Dr. Derek Pelofsky was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, He attended University of Central Oklahoma, where he completed his undergraduate studies in Kinesiology. He then attended Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pelofsky owned and operated multiple practices in the Los Angeles area before relocating to Charlotte with his family.

Dr. Pelofsky is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner and prides himself on using the most up to date treatment techniques to decrease pain, enhance daily function and improve performance.