Backstrom Chiropractic

What Backstrom Chiropractic does

Backstrom Chiropractic is a single-location chiropractic practice headquartered in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The practice has operated continuously since 1986, delivering manual and device-assisted musculoskeletal care to local consumers in the western Chicago suburbs. The clinical offering centers on chiropractic adjustments and has been progressively broadened over time to include acupuncture, cold laser therapy, InvisaRed weight loss treatments, and Kaatsu Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training — a mix that pairs core spinal care with adjacent cash-pay wellness and rehabilitation modalities.

The business model is direct-to-consumer healthcare. Revenue is generated through per-visit fees and care-plan packages paid out-of-pocket or via third-party reimbursement, with higher-margin cash services layered on top of the adjustment base. The practice is staffed by a single clinician supported by two non-clinical employees, reflecting a deliberately constrained operating footprint rather than a multi-provider group model. Go-to-market is local and relationship-driven, relying on the principal practitioner's reputation and patient referrals accumulated over nearly four decades rather than paid advertising, digital acquisition, or institutional partnerships.

From an investment standpoint, the business is a mature, single-asset professional services practice with limited structural growth pathways. There is no evidence of external capital, multi-location strategy, payer contracting, or operational scaling. The principal asset is the practitioner-owned goodwill, and the principal risk is key-person dependency on the clinician's continued active practice. Strategic activity has been limited to incremental service-line additions aimed at revenue mix optimization rather than patient base expansion.

Name

Backstrom Chiropractic

Legal name

Backstrom Chiropractic

Website

https://backstromwellness.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Backstrom Chiropractic is a single-location chiropractic practice in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, serving suburban Chicago consumers since 1986 with adjustments, acupuncture, cold laser therapy, weight loss, and Kaatsu BFR training under a sole-practitioner model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chiropractic Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Diet and Weight Reducing Centers (812191)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General Chiropractic Care (HSADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pain Management Chiropractic (Neck/Back/Sciatica) (HSADALAI), Chiropractic Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Exercise (HSADALAG), Chronic Condition Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAGAH)

Keywords

• Chiropractic care
• Spinal adjustments
• Pain management
• Weight loss programs
• Acupuncture services

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Ellyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chiropractic Adjustment and Manipulation Services: Core spinal adjustment and manipulation services representing the primary revenue stream. Treatment plans are individualized based on patient condition, with the practice committed to not using unnecessary long-term treatment plans per the Chiro-Trust pledge.
2. Therapeutic Modalities and Treatments: Revenue from supplementary therapeutic services including cold laser therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, interferential current therapy, microcurrent therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, percussor therapy, acupuncture, and Kaatsu BFR training. These are delivered as part of individualized treatment protocols.
3. Custom Foot Orthotics: Prescription custom foot orthotics sold as durable medical devices. These are individually prescribed by the chiropractor, fitted to patient foot contours, and last well over a year in most cases.
4. InvisaRed Weight Loss Program: The Healthy for Life weight loss program bundles FDA-approved InvisaRed laser sessions with clinical coaching, homeopathic metabolic support supplements, and behavior modification. Revenue is generated through program enrollment and ongoing supplement sales.
5. Nutritional Supplements and Homeopathic Products: High-quality nutritional supplement lines and homeopathic metabolic support products are sold both in-office and shipped directly to patients. Supplements are used as part of the Evolution Weight Loss program and general wellness protocols.
6. DNA Genetic Testing: Personalized DNA profiling service providing genetic reports on obesity risk, food choices, exercise response, and nutritional needs. Report is delivered as a one-time analysis product.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Backstrom Chiropractic is a private chiropractic and wellness clinic that delivers manual spinal adjustments and manipulation as its primary treatment, alongside a broad suite of complementary therapies (acupuncture, cold laser therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, interferential current therapy, microcurrent therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, percussor therapy, Kaatsu blood flow restriction training, custom foot orthotics, and Applied Kinesiology assessment). The practice also offers the FDA-approved InvisaRed Weight Loss program, Evolution Weight Loss 4-phase protocol, DNA genetic profiling for personalized lifestyle recommendations, and nutritional counseling with supplements sold in-office or shipped directly to patients. Services are targeted at local DuPage County residents (Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Lombard, IL) seeking drug-free, non-surgical care for chronic pain, injuries, and metabolic wellness.

Product overview

Backstrom Chiropractic is a traditional chiropractic healthcare practice offering a comprehensive suite of therapeutic services centered around spinal adjustments and manipulation as the core treatment modality. The practice provides multiple complementary therapies including acupuncture, various electrical stimulation therapies (EMS, Interferential Current, Microcurrent), cold laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, percussor therapy, and therapeutic exercise. Specialized treatment programs cover auto injuries, personal injuries, sports injuries, and degenerative disc disease. The practice also offers wellness services including the InvisaRed FDA-approved weight loss program, Kaatsu blood flow restriction training, custom foot orthotics, detox footbaths, nutritional counseling, DNA testing for weight management, and Applied Kinesiology. The service portfolio is delivered as a unified practice offering rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InvisaRed Weight Loss: FDA-approved laser treatment for fat burning and weight loss combined with the Healthy for Life program.
• Evolution Weight Loss
• DNA Testing for Weight and Lifestyle Success

Products and services

• Spinal Adjustments and Manipulation Primary chiropractic treatment involving manual manipulation of the spine to relieve pressure on joints, reduce inflammation, and improve nerve function, using over 100 types of adjustment techniques. Targeted at patients with back pain, neck pain, headaches, disc problems, and joint dysfunction.
• Acupuncture Ancient Chinese medicine technique using needles, lasers, magnets, and electric pulses placed along meridians to alleviate pain and restore balance and energy flow. Available to patients seeking drug-free pain relief and holistic wellness support.
• Cold Laser Therapy Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) using specific wavelengths of light to restore abnormal cellular function, improve metabolism, circulation, and tissue healing; FDA-approved for non-surgical treatment of neck and shoulder complaints.
• Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Treatment using electrical currents to reduce pain, swelling, and recovery time for soft tissue injuries, muscle spasms, and athletic recovery, triggering endorphin release through muscle contractions.
• Interferential Current Therapy Deep form of electrical stimulation using electrical impulses transmitted through skin to stimulate healing, reduce pain, decrease swelling, and restore movement.
• Microcurrent Therapy Treatment using very small electrical currents undetectable by patients that restore the body's natural electromagnetic field to speed healing of soft tissue injuries and chronic pain.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Treatment using high-frequency sound waves to produce heat in soft tissues and joints, reducing inflammation, increasing blood flow, and decreasing pain, stiffness, and spasms.
• Percussor Therapy Treatment using an instrument delivering percussive impulses deep into tissues to release muscles, promote circulation, decrease spasms, and facilitate joint mobilization.
• Therapeutic Exercise Specific exercises prescribed to correct problems and improve flexibility, strength, and endurance related to physical conditions, classified into endurance, resistance, and flexibility training.
• Custom Foot Orthotics Prescription custom-made devices fitted to patient foot contours that realign foot and ankle bones, reduce stress on other body parts, cushion feet, support arches, and distribute body weight evenly; last well over a year in most cases.
• InvisaRed Weight Loss / Healthy for Life Program FDA-approved laser weight loss program combined with the Healthy for Life counseling program to help patients burn fat, learn sustainable eating habits, and keep weight off using clinically proven products and homeopathic metabolic support. Designed for patients with stubborn fat who have not responded to conventional diets.
• Kaatsu Blood Flow Restriction Training Innovative exercise system using Blood Flow Restriction bands to build muscle, improve balance, and speed recovery from surgery, injury, and exercise enhancement, backed by over 40 years of Japanese research by Dr. Sato. Kaatsu bands are also available for purchase (with 5% discount using code Backstrom21 at kaatsu.com).
• Applied Kinesiology Bioenergetic feedback system developed by Dr. George Goodheart in 1964 using muscle strength testing to assess postural imbalances, neurovascular points, subluxation, cranial-sacral movement, acupuncture meridians, and nutritional status; used for diagnostic discernment and individualized treatment planning.
• Detox Footbath Device using direct current to create an ionic field for feet immersion, designed to restore the body's pH and electromagnetic energy while facilitating natural detoxification, with clinical trial evidence of increased cellular ATP production.
• Nutritional Counseling and Supplement Program Consultation services available in-office or by phone using high-quality nutritional lines shipped directly to patients, focused on individualized dietary programs and blood-type-specific nutrition, including homeopathic metabolic support supplements used in the Evolution Weight Loss program.
• DNA Testing for Weight and Lifestyle Success Personalized genetic report analyzing 48 pairs of genetic material (SNPs) covering food choices, exercise and activity, general health, behavior and motivation, vitamins, and a General Obesity Index based on 22 studied SNPs to guide personalized recommendations.
• Auto Injury Treatment Specialized chiropractic treatment for neck and back injuries from car accidents, including whiplash, muscle pain, stiffness, and soft/hard tissue damage, with insurance billing coordination for auto injury claims.
• Personal Injury Treatment Treatment for bodily harm from accidents including automobile collisions, bike/pedestrian accidents, construction accidents, and other mishaps to help diagnose and heal underlying issues with insurance and legal claim documentation support.
• Sports Injury Treatment Chiropractic care for athletes focusing on spine, joints, muscles, tendons, and nerves using spinal adjustments and physical therapy to help return athletes to optimal function and prevent re-injury.
• Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Treatment for age-related spinal disc changes including herniated discs, bulging discs, spinal stenosis, and osteoarthritis using various therapeutic approaches to manage pain and maintain function.
• Common Chiropractic Conditions Treatment Treatment for common chiropractic conditions including allergies, disc problems, whiplash, osteoarthritis, joint dysfunction, neck and back pain, headaches, sciatica, pinched nerves, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and ongoing maintenance care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients report resolution of chronic symptoms including daily headaches, foot pain, vertigo, fatigue, inflammation, anxiety, and joint pain through integrated chiropractic, nutrition, and detoxification protocols.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• The Joint Chiropractic: National chiropractic franchise offering walk-in adjustments and wellness plans. Directly comparable as a consumer-facing chiropractic brand competing for the same cash-pay and insurance patient base, though at much larger scale and with a different pricing/visit model.
• HealthSource Chiropractic: Chiropractic franchise network combining adjustments with progressive rehab, weight loss, and wellness services. Comparable in its multi-modal, non-adjustment-only service stack that overlaps with Backstrom's therapeutic and weight-loss offerings.
• 100% Chiropractic: Chiropractic franchise integrating adjustments with massage, stretch therapy, and supplements. Comparable as a similarly diversified single-clinic operating model competing for wellness-oriented patients.
• Chiro One Wellness Centers: Midwest-based chiropractic group with multi-clinic footprint. Closest geographic and structural comparable as a regional group practice offering adjustments plus lifestyle/wellness programs, though at materially larger scale.
• Tuck Chiropractic Clinic: Multi-location chiropractic group in Virginia combining adjustments with rehab, decompression, and therapeutic modalities. Comparable in service breadth around spinal pain and chronic injury cases.

Broad incumbents

• Hinge Health: Digital musculoskeletal-care platform offering PT-led virtual exercise therapy for back and joint pain. Comparable as a broader channel addressing the same chronic back/neck pain demand that drives Backstrom's core visits, but delivered as enterprise/employer benefits rather than local clinic service.
• ATI Physical Therapy: Large national outpatient PT and MSK provider with insurance contracts and sports medicine programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent absorbing the rehab, sports injury, and chronic pain patient flow that overlaps with Backstrom's therapeutic modalities.

Others

• Kaatsu USA: Supplier of the Kaatsu Blood Flow Restriction bands that Backstrom sells and uses in rehabilitation. Comparable as an enabling technology and product partner rather than a competitor, relevant to the BFR revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BackstromChiropractic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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