Aligned Modern Health

This review is long overdue. When I found Aligned Modern Health, which was a connection through the Team to End AIDS, I looked to Unilocal for reviews. And all of the reviews are true. Dr. Dever and the rest of the awesome team work very hard to help your recovery. This place is the only reason I could run the Chicago Marathon. Just weeks before my race, I suffered a horrible case of Plantar Fascitis. They also worked with me when my insurance went crazy and it took months to figure it all out. Seriously, give this place a try!
I also have seen Dr. Hehmeyer for nutritional help and love working with her!

First and foremost, I have always been skeptical of chiropractic practices. It wasn’t until a serious back injury in March 2013 led me to seek treatment that was more than my doctor’s prescribed pain meds. I’ve been going to AMH on Southport for just over a year and there’s a reason… they honestly have the most friendly, caring, and knowledgeable staff I’ve ever encountered.
Dr. Dever has been invaluable in my recovery process. Straight-​forward, but always down for the latest People Magazine gossip, Danielle will get you aligned like nobody else. From physical therapy to personal training, Ed has your back… literally. His knowledge of muscle groups and correct form enabled me to continue exercising with confidence post-​injury. And nothing beats a massage from Carrie after Ed whips your body into shape.
Interested in acupuncture, but needles freaks you out? Talk to Kathryn. She took the time to walk me through the whole process, methodology, and benefits. You’d be amazed how much stress she can alleviate in just one session.
Even AMH’s nutrition game is on point! I’ve seen multiple nutritionists over the years, but Dr. Gemelas is hands-​down my favorite. She’s realistic, informed on a multitude of dietary approaches, and willing to work with you to figure out what’s best for your lifestyle.
And to top it off? Kate, the beacon of sunshine who greets you upon arrival, has this office organized like no other. I am constantly amazed at how easy she makes scheduling and insurance billing SO easy — a feat within itself.
If you have an ache or pain, need a massage, or just want a new/​different approach to health, give Aligned Modern Health a try. You will not be disappointed!

Seriously awesome place. Not only are the staff some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met in an office like this, but they are all extremely knowledgable and caring.
I have issues with my posture and weightlifting form and was able to get awesome instruction from the many kinesiology students and crossfitters who work here.
Dr. Dever is great with adjustments and does a full assessment on your first visit to develop a treatment plan. Adjustments & strength training worked great for me!
I often have to change my appointments at the last minute and they are extremely flexible. I would highly recommend this place !

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Dever, Carrie, Ed, Kate and the rest of the team. They have helped me with my back issues and teach me correct ways to sit and stand so that I can fix this issue in the future.
The office is open, airy and bright. I actually ENJOY going to the doctor here! Not only does Dr. Dever do adjustments on my back but I also receive traction therapy, manual therapy (massage), exercises to improve my muscles, stretching, electronic stimulation and more.
Everyone at the office genuinely cares how I am doing. They remember things I tell them and are always friendly. I wish my insurance would let me come more! If you are debating going to a chiropractor, do not hesitate to call Aligned Modern Health on Southport. I was unsure about going to a chiropractor but I couldn’t be happier that I met Dr. Dever and her team.

I like this place a lot. I tweaked my back a day ago and needed to an adjustment. I’ve seen chiropractors in the passed and know the drill pretty well and really did not want to deal with the new patient orientation and giant fee which, honestly seems like ploy to make more money.
I must have called 10 places and all them had a different reason why orientation was mandatory. Seems to me like if this were an mandatory for the industry they’d all have the same reason why it was mandatory. Though one lady sort of admitted it-​she compared it to Verizon’s activation fee, lol.
Anyways, I called and spoke to Katie who was very nice right off the bat. I explained to her I had been to chirpractors before and just wanted to get a quick adjustment. She seemed reluctant, and I was admittedly a bit aggressive, mostly due to my frustration. But she was able to get me in the same day for an adjustment with no orientation
non-​sense. (A side note, referring to it as orientation must be something new.)
When I got there Katie introduced herself as well as Phil. The form they have you filled out is very detailed and annoying. I almost had to give them 4 stars because of it, jk, but seriously it’s fuckin’ long.
I saw Dr. Deever shortly. She’s super nice as well and knows her stuff. Her pressure when she gives adjustments isn’t the most powerful but by no means weak. It did the trick. My back feels a lot better now.
What really stuck out to me though and I think says a lot about this place was when I mentioned that one of my legs is slightly longer than the other she didn’t go into full blown upsell mode. Every other chiropractor immediately shoots into «let’s get you on this 8 week regiment. and you’ll need the following therapeutic pillows of devices».
She also asked the Phil give me a massage to help lossen up my back which was a very pleasant surprise. I thought this would come with a charge but no. I was really pleased with that.
Overall I would highly recommend this place.
please note, I did not proofread this ;)

I was always skeptical about a chiro, then when I had a lower back problem my wife insisted I try it. Knowing I did not want to take med’s for it I went along with it and scheduled an appointment. The staff and the doc was great felt welcome and it was like Cheers! Everyone knew your name. They helped my lower back but most of all gave me advice so I could improve my core, which has made my back stronger. Great staff and great people if your skeptical give it a shot!

Complete trust and profound relief: these characterize my relationship with Dr. Deever, who cared for me during my pregnancy using the Webster Method and also post-​natally. Dr. Deever consistently sent me out into the world feeling stronger, less achy and more energized, and most importantly, empowered and confident going into labor. She provides a quality that not everyone can possess, a physical empathy such that she knows exactly where pain originates and has an ability to relieve that pain. Her knowledge of each stage of pregnancy and tips on how to protect my back were very helpful. I really had a beautiful pregnancy thanks to Dr. Deever, Carrie and staff; it was awesome getting to show them the «product» of their hands-​on therapy: a healthy little boy! I don’t know what I would have done without their prenatal massages, which went beyond the superficial, adjustments and myofascial work.
As a testament to their transformative approach, even my husband, who avoids doctors and whom I had to drag into the office after having pulled a muscle, was totally at ease, comfortable, and gushing about the quality of his care after his visit.
As I’ve mentioned in previous reviews, their light and airy office is a metaphor for their transparency in their work: everything is explained openly and with respect toward the patient. There is a positive energy at Aligned Modern Health that alone has healing powers! You will not regret a trip here.

I had never been to chiropractor before going to Aligned on Southport. My massage therapist was yelling at me to go to them because there was only so much she could do. I am so grateful she pushed me to Aligned. The staff there is great, especially Kate, Vernon and Ed who will set me up on the different machines to help loosen and stretch my muscles as well as teaching me new way to exercise my core so that my bones can stop hurting. I’ve only been going there about a month, but with Dr. Dever’s help I am already feeling so much better.
What was most important to me when I first started was the ability to understand what was going on with my body and what they would do to help. Everyone has gone out of there way to explain everything to me and answer all my questions. For that alone they get 5 stars from me!

I came in to Align in unbearable pain a few months ago. I was on pain pills and could bearly function at all. The team at Align took me in, diagnosed me, and treated me with so much knowledge and compassion. I never had to take a pain pill after the first appointment. Dr. Devre is sooooo wonderful and when you make an appointment you get the benefit of her whole team, a wonderful massage, a fabulous trainer to give you exercises to speed up your recovery and also the use of the electrostim machine. My pain never came back and I continued to improve until I was totally pain free. The cost is way less than if you go the traditional route of a hospital and doctor office and the results are quicker and way better than I have experienced in the past. I would highly recommend Align Southport to everyone who is in pain, has any structural issues.
Meg K

I went in for lower back pain and after about 6 sessions I’m feeling so much better! Everyone there is nice, friendly, and informative. Dr. Danielle gave me great pointers and advice for getting back on track with my running and boot camps. I can’t thank them enough for their help!

My path to AMH started when I had to have a friend drive me to the emergency room after passing out from back and chest pains. Doctors there (thankfully) determined that my problem was musculoskeletal, rather than heart-​related. Two days later, I was able to limp into AMH on Southport to get some help.
I found Dr. Danielle Dever to be awesome: great rapport, listened well, very knowledgeable and explained things well, which inspired confidence. I was also very impressed with the therapists that worked with me. Vernon helped with massage and stretching, and (once I could handle it) Ed walked me through a series of exercises geared toward strengthening the relevant muscles to keep me from doing further, similar damage to my back. They are both professionals while also being very personable.
On the administrative side, the scheduling and insurance processes were flawless; no different from seeing my primary doctor (actually, AMH scheduling was significantly better). The staff were welcoming and helpful.
Of course, the real story is in the results. I felt significantly better the day after my first appointment. After about 2 weeks of bi-​weekly appointments, I was more or less pain free! About 6 weeks later, I’m down to one appointment every two weeks, and will be tapering off from there. AMH’s whole-​body approach to treatment was essential to this success, and I’m confident that if I keep up the exercises and follow their advice, I’ll never feel that awful pain again. I can’t thank them enough!

I have been going to Aligned Modern Health since fall ’13. I was referred by my husband who had really great things to say about the care he was getting for a recurring marathon back injury. I cannot say enough great things about the place. I have gone to a handful of chiropractors since I broke my tailbone at the age of ten. Dr. Danielle is at the top of the charts in every way to you can think of.
I run a small business and I can only hope our business gives as good of impression as Dr. Danielle and the entire staff do. They listen. They think about your whole body health. They are professional, they smile and you can tell they all enjoy what they do, all of which makes it a fun place to go.
I have also been very impressed about their flexibility and willingness to work around your schedule and make appts work. They are extremely quick with replying via phone calls, and I love their email and text reminders for appts.
All and all, I have been blown away by the medical care and how they operate, along with the customer service they provide their patients. You leave feeling better in multiple ways, as cheesy as that may sound.

I have seen a chiropractor almost my entire life, but the service I’ve received here has surpassed it all! I worked with Jeremy most of last year and have been seeing Danielle since the fall, and have had so much relief. All of the staff I’ve interacted with have been so beyond great, I would recommend Aligned Modern Health a thousand times over!

I had no idea what made a great Chiropractic practice until I visited Aligned Modern Health. I really liked my previous chiropractor but was looking for someone closer to home and I found Aligned thanks to Unilocal.Dr. Dever and the rest of the staff here are just beyond excellent. Everyone is so nice, the space is beautiful and clean, and I’ve never had to wait more than a couple minutes past my exact appointment time.
What is different here at Aligned Modern Health from other chiropractors I’ve been to is that here it is not just a quick «crack-​and-​go». They actually walk you through stretches and exercises to help you get better and fix the underlying problem, similar to a physical therapist would. They also have massage therapists on hand to help with stretch or to work out any tight areas you might have.
I really love Aligned Modern Health and I feel so lucky to have found them!

I have been a patient of Danielle’s at Aligned Modern Health (AMH) since August. I bought a Groupon and had relatively low expectations as a result. But, I am a grad student on a limited budget so I thought I would give it try (after checking out the Unilocal reviews of course). AMH has exceeded my expectations by far. I received a thorough evaluation from Danielle that included not only x-​rays, but a complete explanation of the x-​rays and how my «infrastructure» was causing issues for me. The focus of AMH is not just chiropractic adjustment but includes other ways to help improve spinal health, such as massage and stretching/​strengthening exercises to loosen my extremely tight muscles. The staff is so friendly and they are also very organized. And, the décor at the office is pleasant and relaxing. I love this place and actually look forward to my appointments!

I was feeling good when Jeremy was my Chiropractor. I received generally decent advice for at-​home exercises, but my condition never improved. Once Jeremy left the practice, I began leaving in more pain than I was walking in with. After 4 ‘treatments’ I had finally had enough. It felt good at the time, but never the day after. I gave up realizing this was my new normal and I should focus more on strength training and general fitness to correct the problem.
Fast forward a few months and I’m now in excrutiating lower back pain — pain to the point my knees buckle randomly and I want to cry when I sneeze. Pain to the point I sometimes can not lift my leg let alone a barbell. I scheduled an appointment with a physician and she is unable to diagnose. I was referred to Physical Therapist for further investigation.
OK read carefully… this is the REALLY important part and why they received a 1-​star rating:
I called Aligned Modern Health and requested my records be sent to my PT in advance of my first appointment. I just got off the phone with my PT and she said they were INSTRUCTED by someone at AMH to send case and treatment notes/​documents back to AMH because I was «still a patient and was going to continue treatment at both places.» A bold. Faced. Lie.
To Aligned Modern Health: No. No. No. And NO. You will NOT lie to my PT to obtain information. You will NOT know anything about diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment unless you’re found to be liable for damage — and then you’ll be hearing from an attorney. If I want you to have my records, *I* will order them sent back to you. Which, after this little stunt, will never — EVER happen.
I spent $ 977.25 out of pocket over the course of about 6 months and haven’t returned in 60 days. There’s a reason for that. And that reason is causing me to go elsewhere.
To the general public seeking chiropractic care: Do very thorough research before spending your money. Think not only about the entire suite of services available, but consider if you want to be part of a medical factory. Also, think about if you’re willing to provide personal and sensitive information to someone that may potentially abuse it later. If you do opt to transfer your care elsewhere, be sure to proactively instruct your new caregiver to NOT disclose information. I’m fortunate my PT is interested in protecting my privacy. I’m very disappointed in Aligned Modern Health.

I needed my back and neck checked out after years of dealing with soreness and pain. I bought the 4 visit and evaluation Groupon. Jeremy was extremely informative and really showed that he cared. He gave me a detailed breakdown of the worst areas on my back and made the proper adjustments every time. Plus both Jeremy and the staff showed me stretches to do at home to relieve neck pressure and improve posture. I always felt great coming out of there.
I’ve already recommended my fiancé try this out and she bought the Groupon as well. Once I get my med insurance in order I’ll be going back for sure.
Great staff and great care! Highly recommend it!

I have been a patient at Aligned Modern Health (Southport) under the care of Jeremy (primarily). It’s the best! This coming from a girl who has grown up under the care of a Chiropractor dad, uncle, and now brother! I live here and they’re in MI, so it’s not convenient for me to see them for Chiropractic care. Jeremy went to the best Chiropractic school in the country and it shows with his thorough examination and explanation of each move he is making, strong yet gentle adjustments, and advise on how to take care of your body everyday at home!
The two massage therapists, Dana and Katherine are both incredible! They have different approaches from one another, yet both do an amazing job to help the muscles release tension, and for that I am grateful!
Joel, Jenny and Laura are also extremely friendly and warm! Joel did my initial exam and was so patient with me as I was very emotional! Jenny remembers me by voice on the phone and face when I come in, that is always so nice! Laura has shown me different stretches that have helped me at home. I can’t wait to take classes with her!
I suffer from chronic migraines, or I did. A HUGE part in my body healing has been with their care. I thank you all for working with me and my issues!
YAY for Aligned Modern Health!

Seriously,
This place is awesome. In that they take super great care of you from minute 1!!!
Jenny was very nice and attentive. She made sure I was comfortable at all times. Joel and Jeremy, both chiropractics there, are super thorough. I was x-​rayed right away and then shown where problems were in my spine etc… After first adjustment I felt amazing! So in short if you want a serious, friendly and positive experience definitely pick Align!!!

And excerpt from a phone conversation with my mom:
«Mom, I’ve been seeing a chiropractor twice a week.»
«Oh really? Do you think he’s ‘the one’???»
After I disappointing my mother by explaining to her that I’m seeing my chiropractor professionally and not romantically, I went on to describe my back issues.
You see, my sore back, which had been an occasional annoyance, had upgraded to a full blown problem. I couldn’t walk, it was difficult to move, and I had shooting pains going up and down the side of my body every time I took a step. It turns out that my lower spine was curved and this caused my hips to be out of alignment and my right leg to be one and a half inches shorter than the left one.
How do I know this? Dr. Jeremy Bonsol explained it all to me. He was very informative and patient. And when I say that he was patient, I mean it… I put this poor guy through hell! But he took it all in stride and was shocked each week when I kept coming back (whether he was shocked in a good way or a bad way remains to be seen.)
I’ve been going to Aligned Modern Health for almost 5 months now and I love this place. The staff is wonderful. I feel like everyone who works there has become my friend. I get my treatments from Dr. Bonsol, I learn new stretches and exercises from Dr. Maloof, I chat and laugh with Andrew the Clinical Director, and I always leave feeling refreshed and energized.
In addition to the chiropractic services, Aligned Modern Health has a staff of massage therapists for deep tissue massages that hurt… so…good. I cry each time, but the massages have really helped to heal my back and neck problems.
And you know what else is great about Aligned Modern Health? The are not just a medical center… they are a WELLNESS center. They offer free yoga, pilates, and ballroom dance classes. FREE!!! They also are a pick-​up station for Farmer Tom’s produce, have workshops such as raw food detox programs, showcase wellness films and other health education, feature local artists on their walls, AND every once in a while they throw a fun party.
They have a new studio opening in Lincoln Square this weekend and I couldn’t be more thrilled for these folks. They keep my spine and me happy.