Dr. Mike Crone joined The Joint Chiropractic in 2015 and became the clinic director for the new Heights and Yale at 21st location in October 2018. A product of Nicholls State University in Louisiana, where he received this bachelor’s degree in science, Dr. Crone received his doctorate from Texas Chiropractic College.
“The thing I like best about being in the chiropractic field is using my hands and my knowledge to help people live healthier and pain-free lives, and improving their quality of life,” Dr. Crone says. “I love educating patients on how to better take care of their bodies while continually learning new ways to be healthier, which allows me to continue to provide the best care for my patients.”
He has worked previously in Pearland, as well as Houston, and lives with his wife and two schnauzers, Lizzie and Oliver. In his spare time, Dr. Crone likes cooking, working out, and playing soccer. He also enjoys listening to music, collecting old records, and watching movies.
“I grew up playing sports and staying very active,” Dr. Crone said. “I knew I wanted to go to school for something that would allow me to help others, so I started thinking about medical school. When it came time to start thinking more specifically about what I wanted to do, I knew it was more than just writing prescriptions all day. I really liked the idea of being able to use my hands and my knowledge of the human body to actually help people achieve their goals and lead healthier lives. I enjoy connecting with people and actually making an impact on their health and their lives.”
Working at The Joint provides a great opportunity for Dr. Crone to fulfill that mission.
“I enjoy working for The Joint because it allows me to be in a setting where I can provide efficient care to a large patient base,” he says. “I am really excited to be here in the Heights, which is such a great and vibrant part of the city and full of wonderful people. Being a new part of such an old neighborhood full of history and people who have lived around here a long time is very exciting. And being here from the beginning of this new clinic allows me to connect with this community and these patients to grow our reach and help as many people as possible.
“One of my favorite things in this profession, besides getting people out of pain, is when patients bring in their family and friends to see me. It is such a rewarding feeling that they trust me enough to take care of people they care about.”
In Case You Didn’t Know
Dr. Crone is a connoisseur of local craft beer. “Ever since moving to Houston I have enjoyed learning about the world of craft beer and love hunting for special and limited releases,” he says. “There are so many different breweries and styles to try, and I really enjoy introducing people to new beers and all the breweries around town. My go-to in the fridge lately would be Saint Arnold’s Art Car IPA, but over my time in Houston, I would estimate that I have tried at least 800 different beers.”
One of the more amazing experiences in Dr. Crone’s life was a two-week trip to Costa Rica that he took while an undergraduate student.
“Every few days we would travel to different regions of the country and stayed in mostly remote areas,” he says. “We got to see so much of the wildlife while doing things like taking a river tour through forests filled with howler monkeys, seeing the sea turtles hatch on the beach, hiking a volcano, horseback riding, ziplining, river rafting, volcanic mud baths, and interacting with all the local people. It was fun being a tourist in a country that prides itself on its hospitality and tourist industry, but it was also amazing to see all the nature and wildlife while learning about the amazing culture.”
