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.
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 (2nd 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 (3rd 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 (3rd 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 (2nd time)
2012 – Top 100 MBE Award (2nd 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
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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