At Cardinal Chiropractic, we are redefining how health, recovery, and performance are delivered—combining advanced chiropractic care with state-of-the-art technologies to move beyond outdated, one-size-fits-all approaches. Our mission is simple: deliver faster results, restore optimal function, and elevate the health of every patient we serve.

Founded in 2011 in Highlandtown by Dr. Joseph Mufareh, Cardinal Chiropractic was built on the vision of making a lasting, positive impact on the community. Dr. Mufareh returned to Maryland after graduating from Life Chiropractic College West, following his early education at Calvert Hall College High School and Loyola University Maryland, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology.

His journey into chiropractic was shaped through hands-on clinical experience while volunteering across Baltimore, including the Emergency Room at Union Memorial Hospital, the Physical Therapy Department at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, and research within the Department of Anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. These experiences laid the foundation for a career dedicated to healing, performance, and innovation.

Dr. Mufareh further expanded his education through University of Bridgeport and his work in research and sports performance at Life West, where he was part of the Sports Council and contributed to the Department of Research. He earned his Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP®) certification through the Palmer College of Chiropractic and has since achieved his Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP®)—placing him among the highest-trained sports chiropractors in the field.

With extensive experience in sports medicine and advanced therapies such as cold laser and Graston Technique, Dr. Mufareh has worked with athletes from organizations like D.C. United, New York Red Bulls, Colorado Rapids, LA Galaxy, Baltimore Orioles, and Baltimore Blast. He also served as Team Chiropractor for Real Maryland FC and contributed to elite events like the Mountain Dew Pro Action Sports Tour at Camden Yards.

Today, Cardinal Chiropractic delivers a next-generation approach to care—helping individuals recover from neck and back pain, auto accidents, and sports injuries while also providing proactive, performance-based healthcare. By integrating chiropractic adjustments with advanced recovery technologies, we create personalized treatment plans that are engineered for measurable results.

This is more than healthcare—it’s a movement toward smarter, faster, and more effective healing. Because the future of wellness demands more than temporary relief… it demands real results.