Meet Dr. Connor LaVallie
Dr. Connor first found chiropractic at 17 years old when he started experiencing neck, and elbow pain and breathing difficulties as a high school triathlete. He experienced complete relief of his symptoms and learned the value of chiropractic care as a regular practice. Seeing a chiropractor allowed him to keep going to the gym and achieve his goals. As a college football player, chiropractic helped him heal from numerous injuries, and regular chiropractic adjustments helped him excel in a career as a professional natural bodybuilder. “I realized the importance of taking a proactive approach to health and healing and was able to make dramatic changes in a short amount of time.” At the age of 23 years old, Dr. Connor was the youngest natural bodybuilder to receive professional status.
The Spark
Dr. Connor decided to make chiropractic his life’s purpose after attending a chiropractic philosophy lecture presented by natural bodybuilding competitor and friend, Dr. Mike Morea. He elegantly described the body as a conscious, self-developing, self-maintaining, and self-healing system. Rather than treating the body from the outside in with surgery and medication, chiropractic supports the body system from the inside out.
Education and Accreditations
Dr. Connor received his undergraduate education at Loyola University Chicago and graduated with honors in psychology and nutrition. He holds both a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Master of Science in Positive Psychology from Life University. Dr. Connor is a Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise and holds his USA Powerlifting Club Coach (USAPL-CC) certification.
At Life University, Dr. Connor studied the Pierce Results System (PRS), a 21st-century chiropractic approach using digital motion X-ray, infrared thermography, and instrument-assisted adjusting. Dr. Connor is certified by the PRS Doctoral Board to practice the system, was elected to the PRS Executive Board on campus, and continues to teach the PRS program to students and colleagues.
Dr. Connor is currently one of only about 25 chiropractors in the United States practicing PRS, and he is regularly involved in seminars, workshops, and symposiums around the country.
PRS is an effective approach for people of all ages, but Dr. Connor understands that children and pregnant women require additional specialized care. He is certified in the Webster Technique, and he is certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).
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Memberships
Dr. Connor loves to stay active in the community through various organizations. He is a member and supports the following:
- St. Charles Chamber of Commerce
- Illinois Prairie State Chiropractic Association
- Illinois Chiropractic Society
- International Chiropractic Association
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
- Toastmasters International
- Rotary Club of St. Charles
Hobbies and Volunteer Work
His wife Dr. Natalia describes Dr. Connor as “all-in for his patients, his family, and the things he’s passionate about.” He can often be found lifting weights or training for his next marathon throughout the Fox Valley. He has a devoted meditation practice, and he is outdoors as often as possible reading or running.
He is insatiably passionate about longevity (life span vs. health span) and performance. He supports KetoPet Sanctuary, a non-profit organization specializing in the treatment and prevention of cancer in pet animals through nutrition. He also volunteers at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (Shirley Ryan AbilityLab) uplifting patients and families in the Pediatric Innovation Center.
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