Member Spotlight: Bender Chiropractic Health & Vitality Center
Dr. William Bender, DC, is a highly respected holistic chiropractor and clinical nutritionist with over forty years of experience serving the southeast Michigan community. As the founder of Bender Chiropractic Health & Vitality Center in Clinton Township, he helps patients manage chronic conditions, avoid unnecessary medications and procedures, and improve long-term health through personalized, natural care.
Bender Chiropractic Health & Vitality Center specializes in treating deep-rooted health issues through alternative methods. The practice employs a low-force chiropractic technique called the Activator Method, which utilizes a handheld instrument to apply the force. This technique excels in making effective adjustments not only in the spine but also in all parts of the body, including the shoulders, wrists, hips, knees and feet.
“People very much enjoy getting a spinal adjustment without all the twisting and cracking that some people are afraid of,” said Dr. Bender.
Dr. Bender is also certified in Nutrition Response Testing (NRT), which analyzes the body to find nutritional deficiencies, dangerous toxins and pathogens that lead to poor health. Then he creates a personalized program of supplements and dietary recommendations to address that patient’s specific health issues so their body can heal and function properly, avoiding prescriptions and procedures.
Additionally, he is certified in NeuroEmotional Technique (NET), which aids in releasing unresolved emotions that can impact both physical and mental health. Patients range from newborns to seniors, including expectant mothers, as well as pre- and post-surgical patients — anyone seeking to restore or maintain wellness naturally.
“One of the biggest changes I’ve seen in chiropractic is people’s attitude toward natural healthcare,” said Dr. Bender. “People are more enlightened about chiropractic as a way of maintaining optimal health and helping the body function properly to enable natural healing.”
Dr. Bender’s journey as a practitioner is deeply personal. After losing his wife to breast cancer in 2004, he pursued advanced training in nutrition and emotional healing to offer patients more holistic options. In 2015, when his son Tom was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, those tools helped him co-manage Tom’s care. Tom made a full recovery and became a chiropractor himself, joining the practice in 2018, bringing new energy to the family-centered clinic.
Beyond his practice, Dr. Bender is an active ambassador for the Macomb County Chamber, where he hosts the Chamber’s Clinton Township L.E.A.D.S. Group and regularly participates in ribbon cuttings, Coffee Connections and other events.
“Belonging to the Chamber has been the single best marketing decision I have ever made,” continued Dr. Bender. “It’s connected me to the community, created lasting relationships and helped my practice grow.”
Looking ahead, Dr. Bender is focused on expanding services alongside his son and embracing the evolution of natural healthcare.
“Being a chiropractor and natural healthcare practitioner is a very rewarding experience,” he said. “I enjoy what I’m doing so much that I don’t have plans to retire.”
To learn more about Bender Chiropractic Health & Vitality Center, visit benderchiro.com.
