Crystal Lake Family Wellness

Crystal Lake Family Wellness “There is a vast difference between treating effects and adjusting the cause.” - D.D. Palmer During high school she participated in volleyball and also in 4-H.

Dr. Josh Young is originally from Kimberton, Pennsylvania and he attended Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire with a bachelor’s of science degree in biology. While there, he was a collegiate athlete on the lacrosse and rugby teams. He spent a semester in Scotland where he continued his study of the health sciences, as well as play lacrosse for the Scottish University team. He received his

Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2013 with a focus on physical therapy and sports rehabilitation. His continued education has earned him certificates in physiotherapy and spinal correction procedures. Dr. Josh has been board certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and is a Licensed Chiropractic Physician in the state of Illinois. He has also been extremely active in the community as well as a clinic abroad program servicing people in Bahia, Brazil. Dr. Josh is passionate about educating his community and helping people achieve true health and wellness naturally. In his free time Dr. Josh enjoys snowboarding, CrossFit, being outdoors, spending time with family, and his dogs. A native of Salem, Wisconsin, Dr. Emily Schultz graduated from Westosha Central High School. She went on to play four years of collegiate volleyball and received All Conference Honors in the NE-10. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, NH. She completed her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. While at Palmer, she took part in the clinic abroad program in Bahia, Brazil. Dr. Emily has been board certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and is a Licensed Chiropractic Physician in the state of Illinois. She is dedicated to Chiropractic wellness care and strives to help adults and children achieve health naturally. Dr. Emily is also dedicated to her family. Other than being a chiropractor, she enjoys CrossFit, playing volleyball, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends, family and her pets.

You keep hearing “they’ll grow out of it”. But often, nervous system dysregulation is the root cause of many childhood i...
05/01/2026

You keep hearing “they’ll grow out of it”. But often, nervous system dysregulation is the root cause of many childhood issues.

Here are 5 signs your child's nervous system needs support, not just "more time."

Comment this if any of these sound familiar. 👇

1️⃣ They melt down over small things.
Big reactions. Quick tears. Zero to one hundred in seconds. It's likely not a behavior problem; their nervous system may be stuck in overdrive.

2️⃣ Sleep is a nightly battle.
Trouble falling asleep, frequent wake-ups, mornings that still feel exhausted. A dysregulated nervous system doesn't know how to power down.

3️⃣ They can't stop moving.
"They just have so much energy" but deep down their body might be searching for input it's not getting.

4️⃣ Tummy aches and headaches keep showing up.
You've already tried cutting out the usual suspects, and improvement is minimal.

5️⃣ They seem to catch every germ and virus, and it takes forever to bounce back.
When the nervous system is under stress, the immune system feels it too.

Here's the thing most people don't realize: these aren't five separate problems. They're often one root issue showing up in different ways.

The nervous system controls how your child regulates, responds, and recovers. When it's supported, everything works better.

If you recognize your child in this list, we'd love to help.

If this sounds like your child, drop a ❤️ or share this with another parent who has been wondering the same thing.

Come experience the effect of a well-functioning spine and nervous system 📞 Call us at 815-788-7504 for an appointment or visit our website at www.clfamilywellness.com

04/29/2026

Your nervous system works a lot like driving a car.

The sympathetic system is the gas pedal. It helps you move, act, lift, run, and respond to challenges.

The parasympathetic system is the brake pedal. It allows you to slow down, rest, digest, and recover. 🚗

Both are essential. Life requires movement and action, but it also requires restoration and calm.

A healthy nervous system isn’t stuck in one mode. It moves smoothly between gas and brake so the body can adapt to whatever life asks of it.

That balance starts with a well-functioning spine and clear communication between the brain and body. 🧠

Come experience the effect of a well-functioning spine and nervous system 📞 Call us at 815-788-7504 for an appointment or visit our website at www.clfamilywellness.com

Living a healthy lifestyle makes a real difference!Good food, regular movement, time outside, and quality sleep all supp...
04/27/2026

Living a healthy lifestyle makes a real difference!

Good food, regular movement, time outside, and quality sleep all support how your body functions day to day.

But those habits alone cannot restore motion to a subluxated joint in your spine. 🧠

When a precise adjustment restores that motion, the nervous system receives clearer
input. From there, the rest of your healthy habits have a stronger foundation to build on.

Clear the interference, and your body can make better use of everything else you are doing to stay healthy.

Come experience the effect of a well-functioning spine and nervous system 📞 Call us at 815-788-7504 for an appointment or visit our website at www.clfamilywellness.com

04/24/2026

Gassiness.
Colic.
Favoring one side.

These are signs, not the root issue. They are the body asking for support.

In our office, we focus on the system behind the symptoms. 🧠

When the nervous system is supported, the body can regulate, adapt, and function the way it was designed to.

Laying the strong neurological foundation for a healthy future for your child with pediatric chiropractic care! 🙌

📞 Call us at 815-788-7504 for an appointment or visit our website at www.clfamilywellness.com

Movement is essential for healthy joints, especially in the spine.Your spine is not one solid structure. It is a stack o...
04/24/2026

Movement is essential for healthy joints, especially in the spine.

Your spine is not one solid structure. It is a stack of many small joints designed to move. Those joints protect the spinal cord and allow the brain to stay connected with the rest of the body. 🧠

When the spine loses proper motion, that connection becomes less efficient. Chiropractic adjustments restore movement to the spine so the nervous system can communicate clearly again.

This is not just about relieving discomfort. It is about keeping your body capable of doing the things you love, whether that means working hard, training hard, or simply enjoying life with the people around you.

Come experience the effect of a well-functioning spine and nervous system 📞 Call us at 815-788-7504 for an appointment or visit our website at www.clfamilywellness.com

Some healthy habits take time. Going for a walk outside, getting sunlight, moving your body.Other habits take very littl...
04/22/2026

Some healthy habits take time. Going for a walk outside, getting sunlight, moving your body.

Other habits take very little time but require a small investment, like getting adjusted.

Both are worth it, especially when they become part of your normal routine instead of something you wait to try when life feels overwhelming. 🧠

Health is easier to maintain when small, consistent habits are already in place. If you wait until things fall apart, it often means takes more effort to regain balance.

Come experience the effect of a well-functioning spine and nervous system 📞 Call us at 815-788-7504 for an appointment or visit our website at www.clfamilywellness.com

Stories like this matter so much to us because they highlight something deeper.We are not here to cure or fix.We are unl...
04/17/2026

Stories like this matter so much to us because they highlight something deeper.

We are not here to cure or fix.

We are unlocking the innate power that is within each and every human so they can express life to their own unique potential. 🧠🌿

When the nervous system is supported and able to regulate as designed, the body can adapt, connect, and grow in ways that are truly incredible.

That is the kind of change that impacts not just one child… but an entire family. 💫

If this resonates with you, we would love to connect. Send us a message or reach out to learn more.

Come experience the effect of a well-functioning spine and nervous system 📞 Call us at 815-788-7504 for an appointment or visit our website at www.clfamilywellness.com

04/17/2026

Not something most people expect from me…

But I’ve been playing ukulele off and on for about 6 years. Slowly teaching myself, just for fun.

Apparently at night is when Pink Floyd ends up on a ukulele 🤪 .

Tuning it the other night got me thinking.

Like an instrument, tone shows up in the body.

Too much → everything feels tight, overactive, on edge. (Think hypertension or in soft tissue = pain)
Too little → things feel sluggish, under-responsive, off. (Think hypothyroidism or in soft tissue = lack of sensitivity (one of many reasons pain is NOT a good determinant of when to get adjusted))

There’s a range where things just work the way they’re supposed to.

And the system that controls that?

The nervous system.

So in a way, tuning an instrument isn’t all that different from an adjustment.

That idea actually turned into the email we sent out this week about how the body adapts to changing conditions.

Life moves fast.

A lot faster than people realize.

And just like an instrument, the more the environment changes, the more the system has to keep up.

If you’re on our email list, you saw the full version.

If not, we’ll make sure you get the next one.

Comment below or DM us and we’ll add you.



We love it when you come in feeling great…and we understand when you come in because “something is acting up.”Consistent...
04/15/2026

We love it when you come in feeling great…and we understand when you come in because “something is acting up.”

Consistent care helps the spine become more capable of holding an adjustment.

Just like exercise conditions muscles, regular adjustments help the nervous system maintain better communication between the brain and body. The spine becomes more conditioned to adapt and becomes more stable and resilient. 🧠

But when too much time passes, stress begins to pile up again. Physical demands, mental stress, and daily life start to overwhelm the system. Old patterns can return, and symptoms often follow.

Consistency helps the body stay organized and functioning the way it was designed to. Regular adjustment days help your nervous system keep doing its job well!

Come experience the effect of a well-functioning spine and nervous system 📞 Call us at 815-788-7504 for an appointment or visit our website at www.clfamilywellness.com

Every person places different demands on their body.We see first responders carrying a high level of mental stress. Cons...
04/10/2026

Every person places different demands on their body.

We see first responders carrying a high level of mental stress. Construction workers lifting heavy loads day after day. Office workers and hairdressers repeating the same movements for hours. And moms navigating the incredible physical changes of pregnancy, postpartum and parenting. 🧠

Different stresses, but the same system coordinating it all.

Your nervous system is what allows the body to adapt to physical, mental, and environmental demands. When the spine moves well and communication between the brain and body is clear, your capacity to handle those stresses improves.

Chiropractic helps your body stay connected and adaptable so you can keep showing up for those counting on you.

Come experience the effect of a well-functioning spine and nervous system 📞 Call us at 815-788-7504 for an appointment or visit our website at www.clfamilywellness.com

Our visits are quick, and that is by design.The adjustment itself only takes a moment. It simply restores motion in the ...
04/08/2026

Our visits are quick, and that is by design.

The adjustment itself only takes a moment. It simply restores motion in the spine, allowing the brain and body to communicate more clearly. 🧠

The real magic happens after you leave. Over the next hours and days, your nervous system begins to adapt, organize, and function with that clearer connection.

Think of the adjustment as the spark. Your body does the rest.

Come experience the effect of a well-functioning spine and nervous system 📞 Call us at 815-788-7504 for an appointment or visit our website at www.clfamilywellness.com

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