Since Season One, Chuppe Health has played a vital role in keeping Larks players healthy, resilient, and ready to perform through the grind of a Northwoods League summer. Beyond the quality of care from this team of local doctors, the partnership is especially meaningful because of their shared experience, understanding, and genuine love of the game.

Dr. Steve Chuppe has more than 30 years of experience coaching youth sports, including baseball and fastpitch softball in the Bismarck-Mandan community. His years on local fields and courts have given him a firsthand understanding of the demands young athletes face, especially those competing at a high level. Alongside him are Dr. Matt Chuppe and Dr. Mike Carlson, both former collegiate baseball players who bring not just medical expertise, but a true understanding of what it feels like to play a repetitive, physically taxing sport day after day and then spend hours on a bus.

Baseball may look smooth and simple from the stands, but the players’ bodies tell a different story. From swinging and throwing to bus travel and hours of daily training, the strain accumulates quickly over a 72-game summer. “We’ve lived this,” Dr. Steve said. “We know what that wear and tear feels like, and that connection helps us care for the players in a way that’s both effective and collaborative.”

That shared experience has built trust with the Larks organization and a sense of camaraderie over the past 10 years. It’s become a true benefit to players stopping in for maintenance adjustments or seeking relief from a nagging issue. The Chuppe Health doctors strive to keep them healthy, aligned, and feeling their best so they can continue playing the game we all love.

One of the most innovative tools Chuppe Health brings to the partnership is its neurological testing system, a technology available to every patient who walks through their doors, not just collegiate baseball players. The testing gives doctors a deeper look at how each individual’s nervous system responds to daily physical demands. For doctors, this data guides precise adjustments; for patients, it provides actionable insights to improve posture, movement, and overall well-being.

The insights have been game-changing. Something as simple as how players sit on the team bus during long road trips can significantly impact how their bodies feel and perform the next day. Neurological testing identifies these subtle issues, helping athletes make minor adjustments that protect their long-term health.

On the field, the benefits grow even stronger. Testing can help players pinpoint exactly which part of their swing is causing stress or limiting power, allowing doctors to tailor care and players to make smarter decisions about how they move. It’s a blend of science, chiropractic expertise, and baseball awareness that gives the Larks a quiet but crucial competitive edge.

With a team of doctors who understand the sport, a commitment to athlete-first care, and cutting-edge tools guiding every adjustment, Chuppe Health continues to help the Larks perform at their best.