About Us

Our mission at Lemont Chiropractic Center is to provide inexpensive, high-quality care to people of all ages. We strive to not only correct a person's health problems, but to educate and enlighten the patient so he or she does not encounter similar problems in the future. We do not just treat the pain we treat the person.


Why choose Lemont Chiropractic Center?

25 years of experience.

Little or no waiting.

All therapies are performed by the doctor. This provides you the best possible care, and allows ample time for discussion of your health concerns.

All treatment is provided in private rooms.

NO assembly line treatments, NO contracts, NO scare tactics, NO pressure for extended or unnecessary care, NO payments required before service is rendered.

Free, no-pressure consultations/second opinions.

Most insurance is accepted.

Available Labratory testing through Quest Diagnostics


Treatment methods used.

Spinal or extremity manipulation (to restore normal joint motion, decompress discs and reduce nerve pressure). We utilize diversified and/or Cox flexion distraction techniques.

Soft tissue massage and manipulation trigger point therapy and acupressure (to help relax tight and painful muscles ligaments and fascia, break up adhesions, and increase blood and lymph flow).

Ultrasound (Ultrasound can help increase the rate of tissue repair and wound healing, increase blood flow,increase tissue relaxation, increase tissue extensibility, Help breakdown adhesions and scar tissue, reduce pain, and decrease muscle spasm, reduce swelling and inflammation).

Electrical stimulation (aids in controlling acute and chronic pain, reducing inflammation, reducing muscle spasm, reducing joint contractures, inhibiting muscle spasm, minimizing disuse atrophy, strengthening muscle, and facilitating tissue healing).

Hot and/or cold packs (The primary effects of moist heat therapy include muscular relaxation, decreased pain, increased cell metabolism, and increased blood flow. Cold is primarily used to reduce inflammation. It is also used to decrease pain and muscle spasm).

Custom orthotics, shoes and sandals (to stabilize the feet and spine). We have a state-of-the-art foot scanner which eliminates the need for casting.

All therapy is tailored to the patient's specific condition and not all therapeutic procedures are used on every patient.

Serving you:

Gary Michalowski, D.C

Dr. Michalowski is a 1984 graduate of the National College of Chiropractic In Lombard Illinois; His pre-doctoral education includes an Associate in Applied Science degree in X-ray Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology. Dr Michalowski opened his practice on New Avenue in Lemont in 1984, and since 1990, he has been located in downtown Lemont on Stephen Street next to the Budnik building.

Our Staff:

Jan Semenic - office manager

Insurance / Managed Care Plans Accepted:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Blue Choice Point of Service Network
• Medicare
• Integrated health plans, Family Health America L.C. ,
• Chiropractic Networks Inc. Humana choice care.
• MultiPlan / P.H.C.S.
• CIGNA
• ACN GROUP/OptumHealth Allies.-United Health Care, Advocate Health Care, Golden Rule, GE Wellness plan, Health Allies, Health Network

Types of Payment Accepted:

We accept assignment of payment from insurance companies for whom we are providers.

For those who do not have insurance or Chiropractic coverage, we accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover cards. We can also set up interest free payment plans that will fit your budget.

Please do not let financial difficulties keep you from getting proper timely treatment.

Emergency / After hours information:

In case of an emergency, please contact Dr. Michalowski on his cell phone at 815-272-1359. If it is not an emergency, you may leave a voice mail at 630-257-9132 and we will contact you the next day.