About Us – Chiro One Wellness Centers

Executive Team | Regional Marketing Ambassadors | Clinic Directors

Chiro One Wellness Centers have been serving the Midwest since 1992. They were founded for the sole purpose of educating, treating and coaching families and individuals in how to lead an extraordinary life of health and wellness.

Our Vision:

That every human being discovers their full potential.

Our Mission:

To be leaders in developing extraordinary wellness for families and individuals by taking a stand for the well being of our communities through education and service since 1992.

We believe in offering affordable chiropractic care to everyone who seeks it. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience incredible health through an optimal functioning spine and nervous system free of subluxation (nerve interference) and its devastating effects. The Power that made your body, Heals your body. We help that Power to be expressed at its God given potential in you.

Executive Team

	Chief Executive Officer – Dr. Stuart Bernsen Dr. Stuart Bernsen, CEO of Chiro One Wellness Centers has led the explosive growth of the fastest growing chiropractic physician’s group in the country. In less than two years through mergers, acquisitions and organic growth, this start-up company has grown to over $60 million in gross services. With 25 clinics throughout IL and KY with expansion underway for an additional 25 clinics in the next 18 months; he has positioned COWC to be one of the largest wellness organizations in the world. A published author (“World’s Greatest Health Secrets Revealed”), extension faculty member of three graduate schools, and 2007 International Chiropractor of the Year, Dr. Bernsen is one of our nation’s preeminent visionaries in the field of health and wellness.
	Chief Operating Officer – Dr. Sam Wang Upon completion of his undergraduate studies in pre-med at the University of Iowa, Dr. Sam Wang received his Doctorate of Chiropractic with honors from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC. He also received his Board Certification in Atlas Orthogonality and certifications in pediatrics. Dr. Wang is an active member with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, ICA, and Naperville School Dist. #203 Medical Advisory board. He is a founding partner of Chiro One Wellness Centers.
	Chief Marketing Officer – Brett Penager After serving as a partner and CEO of Body by God and leading it to unprecedented growth, Brett Penager remains a leader in Chiropractic as a founding partner and CMO of Chiro One Wellness Centers. Upon graduating from UW-Madison, he has had an accomplished career as World Class coach, businessman and Marketing Magician. A Nationally renown Speaker and educator, he’s also the author of the best selling “USA Wrestling’s Coaches Guide to Excellence."
	Director of Marketing – Dr. Gary Roeben Originally from the shores of New Jersey, Dr. Gary Roeben graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic and additionally became a Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist. As the Director of Marketing, Dr. Roeben is a renowned speaker and health educator, spreading the message of Health and Wellness to school districts, businesses and organizations throughout Greater Chicago. He is a founding partner of Chiro One Wellness Centers.
	Director of Clinic Operations – Dr. Mark Lagerkvist Having achieved excellence as an elite athlete, Chiropractor and businessman, Dr. Mark Lagerkvist is committed to others success. A Palmer University graduate, he serves as the Director of Clinic Operations of Chiro One Wellness Centers. Having built one of the largest private practices in the world, he is a published author (“Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul”, “World’s Greatest Health Secrets Revealed”) and founding partner of COWC.
	Director of Chiropractic Education – Dr. Brian Rutecki Earning his undergraduate degree from Penn State University, Dr. Brian Rutecki went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic in addition to becoming a Board Certified Atlas Orthogonalist. Dr. Rutecki is a leader in the field of wellness education and as a Clinic Director went from 0 to 500pv/wk in only 17 weeks! As a result, he is the recipient of numerous achievement awards. He is a founding partner of Chiro One Wellness Centers.
	Director of Success and Satisfaction – Van Carrigan For over 45 years Van Carrigan has dedicated his life to mentoring people and businesses to extraordinary success and satisfaction. Known as the Father of Chiro One Wellness Centers, he is a master at assisting others to achieve ‘results rather than reasons’ and ‘remover of obstacles’. As the Director of Success and Satisfaction, he is a life member of the Million Dollar Round Table and The American Society of Pension Actuaries. In 1975 he moved to Hawaii and established a consulting firm in Honolulu to assist professionals in upgrading their businesses and personal finances and is a founding partner of Chiro One Wellness Centers.