Since the opening of Advanced Health of Naperville (AHN) in 1999, Dr. Cathy has helped patients of all ages and types of symptoms reach their optimal health. She is a graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa and one of the first doctors in the U.S. trained in cranio fascial dynamics and cranial treatment.

Her appreciation for and interest in chiropractic care came from being a patient herself. Following a springboard diving injury at age 17, she struggled to do daily activities without pain and sometimes couldn’t get out of bed. Traditional treatments were ineffective and by chance, someone asked if she had ever seen a chiropractor. After a few adjustments, her back issues were 95% better and her daily headaches, which she had since she was 13, were gone. Making chiropractic care a career choice was an easy decision.

After 24 years as a practitioner, Dr. Cathy transitioned to overseeing the practice in spring of 2022. Her focus is on ensuring AHN’s team of doctors, therapists and staff maintain the practice’s reputation of being a welcoming and happy place where patients receive the care they need to heal.

She’ll also be devoting more time to running The Branch and Socket. The Branch is a moms’ community with more than 55,000 members. It offers online connections, local events, networking groups, information sharing, opportunities to volunteer, and a place to call home. Socket is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Cathy on which she and her guests cover a variety of life and self-care topics that invite listeners to plug into gratitude, confidence, and happiness and unplug from the people and things that no longer serve them.

Keep a lookout for Dr. Cathy. You’ll find her promoting health and wellness at AHN, The Branch, and on the airwaves.

Dr. Patrick McAndrews grew up listening to the stories of his father and grandfather, both chiropractors, about how they changed the lives of their patients. Dr. Pat always knew he wanted to be a chiropractor and never considered another career.

A graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Pat loves being able to live out the same kind of stories he heard growing up – the ability to help patients find relief and be their best physical selves. He still finds it amazing that something that seems so simple to him can provide such dramatic impact to patients. And his patients are the best part of his job.

Dr. Pat and his wife have eight children, three boys and five girls. With the boys out on their own and all the girls in college, Dr. Pat finds himself with a little more free time, so he and his wife, Vicki, are learning West Coast Swing dancing.

Known globally for her patients’ transformational healing, Dr. Kim Trager uses her vast educational background and years of experience to simultaneously heal mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Kim loves supporting women in becoming strong resilient leaders at home and at work. She gets to the root of health issues and finds the nutrients, foods, movement, meditations, and lifestyle modifications so women can reach their energetic and enthusiastic potential.

As a structural and energetic practitioner, she uncovers the causes of acute and chronic pain, body and brain lethargy as well as finding optimum ways to balance the parasympathetic nervous system. Dr. Kim is a noted speaker, author, and educator, including her publications “Shift Into Happiness: A Guide to Emotional Balance” and “3 Novel Ways to Decrease Stress”.

On staff since 2011, Allison Dzierzanowski started out helping patients with physical therapy and rehab. After a couple of years, Allison became practice manager, working with patients and staff to keep things moving and ensure patient needs are being met. As an energetic mom of twins, she knows what it takes to organize and manage. Allison’s friendly voice is the one patients hear when calling to schedule appointments, and her fun-loving personality is apparent to everyone who visits AHN.

For Allison, coming to the practice each day isn’t really “work.” She believes the family atmosphere and caring nature of the doctors and staff make AHN the best place for health and wellness.

Candace Lawrence is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, dedicated to helping others achieve optimal health, vitality, and wellness. Her primary focus is to restore health to the gut as the gateway to wellness and balance.

Ms. Lawrence’s Master’s in Science Education and Master’s in Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine certification create the foundation for her talent in making complicated health concepts understandable and achievable.

Candace has authored numerous books, including “Shift into Happiness” and “Increasing Energy NOW: Secrets Every Midlife Woman Needs to Know” along with many ebooks. She is a sought-after speaker and hosts “The Queen Bee Club Podcast”.

A native of Naperville, Aimee English has been on staff since 2011, the year she graduated from massage therapy school. Aimee enjoys seeing her patients and prides herself on the fact they are excited to see her. Helping patients reduce stress, reduce pain and recover from injuries motivates Aimee every day. She believes the relaxing environment and sincere desire of the staff to help their patients set AHN apart.

When Aimee is not helping patients, she loves spending time with her husband and children. Family time is important, and they enjoy lake life when they can escape to their Michigan lake house.

Trayce Reyes has been a part of the AHN family since 2019. Helping people feel better and be their best is what drives Trayce each day. She believes that AHN has the best patients and staff, which makes coming to work a pleasure. She knows first hand how beneficial massage and chiropractic care can be. After an injury, she used these practices to aid in her recovery. Based on her personal experience, knowing she can use a holistic approach to help a patient go from pain to a smile makes her work worthwhile.

An engaging and energetic team member, Trayce continues to be impressed with the entire staff’s respect for each other and their shared goal of quality patient care. She is excited to be a part of a team that gives 100% of its talent and knowledge to each and every patient.

Jennifer has been a licensed massage therapist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in deep tissue, sports, prenatal and lymphatic drainage massage.  Jen loves being a massage therapist because she has always been a “care taker” whether it was kids- when she did child care/day care, elderly- when working in a nursing home, or adults while being a medical assistant in the hospital and cardiologist office.

After receiving chiropractic care and massage as an employee at AHN back in 2003 and having her own aches and pains, she decided to go back to school so she could help people through natural touch.  Jen loves to see people smile after seeing her because she knows she has helps make them feel bettter.  The best part about AHN is that the staff truly cares about the patients that come into the office.