Meet the Experts

Dr. Mariann

Originally from Arlington Heights, IL,Dr. Mariann Leahy grew up in a family-oriented community where multi-generational connections and values were a part of everyday life. These roots, combined with early experiences witnessing family members benefit from chiropractic care, inspired her journey. Watching loved ones avoid surgeries and unnecessary medications through chiropractic treatment led her to pursue a path dedicated to natural, holistic wellness.

Now based in North Orleans, Dr. Mariann is known for her highly personalized care, treating each patient as an individual with unique needs. Her patients appreciate the thoughtful attention she provides, knowing that each treatment plan is tailored to their specific health goals.

Wellness, for Dr. Mariann, is a balanced integration of the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional. She embodies this philosophy as an avid marathon runner and triathlete. Her strong faith and recent accomplishment of becoming a licensed professional counselor further fuel her commitment to whole-person care. Grounded by her community, faith, and a lifelong passion for learning, Dr. Mariann is dedicated to guiding her patients on their wellness journeys with expertise and empathy.

Dr. Kamal Vaid

A native Chicagoan, Dr. Kamal Vaid, D.C., proudly serves as a Chiropractic Physician at East Bank Chiropractic/ Wellness, located in the heart of River North in Chicago.

After earning his bachelor's degree Physiology & Kinesiology from Northeastern Illinois University, Dr. Vaid went on to receive his Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine degree from National University of Health Sciences where he was trained in a variety of spinal adjusting techniques which included extremity adjusting of the hips, knees, ankles, shoulders, wrists, elbows, ears and jaw. Dr. Vaid is dedicated to helping his patients function and feel better utilizing diversified adjusting techniques coupled with functional movements and modifications where patients can maintain better spinal function once outside the clinic.

Dr. Vaid is a big believer in working with the patient to help them discover their full potential in all aspects of their health. He embodies his favorite quote and beleives this to be true for his patients; regardless of where they are in their health journey: "First do what's necessary, then do what's possible and suddenly you're doing the impossible!"