thank each one of you for allowing me the privilege of being your chiropractor and healthcare provider.
While this chapter is coming to a close, I hope to stay connected with many of you moving forward.
With heartfelt gratitude and appreciation.
Dr. Doug Obetz,
Please stay connected to the following for updated information:
Web sites: ccsic.org and drobetz.com
And through our Facebook page Comprehensive Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center