Family Tree Chiropractic - New Mother / New Baby Care

1440 Renaissance Dr Suite #120
Park Ridge, Illinois
60068
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About Dr. Whitney Fandel

Park Ridge Chiropractor, Dr. Whitney Fandel, DC, DICCP, is a leading chiropractor in the Northwest Suburbs with 14+ years experience. She is a National Top 25 Chiropractor, offering modern, gentle, neurologically focused, results-driven care.

Postpartum Chiropractic Care

Many women seek chiropractic care shortly after giving birth to help them heal quicker, alleviate back, shoulder, and neck pain often felt from breastfeeding, and feel more comfortable and mobile so she can best care for herself and her baby during this new phase.

Common reasons mothers seek care in our office are:

  • Sciatica
  • Fatigue
  • Discomfort
  • Anxiety
  • Nausea
  • Reflux
  • Indigestion
  • Pelvic pain
  • Rib pain
  • Back pain
Newborn Chiropractic Care

A question we often hear is how do babies benefit from chiropractic care? An estimated 60-90lbs of force is placed on an infant’s neck during delivery – and thus their nervous system. The nervous system (brain and spine) is the master system that controls every system in the body! ⁣⁣

A gentle adjustment from Dr. Whitney removes any interference to the nervous system as babies go through key developmental changes. This allows little ones from newborns through childhood and beyond to grow and develop optimally.⁣⁣

⁣⁣Dr. Whitney has her post doctorate degree in pediatric and pregnancy chiropractic; rendering her board certified in this specialty. Chiropractic care for babies is soft, safe, and focused for your little ones and their developing spines. Oftentimes, babies sleep right through them!

Common reasons Dr. Whitney treats babies are:

  • Sleep Issues
  • Colic
  • Constipation
  • Reflux
  • Ear Infections ⁣
  • Torticollis
  • Breastfeeding & Tongue Ties ⁣⁣

And so much more!

What to Expect

Consultation: You will have a 1 on 1 visit with the doctor to discuss your health concerns and the reason for your visit.
Once the doctor determines if this is a case we can help, you can then choose to proceed with the necessary exam and diagnostic tests. We will let you know the cost prior to starting the exam.

Examination: After your initial health consultation, we’ll perform a complete & comprehensive neurologically focused chiropractic exam.

X-rays: A series of X-rays may be needed to allow us to clearly determine a proper care plan. X-rays provide us with an objective diagnostic tool that will show us the position of the spinal bones, as well as the quality of the spine and safety of adjusting it. We also use X-rays to determine how long a spinal condition has been developing.

Report of Findings: Your report of findings will be scheduled the day after your Initial Consultation. This will allow for your doctor to study your exam findings, at which point we will share the results that we found with you. You may invite anyone in your family to accompany you, if you choose. Your Report of Findings includes a detailed analysis of what is wrong, what needs to be done, and how long we expect it to take for you to feel and function at your best. This is why our recommendations are extremely comprehensive and have the chance to be the solution that you have been seeking to find.

Ongoing: Your adjustments will be given by the doctor, then anything else done during the visit will depend on the doctor’s recommendations.

Our Team

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Dr. Whitney Fandel

Dr. Whitney Fandel was born and raised in Princeton, IL and completed her undergraduate studies at Illinois State University with a degree in Biological Sciences. From there, she moved to Davenport, IA to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2011 and worked as an associate doctor in Iowa while working on my post-doctorate degree.

In 2014, Dr. Whitney received her Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics rendering her board certified in pediatric and pregnancy chiropractic. In 2015, the doors to Family Tree Chiropractic in Park Ridge, IL were opened .

After working in two previous clinics as an associate, Dr. Whitney knew she wanted to do things differently. It was important to her that Family Tree Chiropractic feel warm and inviting and that our patients feel loved and respected at each visit. Dr. Whitney and her amazing staff strive each day to create an experience in our office to be unlike any other. One where patients are immediately welcomed with a smile and feel a sense of ease just by walking through our doors. They work daily to provide an environment that fully embodies trust, knowledge, hope for healing, and provides world class service to all patients.

Dr. Whitney could not have traveled this journey alone; Dr. Whitney says she had the best support anyone could ask for, her best friend and husband, Dr. “O” Olatunji (YES! He’s also a chiropractor)! They have a beautiful son; Mathias. During their free time, they love to travel and make memories as a family. Dr. Whitney looks forward to serving you!

Certifications and Experience:

  • Certified by National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics
  • Webster Technique Certified
  • Certified Zone Technique Practitioner
  • Certified Pediatric Experience Doctor
  • Member of the ICA (International Chiropractic Association)
  • Member of the ICA Pediatric Council
  • Member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
  • National Speaker
  • Mentor to thousands of Chiropractors around the world
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