DR. MARTIN LABUDA
Dr. Martin J. LaBuda is a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago, IL where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1998 as a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. Dr. LaBuda received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in 2001.
He later completed training in becoming a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) through the American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians in 2004.
Dr. LaBuda is a graduate of the Spine Research Institute of San Diego having received an Advanced Certification of Competency in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology in 2011.
He has completed advanced training and became certified in Graston Technique in 2012.
He also is certified in foot orthotic casting and evaluation by Sole Supports and The Orthotic Group.
He enjoys regularly attending post graduate seminars that enable him to stay on the cutting edge of the latest healthcare advances.
DR. BROCK PLUTH
Dr. Brock Pluth became interested in Chiropractic Medicine through personal experience. He played most sports competitively growing up, but only played baseball and football throughout his high school years. He was an All-State selectee in baseball during the summer of 2012, and a member of the State Championship baseball team in 2013. He sustained knee, shoulder, and low back injuries at the end of his high school career. Chiropractic and physical therapy led to his recovery, and guided him in the direction to pursue a career in the chiropractic profession.
Dr. Pluth is passionate about treating and preventing injuries for patients of all ages to live a life of optimal health. Driving his practice are beliefs in the chiropractic approach, along with muscle and other soft tissue techniques. Dr. Pluth also uses the Graston Technique, trigger point release, and dynamic exercise therapy to improve a patient’s overall health and well-being.
Dr. Pluth is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. To obtain his Doctorate of Chiropractic, he went on to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, the oldest and biggest chiropractic school in the world.
In his free time, Brock enjoys working out, golfing, and cheering on Chicago sports and his Illini. Dr. Pluth enjoys the nutrition and healthy eating habits that surround living a well-balanced life, and is knowledgeable in nutritional and diet counseling.
Dr. Pluth is excited to treat your needs and lead you to optimal health at Lakeview Chiropractic.
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ANA MITCHELL
Lakeview Chiropractic is excited to be the home of Herbs + Needles.
Ana Mitchell holds a BS in Nutrition and a Masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, where she graduated at the top of her class. She is certified as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Illinois.
She truly LOVES what she does. She is a compassionate professional and she will go above and beyond what is expected to help you achieve your health goals. Ana specializes in pain management, mental health, autoimmune disorders, and women’s health. She is an avid learner and is working towards a certificate in Sport Medicine Acupuncture (SMAC), one of the most advanced orthopedic and sport acupuncture certifications available. She is also pursuing a certificate as a Nutritional Health Coach and she is working on becoming a Functional Medicine Practitioner. For those of you who are looking for an alternative to Botox and want to improve the texture and beauty of your skin she is also certified in Cosmetic Acupuncture.
On a personal note, she is an autoimmune warrior! She loves hiking and being in nature. She is a foodie, she loves mocktails and she is obsessed with cherry pie. She can’t live without traveling. She is a dog-mom of a beautiful—and mischievous— English Setter and last but not least, she is a passionate triathlete with the wildest dream of participating at the Hawaii Ironman 70.3 in 2023!
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