Dr. Sam Wagner
Doctor of Chiropractic · M.S. Sports Rehabilitation Science · DACBSP, CCEP, CSCS
Credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
- Masters of Sports Rehabilitation Science (M.S.)
- DACBSP, Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
- CCEP, Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner
- CSCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Elite Provider, Active Release Techniques (ART)
- Master Dry Needling Certified (MDNC)
- Graston Technique, Corrective Exercise (CES) & Performance Enhancement (PES) Specialist
- SFMA, FMS, RockTape (FMT), DNS, EMT-B
- B.S. Biology, Lawrence University
Sam is not based at one clinic. He moves between Wauwatosa and Appleton as cases call for him, and takes a limited caseload by application. Concierge travel treatments are available for patients who need him to come to them.
Sam holds a Masters of Sports Rehabilitation Science (M.S.) and is a board-certified sports physician. He founded Rehab Lab because he is meticulous about the “why.” He was never satisfied with the standard chiropractic visit, the quick crack, the heat pad, the “see you next week.” He wanted to know why a body kept breaking down in the same place, and then actually fix it. That question is still the foundation of every plan he builds.
Sam grew up in Southeastern Wisconsin and first discovered chiropractic care as a multi-sport athlete. He earned his Biology degree from Lawrence University and went on to study human performance and recovery, drawn to the idea that treating an injury is only half the job and rebuilding how you move is the other half.
He is a board-certified sports physician, holding the Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP) along with a long list of advanced certifications spanning extremity care, soft-tissue work, dry needling, and movement assessment. He combines precise chiropractic adjustments and soft-tissue work with dry needling and progressive corrective exercise, so the relief he creates on the table holds up in real life.
He treats everyone from weekend warriors and desk workers to competitive athletes, and he treats them personally. Sam is not based at a single clinic, he moves between Wauwatosa and Appleton as cases call for him. He now sees patients by application only, and offers concierge travel treatments for patients who need him to come to them.
Questions about Dr. Sam
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Sam?
By application only. He keeps a limited caseload and takes patients through an application rather than the standard booking flow, and he also offers concierge travel treatment for patients who need him to come to them. Get in touch to start that conversation.
Which clinic does Dr. Sam work from?
Neither exclusively. He moves between Wauwatosa and Appleton as cases call for him rather than practicing out of one, which is why you will not find him on a fixed clinic schedule.
What does DACBSP mean?
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, the profession’s highest sports credential, requiring years of additional study and examination beyond the chiropractic doctorate. He holds it alongside a Masters of Sports Rehabilitation Science, plus CCEP and CSCS.
What does Dr. Sam treat most often?
Sports chiropractic and injury rehabilitation, with particular use of dry needling, soft-tissue work and strength and performance programming. He treats weekend warriors and desk workers as readily as competitive athletes.
Can I see another Rehab Lab doctor instead?
Yes, and for most patients that is the faster route. Every doctor here is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic working from the same assessment and rehabilitation model. See the full team on Meet the Doctors.
Why does he see patients by application?
Because a limited caseload is what allows the level of attention and the travel arrangements he offers. It is not a marketing device; it is a cap on volume. If your case suits standard care, one of our other doctors will look after you just as thoroughly.
Ready to fix the cause, for good?
Book at our Wauwatosa or Appleton clinic and get a real plan from a doctor who treats you like a teammate.
Wauwatosa · Appleton · No referral needed