Dr. Blake Squire joined The Joint Chiropractic in 2017 when he became part of the team at the St. Petersburg clinic, where he does the rewarding work of helping people as their local healthcare provider and serves as clinic director.
“The best thing is being a part of finding solutions for our patients,” he says. “Helping them realize that pain is, more often than not, a product of improper function in the body and empowering them to take control of that is a huge part of my job satisfaction. It’s a great feeling to have the knowledge and skill to provide wellness care to my family, friends, and community. I enjoy watching people walk away with a smile on their face as they go about their day
Originally from the Tampa Bay area, Dr. Blake, as his patients call him, remained in Florida for his education. “What shaped me into who I am today are the ones who raised me,” he says. “My mom and dad and grandparents gave me the confidence to pursue a higher education and find a field that was helpful to others.”
Dr. Blake and his wife, Corina, have one daughter. “She is the most wonderful, caring wife and mother to our beautiful baby girl,” he says. “She is very creative and is able to express herself through social media platforms and event planning. I’m blessed to have her by my side and would not be where I am today without her
They have an 80-pound goldendoodle named Theodore, who they call Teddy. “He is very sweet and thinks he is friends with everyone. He loves going on walks as much as he loves napping throughout the day.”
In his free time, Dr. Blake enjoys spending time with his family. “Corina is the planner, so we typically do whatever she has cooked up for us,” he says. “The beach, aquariums, and parks are our favorite things to do, but we also love (attempting) to play tennis when the weather is nice. We are also big fans of brunch.”
Dr. Blake went to the University of Central Florida where his favorite subjects were anatomy and physiology. He earned a bachelor’s degree in health science at UCF and a Doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange.
“With my anatomy and physiology focus I knew I wanted to do something within that tract,” he says. “I was never a fan of prescription medications as a solution for most ailments, although I do feel there is a time and place for it. Chiropractic’s approach to wellness care and whole body approach to health really just made the most sense to me.”
Some of Dr. Blake’s most significant work with patients involves removing interference from the nervous system through restoring proper joint mobility and/or alignment. “Patients have come to me in the middle of a three-day migraine and gained immediate relief following an adjustment,” he says. “One case that stands out involves a patient who experienced a positive change in blood pressure following an adjustment, according to our pre- and post-check. Sometimes pain is an indicator of much more ominous threats, and being able to identify what is and is not appropriate for chiropractic care is an important feature of every patient exam. I have helped a handful of patients identify life-threatening blood clots and get treated for it immediately, thanks to my training.”
Patient care at The Joint in St. Petersburg meets Dr. Blake’s standards in every way. “My wellness patients are a huge plus. It’s amazing having patients that understand and acknowledge the importance of their spinal health,” he says. “Our clinic would not be as successful as it is today without the support of the team surrounding me. My doctors have been with me for almost as long as I have been with my clinic and we have a great front desk staff. They are what make our work days not feel like work at all.”
In Case You Didn’t Know
Dr. Blake always keeps grapes in the refrigerator, because “they are nature’s candy!”
If he could create the ideal dinner party including four famous people, Dr. Blake would invite Morgan Freeman, Jack Black, Tony Robbins, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Witnessing the birth of his daughter and watching her grow has been the greatest experience of Dr. Blake’s life. “Hands down, it takes the cake,” he says. “The world and your view of it changes when you have a child, at least it did for me. Everything becomes about making life better for them and challenges me to be better every day.”
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Rodriguez is a favorite of Dr. Blake’s. “It teaches you to be impeccable, to never take things personally or make assumptions, and always do your best.”
He’s drawn a significant life lesson from the book: “Have a strong sense of who you are and never rely on the perception of others to be content with who you are
The best advice he has to give is: “Always try your best and treat others the way you would want your loved ones to be treated
