Dr. Nancy Gomez, D.C. -
Licensed Chiropractor,
Functional Medicine Specialist

Dr. Gomez is an authority on natural health care. In addition to being a licensed chiropractic physician and massage therapist, Dr. Gomez is a functional medicine specialist—trained through the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Dr. Gomez is a member of the Foundation for Wellness Professionals (FWP)—a national group comprised of physicians dedicated to lowering healthcare costs through prevention awareness and community education. The members of this nonprofit foundation volunteer their time and service, presenting disease-prevention and natural-healing methods to the public on a weekly basis.


Danielle DeCelles, Nutritional Consultant, Certified FLT Lifestyle Educator  

Danielle DeCelles -
Nutritional Consultant, Certified
FLT Lifestyle Educator

Danielle DeCelles was raised like most of her patients: with a standard American lifestyle. It wasn’t until she studied nutrition, the American diet, and commercial food sources in the U.S. that she realized she had to make lifestyle changes if she wanted to stay healthy, happy and active.

Danielle has made lifestyle education her life’s work, specifically “teaching others how to make positive lifestyle changes that enable fat loss, enhanced energy/vitality, and the prevention of/recovery from chronic diseases.”
Purvi Shah, PT  

Purvi Shah, PT
Licensed Physical Therapist

Purvi Shah began her career as a physical therapist in 2004, where she worked at a private clinic in India treating orthopedic patients –post surgical and sports-injuries cases.

In 2007, after moving to Illinois, Mrs. Shah worked at Oak Park Healthcare Centre; there, she received in-depth training on treating rehabilitation cases.

In addition to her experience caring for orthopedic and rehabilitation patients, Purvi Shah has specialized training in utilizing integrated manual-therapy methods to boost effectiveness, and has continues to advance her knowledge in regards to evaluating and treating chronic/complex musculoskeletal conditions.

Mrs. Shah prides herself on providing all of her patients with the physical, emotional, and educational tools necessary for successful prevention and healing.


 

Dr. Ali Bijan Rafie, B.S., D.C. -
Licensed Chiropractic Physician, Acupuncturist

Dr. Rafie is a graduate of the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL. During his studies there, he became a teaching assistant of physiology, anatomy, and chiropractic.

He is board certified and has been the medical team coordinator for several events including the World Cup Opening Ceremonies, the Chicago Marathon and triathlon.

Dr. Rafie is also a certified acupuncturist and is trilingual in English, Persian and Spanish.


Dr. Danielle S. Dever, D.C. -
Licensed Chiropractic Sports Physician, Webster Certified

Dr. Dever received her B.S. in Kinesiology from Indiana University, and her Doctor of Chiropractic, Magna Cum Laude, from the Life College of Chiropractic.

She is board-certified as a Chiropractor and as a Chiropractic Sports Physician, and has done post-doctoral work in Chiropractic Sports Medicine.

Prior to joining the staff at American Back Center, Dr. Dever was the lead Chiropractor at the Center for Physical Therapy at Midwest Sports Medicine in Elk Grove, Illinois.