Darren Schmidt

Dr. Darren Schmidt, a chiropractor, has devoted his practice exclusively to clinical nutrition since 1998. He is the proprietor of the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor and a sought-after speaker on health topics. Growing up, Dr. Schmidt spent 17 summers working on his family’s farm, instilling in him a profound understanding of the interplay between nature and health. Raised in a family of farmers and educators, he lacked medical influences but gained invaluable lessons in perseverance and problem-solving. His ethos of resourcefulness—believing that obstacles are opportunities for acquiring knowledge and tools—shaped his approach to healthcare. Dr. Schmidt’s path to healthcare diverged from traditional medicine after investigating various professions, including podiatry, optometry, and veterinary medicine. Inspired by the holistic principles of chiropractic care, he graduated from the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago in 1997 and established a practice in Toledo before relocating to Ann Arbor in 2000. During chiropractic college, Dr. Schmidt immersed himself in over 50 seminars within 24 months, exploring diverse therapeutic modalities and discovering the transformative potential of nutrition. Witnessing the efficacy of holistic approaches and functional lab testing, he recognized the pressing need for comprehensive nutritional interventions in healthcare. With a significant presence on social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok, Dr. Schmidt shares his expertise with a broad audience, comprising over 8,400 healthcare professionals. As a co-founder of Power Nutrition Practice, he spearheads initiatives to enhance the knowledge and skills of practitioners in nutrition clinics, reflecting his unwavering dedication to advancing professional development in the field.