Meet The Team at Health First Wellness
Dr. Naveed Elahi, DC
Dr. Naveed Elahi is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician. He is an active member of the American Chiropractic Association, Illinois Chiropractic Society and the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Elahi discovered Chiropractic Medicine while pursuing a career in Optometry. He initially saw a Chiropractor for treatment of crippling low back pain. He was so impressed by the speed and success of his treatment that he decided to change careers and become a Chiropractor himself!
As a Chiropractic Physician Dr.Elahi uses a combination of chiropractic and physical therapy modalities in order to treat an array of conditions. In addition to his Doctorate in Chiropractic, Dr. Elahi has also received advanced training in pain management, orthopedics, sports medicine and nutrition. He is one of the few Chiropractors in the nation who are certified to perform Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA).
Crystal Abbate, Clinical Massage Therapist
Crystal provides specific massage and muscular therapy that is tailored to meet the patient's condition and injury. Crystal specializes in relieving stress, increasing tissue pliability and muscle response. Her area of expertise includes relaxation, Swedish, trigger point, deep tissue and lymphatic drainage massage. The benefits of massage therapy include reduced chronic pain, relieved muscle tension and pain, reduced stress and anxiety and lowered blood pressure. Massages are available everyday of the week. Crystal is a warm and bubbly therapist who enjoys her profession and enjoys working with her clients to help them feel better.
Andrea Madland, Clinical Massage Therapist
Andrea attended the Soma Institute for clinical massage training and certification. At the Soma Institute Andrea learned that clinical massage not only feels good, but also has profound health benefits. Andrea has been trained in Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and sports massage. The wide array of techniques Andrea knows allows her to create unique and personalized massage treatments for her clients. She has experience working with athletes, people experiencing: chronic muscle tension, sprain/strain injuries, arthritis, fibromyalgia and headaches. Andrea is a warm and friendly therapist who has a positive attitude and loves her profession.
Christina Selio, Insurance & Billing Specialist
Christina knows how stressful and time consuming it can be to verify your insurance benefits and file your claims. Christina strives to make the insurance process simple, straightforward and accurate.
She will handle all verifications of benefits, claims, monthly statements and eligibility. Christina speaks with many insurance companies on a daily basis and is very familiar with many insurance company's policies and procedures.
Brooke Price, Personal Trainer / Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Brooke has her Bachelor of Science from Ball State University where she studied Exercise Science. Brooke evaluates, plans, and administers a variety of therapy activities designed to rehabilitate patients and strengthen their body. Brooke helps people improve patients strength, flexibility and functional capacity. Brooke has been working in the fitness industry for many years and has experience with personal training, group exercise instruction and group fitness classes. Brooke practices health and fitness everyday by participating in charity runs and obstical course challenges and aspires to help others achieve their goals! Personal Training sessions are available with Brooke on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
