Nicole Hoffman D.C.
Dr. Nicole Hoffman is a chiropractor with a deep passion for movement, performance, and helping others live active, pain-free lives. Originally from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, she holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Master’s degree in Strength & Human Performance from Parker University in Dallas, Texas. With a background in personal training and over 20 years as an equestrian, Dr. Hoffman brings a unique perspective to patient care, blending biomechanics, strength training, and functional recovery. Outside the office, she enjoys running, weightlifting, riding horses, and spending time with her family and friends.
Alex Hoehle D.C.
Dr. Alex Hoehle is a former collegiate Track and Field athlete who competed for North Dakota State University (NDSU) as well as the Vestavia Hills School System. He holds both a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and a Master’s in Human Strength and Performance from Parker University in Dallas, TX—combining advanced clinical knowledge with athletic experience to deliver personalized care.
A lifelong athlete, Dr. Hoehle truly understands the importance of comprehensive recovery—for sports performance and everyday life. He brings years of coaching experience in swimming, track and field, and CrossFit, including a collegiate-level internship at UAB, and has dedicated his career to helping people achieve their best, both in and out of competition.
At Steel City Chiropractic, Dr. Hoehle expertly blends advanced chiropractic adjustments, exercise rehabilitation, soft tissue therapy, cupping, and decompression therapy—the clinic’s primary cutting-edge technology reserved for more advanced cases—to help you recover faster and move better. Whether you’re powering through CrossFit, exploring mountain bike trails, hitting the water to boat/surf/ski/wakeboard, or simply striving to move with less pain and more confidence around your own home, your care is always individualized.
Dr. Hoehle is passionate about empowering clients through education and personalized care, working closely with each patient to minimize or eradicate aches and pains during movement and lifting.
With a holistic approach to health, he also offers transformative “Life in Motion” Wellness Plans—comprehensive programs that go beyond recovery to support clients in nutrition, sleep, stress management, and building sustainable, healthy habits for every aspect of life.
Outside the clinic, you’ll find Dr. Hoehle competing in CrossFit, mountain biking, enjoying time on the water, or spending quality time with his parents (longtime Vestavia Hills residents) and extended family—including his wife, Dr. Nicole Hoffman (Co-founder of Steel City Chiropractic), his sister (a local radiologist), brother-in-law (a local veterinarian), and their energetic German Shorthaired Pointer, Theodore. Dr. Hoehle is also an active member of Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, where he values connecting with others and giving back to the community.
Ready to get back to a stronger you, and the lifestyle you love? Visit us at Steel City Chiropractic—your first step toward total wellness, greater resilience, and a more active, fulfilling life—at home, on the field, or wherever your passions take you.