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Dr. Mira Dhutia /
Dr. Matthew Petry /
Dr. Melissa Knippel /
Karrie Champene /
Mario Quaranta /
Christina Bixby
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| Dr. Mira Dhutia |
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Dr. Mira Dhutia’s philosophy is “the art of healing
begins with self awareness of the changes needed in one’s
lifestyle and her role is to teach the individual the steps
needed to reach optimal health.” It is through this fundamental
belief that she diagnoses and creates individualized treatment
plans designed with the whole person in mind.
With expertise in neuromuscular re-education, sports medicine,
core stability training and functional biomechanics, Dr. Dhutia
is a board certified chiropractic physician.
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She is the founder and Clinic Director of Spinal Rehab and Wellness Center, serving
the clientele of the Naperville and Aurora area.
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She has more than a decade of experience and a proven track record
in successfully treating low back and neck pain, pinched nerves and
headaches, diabetic neuropathy, whiplash injuries, as well as treating
work-related and sports-related injuries. Dr. Dhutia specializes in
Diversified Manipulation technique, Flexion and Distraction technique,
rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal system and ergonomic evaluation.
Additionally, she is certified in disc decompression therapy for
herniated and bulging discs and certified in fitting custom-made
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As a native of DuPage County, Dr. Dhutia is active in the local
community, contributing as a guest educator and supporting local
charity events. She is a member of the American Chiropractic
Association, the South Asian Chiropractic Association, BNI and
the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
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| Dr. Matthew Petry |
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Dr. Matthew
Petry is a board-certified Chiropractic Physician
who has been practicing for
over 7 years. Before practicing at Spinal Rehab & Wellness
Center, Dr. Petry worked in a multidisciplinary environment
where he co-managed patients with Medical Physicians
as well as Physical Therapists. Because of this multi-faceted
approach to physical medicine, he was able to learn
advanced physical rehabilitative techniques as well
as a team approach to returning patients towards living
a healthy lifestyle. His background includes physical
rehabilitation but his passion is sports medicine.
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Matthew Petry has been part of the medical staff for the
Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) as well as
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He also lectures throughout northern Illinois to Multiple Sclerosis support groups about advances in MS rehabilitation and is a paid speaker for the Greater Chicago Multiple Sclerosis Society. His techniques and protocols have allowed for several MS patients to increase their daily functional ability and even walk without canes or rely on their wheelchair. Due to mandates in insurance law for 2007, Dr. Petry is also able to provide preventative MS therapy for his patients.
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Dr.
Matthew Petry is also a certified personal trainer with national
certifications from the American Council on Exercise (ACE)
as well as the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
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| Dr. Melissa Knippel
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Dr. Melissa Knippel is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she received her Bachelors in Psychology from
the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She moved to Illinois in 2007 to begin her education at National
University of Health Sciences in Lombard and received her Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine in April 2011.
Dr. Melissa has an interest in women's health, specifically prenatal and maternity care. She uses
acupuncture, Webster technique, nutrition, and rehab exercises to help make pregnancy and labor as
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She has received training in Flexion and Distraction and McKenzie techniques to help with headaches,
neck, and back pain. By combining manual therapy, rehab, nutrition, and acupuncture she can help
many common ailments.
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Dr. Melissa currently resides in Lombard, IL. She enjoys running, yoga, baseball, movies, and spending
time with her dog Milo, friends, and family. Dr. Melissa will complete her Master of Science in Acupuncture
in December 2011.
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| Karrie Champene
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Karrie Champene graduated from Wellness and Massage Training Institute in 2003. While in school, she
volunteered her massage services at various nursing homes and to the fire fighters at the Hanover Park
Fire Department (HPFD). She also helped the HPFD with their yearly boot drive for “Jerry’s Kids”
(affiliated with the Muscular Dystrophy Association) from 1994-2002. After graduation, she began working
at a prestigious day spa where, for almost 4 years, she began to refine techniques. Karrie’s passion for
sports medicine comes from the 5 years of experience and study that she obtained with her fellow colleagues
at Lifetime Fitness. In February 2011, she joined our Spinal Rehab and Wellness Center team to further
pursue her passions and assist those in need of sports medicine and injury prevention.
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Since childhood, people tell her that her easy-going and light-hearted personality puts people at ease.
She attributes this to being as her mother lovingly calls her, an “old soul” and by the five rules she
has lived by since reading them in an article in the Sunday paper with her father when she was very little.
1. Free your mind from worries
2. Free your heart from hate
3. Give More
4. Expect less
5. Live simple
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Her active licensures and certifications include her state of Illinois Massage Therapy License and her
National Certification for Massage Therapy and Body Work. On top of her licensures and certifications,
she is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
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Karrie has an affinity for knowledge and with it; she pursues all types of continuing education to maintain
her licenses and certifications. Through these classes, she has become an accomplished therapist in such
techniques as Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, Prenatal Massage, Sports Therapy Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
and Swedish Massage. She is currently attending DeVry University to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration and Human Resources on top of her continuing education classes in CranioSacral Therapy.
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| Mario Quaranta
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Mario completed his training in 2008 at the National Personal Training Institute in Lisle, IL.
He is an NPTI Certified Professional Trainer as well as an NPTI Certified Nutritional Consultant.
He is also CPR and First Aid Certified. In addition to personal training, Mario is a certified
Illinois Soccer Coach, and a volunteer soccer coach for Wheatland Athletic Association Youth
Soccer (2004-current). Mario has completed over 12 Marathons, completed Ultra-marathon (2001)
and completed over 20 additional races, including half-marathons, 5K & 10K. Mario speaks both
Italian and Spanish fluently, and specializes in helping women achieve their fitness goals post-partum.
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| Christina Bixby
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Office Manager/Receptionist
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