Dr. Ali McClean grew up in Quincy, IL where she fell in love with the performing arts. She participated in theatre, choir, marching band, and, of course, dance! She trained primarily in ballet and traveled to the Chicagoland area in the summers for Chicago National Association of Dance Masters summer intensives.

Dr. Ali attended Missouri State University in Springfield, MO where she majored in Exercise and Movement Science and minored in Dance. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has been practicing since 2022. As a member of the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science, Dr. Ali enjoys staying up to date on the latest research in the field and combines evidence-based practice with individual needs to support patient goals.

Currently, Dr. Ali supports the Loyola University Chicago Dance Program through educational workshops and back stage coverage during performances. She has also treated members of both the Loyola and DePaul University Spirit Squads and understands the demands of the artistic athlete. Dr. Ali is passionate about empowering young performers to learn more about their bodies and make informed decisions so they can enjoy long, healthy careers.

When she is not spreading the good word of physical therapy, Dr. Ali enjoys spending time with her fiancé and two cats, Spot and Roscoe!

Dr. Ali McClean grew up in Quincy, IL where she fell in love with the performing arts. She partic... Read More

Dr. Carrie Skony is a Chiropractic Physician with a post-graduate certification as a Chiropractic Sports Physician, and specialized interest in Dance Medicine. Dr. Skony has been practicing physical rehabilitation, chiropractic, and sports medicine since 2005. She enjoys focusing on injuries and conditions unique to active patients, and spends time promoting principles of physical fitness.

Dr. Skony’s patients include both youth and adults, and range from the occasional weekend warrior to the pre-professional and professional athlete and dancer. She emphasizes the importance of exercise and proper rehabilitation in the treatment of injuries and performs one-on-one rehab with all of her patients. She stresses the importance of restoring optimal function of joints, muscles, and movement patterns.

Because she is passionate about prevention, she teaches corrective measures to prevent the recurrence of injuries in her patients. She treats patients from an integrated and holistic perspective, emphasizing other wellness concepts such as nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle.

Common Techniques Used include: Chiropractic Manipulation, Myofascial Release, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage, Myofascial Cupping, Trigger Point Dry Needling, Therapeutic Exercises, and Functional Rehabilitation.

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