Dr. Tom Cathell was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA where he grew up playing football and ice hockey, and later training in mixed martial arts. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Psychology. He then went on to graduate with Honors from New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, NY. During his time at NYCC, Dr. Cathell earned advanced certifications in Sports Injury Management and Human Performance, as well as Whole Foods Nutrition. In his final year of school, he spent a semester at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, New York serving veterans as a member of the chronic pain management team. 

Dr. Cathell enjoys treating patients from all walks of life, but holds particular interest in treating active individuals, athletes, martial artists, and military/first responders. He has treated numerous collegiate and professional athletes, including work with the Washington Commanders and DC United. In 2022 while deployed to the Horn of Africa as an infantryman with the Virginia Army National Guard, Dr. Cathell had the unique opportunity to use his skills and training to help serve his fellow soldiers and contractors, as chiropractic is still not a widely available resource to those serving overseas.  

In his spare time, Dr. Cathell enjoys spending time with his wife, hiking, exercising, reading, and practicing martial arts.