"Rituals are oases, a time to rest, replenish, and restore ourselves on our long and winding path through life. Rituals help us reevaluate our journey thus far and to reaffirm that the path we are traveling is the right one for us."
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Meet the Team
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Dr. Lauren Wills
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Jaime Hawkins
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Kassie Harms
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Jane Dillon
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Corissa Lightner
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Peggy Wills
Dr. Lauren Wills - Chiropractic Physician, BIRTHFIT Sauk Valley Leader
Dr. Lauren Wills is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Augustana College. While attending Sterling High school, Dr. Lauren competed in track and cross country and was team captain of both despite undergoing two knee surgeries in that time. Into college and beyond, Dr. Lauren had all but given up on running due to knee pain. While in chiropractic school she started to have her knees as well as her spine adjusted and as a result had her first pain-free run in twelve years.
After graduation, Dr. Lauren established a chiropractic practice in Boulder, Colorado specializing in athletes and treated several world class professional triathletes, rock climbers, road bikers, and crossfitters as well as weekend warriors and everyone in between. During the year of 2014, Dr. Lauren gave birth to her first child, completed her first ultramarathon (50 miles) and became deeply interested in treating the female athlete and women in the motherhood transition. Since that time, she has become the Leader for BIRTHFIT Sauk Valley, Webster certified, and a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
Dr. Lauren has completed over 600 hours of continuing education and training in the areas of chiropractic medicine, advanced adjusting techniques, physiotherapy, neurology, TMJ and extremity treatments, sports performance, soft-tissue techniques and nutrition.
JAIME HAWKINS
Jaime Hawkins is a licensed massage therapist with 25 years of experience. She attended massage school in Nashville, TN at The Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Movement. After graduating she moved to Colorado where she worked in Vail and surrounding areas before returning home to Sterling where she has worked alongside chiropractors in the local area for the last twenty years. Jaime is trained in several modalities, including pre-natal, Swedish, neuromuscular therapy, & deep tissue. During a massage session she blends the techniques she has learned to tailor the massage to meet the clients needs. Jaime resides in Sterling with her husband and two daughters.
JANE DILLON, MODEL-MENTOR-MARTIAL ARTIST
Jane is the most recent addition to our staff. In addition to working part time as Rituals’ new receptionist, Jane has owned and operated Legacy Martial Arts for the last 6 years. She has been training in Taekwondo for over 20 years, and holds a 5th Degree Black Belt. Jane is also an internationally published model.
She is a mentor to not only the students she instructs in her business but also those who have graduated from the school and have moved on.
We are beyond excited to have her in the office and love the dynamic she adds to our already diverse group.
PEGGY WILLS
Peggy was a kindergarten and first grade teacher at Franklin School in Sterling for several decades. As she was nearing retirement she found her interest in reiki and energetic healing through personal experience.
She is a master level reiki practitioner and completed her training in 2015.
She also enjoys working out, training for her half Ironman triathlon, spending time with grandkids and family, and staying busy with friends.
Corissa Lightner
"Hello Everyone, my name is Corissa Lightner! I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2011. I am a Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist, whose other specialties include Swedish Relaxation Massage, Trigger Points, Cupping, and Hot Stones! Helping people feel better is a passion of mine, and I can’t wait to do so for you!
A little bit of information to get to know me personally…I am a wife of 15 years, and we have been so very blessed to be parents to the love of our lives, our 3 year old son! Being a momma had been my dream since I was a little girl! I am the oldest of 5 so you can say I was born into the role 😂! Our little family of 3 brings me such joy!
I have been wanting to grow my massage business for a while, and now that my little one is getting older, it has slowly been falling into place! I am passionate about all the massage modalities I possess, but Prenatal Massage has always had a special place in my heart! It grew even deeper after becoming a momma myself!
I am so very excited for the opportunity to work with Dr Lauren and everyone else at Rituals Chiropractic and Wellness and look forward to all the great memories and opportunities that lie ahead!"
KASSIE HARMS
Meet Kassie, the vivacious redhead at the front desk!
Kassie is working as the office manger and also offers her own array of services including: reflexology, reiki and yoga lessons.
“ In 2017 I was riddled with pain and inflammation, pharmaceuticals and countless doctor visits were not answering my many questions. I began my journey with massage and found the world of holistic health care, it just blossomed from there. Soon, I found myself registered in a courses to learn Reflexology and later the Yoga program.
Now, I stand strong in my beliefs that with patience and understanding of how your body works the natural way is the best way!”
I had never been to a chiropractor before and had my doubts. I knew, though, That Dr. Lauren had plenty of experience with athletes. She was amazing with figuring out my issue and guiding me through fixing it and preventing future issues. She used several techniques including adjustments, Graston and dry needling. She is the only one I will go to.
- Julie
The evaluation seemed very thorough and Dr. Lauren explained things very clearly. I was slightly hesitant, but was at ease very quickly and feel very comfortable with what we discussed and her suggestions for “homework “. Thank you for making my first ever chiropractic visit a good one!
-Sue
Lauren has been a godsend.Sadly Iwas a lil defiant at first but,she was extremely patient and help me along step by step,I would like to THANK HER for all she’s done for me……….so THANK YOU LAUREN U R AMAZING 🤩 YOU!!!
-Jason
My first appointment with Dr. Lauren Wills was great! She is such a kind human and so so smart! I greatly appreciate her time, patience and knowledge. I suffer from migraines and I had my first dry needling session with her and I’m hopeful that she is going to be able to help me get some relief from my migraines. I have my next three appointments set up with her and I’m excited for this journey!
-Angela
I really felt cared for on a very customized level today. Dr Lauren may have saved my running yet again.
-Julie
Super thanks for your help in being a Miracle Worker!!!!
-Cheryl
Dr. Lauren is amazing! Her office is inviting and has a relaxing atmosphere. Her knowledge is amazing and can calm the body down with whatever issue you may going on.
-Pam
Dr. Lauren was fantastic! She took time to thoroughly understand my son's condition and then explained exactly what she was doing and why. She was very pleasant to talk to and very compassionate and helpful.
-Seth
Always takes her time with the individual concerns you may have—and explains it all along the way ; this is as much as intriguing and important to me as a 33 week pregnant patient 🥰.
-Bridgette
Carrying, compassionate, professional. Outstanding chiropractor. Dr. Lauren continually strives to offer the best, latest methods to help her patients achieve healthier, better, happier lives.
-Madeline
Lauren is very thorough and takes the time to explain what she is doing and why. A+ Experience always...
-Dan
Get in touch
815 • 625 • 8229
18573 Pennington Road | Sterling, IL
drlauren@ritualschiropractic.com
HOURS
Monday: 9am-12pm | 2pm-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-1pm
Wednesday: 9am-12pm | 2pm-5pm
Thursday: 2:30pm-8:00pm
Friday: 9am-1pm
