About the The Wellness Way in Burr Ridge, Illinois

Dr. Brooklyn Washington was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She is dedicated to helping individuals improve their health. She earned her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Illinois State University in 2000. She attended National University of Health Sciences where she earned her doctorate degree in chiropractic medicine in 2010. She is a licensed massage therapist, and a certified lymphedema therapist. Dr. Washington has a passion for working with women and children. Being a mother of three, she understands the struggles of work/life balance, and the importance of incorporating attainable lifestyle changes. She recognizes the rates of which illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid, autoimmune, ADHD, depression, and infertility are rising. She wants each patient to understand the why" and focuses on identifying the root causes of illness. She will use analogies to explain health conditions making it easier for patients to understand and is open to sharing her health struggles which led her to this profession. She welcomes you to join her in thinking differently" and looks forward to working with you!