The doctor who fixes what hurts — and builds what's next | Total Body Performance
Doctor-led performance medicine · 100% online

The doctor who fixes what hurts —
and builds what's next.

One physician. Four systems — movement, strength, nutrition, and physiology — coordinated as a single plan. From anywhere.
Trusted by NFL, NBA, MLB & NCAA athletes · endorsed by Super Bowl champion Marc Edwards
Dr. Books working with a patient
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Why nothing has worked

You don't need four experts.
You need one doctor who runs the whole system.

Pain, stubborn weight, low energy, a body that's stopped progressing — they’re rarely separate problems. They’re one system out of tune. A coach fixes one lever, a clinic fixes another, and no one connects them — so it never holds. Dr. Books treats all of it, in the right order, as one plan.

One doctor · four systems

Movement. Strength.
Nutrition. Physiology.

01
Fix what hurts
Doctor-led MSK correction, in-house.
02
Build the body
Strength & performance training, coached weekly.
03
Fuel it
Expert nutrition built to your body and goal.
04
Optimize the physiology
Hormone optimization, coordinated (separate provider).
What I build for you

Real programs. Not advice.

Your MSK corrective program
Doctor-built correction for the exact area — low back, neck, hip, shoulder, knee.
Your online training program
Custom, phased strength & performance — video + cues for every lift, progressed weekly.
Your nutrition program
Real targets, meals, and habits built to your body and goal, adjusted every check-in.
Your physiology & hormone plan
Coordinated at member pricing via a separate licensed provider — Dr. Books coordinates, never bills.
All four, coordinated by one doctor — that combination doesn't exist anywhere else online.
The opposite of cookie-cutter

Your care plan is custom.
Built for you — never a template.

There are no rigid, off-the-shelf tiers here. After your assessment, Dr. Books builds one coordinated plan across every system — sequenced to your body, your history, and your goal, and retuned as you progress.
Built from your assessment
Your plan starts from what Dr. Books actually finds in you — not a generic protocol handed to everyone.
One coordinated plan
Movement, strength, nutrition, and physiology built to work together — in the right order, by one doctor.
Adjusted as you go
Reassessed and retuned as you progress — because your body changes, and your plan should too.
How it works

Three steps, fully online.

1
Your free review
Take the Whole-System Review below — get your root-cause findings in minutes.
2
Your $295 assessment
A 60-min visit with Dr. Books by secure video. He confirms what's driving yours and maps the plan.
3
Your custom plan
Movement, training & nutrition, coordinated and coached — from anywhere.
Step 2 · the visit that starts it all
The Find It Assessment — $295 (reg $450)
A 60-minute, one-on-one virtual visit with Dr. Paul Books, DC. Includes:
  Expert online movement & clinical assessment
  Your root-cause findings report
  A live corrective you'll feel work on the call
  Hormone & performance (BHRT) consultation
  Baseline measurements + progress photos
  A personalized corrective exercise & movement program
Trusted at every level

The doctor athletes call.

Marc Edwards
Marc Edwards
Super Bowl Champion
Jaxson Hayes
Jaxson Hayes
NBA
Cincinnati Ben-Gals
Cincinnati Ben-Gals
Team chiropractor
★★★★★
Reviewed on Google

What our clients say.

★★★★★
“For years I struggled to find a weight-loss routine that worked, until I met Dr. Books. Consistent gym sessions, custom meal plans, hormone optimization, chiropractic and recovery — I’m down 14 lbs with substantial muscle gained. 10/10 recommend.”
Alex M.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Dr. Paul is THE BEST. If you want true TOTAL BODY CARE, this is the place. Chiropractic, strength training, hormonal care, nutrition and more — a one-stop shop, the future of health care!”
The Beauty Boost Cincy
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“I’d been dealing with shoulder pain for 3+ years and was considering surgery. After the first treatment I had a significant decrease in pain… I truly thought I was headed for surgery and instead I’m almost completely healed.”
Aaron H.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Dr. Paul is the best!! I’ve been to a lot of orthopedic doctors who all jump to surgery. Dr. Paul saves people from that. His techniques relieve the pain now, and set you up for a more capable life in the future.”
Corey P.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Chronic shoulder pain for years — MRIs, physical therapy, nothing worked, so I gave up. After just one session with Dr. Books I had answers and clarity… already feeling better than I have in years.”
Michael C.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Dr. Paul is a plethora of information concerning the entire body! Thorough, takes the time to truly understand your concerns and how it relates to your total health. Excellent take-home resources via the app.”
Laura F.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Passing through Cincinnati and visited Paul. All I can say is WOW! This guy knows what he’s doing. Very professional and candidly concerned with MY needs. Highly recommend.”
Billy C.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Dr. Books was absolutely amazing. A very thorough exam… I left feeling like a new person. I’ve been to many chiropractors and he exceeded my expectations!”
Emily
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“I came in with so much pain and he went above and beyond. He truly knows his stuff and helps at the root of the issue. Will def be back — and becoming a member!”
Lauren A.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Best adjustment I’ve ever had. He checked my mobility throughout my whole body, found the issues, and built a plan personalized for me. Techniques I’ve never seen at other chiropractic places.”
Dennis H.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Week 3 with Dr. Books and there’s already marked improvement in all my areas of concern. TBP’s comprehensive approach is orders of magnitude beyond the typical offerings of any other chiropractor.”
J. Thacker
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Very helpful and attentive with a neck sprain. He’s great at understanding the root cause — he helped my neck, and the work has made my lower back 100% better as well.”
Chad R.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“For years I struggled to find a weight-loss routine that worked, until I met Dr. Books. Consistent gym sessions, custom meal plans, hormone optimization, chiropractic and recovery — I’m down 14 lbs with substantial muscle gained. 10/10 recommend.”
Alex M.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Dr. Paul is THE BEST. If you want true TOTAL BODY CARE, this is the place. Chiropractic, strength training, hormonal care, nutrition and more — a one-stop shop, the future of health care!”
The Beauty Boost Cincy
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“I’d been dealing with shoulder pain for 3+ years and was considering surgery. After the first treatment I had a significant decrease in pain… I truly thought I was headed for surgery and instead I’m almost completely healed.”
Aaron H.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Dr. Paul is the best!! I’ve been to a lot of orthopedic doctors who all jump to surgery. Dr. Paul saves people from that. His techniques relieve the pain now, and set you up for a more capable life in the future.”
Corey P.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Chronic shoulder pain for years — MRIs, physical therapy, nothing worked, so I gave up. After just one session with Dr. Books I had answers and clarity… already feeling better than I have in years.”
Michael C.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Dr. Paul is a plethora of information concerning the entire body! Thorough, takes the time to truly understand your concerns and how it relates to your total health. Excellent take-home resources via the app.”
Laura F.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Passing through Cincinnati and visited Paul. All I can say is WOW! This guy knows what he’s doing. Very professional and candidly concerned with MY needs. Highly recommend.”
Billy C.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Dr. Books was absolutely amazing. A very thorough exam… I left feeling like a new person. I’ve been to many chiropractors and he exceeded my expectations!”
Emily
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“I came in with so much pain and he went above and beyond. He truly knows his stuff and helps at the root of the issue. Will def be back — and becoming a member!”
Lauren A.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Best adjustment I’ve ever had. He checked my mobility throughout my whole body, found the issues, and built a plan personalized for me. Techniques I’ve never seen at other chiropractic places.”
Dennis H.
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Week 3 with Dr. Books and there’s already marked improvement in all my areas of concern. TBP’s comprehensive approach is orders of magnitude beyond the typical offerings of any other chiropractor.”
J. Thacker
Google review · via Google
★★★★★
“Very helpful and attentive with a neck sprain. He’s great at understanding the root cause — he helped my neck, and the work has made my lower back 100% better as well.”
Chad R.
Google review · via Google
Dr. Paul Books, DC
About
Dr. Paul Books, DC
Chiropractic physician, 30+ year competitive powerlifter, and former team chiropractor for the XFL St. Louis BattleHawks. Dr. Books has treated athletes across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, and Paralympic levels, served as official chiropractor for the Cincinnati Ben-Gals, and is endorsed by Super Bowl champion Marc Edwards. He built Total Body Performance to do what no single specialist can: coordinate movement, strength, nutrition, and physiology into one plan — and deliver it online, so your results aren't limited by a zip code.
Start free · no cost, no obligation

Your Whole-System Review.

The Dr. Books Method, run on you — one read across every system, returned as written findings. It’s how Dr. Books sees what’s actually driving yours.
Become the strongest version of you.
One doctor. One system. Start with your free review, or book your $295 assessment.
Or call/text 513-486-0173
Hormone services are provided, prescribed, and billed by a separate licensed medical provider; Dr. Books coordinates and collaborates only, and does not bill for hormone services. Coaching is general fitness and performance-nutrition guidance, distinct from clinical care. All visits are currently online while we transition to our new location.
Find it. Fix it. Bulletproof it.   ·  Total Body Performance · South Lebanon, OH · 513-486-0173