Chiropractic Care at The Boston Bodyworker

Chiropractic Care at The Boston Bodyworker

We are excited to announce the arrival of Dr. Jean Kelly of Momentum Healthcare to our office. Dr. Kelly has been practicing in our building for the past 10 years and has been a friend to The Boston Bodyworker for almost 20 years. We are honored to have her bring her knowledge and services into our office. Her private practice works synergistically with ours and we are confident that so many of you will see and feel the results of her complimentary skills.

About Dr. Kelly

jean kellyDr. Jean Kelly, a sports performance chiropractor in Boston’s Copley Square has been affiliated with Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Arnold Worldwide and Reebok International Ltd. Dr. Kelly is a provider of sports chiropractic care to some of Boston’s most driven and ambitious residents. Her patients span the city’s local business and investment communities to international performing artists, including the Hollywood films “DADDY’S HOME 2”, “GROWN UPS” & “ZOO KEEPER”. Locally, Dr. Kelly treats performers from The Boston Ballet, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Berklee College of Music and National Broadway touring productions of Stomp, Cats, Showboat and The Addams Family. Since Dr. Kelly was a Division I Scholarship Basketball player she fully understands an athlete’s drive and need to be in top form. Among patients who seek Dr. Kelly’s care are Olympic Gold & Silver medalists, professional, college and recreational athletes. Dr. Kelly has provided care at the Boston Marathon, Volvo Ocean Race, Boston to New York AIDS Ride, Special Olympics and NBC’s Gravity Games. Dr. Kelly has considerable experience treating patients with physical challenges to “extreme” athletes and injuries, including those incurred from repetitive or occupational stress. Finally, she provides non-medicated relief for pre and post-natal complaints in order to enable women to maintain optimal form during pregnancy. Dr. Kelly’s goal is to get patients better, faster!

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