NUTRITION and VITAMINS
Scroll down to read the biographies of our Chiropractors.
Dr. Wade Whittier
Wade Whittier, D.C., was raised in Lake County, IL in the Grayslake area. He attended Carmel High School in Mundelein, IL and completed his pre-med studies at Eastern Illinois University. He graduated in 1987 from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.
Palmer College is the world's first Chiropractic College, birth place of the discovery of chiropractic in 1885.
Dr. Whittier sub-specializes in the treatment of extremities. Extremity care includes
injuries and conditions of the arms, elbows, wrists, hands, shoulders, TMJ, hips, knees, ankles and feet.
He is a regional lecturer to colleges, schools, civic groups, and industries on a variety of subjects related to the musculoskeletal system. His lectures cover both prevention and treatment.
He is actively involved in the Des Plaines Community with the Chamber of Commerce, board member of the United Way, member and past president and board member of the Rotary Club. He is an avid supporter of the Des Plaines Self Help Food Pantry through the Salvation Army. He volunteers on a monthly basis at the Des Plaines Community Senior Center performing free consultations and health screenings.
Dr. Whittier is the President, Director and founder of the Des Plaines Chiropractic Center. He attends several continuing education seminars per year
on radiology, patient management, treatment, and diagnosis.
He has two children, Tyler and Brittany. His hobbies are numerous and include boating, skiing, scuba diving, golfing, custom golfclub making, working out and coaching.
Dr. Whittier states "I am extremely proud to be a Chiropractic Physician helping the human body use it's potential to heal from many
injuries and conditions without the use of drugs or surgery".
Dr. Mike Bagby
Dr. Mike Bagby is a native of Des Plaines. He obtained his Doctor of
Chiropractic, Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Acupuncture Certificate
from National College of Chiropractic. His undergraduate education includes an
Associate of Arts degree from College of Du Page and a Bachelor of Science from
Illinois State University.
His Chiropractic education focused on both
the prevention and treatment of a wide variety of conditions, with an emphasis
on treating the patient and not the disease. Dr. Bagby's training included
classes in spinal and extremities adjusting (Chiropractic care of the knees,
ankles, shoulders etc...), nutrition, Chiropractic care of the elderly, as well
as training in primary health care. He also has training in the Activator
method, an extremely gentle adjusting method that is used to treat both humans
and pets.
Dr. Bagby's involvement and volunteer work with local service groups and community events over the years have enabled him to be nominated for the Super Star Volunteer Award twice. These groups include the Conservative Provider Network, Des Plaines Healthy Community Partnership (formerly know as both the care Coalition and Project Success), and the Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines. He also serves on the board of trustees of the Des Plaines Historical Society, and volunteers with the Volunteers in Teaching Adults program. You may have seen him at the Des Plaines Senior Center, where he volunteers his time each month to answer questions as "Ask the Natural Doctor". He has lectured on Acupuncture and Chiropractic and is available to lecture on a variety of health care topics. Please contact our office at (847) 299-3440 for questions regarding upcoming lectures or for information about scheduling a lecture for your group.