About us
Care that ends with you not needing us.
Alignwell started with a simple idea: treat the person, not just the spine, and measure success by how quickly patients get back to their lives.
Our story
Two doctors who were tired of forever plans.
Dr. Maya Okafor and Dr. Ben Carver met while working at a busy chain clinic where patients were sold year-long packages on their first day. In 2013 they opened Alignwell to do the opposite: thorough exams, honest timelines and a rehab gym, so patients leave stronger, not dependent.
Today we're a team of nine, helping desk workers, weekend athletes, new parents and retirees get back to what they love.
"The best compliment a patient can give us is: I haven't needed you in a while."
MODr. Maya Okafor, DCCo-founder
18,000+patients helped
4.9average rating, 640+ reviews
8visits: average plan length
2013caring for Springfield since
What we believe
How we'll treat you.
Honest timelines
You'll know how many visits to expect on day one, and we'll tell you when you're done.
Referrals when needed
If imaging, a specialist or physical therapy would serve you better, we refer you, even if it means we treat you less.
Your comfort, your choice
Prefer no "cracking"? We'll use gentle, instrument-based or table-assisted techniques instead.
Active, not passive
The table is only part of it. You leave each visit with something to do that keeps you improving.
The team
The people in your corner.
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Dr. Maya Okafor, DC
Co-founder · Chiropractor
Headaches, neck pain and desk-related problems. Certified in pregnancy chiropractic care.
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Dr. Ben Carver, DC
Co-founder · Chiropractor
Sports injuries, low back pain and sciatica. Former college runner who still logs 30 miles a week.
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Lena Ruiz, LMT
Massage therapist
Deep-tissue and myofascial release, working alongside your chiropractor's plan.
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Theo Walsh, CSCS
Rehab coach
Runs the rehab gym and turns your plan into exercises you'll actually stick with.
The clinic
Designed for getting better.
Bright private treatment rooms, a small rehab gym and a massage suite, all on the ground floor with free parking at the door.
- 4 private treatment roomsDrop tables, flexion-distraction and a decompression table
- Rehab gymFree weights, cables, balance tools and a short sprint lane
- Massage suiteQuiet, dimmable and heated table
- Step-free accessGround floor, wide doors and free parking
New patients welcome
Your first visit is $59, and it's mostly listening.
Consultation, full exam and posture scan, plus your first treatment if it's right for you. Same-week appointments, early mornings and Saturdays.