Meet Dr. Peter Martinez
A Lifelong Passion for Healing
Dr. Peter Martinez doesn’t just work in healthcare—as a father of three, he practices it daily with his own family. Coming from a long line of medical professionals, he learned early on how important it is to take health seriously. But when his own family faced major health challenges, his perspective shifted. He realized that real progress doesn’t come from simply managing symptoms—it comes from finding the root cause and giving the body the support it needs to heal itself.
It was through chiropractic care that his family experienced remarkable change, inspiring him to devote his life to helping others experience the same.
A Familiar Voice for Wellness in South Austin
In the South Austin community, Dr. Martinez is known not just as a chiropractor, but as a passionate advocate for natural health. He’s a co-host of the MaxLife Austin radio show, a corporate wellness speaker, and a regular host of community health seminars—all designed to empower families to take charge of their well-being.
At home, Dr. Martinez practices what he preaches. As a father of three, he is raising his children with a holistic, natural approach to health—focusing on the body’s incredible ability to heal and thrive when given the right support. His personal and professional lives are deeply intertwined, giving him a unique understanding of the real-world challenges families face and how to help them build stronger, healthier futures.
Grounded in Service, Dedicated to Growth
Before becoming a chiropractor, Dr. Martinez served as a paramedic, technical rescuer and wilderness paramedic with a rescue squad, worked in pediatric primary care, as well as taught emergency medicine to EMTs and paramedics. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-Psychology from Appalachian State University and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic.
His heart for service has led him on healthcare relief trips to Haiti and to his family’s clinic in Mexico — experiences that continue to shape his compassionate, patient-centered care.
Always striving to grow, Dr. Martinez stays at the leading edge of preventative healthcare, studying the latest clinical research so he can bring the best, most natural solutions to the families he serves.
Book an Appointment
Ready to get on the path to maximum health? Contact River City Wellness today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Martinez!
