River Forest Health & Wellness

River Forest Health & Wellness Our community's most complete physical rehabilitation clinic. Offering the most modern approaches to

River Forest Health and Wellness is a patient-focused clinic serving River Forest, Oak Park, Forest Park, and the surrounding communities. Our mission is to help you move, feel, and live better through personalized, evidence-based care. We specialize in chiropractic, physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, and functional medicine—delivering hands-on treatments that address the root cause of your symptoms. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to optimize your performance, our experienced team builds care plans tailored to your goals. We use modern approaches like McKenzie Therapy, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), myofascial release, and dry needling to restore mobility and function. Our functional medicine services go deeper, focusing on internal balance, nutrition, and lifestyle for long-term health. At River Forest Health and Wellness, you’re more than just a patient. We take the time to listen, educate, and empower you with the tools to take charge of your health. Our warm, professional environment supports your journey toward better movement and lasting wellness

👶 Did you know we’re certified in the Webster Technique?This pregnancy-specific chiropractic technique focuses on pelvic...
01/21/2026

👶 Did you know we’re certified in the Webster Technique?

This pregnancy-specific chiropractic technique focuses on pelvic alignment, ligament balance, and neuromuscular function — helping moms move better, feel better, and adapt to the changes of pregnancy more comfortably.

Specialized care for a changing body ✨

Movement Starts at Birth—and Guides Us for Life At River Forest Health & Wellness, our pediatric care is rooted in Dynam...
01/20/2026

Movement Starts at Birth—and Guides Us for Life

At River Forest Health & Wellness, our pediatric care is rooted in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and the way typically developing infants naturally learn to move.

By understanding how babies build stability, coordination, and efficient movement patterns, we’re able to apply those same developmental principles to adult care—helping restore proper movement, posture, and stability at any age.

From infant care to adult rehabilitation, development always matters.

📍 River Forest, IL
📞 708-488-0900





01/19/2026

Cat and Camel + cupping = a powerful combo for mid-back tightness.

By moving into thoracic extension (Camel pose) while cups are applied, we:
✔️ Break up fascial adhesions
✔️ Improve tissue glide
✔️ Relax overactive mid-back muscles
✔️ Restore healthier thoracic mobility

This is an active approach to cupping—using movement to amplify the effects and help your spine move the way it’s meant to.

Perfect for desk posture, athletes, or anyone feeling stiff through the mid back.

01/16/2026

This reel shows a McKenzie-based knee extension progression we commonly use to restore motion, reduce pain, and improve load tolerance at the knee 👇

Progression breakdown:
▪️ Seated terminal knee extension
▪️ Loaded knee extension with overpressure
▪️ Belted seated knee extension
▪️ Seated overpressure into terminal extension
▪️ Terminal knee extension with banded resistance

Why this matters ⬇️
Loss of terminal knee extension is one of the most common drivers of:
• Persistent knee pain
• Swelling & stiffness
• Altered gait mechanics
• Delayed return to sport or activity

Using principles from the McKenzie Institute, we:
✔️ Restore motion first
✔️ Progress load gradually
✔️ Respect symptom response
✔️ Build long-term resilience—not just short-term relief

💡 Key takeaway:
If the knee can’t fully extend, the rest of the chain pays the price—hip, ankle, and even low back.

📍Need help figuring out which progression is right for you?
That’s where a proper assessment matters.










💙 First full day back in the office! 💙We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Strang back for her first full day, and she had a ...
01/15/2026

💙 First full day back in the office! 💙

We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Strang back for her first full day, and she had a very special visitor helping her through the day.

Parker stopped by to give mommy a little extra encouragement (and a lot of smiles). We’re grateful for moments like these and thrilled to have Dr. Strang back caring for our patients. 🍼✨

✨ If you’re still looking to book an appointment, Dr. Strang has a few openings available for the remainder of the month. ✨

🚦 Pain During Activity? Here’s How We Guide PatientsOne of the most common questions we get is:“Should I stop if somethi...
01/14/2026

🚦 Pain During Activity? Here’s How We Guide Patients

One of the most common questions we get is:
“Should I stop if something hurts?”

At River Forest Health & Wellness, we use a simple traffic-light system to help you decide what’s safe — and what’s not.

🟢 GREEN = Good to Go
• No pain during or after the activity
• Safe to continue
• This is the goal

🟡 YELLOW = Proceed With Caution
• Mild increase in pain or discomfort
• Pain returns to baseline within 10–30 minutes
• Often okay to continue — but we may modify load, reps, or form

🔴 RED = Stop
• Significant increase in pain
• Pain lingers 1–24 hours after the activity
• This tells us your body isn’t ready yet — and pushing through may slow healing

👉 Pain is information, not a failure.
Our job isn’t to stop movement — it’s to help you move smarter, build tolerance, and progress safely.

If you’re unsure where your pain falls on this spectrum, that’s exactly what we help with.

📍 River Forest, IL
📞 708-488-0900
🌐 riverforesthealth.com

A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to host a Dry Needling Continuing Education seminar at River Forest Health & Wel...
01/13/2026

A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to host a Dry Needling Continuing Education seminar at River Forest Health & Wellness.

Ongoing education allows our team to stay current with the latest dry needling techniques and clinical applications, so we can continue providing thoughtful, evidence-based care to our patients and local community.

Better training. Better care.











01/12/2026

Chronic heel or plantar foot pain? 👣⚡️
If your plantar fasciitis just isn’t improving, this may be why.

In this video, Dr. Nugent explains how shockwave therapy helps chronic plantar fasciitis by restarting the healing process in tissue that’s been stuck in inflammation for months—or even years.

✔️ Non-invasive
✔️ No injections or surgery
✔️ Targets chronic plantar fascia pain
✔️ Especially helpful for stubborn heel pain

At River Forest Health & Wellness, we don’t just treat the pain—we combine shockwave with a full foot, ankle, and movement assessment to fix the root cause.

👉 Watch to learn if shockwave is right for your plantar fasciitis.
📍 Oak Park & River Forest
📞 Link in bio to schedule

✨ She’s Back! ✨We’re excited to share that Dr. Jennifer Strang is returning to the office following her maternity leave ...
01/12/2026

✨ She’s Back! ✨

We’re excited to share that Dr. Jennifer Strang is returning to the office following her maternity leave 💙

As she eases back in, Dr. Strang will be available for acupuncture appointments on Mondays & Thursdays. This gradual return allows her to continue providing the attentive, high-quality care our patients expect.

⚠️ Appointments are limited and tend to fill quickly. If you’ve been waiting to schedule, we recommend booking early.

📅 How to book:
• Schedule online via the link in bio
• Call or text us at 708-488-0900

We’re so happy to welcome her back 🤍

01/06/2026

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to post more helpful, real-life tips right here on Instagram for our patients 👋

If your resolution includes getting back on the treadmill, walking more, or starting a workout routine… your feet matter more than you think 👣

Over the next few videos, I’ll be breaking down:
✔️ Simple foot stretches
✔️ Common footwear mistakes
✔️ How foot mobility impacts knees, hips, and low back

Stay tuned — your feet are the foundation 🏃‍♂️

10/15/2025

3-month supine position 🧠💪
Start on your back with knees bent and focus on creating and maintaining intra-abdominal pressure. Lift your legs so the knees are just above 90°, then add gentle hip extension and rotation while keeping your lumbar spine neutral against the mat.

This position helps improve core engagement, lumbar stability, and teaches you to move your hips independently from your pelvis.

We’re excited to welcome Nando Perez, LMT, to the team at River Forest Health and Wellness!With over 20 years of experie...
06/25/2025

We’re excited to welcome Nando Perez, LMT, to the team at River Forest Health and Wellness!

With over 20 years of experience in both clinical and wellness settings, Nando offers a truly integrative approach to massage therapy. His treatments skillfully combine myofascial release, deep tissue work, sports massage, and craniosacral therapy for a comprehensive and results-driven experience. He is also certified in prenatal massage, providing safe, effective care for our expecting patients.

Nando works with clients of all ages to relieve chronic tension, improve mobility, recover from injuries, and optimize performance. His background as a licensed physical therapist assistant allows him to seamlessly incorporate therapeutic stretching and functional movement into each session.

His hands-on approach is the perfect complement to the other services offered at our office—including physiotherapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and more—making your care truly collaborative and comprehensive.

Whether you’re managing pain, healing from injury, or simply in need of deep relaxation, Nando delivers highly personalized care tailored to your needs.

Book your session today and feel the difference.

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7353 Lake Street
River Forest, IL
60305

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+17084880900

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