Meet Chris Turnpaugh, DC, DACNB, AFMCP
Dr. Turnpaugh goes above and beyond what is expected for his patients. He constantly is learning and digging for new information that may help his patients. His interest in functional medicine and patient success is apparent in everything he does.
Chris Turnpaugh, DC, DACNB, AFMCP
President, Functional Medicine, Mechanicsburg, Manheim, Strasburg, Richfield
President, Functional Medicine | Mechanicsburg · Manheim · Strasburg · Richfield
Dr. Chris Turnpaugh doesn’t just treat illness — he finds its origin. As founder and President of Turnpaugh Health & Wellness Center, he has spent more than 25 years pioneering a model of care that most patients have never experienced before: one that actually answers why they don’t feel well.
Clinical Focus
- Autoimmune Conditions
- Neurobehavioral Conditions (including Autism & Fragile X Syndrome)
- Complex & Chronic Conditions
- Thyroid & Hormonal Dysfunction
- Longevity & Anti-Aging Medicine
- “I Don’t Feel Good”-itis — for the patients who’ve been told their labs are “normal” but know something is wrong
Education & Experience
Dr. Turnpaugh trained at Bloomsburg University and Life College of Chiropractic and went on to earn a post-doctorate certification in Functional Neurology through the Carrick Institute. He has pursued advanced training through the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (A4M) — recently completing his fellowship coursework in Anti-Aging and Lifestyle Medicine — and the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). He founded Turnpaugh Health in 1999, when Functional Medicine was barely on the map, and has been at the forefront of the movement ever since.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Turnpaugh uses advanced diagnostics, functional lab analysis, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine to build truly personalized treatment plans. He leads a multidisciplinary team where collaboration isn’t a buzzword — it’s the model. His belief: the team around the patient is just as important as the treatment plan.
Professional Contributions
Dr. Turnpaugh is an active educator, training healthcare providers nationwide on Functional Medicine principles, including blood chemistry, thyroid disorders, and neurobehavioral conditions. He holds memberships with IFM, A4M, the International Lyme Disease Association, the International Association for Functional Neurology, and PCA.
Personal Life
Outside the office, Dr. Turnpaugh is an avid hiker and scuba diver, a passionate college football fan, and someone who genuinely practices what he prescribes. He brings the same curiosity and commitment to his personal health that he brings to every patient.
Health Habits
- Hot Yoga
- Sauna
- Strength Training
- Pickleball
- Hiking
Dr. Turnpaugh believes the strength of Turnpaugh Health lies in its people — 25-plus years of functional medicine, and a team built to find answers when others haven’t.