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Oak Brook, IL

What patients most remember about Dr. Pickens is her attitude, which elevates her already exceptional expertise.
As soon as they meet her they can tell that she lives by her favorite Mahatma Gandhi quote: ...“A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.” She's a living reminder that it is our response to life's external forces that shapes our reality.

A competitive athlete throughout her entire childhood in Chicago's south suburbs, Dr. Pickens developed low back pain. Familiar with chiropractic due to his own experience with degenerative joint disease, her father took her to see a chiropractor right away. Shortly after starting a treatment plan, she was pain-free, but aware that her level of activity and genetic predisposition could set her up with spine issues down the road.

While scouting medical schools, she was referred to a corrective care chiropractor who taught her about subluxation and its effect on the nervous system. After a few months of regular chiropractic care, she noticed a wide-range of health improvements: she no longer caught her annual colds, flu or strep and, to this day, remains active in sports with no signs of degenerative disease.

To maintain her wellness, Dr. Pickens plays soccer, enjoys the physical and mental challenge of CrossFit, reads, spends time in nature and samples new restaurants. She also coaches gymnastics and teaches young athletes about discipline, hard work overcoming obstacles to achieve goals.

After receiving her BS in movement science from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Pickens earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University, where she participated in student government and Parker’s Sport Chiropractic Club. She also led the women’s soccer team in the annual Chiro Games and received the James W. Parker Chiropractic Philosophy Award, which is given to the student, “who, to an outstanding degree, has demonstrated the principles of friendship, love of mankind, and the compassion to serve in the practice of chiropractic.” She continues to do just that while specializing in sports injury and family wellness care.

Dr. Cindy Nguyen grew up just outside Chicago in Aurora, IL, a hometown setting that gave her both small town benefits - like a strong sense of community, the beautiful riverwalk and endless parks and ...festivals - and the excitement and adventures of city living.

As far back as she can remember, Dr. Cindy always wanted to be a healthcare provider. But it wasn’t until 2020 that her path became crystal clear: “While working as a Chiropractic Technician at the Chiro One office in Oak Brook, Illinois, I had the privilege of working with Dr. Jill Pickens, who truly inspired me to become a chiropractor. Seeing firsthand how she changed patients’ lives through chiropractic care made me realize this was exactly what I wanted to do—help people feel and function their best. It is an honor to continue on this journey practicing alongside her.”

Today we are proud to count Dr. Cindy as one of our highly skilled Chiro One DCs, working alongside Dr. Jill in Oak Brook. What patients - and her clinic team - appreciate most about Dr. Cindy is her easygoing and lighthearted nature, which helps make their care experience comfortable and enjoyable. Dr. Cindy finds that by being relatable and creating a welcoming environment, it’s help put her patients at ease and reminds them they’re in good hands. She always makes time to listen, understand their needs, and relate their care back to their personal goals in order to assure that every patient feels heard and supported.

Dr. Cindy delfines wellness as feeling and functioning at her best. She maintains her own wellness by staying active with weightlifting and running, which help keep her energized and strong.

When she’s not in the clinic, she maintains her wellbeing with a wealth of experiences that keep her grounded, bring her joy, and help her maintain a balanced, fulfilling life, like going to concerts, trying new foods and restaurants, and spending quality time with her family and friends.