Meet the Team at Freedom Family Chiropractic
Our Dynamic Duo
At Freedom Family Chiropractic, we’re proud to have two exceptional doctors leading our team. Dr. Justine Johnson and Dr. Andrew Garner bring complementary skills and a shared passion for holistic health to our practice. Together, they create a powerful synergy that allows us to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages and conditions.
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Dr. Justine Johnson
Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Dr. Justine Johnson is passionate about family wellness, specializing in Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) and the Webster Technique for pregnancy care. Known for her energy and community involvement, Dr. Johnson loves educating families about natural healthcare.
Dr. Andrew Garner
Dr. Andrew Garner, a Quad Cities native, combines over a decade of chiropractic experience with a commitment to holistic health. Certified in Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) and as a Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, Dr. Garner helps patients restore posture and health naturally.
Alison Darlinger, Freedom Family Chiropractic Office Manager
(Alison) Ali grew up in Manhattan, and has raised her 3 kids here with her husband. She has been running chiropractic offices for over 20 years and was a major part of opening LC-Manhattan, now Freedom Family Chiropractic. She has a passion for Chiropractic after having experienced results herself, for her own family, and hearing many patient success stories over the years.
She has degrees from Illinois State University (Communications) and Lewis University (Masters Guidance/Counseling).
For years she has been involved with Manhattan Patriots football and cheer, and now Freedom Family Chiropractic continues a sponsorship relationship with the teams, including providing care to athletes on game-days.
When she isn’t busy running her own household, she is running everything at the office. This includes keeping Dr. J and Dr. G in order so that they can focus on giving patients excellent care.
When she gets to take a break from work and attending sporting events, you might find her relaxed by a lake somewhere with family and friends.
The Freedom Family Chiropractic Dream Team
Dawn Love, New Patient Advocate
Dawn started coming to Freedom Family Chiropractic as a patient in December of 2019. After understanding the importance of chiropractic and how it has effected her health and that of her family and friends, she wanted to help give that same love and care to others.
Dawn started working for us in August of 2020. Dawn enjoys volunteering and serving her community in the highest order and is ready to make life long changes to those she comes in contact with.
Mikayla Dove, Chiropractic Assistant
Mikayla’s journey with Freedom Family began in October of 2023. Mikayla is a graduate from Richards High School in Oak Lawn and currently is in college studying for her bachelor’s degree.
Mikayla is a lifelong athlete, with a love of track and field and softball. As an athlete, she knows the importance of taking care of her body for lasting health.
Mikayla enjoys serving the community. She is excited for the opportunity to help and work with others on their healthcare journey.
Tori Tabor, Chiropractic Assistant
Tori started with Freedom Family in January of 2024. While she was born and raised in Riverside California, Tori graduated from Joliet Central High School. She lives with her family in Joliet.
Tori fell in love with chiropractic care while she was pregnant with her first child and when she is not busy with her family her hobbies include softball, golf, art and exploring the outdoors.
Tori is excited to help people reach their best potential and looks forward to helping all our patients feel their best.
Julie Thompson, Rehab and Fitness Specialist
Julie started working for Freedom Family in June of 2022. Julie has been a fitness enthusiast most of her adult life. She only started coaching individuals and running group glasses after retiring from a 35 year career in global logistics. She understands how challenging it is to balance all of the demands of daily life and work with your need to take care of your health. Her passion is to get everyone feeling their best and still be able to enjoy their time away from the gym.
In her free time, Julie loves cooking and spending time with family, friends and her 2 dogs. She is excited to be part of our team and working with patients to feel their best.
Barb Drozd, Massage Therapist
Barb joined the Freedom Family team in October of 2020 as our massage therapist. She has been a patient for the past several years and is the aunt to our very own Dr. Johnson. She has a thriving interest in helping people reach their health and healing goals.
Using a holistic approach and attentive touch, she fully attends to each client’s needs with her practiced skills and empathetic soul. Whether you are working on sore muscles, a new or long term injury or receiving prenatal treatment, she is able to meet you where you are on your journey.
Barb has previous experience at Massage Envy from 2019-2020 and has taken classes in medical massage. .She gives her all to every patient and believes fully in the benefits of chiropractic care paired with massage therapy
Kaylie Wereski, Chiropractic Assistant
Kaylie began her journey with Freedom Family Chiropractic in August of 2023. She is a recent graduate of Manhattan High School who will be attending Lewis University in the fall majoring in biology with the goal of working in radiology in the future.
As a former cheerleader, she understands that staying healthy is the number 1 priority and working for us is helping her learn how important it is for everyone. Kaylie is looking forward to helping all of our patients keep their bodies as healthy as possible.
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Ready to experience the personalized care and expertise of our exceptional team? Schedule your first appointment today and see why so many families in Manhattan trust Freedom Family Chiropractic with their health and wellness needs. We’re excited to meet you and help you on your path to optimal health!
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