Dr. Melissa Longo

With 28 years of chiropractic experience, Dr. Longo empowers her patients to take control of their health. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from UC Irvine and her Doctorate from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Dr. Longo utilizes a variety of techniques, including Manual Diversified, Activator, Thompson Drop, Cranio-sacral, Flexion-Distraction, and Myofascial Release. As a Certified Detox Practitioner trained under Dr. Daniel Pompa, she specializes in functional medicine and nutrition.

In her practice, Dr. Longo assists patients in interpreting their bloodwork to address their health concerns, guided by her philosophy of healing at the cellular level: “You have to heal the cell in order to get well.” Her integrated approach addresses the toxic environmental challenges of today through chiropractic care, nutrigenomics, cellular detoxification, and lifestyle modifications.

Currently, Dr. Longo resides in Lake Bluff with her husband and sons. When she’s not practicing, she enjoys supporting her three sons in their collegiate baseball careers.