About

Chiropractor in Tampa

Doctor Robert Edward Calhoun III (Bobby) is a Florida native of the east coast where he grew up in the Jupiter area. He went on to attend New York Institute of Technology to play lacrosse for two years before returning to the state of Florida where he attended The University of Tampa. Along with earning his degree in Allied Health with a Concentration in Physical therapy studies, he was a Captain of the Men’s Lacrosse team. In his two-year stint with the Men’s Lacrosse Team, they were undefeated in conference play with two conference championships, followed by two NCAA tournament appearances.

After graduating with his Bachelors, Dr. Calhoun attended Keiser University’s College of Chiropractic Medicine (KUCCM) in their inaugural class. He was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award and the Sports Performance & Physical Rehabilitation award in his graduating class. While attending the doctoral program he was the offensive coordinator for the Men’s Lacrosse team at Keiser University and aided in a National Championship appearance in the school’s first year of the program. Along with coaching collegiate lacrosse, Dr. Calhoun coached multiple youth lacrosse teams in the area and played professionally for the Florida Launch (MLL) in the summer of 2018.

Throughout his time in graduate school, Dr. Calhoun was able to work with athletes of all ages and experience levels. In his time as an intern and fitness coach at Cressey Sports Performance (Jupiter, FL) he had the opportunity to work with MLB, NFL, and colligate athletes. In the 2019-2020 NFL Dr. Calhoun was able to work with the Miami Dolphins as an assistant manual tissue therapist. Dr. Calhoun is current the chiropractor for the University of Tampa Athletics.

Samantha Weidl

Front Desk & Office Executive

Samantha Weidl is originally from Macomb, Michigan, and has called Tampa home since 2019. She graduated from the University of Tampa in May 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health, concentrating in Occupational Therapy. With a natural passion for helping others and a love for understanding how the body works, Samantha brings both heart and knowledge to the patient experience.

 

Coming from a gymnastics and cheerleading background, she developed a deep appreciation for movement, discipline, and teamwork—values she now channels into her work. At the office, Samantha is the welcoming face at the front desk and the organized force behind daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and patients feel supported from the moment they walk in.

Justin Riddick

Personal Functional Training

Welcome to Spartan Chiropractic! We are a community-based clinic serving the greater Tampa area, dedicated to helping individuals and families optimal health through natural chiropractic care!

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