Windy City Wellness

"Dr. Pontarelli is hands down the most attentive and committed doctor I have visited over the course of 2.5 years dealing with chronic sinus pain and headaches, which none of the other countless specialists were able to identify the root cause for. Dr. Mike was very thorough with his treatment options, taking the time to listen to me and understand my symptoms and medical history. He went above and beyond, reviewing research papers and sharing them with me to explore different treatment plans. I truly appreciate all his effort and sessions and highly recommend Dr. Mike to anyone seeking chiropractic support."

"Dr. Pontarelli is so much more than a Chiropractor. I even hesitate to call him that as my experience with your typical one is a routine of adjustments, come back x number of times, get adjusted, rinse and repeat. He is not that! He gives you a real assessment, focuses on giving you the tools to get better and keep yourself moving with the things you can do at home. Over the years I've had some adjustments, a lot of stretching instructions, acupuncture, cupping with his guidance. I interact with a lot of people as a realtor and I have told so many people about him it's hard to keep track of them. Plus he is a really awesome guy! Go see him!"

"Dr. Pontarelli is the best of the best! I have worked with him for over 3 years on a variety of injuries and his practice and technique always helps my body heal while continuing with my fitness and sports practice."

"Dr Pontarelli was great to work with! He worked with our crazy schedule to book appointments and I feel like he worked my son hard to improve his condition. He is extremely creditable and trustworthy and directed me towards a specialist who was able to help my son even more. I really appreciate his honesty and direction. Not many doctors would say this is what you need and hand you off to someone else. Dr Pontarelli even joined us at future appointments with the specialist to make sure we were comfortable with the new process. I highly recommend him"

"Michael Pontarelli is a fantastic chiropractor and coach. I'd been having shoulder and back pain since becoming a mom, and I wanted to learn some exercises to improve my strength and relieve pain. I also love getting my back cracked- I know adjustments aren't a real medical procedure and can't solve health issues, but they feel good- so I was looking for a provider who could do both. What I liked most about Pontarelli is that he never suggested adjustments as a fix, but instead focused on showing me how to do particular weighted and body weight exercises to improve my posture and muscle tone, so I can continue strengthening at home while being able to lift my growing kiddo. He did do adjustments for me but always paired them with athletic massage and exercise, so I feel better long-term instead of needing to come back every 3 days. I also appreciate that he takes my insurance (Aetna) and didn't try to upsell me additional sessions or services I didn't need. Highly recommend!"

"This morning I woke up without pain, and I have Dr. Pontarelli to thank! Each time I came to visit him, he not only took time to analyze the source of my pain but also to give me the exercises and tools to keep my recovery strong and steady. I'm ready to sign up for my beloved hot yoga class after a few more days doing the exercises he prescribed! Maybe part of his effectiveness is his kind and calm demeanor, combination of gentleness and knowing when to push me, and contagious laugh. I can't recommend him highly enough--thank you Dr. Pontarelli!"

"Dr. Pontarelli has been extremely helpful over the years for fixing a variety of tweaks and pain in my body. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and kind. He has not only been able to bring relief during the appointment, but has provided me with exercises to help strengthen or stretch the affected area. I highly recommend Dr Michael for your chiropractic care."

"I came to Dr. Mike after going through a couple physical therapists and doctors for chronic foot pain (plantar fasciitis & tendonitis). I was in pretty bad shape for my first appointment, barely able to walk. Six months later, I am 95% fully recovered and able to run 2-3 miles. Dr. Mike was fantastic - he was incredibly patient and always listened when I would talk about my flare ups to determine what the underlying issues were. I felt like I was receiving tailored treatment that would work best for the lifestyle I wanted to go back to. I appreciate that he holds you accountable for the exercises he gives. I would highly recommend coming here!"