Dr. Todd Staker received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Miami University (Miami) in Oxford, Ohio. He was a four year starting basketball player for Miami which sparked his interest in sports medicine and sports injury. After college, he planned to attend medical school or continue his education in chemistry to become a pharmacist. However, an old basketball injury led him to chiropractic where he personally experienced the benefits of chiropractic health care.

He attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa and graduated with highest honors as a Doctor of Chiropractic. He has postgraduate studies in radiology, sports injury, and soft tissue injuries. He is considered one of the foremost practitioners of ART in the country and for a period of time was an instructor in this patented treatment.

Dr. Staker commitment to his profession has been unwavering to Triangle over the past 30 years. With patients that number over 20,000 and well established relationships with other healthcare providers in the area, his vast network allows his patients to receive top quality care and referrals to top practitioners as needed. He is also the proud provider of chiropractic services for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League and has been since they relocated to North Carolina in 1997. Dr. Staker has also worked very closely with local universities treating their athletes for over 20 years. His patients include Olympic and other professional athletes as well. Dr. Staker is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the North Carolina Chiropractic Association (recognized in 2025 as having 30 years of membership).