Highly recommend Dr. Nealy. Very attentive and explains everything to ensure you are comfortable

Loved how easy it was to book the appointment and the knowledge of the staff. Treatment was very effective and I can turn my head again after one visit. Appreciate that I wasn't pressured into multiple visits that I don't necessarily need. Impressed with the variety of tools used to treat me: dry needling, Graston method, cupping, and active stretching. These folks know their stuff and I'll be back the next time my neck slides out of place (hopefully not soon). read more

I was referred to Dr. Drynan by my nephew who used the same surgeon who had operated on my knee 3 of the 4 times it's been done. My IT band was killing me. The first session with Dylan taught me more about what was going on with my body than hundreds of hours of physical therapy. He is amazing. I will admit, I never had a great impression of Chiropractors. I will admit I was always wrong! His techniques (including dry needling which initially freaked me out) have been life changing. I'm early 50's and not ready to slow down. I'll keep coming back regularly so I can keep up an active life. Thanks Dylan and staff - you're the best! read more

Expert practitioners, the chiropractors and massage therapist. Service is superb from the receptionist to therapist. You will leave feeling better than when you entered. read more

This place is really great. I went to Dr. Dylan Drynan for about a year, and I need to make an appointment to go back now that I have health insurance and a new job. (They'll work out payment plans/discounts if you don't have health insurance, but I just never got around to it.) It's different than going to a traditional chiropractor. While they'll do the regular adjustments on your spine, neck, etc., they also do this really great technique that also helps stretch the muscles to help keep your spine from falling out of alignment. My neck muscles are incredibly tense (feel like rocks!) and I have a problem with the piriformis muscle and the other muscles around it, and he was able to help me be able to both walk and take the edge off of my tension headaches. No one else (other chiropractors, ortho surgeon, physical therapists) have been able to do anything for me... Dr. Drynan was the first to help start relieve the pain. read more

Dr. Tracy Ford is absolutely fantastic. Very knowledgeable, patient, and personable. She really knows her stuff and takes her time with you. I am pregnant and she tailors the treatments around that. I've been lucky enough to also see Lisa, one of the massage therapists on a regular basis which has helped tremendously with getting through my pregnancy. The time spent on her table takes away all the stress and pain of pregnancy. They have both been a huge impact on my well being during such a transitional time. The office is very clean, comfortable and convenient with an indoor parking garage. read more

I went to Dr. Drynan for a long-standing dancing injury and he is wonderful. I also see Sharon to get massage and she does a great job. This is not your spa massage; she goes deep, deep, deep and works your muscles hard to break up the knots and my muscles are ready for Dr. Dryan to do his "magic" on them when she's done. The best part is he takes my insurance so it's a simple co-pay and it covers Sharon and Dr. Drynan. He's got a soft and gentle nature about him and is a great chiropractor that practices ART. Great stretches, ideal adjustments and I'm on my way back to the yoga studio or off on a run. read more

While many people that come here are into many sports, I'm a desk-jockey with too much mouse and keyboard usage... and I have "carpal tunnel - like symptoms" but it cant possibly be that, as the excellent muscle, tendon, and related work that Dr Drynan does for me has put the issues in nearly full remission. I simply see him about every 4~6 weeks and he does ART and I'm good to go. The office is easy to get to, the people are great, Dr Drynan and the others are nice to talk with and definitely know their stuff... If you're having some sort of bodily ailment, I recommend you try Active Body to see if they can help you, before doing anything more invasive. read more

Background: I'm an avid runner typically putting in 40+ miles when I'm not training for a marathon. I've been looking to step up the number of marathons I do each year and even get into some ultramarathoning. I've never been sidelined before and went to ABC to see if they could shed some light on a little discomfort I've had in various places, nothing major. Dr. Verchota and everyone else I talked to while there are really cool. I like the fact that Dr. Verchota is a runner/Ironman athlete himself, so that adds a ton more credibility in my opinion because he's probably felt the very things I've gone through, and if not, he's practicing what he preaches. I learned so much in my first appointment with ABC! They talked to me about my training, asked me to do a few exercises to gauge balance, strength etc - then Dr. Verchota explained why he thought I was feeling what I was and explained very clearly what he was going to do about it. If you've never heard of Active Release Technique, this is SO MUCH more than what you'd ever expect from a traditional chiropractor. Dr. Ryan worked on correcting some soft tissue damage that naturally occurs from all the running I do surrounding my knees and lower back. Not only did I feel really good after the appointment with him, I understood more about my body and what impact not stretching and strengthening certain areas will do to it. Bottom line, my appointments with ABC have been invaluable. read more

I have been seeing Dr Dylan at Active Body for a few months now and have sound his treatments to be extremely helpful! He has managed to help me with several different soft tissue and scar tissue and postural issues. I had a pretty nasty ski accident and he has managed to greatly help my whiplash and resulting nerve pains. He also help to drain the lymphatic canal that connects to my injured knee which I feel has been very effective! The front desk staff is exceptional! So kind and personal and timely! I am so glad to have found Active Body after several friends reported to me that they thought they are quality. read more

If I could give them 100 stars, I would. Active Body Chiropractic is not just Chiropractic. I personally am receiving "Active Release Therapy" by one of their newer doctors, Dr. Ryan Verchotta. Dr. Verchotta is patient, caring, flexible.... if an appointment after yours cancels, he is likely to extend your appointment and work with you more. He is easily over-educated, knowing clearly everything there is to know in the field and if he doesn't (I'm doing acupuncture as well and threw a term his way he wasn't familiar with), he will read up and learn. You can't go wrong with Dr. V or any other doctor in this practice as I'm sure the other two doctors are right along the same lines. I can't throw more compliments their way. Just a great crew. read more

Dr. Dylan Drynan is AAaaaamazing!!!! I only saw him once thus far and the results of my first visit are still lasting 3 months later. For starters, I had knee surgery on both of my knees due to an accident/injury and have been to several "top notch" chiropractors, therapists, and other unsuccessful hoopla. I started working with a trainer who competes internationally and she referred me to him since a) he's blocks away from my home and b) she sends all of her other bodybuilding clients to him. when I called, I was in SEVERE pain and just paid $110 to a Lincoln park chiro I've been seeing for a year 2 days prior. Obviously that wasn't successful because I called Active Body. Not only did Dr. Drynan talk to me himself on the phone, he stayed late the SAME DAY to accommodate my schedule. Needless to say, he used the active release technique on me and I have felt better since. I will be seeing him on a regular basis this year. read more

Dr. Jeff at Active Body has seriously changed my life. I have seen other doctors, even out of state. No one could help me. I have been dealing with shoulder pain for over four years now. I was actually terrified I was going to have to give up my passion and my career. I work as a professional photographer and I was having severe, dibilatating pain in my shoulder/middle back. My arm/hand was going numb, I couldn't sleep without pain. It was to the point where I couldn't even lift over 15 pounds without severe pain. My equipment/cameras/gear is VERY heavy. After trying other doctors, I was actually feeling worse. I was losing hope. Then I found Dr. Jeff three weeks ago.I have seen him four times now and I feel like my entire life has changed. I had NO IDEA how much pain and restriction I truly had until he started relieving my pain. I thought I would never be able to feel this good again. It is amazing. I already have FULL rotation of my shoulder again. I can sleep at night. for the first time in two years. I can do a photoshoot without my hand/arm going numb. AND I can actually live a NORMAL life. BOTTOM LINE, not only is Dr. Jeff amazing at what he does, he is charismatic and makes you feel comfortable and confident while he helps change your life. I truly can not express how much gratitude I have for the work this man does. He will relieve your long term pain and help you to start a path of healing and help you to know how to rebuild your strength. If I could give him ten stars I would. Don't let the idea of Chiropractic work scare you. The techinque of ART Is amazing. Working with your nerves, muscles, and tendons, it is has helped me like no other chiropractic technique did. He does not just adjust your spine. He does much more than that. I urge you to go to Dr. Jeff if you have chronic, long term pain. He will change your life. read more

They treat more than the spine. I spent most of the past six months limping with pain due to an injury to my right foot. Combination of a boot, ice, heat, ibuprofen, stretching, massage, rest, and activity did not help. I finally went to see Dr. Drynan, and honestly one treatment of Active Release Technique + Graston + adjustment has completely taken the pain away from my foot. Now I can walk normally, without pain - for the first time in six months. He diagnosed Tenosynovitis immediately, and saved me from continued pain. I'm very thankful for his expertise. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Dylan Drynan for about 9 months now, and I cannot say enough good things about both Dr. Dylan & the entire Active Body staff. I have experienced horrible lower back issues almost my entire life, and suffer from outstanding injuries related to my time as a collegiate athlete (specifically my SI joint and hips). Since regularly seeing Dr. Dylan, my entire life has dramatically shifted. My SI joint used to frequently lock up to the point where I wouldn't be able to even walk for 1-2 weeks, and with active release therapy (his technique), my problems have gotten SO much better! I haven't had a lapse of my joint locking, and I feel much less pain on a day to day basis. Even though I am young, before I saw Dr. Dylan I could barely workout (which was driving me crazy!), couldn't sit for more than 15 minutes without being in pain, and had so many issues. Anyone who has experienced a chronic back injury knows how badly it effects your whole life- this may sound dramatic but my life is so much different and better now that I don't suffer from chronic pain and can get back to the workouts that I truly enjoy :) As you can probably tell by this long review, I have a ton of respect for Dr. Dylan. He makes going into his office so enjoyable. He is so friendly and enjoyable to be around - and you can truly tell how much he cares about every one of his patients' well-being. He goes way out of his way to make sure he can accommodate whatever you need, and always has a smile on his face! I am pretty terrible at writing reviews (and forget most of the time!), but this guy deserves it because he is truly the best chiro I know and has helped me immensely! Needless to say, I would recommend him to anyone looking for chiropractic care or experiencing any type of pain. read more

Active Body Chiropractic is a mecca for healing that every athlete in the Chicagoland area needs to know about. I was fortunate enough to discover Active Body after enduring a year of chronic hip pain following a femoral neck stress fracture for which no one - not even the exalted Kathleen Weber, sports medicine doctor for the Chicago Bulls and White Sox - could properly diagnose or treat. Being somewhat new to the running scene, (I had lived a relatively sedentary life until my late 20s when my father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I took up running to relieve stress) I was unfamiliar with the protocol for treating a sports-related injury. My internist referred me to Dr. Daniel Newman at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute who sent me for the bone scan that detected the stress fracture. His "idea" of treatment was to stay off it for eight weeks. Never once did he address the underlying soft tissue issues I've since come to realize caused the injury, and I didn't think to ask him since I trusted his word as my doctor. In any event, he released me back into the running scene after eight weeks of rest, and surprise surprise, the pain came back worse than before. Subsequent visits led to a MRI which indicated a tumor on my femur, so I was referred to Midwest Orthopedics at Rush. There, I saw Dr. Steven Gitelis, who ruled out bone cancer but still had no idea why I was in pain. He referred me to Dr. Kathleen Weber. I had to wait six weeks to get in to see her, and her receptionist called me the day before the appointment to ask me if I could change it so that they could treat an injured Sox player. I was less then impressed. When I finally got in to see her, she had me perform a squat and diagnosed me with a rotated pelvis and hip flexor strain, wrote me a prescription for orthotics, 4-6 weeks of physical therapy including Active Release Techniques (ART) and sent me on my way. Unfortunately, the certified ART provider Dr. Weber referred me to was not covered by insurance, but I was desperate for help. Over the next eight weeks I had spent more than $1500 on physical therapy, custom fit orthotics and ART combined, and while I definitely thought the ART sessions were helping, I could no longer continue to afford it paying out of pocket. Months passed and my hip pain had progressed to the point where I was suffering when I was inactive as well - especially when I sat for long periods of time at work, in a car, on an airplane or after a night's sleep. Forget physical therapy when dancing at my friends' weddings left me incapacitated and laid up on my couch with a heating pad on my groin. It wasn't until around the one-year mark of my initial injury that I found Active Body Chiro on a Google search. Being an electronic marketing manager, I was immediately impressed with their business savvy to optimize their Web site. Their stock only continued to rise when I found out they took insurance and that they could fit me in for an appointment with Dr. Ryan Verchota within the week. Dr. Ryan was incredibly thorough, attentive and compassionate to my plight. He sat with me for an hour during my first appointment and patiently listened to my psycho-babble when all the previous doctors I'd seen couldn't push me out the door fast enough. He explained to me that my hip pain was caused by the excessive build-up of scar tissue inhibiting normal movement, causing dysfunction and predisposing me to the repetitive strain injury cycle as the muscles had to stretch and contract against these adhesions. He treated me with ART during that first appointment, and he was the consummate professional. He reassured me by explaining everything in great detail and answering all my questions, and believe me, I challenged him. What's more is that he has a great passion for what he does and helping others. He's an active runner, so he doesn't just talk the talk. Dr. Verchota succeeded in helping me with ART where everyone else had failed in that most traditional methods such as anti-inflammatory medications, rest, ice, compression, elevation and stretching and strengthening exercises do not address the underlying scar tissue adhesions that develop within the muscles and surrounding soft tissues. The great news is that ART has a 99% efficacy rate in treating soft tissue injuries including muscles, ligaments, fascia and nerves. After only four visits with him, I was able to run again pain-free. All in all, I would highly recommend Active Body Chiro and Dr. Ryan Verchota to anyone and everyone who has suffered from chronic pain whether from a sports injury or not. He got my mind and my body back on track without surgery when all hope was lost. I feel like I have my life back and I have no doubt they can do the same for you! read more

If you are suspect of Chiropractic care... I can relate. My only previous exposure to chiropractors was with an ever growing numerical Chicago chain and that was so bad I almost gave up on the whole practice. Thankfully, I gave the industry a second shot when my running and triathlon training caught up with me. That is when I found Active Body and Dr. Heddles. His practice (Chiro, ART, etc) and attitude are exactly what I want to help deal with issues that arise in my training. If you are taking the time to read this, you should take the time to try him out. read more

Jeff and Lisa are my favorite combo to relieve my always tight shoulders and lower back. Staff here are friendly and location is very convenient. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Dylan Drynan for almost over a year. He has helped me re think my body and have a well rounded understanding of why I might be hurting. He helps me to stay running happy and healthy. I highly recommend him and ABC. read more

As a competitive Olympic weightlifter, and sometimes Crossfitter, in middle age, I have been continually plagued with shoulder issues. I've received PT for injuries- gotten "fixed" but not quite healed. A black hole/abyss between being broken and performing well has been ever present. ART bridges the performance abyss. Dr. Heddles is a fantastic, well educated practitioner and a nice guy. Treatments have allowed me to open up on my workouts without fear of re-injury. I wish I knew about these guys 4 years ago. Highly recommended. New office has a free parking garage but there is no other parking allowed in the near vicinity on the street. Get parking info before your appt. Wonderful experience with pleasantly surprising results. Chiro is good too. read more

Met w/ Dr. Heddles multiple times to treat shoulder/neck chronic issues. He is wonderful at what he does. He did a fantastic job and left me feeling phenomenal. No more pain. If I have any issues in the future, I'll be back. read more

Dr. Ryan is spectacular! I absolutely love the way he does ART. He is extremely knowledgable and he is constantly updating you throughout the treatment so you know what to expect next. I highly recommend him! Also, everyone who works here is so nice! The vibes you get from this place are just so positive! read more

Do not let the "Chiropractic" in the title mislead you--they offer a range of services (check out the website). My husband and I have both been to Dr. Heddles. I have a problem with a muscle in my back; my husband has plantar fasciitis. We have both been extremely pleased with our treatment. And he is very pleasant, too. Also, if you have a PPO, you do not need to get a doctor's referral, as you do if you do straight physical therapy. read more

I'm a distance runner and wasn't sure what to expect here. I thought I was going to be off of running for another long haul due to some pain I was having, but Dr. Ryan had me feeling great after just a couple visits. I've learned this place is way beyond problematic "back" issues. I am totally sold on him and this place now and will be going back. read more

Active Body and Dr. Ryan Verchatta have changed by life forever through healing, education and unique customized therapies. The clinic and Dr. Ryan offers the most holistic approach to healing and chiropractic care I have ever encountered. I sprang my ankle after a nasty fall off of an airplane. I was in severe pain and could not were my coveted 4inch heels anymore. What was a girl to do? I tried traditional doctors, self care and other chiropractors with no luck. Dr. Ryan worked his magic and all swelling and pain are a thing of the past. More importantly I have strengthened my ankle to allow for better balance and prevent future spills. Dr. Ryan is extremely engaging, knowledgeable, and makes all of his clients feel very comfortable with customized programs for permanent improvement. Thanks to Dr. Ryan I am also now training at Phenomenal Fitness with the best trainer in the windy city. What more could you ask for. read more

The first time I visited, I walked in looking like a cactus from the Road Runner cartoon. When I tried to raise both arms above my head, my left arm remained at a 90 degree angle at the elbow. I had sustained an injury that remained repressed in my memory until a few visits in: I had fallen, shoulder-first, onto a concrete sidewalk while helping an adult Chinese woman learn to ride a bicycle. Yes, Ripley. Believe it. Dr. Tracy Ford was on the case. From the beginning, she was able to show this prone-by-accident nerd the potential problems we needed to solve, and to answer my litany of questions. She had a large computer screen and wall posters of the anatomy to help provide clear explanations. She started by referring me for an x-ray, which the lab burned onto a DVD to review with her. She gave me exercises that started with simple arm movements, continued with the resistance of an exercise band, and eventually proceeded to employing light weights. She even let me take videos on my cellphone of her demonstrating the exercises; since it had been tough for me to take notes on paper of the finer points of the techniques (to avoid another calamity). She also massaged me with what looked like a Dr. Seuss-designed letter opener. In fact, it had been designed by a dude, not a doctor, named Graston, rather than by either of my good doctors (Seuss or Ford). I'd never been to a chiropractor or physical therapist before; so I didn't know what to expect. The whole process took months, rather than weeks, of weekly visits and daily exercises, with a minimal amount of pain. I did my homework every day, and I can now report that I am pain free and that I can reach for the stars once more. And as adman Leo Burnett once said, "When you reach for the stars, you may not quite get one, but you won't come up with a handful of mud either." Then again, I'm not flexible enough to even reach down to my toes while standing; an anatomical silver lining, I guess. Tracy is so personable that I rather miss our visits. Maybe it's time for me to find someone from Italy who hasn't yet learned to ride a Vespa... read more

I've been to a couple of chiros in the city and this is one of the best. Dr Jeff is knowledgable and has worked wonders on my chronic shoulder pain. Very knowledgable staff and would definitely recommend this practice if your looking for a good chiropractor. read more

Active Body is the truth!! I had a serious groin strain on both sides (long story) and couldn't walk properly for months. My groin refused to heal. Traditional physical therapy exercises did me no good and I was worried I might have to undergo surgery. After bouncing around between several doctors and specialists, I found Active Body. I saw huge improvement within a week, and within a month I was able walk normally again. It's hard to describe what they did, but essentially they had to break apart muscles that had fused together from heavy scarring. This involved a combination of hand's on stretching and massage from my doctor, and was something no other place I went to had the expertise to do. My experience has been excellent and I strongly recommend anybody dealing with a persistent physical injury to come to Active Body!!! read more

I'm not one for long messages. This is a great place to go to! The staff is friendly and caring. The doctors listen to you they give you the time you need to explain your pain. I would return here again if or when needed. read more

Dr. Heddles knows his stuff! I was having some pretty bad upper back pain and really wanted to start running and so far it has made such an impact. I feel much less sore even after one treatment but if that wasnt enough just the client education alone was tremendously helpful. To know exactly what is going on with your body and how small changes can help relieve tension and stress is great! The office is also really nice, very clean and comfortable space. Plus who doesnt love a good back crack?! I also really enjoy the conversation and that he seems genuinely interested in his patients and very much enjoys the work he does. read more

I recently moved to the West Coast and Active Body is one of the biggest things I miss the most about Chicago! 5 stars for stellar chiropractors, massage therapists and receptionists. Active Body was like a second home for me as I went to see Dr. Tracy practically every week throughout my pregnancy this past year. I began seeing Tracy long before I was pregnant to address chronic back pain, and between sessions with her and massage sessions with Sharon I felt significantly better and also much more equipped with knowledge they offered to help me sustain my physical well-being between appointments. Later I was incredibly blessed to have Tracy, Lisa (massage therapist but no longer there), and Sharon to turn to every week to help ease the physical challenges of pregnancy as well as prepare my body so that I could birth my baby safely. It was incredibly reassuring to have Tracy, who specializes in helping pregnant women via the Webster Technique, adjust me in a way that was safe for my growing baby and customized to where my body was at in the pregnancy. Tracy was so knowledgeable about the anatomy of pregnant women and offered countless tips for safe exercises and body mechanics that complimented the adjustments she performed. She also offered TONS of affirmation and encouragement for what I was going through. Additionally, she offered invaluable recommendations for pregnancy-related resources. She networks extensively with practitioners in the Chicago birthing community and we not only discovered our Birthing From Within birth prep class (I HIGHLY recommend this!) and our amazing doula (Holly Barhammand) through Tracy, but she was able to offer some insight that helped me decide on a midwifery group (West Suburban Midwife Associates in Oak Park - LOVE them!!) while I was shopping around for one. I gave birth to a healthy baby this past summer and I attribute my being able to have a smooth and safe labor to Tracy and the Active Body team. read more

I went to Dr. Heddles for Active Release Therapy for some shoulder issues I was having. I have just been blown away by how successful my treatment has been. The pain was gone after just two treatments and after six or so I have achieved a level of progress that I have not been able to attain previously after a year using other approaches. I am also not a Chiropractic client. There aren't a lot of folks who practice ART so having access to someone like Dr. Heddles who is clearly skilled in this technique as well as others if really valuable. read more

I have been going to Active Body for about 3 years to receive treatment for running-related injuries that spring up occasionally. I see Dr. Ryan and have also utilized their massage therapy services. Active Body is excellent on all fronts - Dr. Ryan is fantastic (nice, easy to talk to, and very good at figuring out what the problem is and coming up with a game plan for fixing it), the front desk staff is warm, friendly, and helpful at wading through the complexities of insurance coverage, and the entire atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Active Body has ensured I can continue running even as I get older and have less time to devote to staying in ideal running shape. I am very glad Dr. Ryan and Active Body are in the neighborhood! read more

Love this place. ART technique is painful but is amazing at relieving long term pain. I'm a believer to be sure!

I hobbled in feeling awful and walked out with a big smile on my face. Dr. Ryan figured out what was wrong with my back and fixed it right away. read more

Awesome... Friendly staff, convenient hours, and most importantly fast pain relief.. The doctors are great and very knowledgeable.

A friend of mine recommended this place to me--I had been suffering from serious neck pain--couldn't turn left or right for a few weeks and decided to get some help. I'm also a long time runner and a triathlete so in addition to my neck pains, I generally some serious muscular issues! I saw Dr. Dylan; he was right on time, very professional and seriously, after my first visit I was already feeling better. The visits are quick and provide so much benefit in such a short amount of time. I'm close to full speed on my neck and he just fixed my back up for the marathon! This place is great and I would recommend it to anyone with any kind of muscular, joint or body issue. read more

I have had so many injuries over the last 10 years or so, and Dylan has been my savior in helping me recover! I swear by him...I moved about 30 miles away and I make special trips to see him. He is so great. I have seen other chiro's over the years before I met Dylan or I was out of town and couldn't see Dylan, and it was a joke. Don't waste your time or money going anywhere else. read more

I came in with an incredibly painful neck back issue - pinched nerve/knot in my back. Jeff was able to loosen it up and relax the muscles to the point where I could function again. Thank you! A+ read more

Oh, man. Dr. Heddles is a God. I have heinous TMJ, and he has helped me so much. SO much. So much relief! The guy is awesome cool too; he clearly knows what he's doing, is super personable, and is just a really positive force to be around. Kinda want him for a drinking buddy! I mentioned offhand that I had problems when it rained with what I assumed to be arthritis (I have had cartilage removed in both knees years ago) and he started doing all this crazy ninja-chiro stuff with my legs...and it helped! I am almost pissed I'm moving away for awhile - you don't find docs like this too often! Snap him up. Almost forgot - I was still going there 7 months pregnant with twins, and couldn't have felt more comfortable. Trust me, that says something. read more