Fifty years of setting things straight: Arlington Chiropractic Clinic in Arlington Heights hits milestone

Posted January 03, 2024 10:03 am

Dr. Christa Andreoli and her father, Dr. Gerald Andreoli, celebrate the 50th anniversary of their chiropractic clinic in Arlington Heights. Their practice was featured in the Oct. 29 Daily Herald Business section. Courtesy of Arlington Chiropractic Clinic

Arlington Chiropractic Clinic celebrated its 50th anniversary with a reception attended by longtime patients and Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes.

The Nov. 17 event came two weeks before the 65th anniversary of the Our Lady of the Angels School fire in Chicago. The clinic’s founder, Dr. Gerald Andreoli, met his future wife Irene in the hospital after being severely injured in the 1958 fire.

Dr. Christa Andreoli, from left, Irene Andreoli, Dr. Gerald Andreoli and Dr. Peter Horn were at a 50th anniversary event for Arlington Chiropractic Clinic. Irene and her husband Gerald are survivors of the 1958 Our Lady of the Angels School fire. Courtesy of Arlington Chiropractic Clinic

Gerald’s career path was inspired by his own visits to a chiropractor throughout his teenage years for treatment of skin tightness, which resulted from severe burns.

Today, the clinic is run by his daughter, Christa. The staff includes her sister Katrina, who is a nutritionist and weight loss coach, and longtime chiropractor Peter Horn. Gerald Andreoli retired six years ago but still assists with some of the business operations.

The story of how the medical practice started and how it has evolved was featured in a business profile in the Oct. 29 Daily Herald Business section, during National Chiropractic Health Month.

Katrina Steckbeck, from left, Dr. Christa Andreoli and Dr. Gerald Andreoli, are part of the family practice at Arlington Chiropractic Clinic. Gerald founded the clinic 50 years ago, Christa runs it now, and Katrina is on staff. Courtesy of Arlington Chiropractic Clinic

“Our father raised us to be conscious of our health, be aware of our health, and he raised us to be a healthy family,” said Christa Andreoli, whose siblings Daniel and Philip also are doctors.

The clinic treats a range of ailments, from spinal problems to internal conditions.

At the 50th anniversary party in November, the Andreolis recognized many of their longtime patients with certificates of appreciation.

Dr. Christa Andreoli, from left, longtime patient Mary Ellen Doherty, Dr. Peter Horn and Dr. Gerald Andreoli celebrate the 50th anniversary of Arlington Chiropractic Clinic. Doherty received a certificate of appreciation from the doctors at a 50th anniversary event. Courtesy of Arlington Chiropractic Clinic

The clinic has been at 1702 W. Campbell St. since 1981, but started across the street in a one-room office in the Westgate Shopping Center.

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