About Us
Longmont Community’s Trusted Chiropractors since 2010.
We have been providing award winning chiropractic services to residents of Longmont and the surrounding areas since 2010. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable and complete care to all of our patients, and strive to find complete solutions to underlying problems in addition to providing symptom relief. If you are in need of a Longmont chiropractor, look no further.
Meet Dr. Christine Illman
Chiropractor & Co-Owner
Thank you for taking time out of your day to find out more about our practice!
I am a Colorado native and a CSU Ram! I have had the pleasure of calling Longmont home since 2010 when we moved back from Oregon after chiropractic school.
I have been in practice for more than a decade and have developed a love of caring for mothers of all stages. I help moms have pain-free pregnancies, recover faster after birth and help them feel their best as their kids grow by keeping their spines healthy and mobile. I have had 3 kids of my own (all girls!) so I understand first-hand the joys and challenges that accompany each stage of motherhood.
Infants and kids are also an exciting part of my practice. I’ve helped countless babies with torticollis, colic, constipation, feeding issues and chronic ear infections. Older kids regularly see me for help with headaches, knee or back pain, and care through their sports season to help them perform their best.
I have several years of additional training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and the Institute of Birth Healing. I’m also a certified Webster Technique practitioner, which means I have a unique way of assessing and adjusting a pregnant woman to help ease pregnancy pains and even lead to a shorter birth.
In addition to pregnancy and kids, I enjoy helping people recover from neck pain, headaches and migraines.
I love that I get to help people live their lives to the fullest, getting them back to doing the things they love to do without pain or worry. I look forward to meeting you soon!
My Focus
I focus mainly on manual adjusting using several different skills I have honed over my years in practice. However, I am also very proficient at instrument adjusting (such as an Activator), which is perfect for those patients who need a gentler approach or who prefer not to hear the “popping” sound when getting adjusted.
My Process
My goal is helping you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I focus on providing the necessary adjustments and modalities each visit that will help you get out of pain, resolve your condition and get back to your life as soon as possible.
At Home
When I’m not in the office, I love being with our three wonderfully hilarious daughters, Addie, Emma and Izzy. They all have a passion for cooking so we spend a lot of time in the kitchen making anything and everything from scratch! I love traveling, watching the sunrise, dates with my husband, the ocean and cuddling with our Goldendoodle, Doza.
Meet Dr. Drew Illman
Chiropractor & Co-Owner
I was raised in a loving home in Bloomington, IN with a short yet meaningful stint in Zimbabwe, Africa. My summers were often spent in Colorado, which quickly made me fall in love with the state and everything Colorado offers.
Following my undergraduate studies at Indiana University, I moved to Boulder and worked as an Apollo Chemist at Lockheed Martin. It was during this phase of my life that I began getting regular chiropractic care and experiencing how much better it made me feel. I was so impressed that I decided to leave my career as a chemist and pursue my Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
I initially attended Palmer College of Chiropractic where I met my wonderful wife. Together, we decided to transfer schools and complete our degrees at the University of Western States in Portland, OR. Colorado still called to us and we moved Longmont immediately after graduation. We opened the doors of Left Hand Chiropractic in the spring of 2010.
I love being a chiropractor and feel it is my true calling in life. Outside of practice, I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, camping and all things outdoors. Of course, all activities are made immeasurably better by my 3 incredible children- Adelaide, Emmaline and Isadora. I am truly blessed and grateful to my Creator.
My Focus
I love anatomy and I enjoy working with athletes. I like to utilize nutrition and supplements to help patients with common disorders such as IBS and chronic inflammation. I am currently working to complete a diplomate in internal medicine (DABCI), which is a 2 year post-doctoral program teaching physicians how to look for system breakdowns, rather than the “pill for an ill” approach common in western medicine. I will often use advanced laboratory testing (blood work, spirometry, ALCAT, Dutch test, etc) to determine the best treatment approach. Another unique technique I utilize is called Nasal Specific Therapy, which you can read about here.
My Process
I use a variety of manipulation techniques, most commonly referred to as diversified adjusting. I also spend time addressing muscle imbalances through manual therapy or dry needle therapy. I may ask to see you walk or repeat the motions that cause your pain to determine the source of dysfunction. Following a treatment session I will typically provide you with stretches or exercises to assist in your quick recovery. If our goals are functional medicine oriented (internal disorders), I may order lab work or prescribe herbs and/or supplements. My goal is to accurately diagnose and treat your condition as quickly and effectively as possible. I often refer to my patients as family, as I really do enjoy the work I do and wonderful people I get to work with.
At Home
I have an amazing wife and three wonderful little girls which I am so grateful to spend time with. We homeschool our girls, so many of my days involve teaching our children. I love to mountain bike, and have been competing for nearly 30 years. I also enjoy cooking, playing guitar and flying airplanes.
Drew is AMAZING! I’m extremely active and he has helped me carry my body through all of the active things I want and need to do. I will definitely keep seeing him as long as he’s practicing!
– Teaira B.
I have been coming to Dr. Chris for about a year to help with back, neck, and shoulder pain that I’ve had forever due to scoliosis and a lifetime of bad posture. She is great at listening and understanding the problem, and she uses various techniques depending on my specific needs and pain points each visit. I love being able to book an appointment through her website any time I need to, and I can usually get in within a couple days. Highly recommend Dr. Chris and Left Hand Chiropractic!
– Ashley W.
I struck gold when I found Dr Chris and Dr Drew –both are truly fantastic practitioners. Both are experienced and confident in their knowledge and most importantly — their application of the techniques the art and science of chiropractic affords. The most distinguishing characteristic that sets both Chris and Drew apart in their field, however, is a steadfast humility. First and foremost, they listen… this is what makes a practitioner a partner, which is what healthcare needs to be. Health is the cornerstone to happiness and I feel confident that you too will find your experience at Left Hand Chiropractic to be nothing less than stellar!
– Elizabeth S.
Dr. Chris is very thorough and truly listens to my needs. She adjusts my treatment based on what my body is telling us it needs and doesn’t just assume I need the same treatment as I did the last time I was in. I really appreciate that when I book an appointment, I’ll receive the full 20 minutes devoted to me. I’ve tried other Chiropractors before, but Dr. Chris is hands down the best one!
– Michaela A.
Dr. Chris is amazing! I have visited her during 3 out of 4 of my pregnancies and I can’t tell you how much her adjustments helped. I normally struggle with high pain from sciatica and other pregnancy related problems but seeing Dr. Chris regularly helped keep much of the pain at bay. I highly recommend her!
– Kileen M.
We are always happy to answer your questions and address your concerns. For more information and to learn the basics of chiropractic care and what sets us apart in the health care field, check out our FAQ page.
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1304 Vivian St. Longmont, CO 80501
Our building sits on the corner of Mountain View Avenue and Vivian Street. We are about a mile east of Longmont United Hospital on the same side of the street.