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All of Dr. Bauer's patients will tell you that she is the humanitarian who empowered them to take their health into their own hands. She and enjoys educating patients on proactively attaining true health ...and healing through chiropractic. She also loves serving her community as the co-founder and executive director of Chiros Care Free Clinic, which serves Chicago's homeless population.

Growing up in Glen Ellyn, IL she developed a passion for community service, which inspired her move to California for a year-long volunteer program with the non-profit Global Education Partnership. Teaching entrepreneurship to young kids and youth in Western Africa led her to envision herself serving in the healthcare field. She's taken several mission trips to the Dominican Republic to provide free chiropractic care for locals.

While volunteering at various facilities she discovered her future lies in chiropractic — the field that empowers every individual to take their health care back into their hands and maintain their lifelong wellness. To maintain her own, Dr. Bauer loves to plan her next adventure trip, cook for friends, run and bike on Chicago's lakefront and spend time with friends and family.

After completing her BS in biology and Spanish at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Bauer earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences. Since then she's treated hundreds of patients applying a wide range of specialties which she has honed across the globe.

Dr. Maia Sharashidze is a board-certified Chiropractic Physician. Originally from Georgia (Eastern Europe), she graduated from Tbilisi State Medical University as a Medical Doctor before moving to Chicago ...where she earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences.

Growing up in a family of doctors had a significant impact on Dr. Maia’s career path. Being surrounded by healthcare professionals inspired a sense of purpose and a desire to follow in their footsteps. Their influence is seen in Dr. Maia’s approach to patient care. Her patients value the time she spends with them, gaining an understanding of their unique concerns so she can provide tailored treatments. She also prods herself on her professionalism and expertise, which enable her to provide effective solutions for pain relief, injury recovery, and overall wellness in a manner that inspires trust and confidence in her patients and her team.

As a chiropractor, Dr. Maia defines wellness as more than the absence of disease or pain. For her, wellness requires a holistic approach to physical, mental, and emotional well-being, with an emphasis on balance, proper functioning, and optimal health.

“I defined wellness as the dynamic and ongoing process of making conscious choices toward a balanced, healthy lifestyle, one that encompasses both physical wellness - ensuring the body is functioning optimally through regular movement, exercise, proper nutrition; and emotional wellness - recognizing and processing emotions in a healthy way and maintaining strong relationships and positive environment.”

As a chiropractor, Dr. Maia takes special care to maintain her own health and wellness, as they are crucial to providing effective care to her patients and preventing burnout. She protects her body and her posture with good ergonomics and proper body mechanics during her workday, especially when performing adjustments, in order to prevent musculoskeletal strain.

Since her job requires physical exertion and sometimes repetitive movements, she exercises regularly, putting special emphasis on core strengthening and flexibility exercises in order help her stay strong and prevent injuries. She recommends Pilates, or specific exercises for spinal health as especially beneficial. And of course, she receives regular adjustments to help maintain her own spinal alignment, mobility, and nerve function.

Dr. Maia is also careful to eat a balanced diet that supports energy levels, immune function, and overall wellness in order to help her perform her best in both my personal and professional life.