Dr. Cynthia H. Durakis, DC, CFNMP

Dr. Cynthia H. Durakis, DC, CFNMP Dr. Cindy has been practicing chiropractic in Alexandria for 30 years and recently added an advanced certification in functional medicine.

Dr. Durakis has 25 years of experience in private practice and has extensive experience lecturing and writing on the subject of wellness and chiropractic. Durakis Chiropractic Center of Old Town was established in 1994 as part of an integrated wellness facility. The practice expanded to include a partner as well as rehabilitation, massage therapy, psychotherapy and medical family practice on site. In January 2013 Dr. Durakis opened a new office at The Healing Tree in the Del Ray section of Alexandria. Extended study in the areas of sports rehabilitation, clinical nutrition, exercise physiology, prenatal care, pediatrics, functional endocrinology and veterinary orthopedic manipulation has allowed her to provide a comprehensive approach to healing. Dr. Durakis has specific expertise with regard to the diagnosis and natural treatment of menopausal symptoms and hormonal imbalance. As a lifelong sports enthusiast, weekend warrior and mother of two athletic daughters, her practice has also grown in the direction of sports injury prevention and rehabilitation. Dr. Durakis holds a BA degree from Colgate University, and a DC (doctor of chiropractic) from Life University. Prior to beginning her private practice she served as the Professional Affairs Director for the International Chiropractic Association. She served on the Alexandria City Public School (ACPS) Wellness Task Force 2006-2008, was chairperson for the Alexandria Professional Women’s Network and has been a frequent contributor to the Old Town Crier. Dr. Cindy Durakis coached ASA soccer and Alexandria youth volleyball for several years, and has earned a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo. She is married and has two teenage daughters and two dogs.

Sharing a newsletter written by Dr. Durakis in October 2024. Her horses have taught her patience, discipline, empathy, a...
07/28/2025

Sharing a newsletter written by Dr. Durakis in October 2024. Her horses have taught her patience, discipline, empathy, and how to be a better physician in general.

Give it a read, and reach out if you are interested in scheduling for chiropractic care or functional medicine!

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This back-to-school season, Willow Wellness Center offers educators $25 off a one-hour massage. Additionally, we emphasi...
07/23/2025

This back-to-school season, Willow Wellness Center offers educators $25 off a one-hour massage. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of gut health, as it plays a crucial role in overall wellness. Our functional medicine approach addresses root causes of gut issues, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan. Contact us for inquiries or to schedule your appointment.

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The garden started out so tidy! I’ve given up taming the weeds.  Tomatoes don’t seem bothered and are thriving.The zucch...
07/16/2025

The garden started out so tidy! I’ve given up taming the weeds. Tomatoes don’t seem bothered and are thriving.
The zucchini’s long for the dry heat of 2024.

She was struggling with migraines and anxiety, often missing school.  We applied a root-cause, functional medicine appro...
07/13/2025

She was struggling with migraines and anxiety, often missing school. We applied a root-cause, functional medicine approach.
This is what Abby had to say…”When I started seeing Dr. Cindy I had daily migraines, didn’t have energy to spend time with my friends, and couldn’t make it through the school day. I began getting adjusted and did a functional medicine assessment. With weekly sessions and addition of supplements I am back to being myself! Dr. Cindy is so attentive and knowledgeable. It’s cliché but she has literally changed my life!”

Embrace the sweating and the puppy.
07/12/2025

Embrace the sweating and the puppy.

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07/02/2025

Discover the balance of health with our chiropractic and wellness offerings!
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Email from Willow Wellness Center Create more energy and reduce inflammation   Offering: Gentle, effective chiropractic care. Functional medicine. Therapeutic massage, including sports, lymphatic, myo

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05/05/2024

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See the rooster in action...       We are excited to welcome Dr. Dan "Ada" Li to Willow Wellness! In an effort to give her practice a running start, we are offering to the patient/clients of Willow We

🚨Important office update🚨At present, the mindbody system is not operational. We will be transitioning from our current o...
07/21/2023

🚨Important office update🚨

At present, the mindbody system is not operational. We will be transitioning from our current online scheduler soon. If you need to make or change an appointment, please do so directly with Dr. Durakis & Asia via email or leave a message at the office.

Apologies for any inconvenience!!

Your next workout routine! Simple, easy, quick. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be spending hours in the g...
07/07/2023

Your next workout routine!

Simple, easy, quick.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be spending hours in the gym lifting heavy weights or doing excessive cardio. These 5 simple movements can transform not only your body, but your mind!

Pick an exercise from each category & complete 10 reps 3 times (3 sets x 10 reps).

Reference the second slide to make sure you are using proper form for any Bend/ Hinge movements!

Use it or lose it, baby! I live by this message. It doesn’t matter your age, whether you’re a retired couch-potato or a ...
07/07/2023

Use it or lose it, baby!

I live by this message. It doesn’t matter your age, whether you’re a retired couch-potato or a 20-something athlete, we ALL need to move throughout the day to accomplish the daily tasks of living.

Any movement is better than no movement! Swipe through the slides to learn a bit more about these everyday movements ✨

How are you moving your body today??

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2101 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA
22301

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Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 6pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

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