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SPECIALTY: Functional Medicine & Chiropractic Medicine
EDUCATION: Magna Cum Laude graduate from the National University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine; Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner; Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists; Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Nutritionists; Certified NeuroEmotional Technique Practitioner; Certified Acupuncturist; B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University; B.S., National University of Health Sciences
Dr. Cara Vanwormer-Hartman brings over 15 years of experience to the Hinsdale community and is a leading functional medicine and chiropractic doctor in suburban Chicago. She’s set herself apart as an innovative and passionate practitioner, offering her patients comprehensive treatment plans that address physical, physiological, and emotional components of health. Board-certified in functional medicine and clinical nutrition, she deeply understands the benefits of looking at the body as a whole and addressing the underlying root causes of her patient’s concerns, often addressing her patients’ ailments down to the cellular level. “I treat using a systems-biology approach that addresses the interconnected nature of health, targets root causes of disease, and optimizes wellness,” she shares. “This allows me to treat and co-manage nearly any ailment that walks into the clinic.” Digestive complaints, gastrointestinal (GI) issues, weight loss and autoimmune conditions are most commonly seen in her clinic, and she and her team frequently perform nutritional testing too, as food is one of the root causes of GI disturbances.
“In the rapidly evolving realm of modern medicine, patients are living longer and prioritizing their quality of life, which begins with focusing on their health,” she shares. “The demand for functional medicine is gaining traction; patients are seeking answers to their health concerns that extend beyond medications. This is where I come in.” Dr. Hartman founded Therapeutic Health in 2015 to offer a wide range of services in functional medicine, which also include spinal decompression, acupuncture, IV therapy, chiropractic and massage therapy, peptides, and even hyperbaric oxygen therapy. “I love seeing people get better,” she shares. “My ability to dig deeper and offer patients a plan that drives clinical outcomes is my key goal.”
Therapeutic Health is located 110 E. Ogden Avenue in Hinsdale, 630-537-0758, therapeutic-health.com, Instagram: @therapeutichealth.
