Dr. Derek Hines
Doctor of Chiropractic | Tulsa, OK
Derek is the founder of Verdant Motion Chiropractic and Rehab. He grew up in Oklahoma, spent several years in Colorado, and came back to Tulsa with his wife Kalyn when they started their family.
His approach combines chiropractic adjustments, dry needling, soft tissue therapy, and rehab exercises. Every visit is based on what you actually need that day, not a set routine.
The cases he finds most rewarding are the ones that feel unsolvable. Sciatica, chronic headaches, pain that has been around for months. Getting someone relief they weren't sure was possible is what makes the work worth it.
Education and background
Derek earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University in Dallas. Before opening Verdant Motion, he worked for two years at a sports chiropractic clinic in Colorado Springs and completed an internship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dallas.
That background covers a wide range of patients: competitive athletes, active people dealing with overuse injuries, and veterans managing chronic pain. It shaped the way he thinks about care.
Outside the office
Derek and Kalyn moved back to Tulsa for family when they were starting their own. They have two kids, Rory and August, and a dog named Murphy.
Most weekends you'll find them at the park watching Rory and August run around, or out finding a new trail to walk or run. Getting outside together is a big part of how the family recharges.
Derek also runs on his own when he can steal the time, and keeps a book going when things slow down.
