Wontaek Hwang, DC
An Upper Cervical Chiropractor (NUCCA) based in Wheeling, Illinois. Dr. Hwang is currently a NUCCA board certification level II candidate.
An initial consultation ($60)
A consultation includes complete health history, NUCCA assessments, review of expectation and procedure, costs, Q&A, etc.
- Founder at Head & Neck Spinal Care, 2022
- Formerly at NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, 2018-2023
- Active at National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association, 2015
- NUCCA Certification Level 2 Candidate (2024)
- Active at International Chiropractic Association–Council on Upper Cervical Care, 2022
- D.C from Palmer College of Chiropractic-Davenport, 18′
- Clinical Radiology Assistance at Palmer College of Chiropractic
- DSC International, 2014
- B.S. from the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, 13′
- An invited speaker at Society of Brain Mapping and Therapeutics, March 15, 2024
- “A Kink in the Neck: The Influence of the Atlas Vertebra Misalignment on Neurological Health”
- Los Angeles, CA
- An invited speaker at Glenview Chamber of Commerce, Jan 31, 2024
- “Upper Neck 101: How Neck Injuries Affect Posture and Brain Health”
- Glenview, IL
- Kyocharo; 12 articles; Aug 2023 – Jun 2024
- K-Radio; AM 1330; 7 episodes; Aug 2020
Introductory
The human body is a very complex system. Sometimes, ongoing health issues can be caused by problems in the head and neck spine. Many patients believe that chiropractic care is only about treating neck and back pain, but in reality, it is designed to help improve nervous system functions.
Since 2018, I have been dedicated to raising awareness about how small and measurable spinal misalignments in the upper neck can either cause or significantly contribute to the way our brain and bodywork. Our body has an amazing ability to adapt to dynamic environments, and it functions at its best when there is no stress or interference to the nervous system. Considering that our body performs optimally with better spinal balance and stability, restoring balance and coordination has been my top priority for patients of all ages.
During my associateship with Dr. Young Chung at NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, I met well over 1,000 patients with brain and spine disorders. I noticed that many people struggled to recover properly from chronic health issues due to a lack of proper attention to the head and neck spinal region. With a dedicated approach to restoring the integrity of the nervous system, I see most people return toward better health and wellness gradually over time. There has been many miraculous cases that presented to me how the human body has an incredible capacity to adapt and the potential to heal better. My formal experience at NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago was truly invaluable, and I am immensely grateful for the mentorship I received from Dr. Young Chung.
This experience has laid a solid foundation for me to develop my personalized program, which focuses on helping people with various chronic health conditions. These include regular headaches, migraines, Vertigo (characterized by a ‘spinning’ sensation), chronic neck and back pain, numbness and tingling, pins and needles, arm pain, sciatica (nerve pain in the leg), Meniere’s disease, symptoms related to post-concussion (mTBI), trigeminal neuralgia (nerve pain in the face), jaw pain, and bite issues.
