Dr. Daniel V. Strelcheck Sr.

Doctor / Founder

Professional History

• Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1957

Education

• 1954-1957 Attended Palmer College of Chiropractic, Graduated with Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. 1957

 

Dr. Daniel V. Strelcheck Jr.

Doctor / Owner

Professional History

• Chief of Staff, Owner
• Doctor of Chiropractic Palmer College of Chiropractic

Education

• Bachelor of Science
• Doctorate, Palmer College of Chiropractic
• Sacral Occipital Technique - Organ/Cranial
• Atlas Orthogonal - Upper Cervical Specific
• Activator Method
• Standard Process Nutritional education and certification

Dr. Daniel is known throughout the community first as a doctor and recently for his outreach and education efforts. His published articles and blogs have been featured in the Northwest Herald, McHenry County Magazine and the "Journal of Chiropractic Research and Clinical Investigation." With his father as a chiropractor all his life, Dr.Daniel Jr. credits his remarkable health and energy to chiropractic care .

Dr. Peter Timothy Norton D.C.

Doctor

Education

• Graduate, of Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2005
• Certified in SOT and Activator Techniques
• Custom Orthotics

A native of the Northwest side of Chicago and oldest of 4 children, Dr. Pete was inspired to become a chiropractor through his personal experience with migraine headaches.
Dr. Pete treats patients of all ages and stages of life. His personal goal, "to teach patients at every opportunity and encourage them to become more involved in their own health" is underscored by this message is that small changes can have a big impact.

"Before I was a chiropractor I was a chiropractic patient and realized the power that the body has to heal itself. Now, my life is dedicated to helping people get well and furthermore, helping them to achieve and maintain optimal health."

Favorite quote: "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease." Thomas Edison

Ryan Johnson

Massage Therapist & Department Manager

Education

• Graduate, Chicago School of Massage Therapy, 2003
• Licensed Massage Therapist, Illinois
• NCTMB: National Certification Massage
  and Therapeutic Bodywork

Professional Specialties

• Contemporary Western Massage
• Sports Massage
• Reflexology
• Thermal Therapies
• Myofascial Release
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Body Mobilization Techniques
• Pregnancy Massage

About me: I grew up in McHenry County, IL. A career in massage therapy appealed to my natural desire to help people in a meaningful way. Massage facilitates healing and that makes me happy to help our patients feel great again without the need for surgery or drugs.

Personal Motto: Make the best of life. Never look back and think…“what if?”

Sara Crispe

Licensed Massage Therapist, Illinois

Education

• Graduate, Chicago School of Massage Therapy, 2003
• NCTMB: National Certification Massage
  and Therapeutic Bodywork
• Advanced Education in Hot Stone Massage

Professional Specialties

• Reflexology
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Relaxation Massage

About me: My long term goal is to retire and live in the Virgin Islands.

Personal motto: Live your life to the fullest. (And get a massage every now and then…even if you’re feeling good).

Victor Rico

Licensed Massage Therapist, Illinois

Education

• Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage, 2009
• NCTMB: National Certification Massage
  and Therapeutic Bodywork

Professional Specialties

• Swedish Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Sports Massage
• Prenatal Certification and Labor Post Partum
• Myofascial Release
• Chair Massage

About me: I feel immense pride and satisfaction as I help patients feel better through treatment. I can be helpful in helping newcomers to chiropractic feel comfortable and relaxed about their treatment; especially those that are apprehensive or whose first language is Spanish. I am bi-lingual and come from a large family. I’ve been told, “It’s hard not to like you”, and I hope that’s true.

Jane Ditzner

Licensed Massage Therapist, Illinois

Education

• National Certified Massage Therapist, 2005
• BA Webster University - Teaching Certification Montessori
• NCTMB: National Certification Massage
  and Therapeutic Bodywork

Professional Specialties

• Myofascial Techniques and Therapies
• Specialized Treatment Techniques: Lumbo/Pelvic Imbalances/Sciatica
• Sports Massage including Rotator Cuff Dysfunction
• Shiatsu
• Thai Massage

About me: I live in Woodstock; love gardening and drinking Starbucks beverages as often as possible.

Melissa Gault

Licensed Massage Therapist, Illinois

Education

• Cortiva - Chicago School of Massage, 2004
• NCTMB: National Certification Massage
  and Therapeutic Bodywork
• Advanced Education in Myofascial Release: Pelvic and Extremities

Professional Specialties

• Swedish Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Sports Massage
• Prenatal Certification and Labor Post Partum
• Myofascial Release
• Chair Massage

About me: This is my first career in the healthcare field and I love it. It allows the “caregiver” in me to shine! My daily objective at the clinic is to help patients get back to doing the activities they enjoyed before they were in pain or injured. I love working with animals as a volunteer whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Personal motto: "life is 10% what happens to you and 90% what you make of it."

Deborah 'Deb' Link

Licensed Massage Therapist, Illinois

Education

• Soma Institute Chicago Massage School, 2004
• NCTMB: National Certification Massage
  and Therapeutic Bodywork
• Member, American Massage Therapy Association

Professional Specialties

• Swedish Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Sports Massage
• Prenatal Certification and Labor Post Partum
• Myofascial Release
• Chair Massage

About me: I strive to help as many people as possible by listening, being a good friend and helping people directly through my work as a professional massage therapist. I soak up any books or teachings that are grounded in sociology - it fuels my natural interest in learning about relationships and the human condition. I love taking walks with my dog and spending any time with my family and friends.

Personal motto: Enjoy life and learn to forgive--- it opens many doors.

Laura Selby, RD, LDN

Registered Dietician

Registered dietician and licensed dietary nutritionist, Laura Selby continues to serve Strelcheck Chiropractic patients with the same dedication as when she began back in 1998.

Before that, Laura's expertise in medical dietetics counseling at hospitals across the country helped patients overcome challenges in maintaining and losing weight, disease prevention and disease management through dietary intervention and modification. Laura stresses education and habit change techniques to support a broad spectrum of conditions and personal health goals.

Laura attended the dietetics internship at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana and completed the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.

Pamela Karlin

Director of Business Development

Pamela's career concentration in customer service, sales and operations management functions, enable her to focus on the continuous improvement of patient, community and professional relationships of the clinic. In her role, she oversees every and all patient interactions, from intake to satisfaction and helps coordinate programs to meet the needs of area businesses and medical professionals.

As a patient of the clinic herself, she is an outspoken champion of alternative healthcare. When she’s not working, Pam enjoys dining out, concerts, travel, antiques and bike riding.

Susan Tank

Business Operations Manager

Sue joined Strelcheck in 1996 as an insurance billing specialist. Over the years her role expanded to include accounting and administration functions to meet the business growth of the clinic. Sue currently functions as relationship manager between insurance companies and the clinic to coordinate patient documentation; and, she oversees all business and financial matters. She is married with 2 grown daughters and loves to work in her garden and enjoys taking walks around her neighborhood with her dog, Elijah.

Linda Kennedy

Front Desk Manager

A resident of Crystal Lake for over 40 years, Linda Kennedy works front and center at Strelcheck, managing the front desk and organizing the clinics community outreach efforts. Linda’s business acumen comes from her experience as  the owner of her own catering business.

For nearly two decades, Linda has extended a sincere and charming welcome to generations of families to Strelcheck. She is known for her excellent recall of every single patient (most by name and condition)  that has ever come into the clinic!  A chiropractic patient herself, she enjoys sharing the benefits of chiropractic care and supports the patients through the intake process and throughout their treatment program.  Off the clock, she enjoys her three grown children, a grandson as well as spending time outdoors, gardening, cooking and eating.

“One of the best parts of my job—working alongside my daughter, Shannon Kennedy.”

Shannon Kennedy

Patient Coordinator

Shannon Kennedy has been assisting Strelcheck patients with scheduling and intake for over a decade. She majored in mathematics in school and leverages that natural ability to organize and coordinate patient schedules every day at the clinic. She and her mother, Linda, are a ‘dynamic duo’ at the front desk, acting as intra office liaison between all departments. Shannons’ relaxed demeanor and gentle humor are welcomed by patients and co workers alike. Outside of work, she enjoys ice cold beer, seeing live rock bands, cooking and spending time with her god-children.

Diane Shrake

Insurance Specialist

Diane began her career at Strelcheck in the insurance department in 1997. Her role is vital to the accurate billing of all patient insurance. She is exceptionally skilled at correctly processing PPO Health, Auto Insurance Med Pay and Worker’s Compensation claims. She is married and has 2 grown sons. When she's not helping patients with their accounts, she enjoys working-out and dancing!

Contact Diane if you have any questions regarding your account, coverage, or billing matters-she is eager to help.