Hi, I'm Dr. Jeff Parkin and in addition to being a Doctor of Chiropractic with experience in treating pediatrics through geriatrics, I am currently a certified D.A.N. Practitioner - Defeat Autism Now!, and an American College of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer. I have completed Level 1 Graston technique for myofascial release, and am a certified Kinesiotape provider. I specialize in the Gonstead and Webster Techniques, rehabilitative care instruction, nutritional consultations, and internal and external presentations about nutrition.

A little about myself...Growing up I was always sick with ear infections, strep throat, mononucleosis, allergies, and digestive problems. I remember as a child being told I was sick and contagious and I could not go to school several times a year. I was on at least 6 antibiotics a year from childhood to my early twenties. It got to the point where I felt sick not being on antibiotics. My body had no immune system, it had been destroyed by medications. Drinking a bottle of Pepto Bismol was a weekly ritual for me.

My grades from elementary school through high school suffered. I was unable to pay attention in class and I did not have enough focus to finish my homework. Learning was a real struggle for me. Reaching the maximum number of sick days from school each year did not help my struggles. Health was a big issue for me. I just accepted being sick all the time and thought it was normal.

My path to chiropractic came through my son Luke. In August 2001 (19 months old) he was diagnosed as Autistic. I was told that by the age of 5 he would have to be put in a home for the rest of his life. The medical model of health care offered me no alternatives. Being told your son's life was over before it even began was emotionally devastating.

Regrettably Luke was vaccinated up to 19 months. When I researched his vaccines they all contained thimerosal (mercury). The local pediatrician had a saying “autistic children are not born in this area”, that was his way of saying he keeps kids healthy. He was right to an extent. Children in the area were not born autistic, but they were created there.

About a year later, my parents suggested Luke see their chiropractor. After his first adjustment I noticed an immediate decrease in his hyperactivity and hypersensitivities. Soon after that I started receiving chiropractic care along with my 3 daughters. I tried many different kinds of "alternative" therapies, but chiropractic worked the best for Luke and myself.

We were under chiropractic care for about two years when I decided it was time for me to become the chiropractor. Focus and learning were no longer a problem for me. All of my allergy, digestive problems, and infections were gone.

I moved my family to Houston, Texas and started at Texas Chiropractic College in the fall of 2005. After my graduation in April of 2009 I decided to move back to Illinois to be close to my family and friends.

My personal mission is to educate parents and children on how to stay healthy and live a full, active life with chiropractic wellness care.