About Dr. Marlene Mahipat, Chiropractor

Dr. Marlene Mahipat

Dr. Marlene Mahipat started from humble beginnings in Trinidad and moved to the United States in 1990 with $300 and two suitcases containing her entire life. Overcoming many obstacles, which included working three jobs and going to school full time, she persevered and completed her education to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in 2001 and a Master’s Degree in Pharmacological Sciences, in the field of Medical Cannabis, from University of Maryland, school of pharmacy. Dr. Mahipt is part of a pioneering class to earn a Masters degree in Science and Therapeutics of Medical Cannabis and graduated in 2021 with honors and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi.

Dr. Marlene Mahipat moved to Maryland in 2002 and started a company called Mediquest in Maryland in 2004 which has expanded to Florida. Mediquest provides chiropractic, physical therapy, and a holistic approach to wellness through nutritional guidance, genetic testing, hair, stool, and urine analysis, along with detailed blood work.  This information is used to map and identify problems and deficiencies in the body.

Dr. Mahipat also founded Helping Orphans Prosper Everywhere (H.O.P.E.) in 2006, a non-profit human services foundation which focuses on assisting children and families in need, including the homeless, elderly and disabled. One of her programs provides children with mentorship and educational supplies.  Each child’s progress is measured, evaluated, and systematically tracked and recorded and then used to assist in the successful mentorship of other children and to set future goals. Additionally, she started People Letting Every Animal Survive Euthanasia (P.L.E.A.S.E.) in 2006, a non-profit pet foundation which focuses on helping otherwise healthy animals from being put to sleep and on-going projects to help low income clients with food and vet bills for their pets.

Dr. Mahipat is the recipient of many awards.

2025 – Health Care Heroes Physician of the Year Award (3^rd time for HCH)

2024 - Baltimore County Entrepeneur and Philanthropist Hero Award

2023 – Zonta Spirit Award – Building a Better World for Women and Girls

2022 – Influential Marylander Civic Leadership Award

2021 – Daily Record Health Care Heroes Award (2^nd time)

2020 – Baltimore County Woman Making A Difference Award

2019 – Daily Record Health Care Heroes Award

        Women in Business Trailblazer Award

        Fashion Umbrella Impact Award

2018 – CEO Report Mid-Atlantic Women’s Leadership Award

        CEO Report Velocity Growth Award

2017 – Top 100 MBE Award (3^rd time)

            Associated Black Charities Women On The Move Award

            Smart CEO Baltimore Future 50 Award

2016 – Stevie Awards Lifetime Achievement for Nonprofit Winner - Gold

            Let’s Talk Success An Empowered Woman Honoree

2015 – Enterprising Women of the Year Award

            Maryland Top 100 Women Award (3^rd time) Circle of Excellence

            Citizen of the Year – Knights of Columbus

2014 – Broward College Alumni Hall of Distinction Service to the Community Award – finalist

Enterprising Women of the Year – Honorable Mention

2013 - Grandfamilies PTSA Community Partner of the Year (for HOPE)

            Martin Luther King Jr. Content of Character Award  

            Maryland Top 100 Award (2^nd time)

2012 – Top 100 MBE Award (2^nd time)

2011 – Maryland Chiropractor of the Year

        Maryland Health Care Heroes – Finalist

        Sherman College of Chiropractic – Distinguished Service Award

        Trinidad & Tobago Association of Baltimore, Inc. – In Recognition of Community Service Award

2010 – 100 Black Men Honor WPO: Women of Color Award 

        Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame

        Top 100 MBE Award

2009 – Maryland Top 100 Women Award

        Meals on Wheels Volunteer of the Year

2008 – Women Making a Difference Award from the Baltimore County Commission for Women

2006 – Smart Woman/Smart CEO Bravo Business Achievement Award

2005 – Harlow Fullwood, Jr. Service Above Self Award

Featured

The Baltimore Sun, The Baltimore Times, Chiropractic Journal, Curaleaf MD Magazine, Fox 45 News, Howard County Times, Putting Power In Your Purpose, The Sebastian Daily, Sherman College Alumni, Sherman College EXCEL, Spice 4 Life, Trinidad & Tobago Mirror, Today’s Chiropractic Lifestyle

Memberships and Affiliations

Alumni Member of Phi Kappa Phi

Honorary Chair at the Office of Stephanie Rawlings Blake – Baltimore City Mayor

Women’s Presidents Organization

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland – Board Member

Maryland Chiropractic Association

Florida Chiropractic Association

The International Women's Leadership Association

LifeBridge Health and Fitness – Advisory Committee

H.O.P.E. Foundation – President and Founder

P.L.E.A.S.E. Foundation – President and Founder

Mediquest, LLC – President and Founder

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland – volunteer, delivery driver and greeter

National Organization for Women