DuPage Family Wellness

DuPage Family Wellness Dr. Jamie is a chiropractor focusing on wellness. Her primary goal is to help families from the preconception stage, through pregnancy and beyond!

She loves teaching how to eat real food, move well, have a great mindset, and more! The goal in our office is to help you to get out of pain and return to the top of your game as quickly as possible. Dr. Jamie does this with a combination of traditional chiropractic adjustments, Active Release Techniques®, and rehabilitation techniques. Active Release Techniques (ART®) is a patented technique for treating injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. A few examples of conditions that can be improved quickly and often permanently with ART include headaches, back pain, shin splints, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, and tennis elbow. Visit our website for more information! Dr. Tripp is the only fully certified ART provider in Warrenville. She looks forward to helping you and your entire family.

When I go to the gym, I focus on large muscle movements which mimic real-life activities. It doesn’t take long, and it s...
01/24/2026

When I go to the gym, I focus on large muscle movements which mimic real-life activities. It doesn’t take long, and it strengthens my body in a balanced way. If you are unsure where to start in the gym, here is what I have done.

(*Read to the bottom where I share some often overlooked strength training movements...)

1. Upper Body - push, pull, and press...

Push - like wall push-ups, regular push-ups, bench presses, or a pushing motion on a cable pulley machine.

Pull - use a seated row machine, cable pulley machine, dumbbells, kettlebells, or an exercise band to do a pulling motion.

Press overhead - use light dumbbells for an overhead press or a band. The cable pulley machine with the pulley in the lowest position can also get an upward press.

Overhead pull - use the pull-down machine, a pulley machine, or a pull band to do a downward motion. Pull-ups are also great. If you can't do a pull-up, you can use a band or chair to hold some of your weight.

2. Lower Body...

Squat - this can be done by simply standing up from a chair, doing air squats, or air squats with weight (bar on the shoulder for back squat, or dumbbells or kettlebells in hand.

Deadlift - this is simply picking things up off the ground. Use a barbell, dumbbell, or kettlebell.

******But don't forget these overlooked strength training movements******

Playing with kids on the floor,
Hanging from monkey bars,
Carrying kids, laundry baskets (or kids in laundry baskets. 😄)
Lifting things up on shelves and taking them down
Chopping wood
Rock climbing

These movements don't look like strength training exercises, but they totally count!

Does the phrase “the food pyramid” remind you of the triangle on the school’s cafeteria wall, the one that encouraged ea...
01/21/2026

Does the phrase “the food pyramid” remind you of the triangle on the school’s cafeteria wall, the one that encouraged eating a lot of grains while limiting red meat and fats? For many people, it does, but the food pyramid from the 90s was retired nearly fifteen years ago.

In its place came MyPlate, a simpler visual guide that encouraged filling half your plate with mostly vegetables and some fruit, the other half with mostly grains and some protein, and adding low‑fat dairy on the side.

Now, the USDA is shifting once again, introducing a new food pyramid that has stirred up some controversy. This updated model emphasizes greater intake of protein and healthy fats while limiting sugar, grains, and highly processed foods.

Let’s look at how my beliefs align - or diverge - from these evolving perspectives in this week's blog, "The New Food Pyramid."

https://www.dupagefamilywellness.com/blog/nutrition/650-the-new-food-pyramid

There's no need for a fancy salad recipe! It's not quite easy enough for my one-year-old to make, but it's pretty close....
01/20/2026

There's no need for a fancy salad recipe! It's not quite easy enough for my one-year-old to make, but it's pretty close. 😄

1. Just grab a base - spinach, lettuce, sliced cabbage, grated beets, beet greens, sliced fennel, swiss chard, kale, shredded carrots, microgreens, cilantro, basil, mint, parsley, endive, and dandelion greens, or any other veggie you enjoy.

2. Add some brightly colored chopped fruits and veggies on top - tomatoes, carrots, apples, pears, cucumber, zucchini, onion, shallot, avocado, oranges, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, peaches, dried cranberries, shredded beets, broccoli, olives, or mushrooms.

3. Add a protein if it's the main course - fish, chicken, steak, pork, eggs, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, cashews, h**p seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, and flax seeds.

4. Add a fat - avocado, mushrooms, nuts, seeds, meat, eggs, or fish. You can also get your fat from homemade dressing. Making it is super easy!

For the dressing, mix together...
1-2 tbsp of olive or avocado oil
1 tbsp of an acid (lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, etc.)
*Consider optional add-ins like salt, pepper, honey, mustard, berries, garlic, dill, oregano, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, etc.

People know they must eat well, get adequate movement, refrain from smoking, and limit alcohol if they want to be health...
01/14/2026

People know they must eat well, get adequate movement, refrain from smoking, and limit alcohol if they want to be healthy. Research is now showing that we can add “connections” to our list of healthy habits!

Connecting with others, connecting with yourself, and connecting with nature are commonly thought to impact your mental health, but you may be surprised to learn that they also impact your physical health.

Consistency is the key to benefiting from these connections. Investing in these connections doesn’t have to take a lot of time or cost a lot of money. Little things add up over time. Start with what sounds easiest to you and build these practices from there.

Once you see how they make you feel, you may embrace them more and more. And maybe those around you will come to pursue these things too.

Let's explore what these connections could look like in your life in this week's blog, "Healing Connections."

https://www.dupagefamilywellness.com/blog/healthy-lifestyle/649-healing-connections

Online scheduling makes getting an appointment easier than ever. No more phone tag, waiting for a callback, or wondering...
01/11/2026

Online scheduling makes getting an appointment easier than ever. No more phone tag, waiting for a callback, or wondering if it’s too late to text. Acuity is there for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Scheduling an appointment online only takes a minute; just check the FAQs below...

1. How Does Online Scheduling Work?
Just follow this link, and you will be led through a few steps. https://acuityschedulingforDuPageFamilyWellness.as.me/

2. What Type of Appointment do I Need?
- All new patients will need to schedule a one-hour appointment. It will give us the time we need to do a full medical history and exam.
- Existing patients are given the option of 15 or 30-minute appointments. If you are unsure what to book, just give us a call instead.

3. Do I Need to Make an Account?
While you are welcome to make an appointment as a guest, creating an account will allow you to log in and see all your scheduled appointments.

4. Will I get Appointment Reminders?
Acuity sends appointment reminders through email. You will not receive a text, so provide your email if you would like reminders.

Quick reminder... take time for people and activities that bring you joy!Life goes by quickly, so slow down when you can...
01/09/2026

Quick reminder... take time for people and activities that bring you joy!

Life goes by quickly, so slow down when you can and focus on what really matters to you. We can be on-the-go so much that we don't even consider why we are doing what we do.

Think about your values. Are you making room for those things in your life as much as possible? Set an intention to spend 10-15 minutes today doing something you've been meaning to do that goes along with your values. It doesn't have to be the same thing as another person, and there is no right way to do it.

Comment below if you want to share your value and action!

Many people feel an after-holiday slump. The busyness of the season may have carried you through, and now the fatigue is...
01/09/2026

Many people feel an after-holiday slump. The busyness of the season may have carried you through, and now the fatigue is catching up with you. So, what are we to do when the excitement is over, and there are still a couple of months of winter left to go?

Research has found that developing a practice of gratitude is beneficial for one's physical, psychological, and social well-being. Since it's free, does not take much time, and can be done in the privacy of your own home, it may be worth trying during these colder months.

A gratitude practice is different than having an "attitude of gratitude" or "looking on the bright side of things." For one thing, it is much more intentional than just being optimistic or thankful from time to time.

Let's explore ways to develop a practice of gratitude in this week's blog, "After Holiday Blues."

https://www.dupagefamilywellness.com/blog/healthy-lifestyle/648-after-holiday-blues

Look at the joy on her face! That's the feeling of accomplishing something big and recognizing you did it.What are you h...
01/04/2026

Look at the joy on her face! That's the feeling of accomplishing something big and recognizing you did it.

What are you hoping to accomplish this week? Think about how you will feel when you finish it, and let that motivate you to move forward.

Even if it's not as spectacular as climbing many times your height, try to celebrate your wins before moving on to other things!

See how naturally children incorporate movement into their daily lives. They play at the park, run down the sidewalk, wi...
01/02/2026

See how naturally children incorporate movement into their daily lives. They play at the park, run down the sidewalk, wiggle in their seats, spin in circles, and do handstands!

They don't have to set time aside to go to the gym because they are constantly moving. It is fun for them and brings them together, one helping the other naturally.

We would benefit from reclaiming some of this natural movement ourselves, because unstructured movement is good for us all. How can you incorporate some in your life this weekend?

Are you among the 30% of Americans expected to set 2026 New Year’s resolutions? If so, don’t just chase goals that sound...
12/31/2025

Are you among the 30% of Americans expected to set 2026 New Year’s resolutions? If so, don’t just chase goals that sound impressive - focus on what matters most to you.

The most powerful resolutions are grounded in your values - the principles that guide your life when things get busy, messy, or uncertain. When your resolutions align with what you truly care about, they stop being just about discipline or checklists.

Before adding a resolution to your list, ask yourself if it is worth your time, energy, and focus. Every resolution comes with a trade-off. Saying “yes” to one thing often means saying “no” to another. So, the question isn’t just what you want to achieve, but what you’re willing to release to make space for it.

The best plans are clear and specific enough to measure progress, but also flexible enough to adjust when life shifts. A practical plan helps you stay consistent while still accepting the realities of your day-to-day life.

Let's explore important steps to choosing resolutions that will set you up for success in this week's blog, "Making Resolutions Worth Keeping."

https://www.dupagefamilywellness.com/blog/healthy-lifestyle/647-making-resolutions-worth-keeping

Delicious Roasted Vegetables that are so easy a kiddo could make!Ingredients- Vegetable(s) of choice: our favorites incl...
12/30/2025

Delicious Roasted Vegetables that are so easy a kiddo could make!

Ingredients
- Vegetable(s) of choice: our favorites include broccoli, carrots, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, asparagus and sweet potato.
- Fat of choice – a tablespoon or two (coconut oil, butter, ghee, or animal fat)
- Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Put fat onto 9x13 glass pan (or cookie sheet with rimmed edges).
- Place the pan in the oven to melt the fat.
- Cut vegetables into uniform pieces (i.e. florets, match sticks, cubes etc).
- Put vegetables in a single layer on the pan with the melted fat and mix.
- Roast vegetables in the oven. (*Cooking time varies based on the vegetable, so check them often. Hearty vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and sweet potatoes cook for 25-30 minutes. Asparagus may only need 15-20 minutes.)
- Look for the vegetables to soften (tender when forked) and start to brown on the edges.
- Remove pan from oven and let veggies rest for 5-10 minutes. This helps them to crisp up a bit.

* Experiment with seasonings or grate a little cheese over the veggies when you remove them from the oven if you tolerate dairy well.

It's time to celebrate the holidays!Let me remind you that things don't need to be perfect to be enjoyable. In fact, som...
12/25/2025

It's time to celebrate the holidays!

Let me remind you that things don't need to be perfect to be enjoyable. In fact, sometimes imperfect is best. It reminds us that we can relax and gives others permission to do so too.

People likely won't remember how clean your house was, the number of desserts, or how tender the ham was - but they will remember how they felt when they were with you.

So, take a moment in your holiday preparations to spend five minutes to breathe deeply, listen to a favorite song, enjoy a cup of tea, or put lotion on your hands - anything to settle your heart and mind.

I hope your home is filled with peace, joy, and health as you experience the magic of the holidays!

Dr. Jamie

*Photo Credit: Becci Hethcoat Photography

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28W530 Batavia Road
Warrenville, IL
60555

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Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 10am - 1pm

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