Introduction: Where Beauty, Luxury, and Peak Performance Meet
Since 2008, I On The Scene, founded by Irene Michaels, has been a trusted global destination for beauty, luxury lifestyle, entertainment, and culture. Known for bringing audiences closer to exclusive events, influential personalities, and behind-the-scenes access, I On The Scene has carved out a unique space at the intersection of glamour and substance.
In this special short interview, Irene Michaels sits down with Dr. James Stoxen, widely known as a celebrity chiropractor and often referred to as “the Doctor to the Stars.” What unfolds is not just a discussion about chiropractic care—but a rare look into how elite performers maintain energy, resilience, and peak performance under extraordinary physical demands.
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Who Is Dr. James Stoxen?
Dr. James Stoxen is not a typical chiropractor. Over decades of hands-on clinical work, global speaking engagements, and real-world experience inside the entertainment industry, he has developed a reputation for restoring bodies under extreme physical stress.
After spending six to seven years working closely with touring entertainers, elite performers, and production teams, the nickname “Doctor to the Stars” emerged organically—not through marketing, but through results. When performers could return to the stage with renewed energy, improved mobility, and sustained performance night after night, word spread quickly.
Dr. Stoxen’s approach goes far beyond quick symptom relief. His work focuses on rebuilding the body from the ground up, restoring mechanical balance, releasing restrictions, and allowing energy to flow efficiently through the entire system.
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From Everyday Patients to Global Icons
When asked by Irene Michaels how he earned his reputation in the entertainment world, Dr. Stoxen explains that the title came from years of consistent results while working inside the industry itself.
Among the many high-profile productions and performers he has worked with are:
- The Wiggles, supporting the intense physical demands of children’s entertainment
- Steely Dan, assisting musicians through long, demanding tours
- Dancing With the Stars, where precision movement is everything
- American Idol, supporting performers under pressure
- So You Think You Can Dance, working with elite dancers
- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, where the body is pushed to extremes nightly
Each of these environments presents unique physical challenges—but all share one thing in common: performance does not stop just because the body hurts.
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Is Treating a Celebrity Different From Treating Everyone Else?
One of the most insightful moments of the interview comes when Irene asks whether treating singers, dancers, and musicians differs from treating the everyday person.
Dr. Stoxen’s answer is surprisingly grounded.
At the core, the human body is the human body. Muscles, joints, nerves, and connective tissues respond to stress and restriction in predictable ways. The difference lies in expectation and demand.
Elite performers are not just looking for pain relief. They need:
- Greater range of motion
- Improved energy levels
- Faster recovery between performances
- Enhanced coordination and control
- Confidence that their body will hold up under pressure
When someone gets off Dr. Stoxen’s table and says “wow,” that reaction isn’t about temporary relief—it’s about feeling restored, aligned, and re-energized.
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Why Do Treatments Last One to Five Hours?
Perhaps the most surprising revelation in the interview is treatment length. Irene notes that she has heard Dr. Stoxen’s sessions can last anywhere from one hour to five hours—far longer than conventional chiropractic visits.
Dr. Stoxen explains that he is not simply performing an adjustment and moving on.
His process involves:
- Rebuilding the body joint by joint
- Releasing deep-seated restrictions
- Addressing muscle-joint relationships
- Restoring mechanical efficiency
- Re-establishing energy flow throughout the body
This work is described less as a protocol and more as an art form—one that requires time, attention, and a full-body perspective.
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Rebuilding Energy, Not Just Fixing Pain
A recurring theme throughout the conversation is energy.
Pain relief is only part of the equation. When restrictions are released and the body is mechanically balanced, energy that was previously trapped or wasted becomes available again. Performers report:
- Feeling lighter on stage
- Moving with greater ease
- Experiencing less fatigue
- Recovering faster after shows
- Performing with more confidence
For entertainers whose livelihood depends on consistency and physical reliability, this difference is everything.
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Why the Entertainment Industry Took Notice
Touring schedules are brutal. Long rehearsals, repetitive movements, travel fatigue, and limited recovery time create the perfect storm for breakdown.
What made Dr. Stoxen stand out was his ability to restore performance capacity, not just manage injuries. Production teams, choreographers, and performers quickly realized that his work extended careers and reduced downtime.
That is how trust is built—and how a reputation becomes legend.
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The I On The Scene Perspective
From Irene Michaels’ point of view as founder of I On The Scene, this interview perfectly aligns with the platform’s mission: showcasing individuals who quietly power the entertainment industry behind the scenes.
Beauty, luxury, and performance do not exist without structure, support, and care. Dr. Stoxen represents a category of professional whose work is felt by millions—even if his name isn’t always in the spotlight.
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Dr. Stoxen’s Career In the Entertainment Arena
Based on his professional biography and career highlights:
- Internationally recognized celebrity chiropractor
- Extensive work in the entertainment industry
- Trusted by world-class performers and touring productions
- Known for long-form, comprehensive treatment sessions
- Focus on performance enhancement and energy restoration
- Experience treating musicians, dancers, singers, and circus performers
- Global speaker and educator in human performance and biomechanics
- Developer of advanced body-restoration methodologies
- Founder of Team Doctors® and Team Doctors Academy
- Innovator in recovery tools and education systems
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- President of Team Doctors®, founder of one of the world’s most recognized performance treatment centers
- #1 International Bestselling Author in 8 countries (The Human Spring Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome)
- Invited speaker at 500+ medical conferences in 30 countries; 60+ keynote addresses
- Delivered 1,000+ live lectures to 50,000+ doctors worldwide
- Awarded Honorary Fellowship by the Sultan of Pahang for international contributions to Sports Medicine
- Editor-in-Chief / Senior Editor for multiple medical journals; editorial boards of 40+ peer-reviewed journals
- Research on the Human Spring Approach requested by 250+ peer-reviewed medical journals
- Former Team Physician for U.S. national teams and 1,000+ world-class athletes
- Inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame and Personal Trainers Hall of Fame
- Doctor to the Stars, serving 150+ elite entertainment tours and 1,000+ top celebrity performers
Why This Interview Matters
This conversation is not just about chiropractic care—it’s about what it takes to perform at the highest level, night after night, year after year.
Dr. James Stoxen’s work reveals a truth often overlooked in entertainment: behind every great performance is a body that must be rebuilt, restored, and respected.
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Dr James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) He is the president of Team Doctors®, Treatment and Training Center Chicago, one of the most recognized treatment centers in the world.
Dr Stoxen is a #1 International Bestselling Author of the book, The Human Spring Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He has lectured at more than 20 medical conferences on his Human Spring Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and asked to publish his research on this approach to treating thoracic outlet syndrome in over 30 peer review medical journals.
He has been asked to submit his other research on the human spring approach to treatment, training and prevention in over 150 peer review medical journals. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Orthopedic Science and Research, Executive Editor or the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care, Chief Editor, Advances in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Journal and editorial board for over 35 peer review medical journals.
He is a much sought-after speaker. He has given over 1000 live presentations and lectured at over 70 medical conferences to over 50,000 doctors in more than 20 countries. He has been invited to speak at over 300 medical conferences which includes invitations as the keynote speaker at over 50 medical conferences.
After his groundbreaking lecture on the Integrated Spring-Mass Model at the World Congress of Sports and Exercise Medicine he was presented with an Honorary Fellowship Award by a member of the royal family, the Sultan of Pahang, for his distinguished research and contributions to the advancement of Sports and Exercise Medicine on an International level. He was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2008 and the Personal Trainers Hall of Fame in 2012.
Dr Stoxen has a big reputation in the entertainment industry working as a doctor for over 150 tours of elite entertainers, caring for over 1000 top celebrity entertainers and their handlers. Anthony Field or the popular children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles, wrote a book, How I Got My Wiggle Back detailing his struggles with chronic pain and clinical depression he struggled with for years. Dr Stoxen is proud to be able to assist him.
Full Bio) Dr Stoxen can be reached directly at teamdoctors@aol.com
