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Dr. Doug's — Protect, Heal, Restore
Neurologist-crafted natural skincare for real life.
For Chiropractors, PTs & NDs Who Want A Better Answer Than "Drink Water And Ice It"
Made in USA Hand-Crafted by Neurologist Dermatologist Approved

We build the take-home you'd actually put
your name on. Neurologist-crafted balms paired with a Bian stone Gua Sha tool — drives the magnesium and arnica deeper than the balm alone. Made in small batches in Carmel, Indiana. Try an evaluation kit starting at $29.

Your patient walks out the door still sore. They text Thursday morning asking if it's normal. You tell them yes — drink water, ice it, take it easy. And you know they're going to take an Advil anyway.

A board-certified neurologist who'd compounded for his own patients for twenty years built a better answer. First for himself, when he had plantar fasciitis and didn't want to stop running. Then for the chiros, PTs, and NDs who started asking what he was using.

Try An Evaluation Kit · Starting At $29 → Read the story first ↓
Dr. Doug Strobel mid-event during a 100-mile adventure race, sunset over a midwestern field
"I wanted one thing that did all of it — and that I'd trust on my own kids." — Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
What you're probably already thinking

"A doctor put their name
on a topical."
You're right to be skeptical.

You might be thinking…

"So a neurologist endorses a balm. That's a marketing arrangement, not a formulation."

What's different here

Dr. Doug isn't a paid spokesperson — he's the actual formulator. After twenty years compounding topicals for his own patients, he developed Recovery Balm in his kitchen for his own plantar fasciitis when nothing on the market worked. The neurologist + the genetics background + the chemist are the same person. Every formula since has come from a specific clinical or personal need, not a brief.

You might be thinking…

"I've tried clean topicals. They look great on the label and do nothing on the body."

What's different here

Most clean topicals lean on essential oils for "scent therapy" and call it a day. Recovery Balm pairs arnica montana with transdermal magnesium chloride — same pathways your patient is hitting with oral magnesium and OTC anti-inflammatories, applied where the soreness actually is. The Bian stone Gua Sha drives the actives deeper through friction and warmth. Patients feel something — not just smell something.

You might be thinking…

"If I recommend a product, my patients are going to ask me about every ingredient. I don't have time."

What's different here

The Magnesium Balm has eight ingredients. Read the list in one breath. Organic olive oil, organic coconut oil, beeswax, organic shea butter, magnesium chloride, organic peppermint essential oil, organic lavender essential oil, vitamin E. No water, no preservatives, no synthetic fragrance. When a patient asks, you have an answer in fifteen seconds.

You might be thinking…

"I'm not going to spend $300 to find out if this works in my practice."

What's different here

You don't. The $69 Evaluation Kit includes two 2.5oz balms plus a Bian stone Gua Sha tool ($160 retail value). Massage some into your own calf after a long clinic day — you'll know inside ten minutes. And if you decide to stock it, the $69 credits in full toward your first wholesale order of $300+. The evaluation is effectively risk-free.

The Discovery

The hour they spend
with you is the
easy part.

The hardest part of your practice isn't what happens on the table. It's what happens between Tuesday's adjustment and the next visit — the 167 hours where the work either holds or fades.

Every chiropractor we've talked to has the same frustration: their patients leave with generic advice they've heard from a yoga teacher, a primary care doctor, and a mother-in-law. Hydrate. Stretch. Watch your posture. All correct. All forgotten by Thursday.

The chiros with the highest patient retention give their patients something to do with their hands — a tactile, ninety-second ritual that re-anchors the patient to the work. That's where Recovery Balm and a Bian stone Gua Sha tool earn their place.

Dr. Doug Strobel, M.D. — Board-Certified Neurologist
Dr. Doug Strobel and Natalie Gardner — co-founders of Dr. Doug's Miracle Balms
The Springboard

One moment in
a kitchen
in Carmel.

After twenty years of compounding topicals for my patients, I had plantar fasciitis I couldn't run on. I'd tried everything — drugstore products, cortisone shots, the works. Still in pain. And I didn't want to stop running, so I had to find a real solution. I went home, opened my kitchen cabinets, and — with a genetics background and a lot of trial and error — formulated something I'd actually trust on my own kids.

That first jar became Recovery Balm. The runners I trained with started asking what I was using. Then chiropractors. Then PTs. The company built itself from that one moment in the kitchen.

— Dr. Doug Strobel, MD · Board-Certified Neurologist, Co-Founder

Why your patients should trust the recommendation
Board-Certified Neurologist, 20+ yrs
MS, Human/Medical Genetics, Texas A&M
U.S. Marine & Navy Veteran
Dermatologist-Tested Formulations
Organic, Small-Batch Ingredients
Made in Carmel, Indiana
Massage it in.
Run the stone over it.
The patient feels it.

Eight ingredients. Read the list in one breath. The tool drives them deeper than the balm alone.

The Three You Need

Your first three
jars.

Most practitioners stock all three within ninety days. Recovery Balm leads for in-session work — Magnesium Balm is the patient's take-home favorite — Original Miracle Balm is the flagship that answers five problems at once.

Dr. Doug's Recovery Balm — 8oz jar, 2.5oz tube, 0.5oz twist-up
#1 Practitioner Pick

Recovery Balm

"The in-session workhorse."

Feature

Arnica montana + transdermal magnesium chloride in a water-free beeswax base.

Benefit

Addresses inflammation and muscle tissue locally, without systemic load. Absorbs completely — no residue on tables or clothes.

Tangible Result

Patient massages it into their lower back, runs the Bian stone over it, and tells you next visit they slept through the night.

$15–$60 retail ★★★★★489 reviews
Dr. Doug's Magnesium Balm — 8oz jar, 2.5oz tube, 0.5oz twist-up
Top Seller · Sleep & Tension

Magnesium Balm

"The one patients reach for at night."

Feature

Eight ingredients. Higher magnesium chloride concentration. No arnica. Read the list in one breath.

Benefit

Addresses the magnesium deficiency most patients have, applied where the muscle tension or restless legs actually are. Complements oral magnesium protocols.

Tangible Result

The husband stops being woken up at 2am by his wife's restless legs. Patient calls you to thank you.

$15–$56 retail ★★★★★455 reviews
Dr. Doug's Original Miracle Balm — 8oz jar, 2.5oz tube, 0.5oz twist-up
The Flagship · 629+ Reviews

Original
Miracle Balm

"The one that started it all."

Feature

Multi-purpose organic balm. Beeswax barrier locks moisture in, locks irritants out.

Benefit

Replaces 4+ single-purpose products. Dry skin, chapped lips, cuticles, scrapes, windburn, blister prevention — one jar.

Tangible Result

Front desk add-on patients buy on the way out. Repeat purchases drive 60–90 day re-order cycles.

$13–$42 retail ★★★★★629 reviews

Recovery or
Magnesium?

The question every practice asks within two weeks. Short answer: most offices stock both. Here's the difference.

Formula 01

Recovery Balm

Arnica montana + transdermal magnesium chloride. For post-adjustment soreness, post-treatment recovery, and gliding through soft tissue work. The "I worked on them and they'll feel it tomorrow" formula.

Best for hands-on practices. Chiros, PTs, and manual therapists start here because the arnica targets the soreness their work creates.
Formula 02

Magnesium Balm

Higher magnesium chloride concentration, no arnica. For muscle tension, restless legs, and sleep support. The one patients reach for on the nightstand at 10pm.

Best for whole-body protocols. NDs, wellness leads, and MLD specialists start here because magnesium addresses the systemic complaints — sleep, cramping, tension — their patients ask about most.
The Proof

Three practitioners.
Three different rooms.

Different specialties. Different patient panels. Same balms doing the same work.

"
My patient had severe pitting edema from accident injuries. After two weeks of at-home Gua Sha sessions with Recovery Balm — no additional lymphatic drainage treatments between — the improvement was significant enough that I integrated it into my standard take-home protocols.
L
Lucy Chenoweth Manual Lymphatic Drainage Specialist · Indianapolis, IN
"
I use Recovery Balm with cupping and Gua Sha every day. My patients in Rome, Georgia were skeptical of natural products at first — the 2-year shelf life and the neurologist formulation is what earned their trust. Had a patient with a bad case of poison ivy; sent him home with Clear Zinc. Within days it was contained. He brought in three new patients off that one story.
J
Dr. Joshua Gurley, MS, DC Kudzu Chiropractic & Sports Rehab · Team Chiro, Rome Emperors
"
My chronic pain patients gravitate toward Recovery Balm for the combined arnica and magnesium. I'm less focused on commission — I want my patients to have access to something that actually supports their recovery between sessions. Give-before-buy fits our cash-pay model perfectly.
M
Dr. Michael Murphy, PT, DPT, OCS, CIDN Divergent Rehab & Wellness · Carmel, IN · OCS (top 5% nationally)
How It Works In Your Room

Six protocols.
Six specialties.

Every protocol below comes from a real practitioner using Dr. Doug's in their day-to-day. Copy what fits, ignore what doesn't. Real-life tested.

01
Chiropractic

Post-Adjustment Protocol

Recovery Balm as a gliding medium during cupping and Gua Sha. Sent home as a between-visit take-home. Mini twist-up works as a point-of-sale add-on after adjustments.

Lead: Recovery Balm
Add-on: Magnesium Balm · Tool: Bian Stone Gua Sha
02
Physical Therapy

Between-Session Compliance

During manual therapy as a gliding medium. Prescribed as a take-home for post-rehab soreness and chronic discomfort. Paired with Gua Sha tool for patient self-mobilization.

Lead: Recovery Balm
Tool: Bian Stone Body · Add-on: Magnesium Balm
03
Naturopathic Medicine

Clean Transdermal Magnesium

Recommended alongside oral magnesium for site-specific comfort. Eight-ingredient Magnesium Balm for restless legs, sleep disruption, and tension. Recovery Balm for inflammatory presentations.

Lead: Magnesium Balm
Add-on: Recovery · Sensitive: Baby Balm
04
Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Treatment + Take-Home

Recovery Balm during MLD sessions for immediate support. Bian stone Gua Sha sent home for self-administered sessions. Weighted design works for patients with limited dexterity.

Lead: Recovery Balm
Tool: Bian Stone · Add-on: Miracle Balm
05
Athletic Training

Performance & Recovery Room

Recovery Balm in the training room for post-game protocols — sample with the 0.5oz mini twist-up or the 8oz clinical jar, depending on team size. Magnesium Balm for pre-sleep muscle comfort. Athletes go through it quickly — the tube becomes the repeat purchase.

Lead: Recovery Balm (mini or jar)
Magnesium Balm · Gua Sha Body Tool
06
Holistic / Wellness

Skin-First Protocol

Original Miracle Balm for patients with compromised skin barriers. Used as a first-line recommendation before escalating. Clean-label entry point for chemical-sensitive patient populations.

Lead: Original Miracle Balm
Add-on: Baby Balm · Magnesium Balm
The Partnership

Two ways to
work together.

Stock it in-office or refer patients online. Pick the model that fits your practice — or do both. Most partners eventually do.

Option 01 · For Practices With Shelf Space

Wholesale Dispensing

Stock at the front desk. Patients buy in-hand after treatment. No wait, immediate take-home. The highest-converting channel we have.

  • Discount50% off retail
  • Minimum$300 opening order
  • Re-orderEvery 60–90 days avg.
  • Patient Code10% off + free shipping
Option 02 · For Practices Without Inventory

Referral & Affiliate

No inventory. A unique code goes to your patient — they buy direct, ships direct. You earn on every order, tracked automatically.

  • Commission15% on every order
  • Tracking30-day window
  • PayoutsMonthly direct deposit
  • Patient Code10% off + free shipping
Recommended Starting Point

$69 Evaluation Kit

  • — 2.5oz Recovery Balm (arnica + magnesium chloride)
  • — 2.5oz Magnesium Balm (transdermal magnesium, sleep + tension)
  • — Bian stone Gua Sha body tool (ergonomic contoured grip, designed for larger muscle groups — back, calves, quads, IT band)

$160 retail value · $91 savings

Massage some into your own calf after a long clinic day, then run the stone along the muscle. You'll know inside ten minutes. $69 credits in full toward your first wholesale order of $300+ (60-day window).

Other Trial Tiers

If the kit isn't the right entry point, choose what fits your practice:

  • $29 — Single 2.5oz Twist-Up · Recovery or Magnesium
  • $35 — Single 8oz Clinical Jar · Recovery or Magnesium
  • $129 — Practice Starter · two 8oz balms + Gua Sha duo (body tool and face/neck tool)

Every tier credits 100% toward your first $300+ wholesale order.

See exactly what's in each kit ↓

Practice Marketing Materials

Specialty-tailored posters, waiting room cards, and patient handouts. Your QR code. Our design. Shipped with your opening order at no additional cost.

Get In Touch

Want to talk it
through first?

Ready to order the kit? Go straight to checkout — ships within two business days.

If you'd rather talk first — about wholesale, your specific patient population, the credit-back mechanic, or anything else — fill out the form below and Natalie will personally reply within one business day.

Prefer a call? Book a 15-minute intro on Natalie's calendar.

See exactly what's in each kit ↓

We never share your information. No consumer marketing lists.
Exactly What's In Each Kit

Pick the entry point
that fits your practice.

Every trial tier credits 100% toward your first $300+ wholesale order. The $69 Evaluation Kit is the recommended starting point for most practitioners — but if a different size or format fits how you'd evaluate the line, choose that instead.

Tier 01 · Lowest Entry
$29

Single Twist-Up

  • 1 × 2.5oz twist-up tube
  • Choose: Recovery Balm ($44 retail) or Magnesium Balm ($42 retail)
  • Save up to $15

Best for: a focused first try on one balm.

Tier 02 · Volume Test
$35

Single Clinical Jar

  • 1 × 8oz clinical jar (with wooden paddle applicator)
  • Choose: Recovery Balm or Magnesium Balm
  • Retail value: $60

Best for: testing in-session use across multiple patients before stocking.

Recommended
Tier 03 · Hero Offer
$69

Evaluation Kit

  • 1 × 2.5oz Recovery Balm
  • 1 × 2.5oz Magnesium Balm
  • 1 × Bian stone Gua Sha body tool
  • Body tool is ergonomically contoured with a comfortable grip — designed for larger muscle groups (back, calves, quads, IT band, glutes)
  • Retail value: $160 · Save: $91

Best for: full evaluation. Both flagship balms plus the tool that drives them deeper.

Tier 04 · Full Commitment
$129

Practice Starter

  • 1 × 8oz Recovery Balm jar (with wooden paddle applicator)
  • 1 × 8oz Magnesium Balm jar (with wooden paddle applicator)
  • 1 × Bian stone Gua Sha body tool
  • 1 × Bian stone Gua Sha face/neck tool
  • Face/neck tool is smaller and contoured — designed for smaller muscle groups, lymphatic drainage, jaw tension, neck mobility, and tighter crevices
  • Retail value: $345 · Save: $216

Best for: practices wanting to evaluate both formats on multiple patients before stocking.

A few quick clarifications

Recovery Balm — arnica montana plus transdermal magnesium chloride. The in-session and post-treatment workhorse. Use as a gliding medium for cupping or Gua Sha; send home for post-adjustment soreness.

Magnesium Balm — higher-concentration magnesium chloride, no arnica. The night-time and tension balm. Restless legs, nighttime cramping, general muscle tension.

Bian stone Gua Sha — body tool — ergonomically contoured Bian stone with finger grooves and grip. For larger muscle groups: back, calves, quads, IT band, glutes. The friction and warmth drive the balm's actives deeper.

Bian stone Gua Sha — face/neck tool — smaller, contoured. For smaller muscle groups, lymphatic drainage along the jaw and neck, and tighter crevices like the orbital bones, temples, and along the trapezius.

Questions practitioners
actually ask.

Depends on your patient book. Structural practitioners (chiros, PTs, manual therapy) lead with Recovery Balm — arnica plus transdermal magnesium supports post-treatment work. NDs and wellness leads start with Magnesium Balm for restless legs, sleep, and tension. Most offices stock both within ninety days.
Two-year shelf life sealed; six months once opened. No refrigeration required. The formula contains no water and no synthetic preservatives — the organic beeswax base naturally preserves everything.
Yes — for cupping, Gua Sha, MLD, and most manual techniques. The beeswax base absorbs completely into tissue. No residue on skin, treatment tables, or clothing. Patients can dress immediately after.
Most patients today are actively looking for clean alternatives — but for the smaller subset who are skeptical, lead with credentials. A board-certified neurologist with 20+ years of clinical experience formulated these for his own patients. Mention the 2-year shelf life, which answers the "natural doesn't last" objection. But the fastest route is always to let them feel it during their session — clinical results beat any claim.
$300 opening order at 50% off retail. Most practices start with an even mix of Recovery Balm and Magnesium Balm, in a blend of mini (0.5oz) and tube (2.5oz) sizes. The mini works as a try-before-you-buy. The tube becomes the repeat purchase.
Absolutely. Referral partners receive a unique code. Patient buys direct on drdougs.com. 15% commission, tracked automatically, paid monthly. 30-day tracking window. Your patients get 10% off + free shipping on their first order — so they save, you still earn.
Yes — Dr. Doug's is available on Amazon for retail consumers. Our practitioner program exists because a clinical recommendation is fundamentally different from retail discovery. Practitioners deserve pricing, marketing tools, and credentialed messaging that a consumer channel can't provide. And when a patient hears the recommendation from you, in your room, on your table — conversion is immediate and re-purchase rates run far higher than online discovery.
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