At the heart of my practice lies a commitment to a comprehensive treatment approach deeply rooted in empathy, expertise, and a shared passion. As an avid endurance athlete, I understand firsthand the physical, mental, and emotional demands that training and competition impose. I am also keenly aware of the stresses and challenges that come our way from other life commitments. It is this understanding that forms the cornerstone of my philosophy.
Traditional chiropractic care is centered around the treatment of the joints of the spine, using spinal manipulation as the main and sometimes sole modality. While joint manipulation has its place for certain cases, the majority of my focus is centered around more active forms of care that involve a much greater level of patient involvement both inside and outside of my office.
Hi, I’m Dana – A chiropractor, teacher, and endurance coach based in Chicagoland. As a healthcare provider and experienced endurance athlete, I have a deep understanding of the unique demands and challenges that life and sport place on you.
Injuries, like people, are complex. Cookie cutters are for baked goods, not your injury recovery and prevention plan. At Pro Active Endurance & Chiropractic, you’ll receive an unparalleled experience that I would seek out if the roles were reversed.
Motivation is rarely the missing ingredient as athletes are a hard-working bunch. If you have the will, WE can find the way.
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I came to Dana last year with several recalcitrant and developing injuries, including Achilles tendinopathy and ultimately a serious bone stress injury. Dana provides important, specific, and well-researched strength and rehabilitation programming, but what makes his practice unique is that he does so much more than that. He listens actively, and pays attention to the big picture — beyond the acute issue, he has always tried to deeply understand the broader backdrop of my life, and what holistic factors may have led to an injury. I have been a competitive marathoner for more than a decade, and, before working with Dana, for much of that time I was in pain. Since starting to work with Dana, I’ve progressed to be not only a healthier athlete, but also much smarter about how I integrate training into my life.
– Nick Feamster
Professional Amateur
I’ve been going to Dana for over two years and have nothing but great things to say about him and his practice. As an endurance athlete there is always something that I always need to be tweaked or loosened up. I recently had a calf injury where Dana suggested Dry Needling and he explained how it can speed up the recovery processes. I’ve had it done once a little over a year ago (by Dana) and then again last week. The session this past week didn’t feel as “great” after the session, but after a few days I almost feel like a new person. I will always be a firm believer in dry needling and the benefits it provides. I highly recommend Dana for any aches or pains.
– Sarah Moss
7x Ironman Finisher
I always got the sense that Dana really wanted to understand the factors that led to my injury and my goals going forward and that he genuinely cared about helping me make progress on returning to running. Dana is far more knowledgeable about bone stress injuries than people I’ve worked with in the past, and I appreciated that he cared about making sure I understood the reasons for the injury, the “why” behind the program, and things I could do to reduce the chances of a similar injury.
– Lauren Zumbach
Marathoner
I have been seeing Dana for over 7 years now. He is a wizard when it comes to helping me perform at the highest level. He is not just a chiropractor; he approaches his craft as an athlete himself. He’s focused on helping your body recover and execute through a multitude of disciplines to keep me fit and succeeding. I have referred dozens of elite/amateur athletes to see him, and all continue to see benefits from his holistic approach to rehabilitation and performance.
– Dan Stanton
Cartwheel Extraordinaire
Dana’s care and understanding of his patients is something I wish all health professionals would have. Having seen multiple PTs and doctors in the past, I’ve often felt rushed through and received generic treatment guidelines. His follow-up emails to check in have been thoughtful and his responses to any concerns I may be having express true care and empathy. I appreciate the personalized care, and being able to have a thorough and insightful conversation is truly invaluable.
– Jamie Hershfang
Ultra-Endurance Athlete
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