The RESPORT Chicago Team

YOUR CHAMPIONS FOR PAIN RELIEF, RECOVERY, AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE

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We're more than just medical professionals. We’re your partners.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to improve your game, or simply seeking pain relief and a healthier lifestyle, a sports chiropractor in Old Town, Chicago can help you get there. At RESPORT, our goal for you is peak performance.

Patient-centered care:

We don't just diagnose. We personalize treatment plans based on your unique wants and needs.

A holistic approach:

We combine chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, massage therapy, and personalized exercise programs to address the root cause of your pain. The goal is for you to move better, feel better, and perform better.

Focus on the Everyday Athlete:

You don’t need to be a pro to work with a sports chiropractor in Old Town, Chicago. We understand the active lifestyle and the desire to stay in peak condition. Our treatments are designed to get you back to doing the things you love, quickly and safely.

Technology-driven insights:

We utilize advanced tools like running gait analysis and force plates to provide data-driven feedback and track your progress.

Lifetime partnership:

We're invested in your long-term well-being. We offer regular check-ins and maintenance plans to help you stay injury-free and optimize your performance.

What sets RESPORT APART

Welcome to RESPORT

We moved to a new facility in February 2023 that is three times larger than our old office. We now have multiple dedicated treatment rooms, including those for massage therapy, dry needling, and shockwave therapy.

Our new gym is fully equipped with a suite of Hyperice products, recovery boots, an InBody machine, a rower and bike, free weights, and kettlebells, all ready to help you get stronger and heal faster.

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dr sean cooney

DR. SEAN COONEY,
dc, ccsp

Dr. Sean is a sports chiropractor with a lifelong passion for sports and human movement. After graduating from chiropractic school, he spent 3 years working in Chicago with a focus in postural rehabilitation and functional movement. Whether you have pain in your day-to-day life, have been injured while exercising, or are trying to compete, Dr. Sean will work with you to create a treatment plan specific for you and your goals.

Dr. Sean has 7 years of hands-on experience working with top level athletes in a variety of sports including Running, Ironman, Track & Field, Golf, Tennis, Gymnastics, Swimming, Baseball, Lacrosse, Football, Volleyball, Soccer, and Rugby. Since opening his clinic in 2017, he has become a trusted sports chiropractor in Old Town, Chicago, and his expertise in Chiropractic, Rehabilitation, and Nutrition has been invaluable in keeping his patients healthy and pain-free.

He is currently a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®, Level 2 CrossFit Trainer, and Running Technique Specialist®.

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dr taylor hershey

DR. ​TAYLOR HERSHEY, DC

Dr. Taylor joined RESPORT with a passion for chiropractic care. She played Division II tennis at Colorado Mesa University and found relief in chiropractic medicine, fueling her passion. She now calls Chicago home after completing chiropractic school.

Dr. Taylor is an avid skier and loves to be outdoors. As a sports chiropractor in Old Town, Chicago, she is certified in Dry Needling and feels strongly about how this service can work in tandem with chiropractic care to better her patients.

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RESPORT Massage Therapist in Old Town, Chicago

RAVEN VILLARREAL, LMT

Raven is a graduate of The Soma Institute’s Clinical Massage Therapy program and brings a strong foundation in deep tissue, prenatal, and Swedish massage techniques, along with a solid understanding of kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology.

Raven also has hands-on experience working with sports injuries and chiropractic patients, and has volunteered as a massage therapist for runners at the Chicago Marathon.

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Madeline Effing, CPT

Madeline brings more than a decade of experience as a top level athlete. A former All American track athlete at Northern Arizona University, she has grown up in a high performance environment since high school.

She started as a personal trainer at a gym before finishing her Master’s Degree and was able to quickly transfer her years in the weight room into practical application with her clients.

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Bigger Space, Better Care. Explore the New RESPORT and book your consultation today!

Looking for a sports chiropractor in Old Town, Chicago with room to train and recover? At one of Chicago’s largest chiropractic and physical therapy clinics, our spacious 3,500 square foot facility comfortably addresses all your treatment and rehabilitation needs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is on the RESPORT Chicago team?

Our team includes two sports chiropractors, Dr. Sean Cooney, DC, CCSP, and Dr. Taylor Hershey, DC. They work alongside licensed massage therapist Raven Villarreal, LMT, and personal trainer Madeline Effing, CPT.

Dr. Sean is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® with 7 years of experience treating athletes in running, Ironman, golf, tennis, rugby and more. Dr. Taylor played Division II tennis and is certified in dry needling. Both build treatment plans around how you move, train and compete.

Yes. Our chiropractors provide physical therapy as part of your care, combining it with chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy and personalized exercise programs to address the root cause of your pain.

No. We treat everyday athletes, weekend runners and anyone dealing with back pain, neck pain, headaches or an injury. Our goal is to help you move better, feel better and get back to the things you enjoy.

We’re at 1221 N La Salle Dr. Unit 2W in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. We’re a short trip from the Gold Coast, River North, Lincoln Park and the Near North Side.

Our 3,500-square-foot clinic has dedicated treatment rooms and a fully equipped gym with Hyperice recovery tools, recovery boots, an InBody machine, a rower, a bike, free weights and kettlebells.

Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Saturday by appointment.

Coverage depends on your plan. Visit our Chiropractic Insurance page or call us at (312) 900-2640 and we’ll help you check your benefits.

You can book online anytime or call us at (312) 900-2640.