Dr. Danielle Hoeffner, DC | Founder of OptiLife Chiropractic Tampa

Dr. Danielle Hoeffner founded OptiLife Chiropractic in June 2013 with a clear vision — to create a practice where every patient feels seen, heard, and genuinely cared for, and where expert treatment is always delivered with warmth and compassion.

A Tampa Bay resident for over 15 years, Dr. Danielle is a board-certified chiropractor and acupuncturist known for her clinical depth, her whole-person treatment philosophy, and an exceptional ability to connect with every patient she sees. Patients come to Dr. Danielle for answers — and they stay because they feel truly cared for.

Dr. Danielle is a former NCAA scholarship basketball athlete, marathon runner, and golfer. As someone who has spent her life being physically active, she brings a genuine, personal understanding of what it means to push your body — and what it takes to recover, perform, and thrive.

That background makes her uniquely equipped to treat athletes, active individuals, and anyone dealing with the kind of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction that comes from an active life. She doesn’t just understand it clinically — she’s lived it.

A Whole-Person Approach to Care

Dr. Danielle believes that lasting relief comes from treating the root cause of pain and dysfunction — not just masking symptoms. Her expertise spans chiropractic care, acupuncture, and functional movement, giving her a comprehensive toolkit to build truly individualized care plans.

She takes the time to explain her findings clearly, answer every question, and make sure each patient feels comfortable, informed, and confident in their care from day one.


  • Doctor of Chiropractic, Magna Cum Laude — Parker University
  • Bachelor of Science in Anatomy
  • Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness
  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Management — Saint Leo University
  • Board Certification in Acupuncture — National University of Health Sciences

  • Board Certified Florida Chiropractor
  • Board Certified in Acupuncture
  • Functional Movement Screen, Level One
  • Graston Technique, Module One
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners — Physiotherapy Certified
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners — Chiropractic Certified Parts I–IV
  • Activator Level One
  • Webster Certified by ICPA

OptiLife is a warm, welcoming place — and that includes Cooper and Goose, our beloved golden retriever companions who greet patients at every visit. Whether it’s your first appointment or your fiftieth, you’ll always walk into a space that feels more like family than a medical office.

We proudly serve patients from Keystone, Westchase, Odessa, Carrollwood, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Northdale, and across the greater Tampa Bay area.