Our Story
The Drive Chiropractic was founded by Dr. Dayna Drewes from a lifelong passion for helping people and a belief in the impact chiropractic care can have on people’s lives.
Dr. Dayna’s connection to chiropractic began in seventh grade, when her mom first brought her to a chiropractor. That experience introduced her to chiropractic at a young age and eventually became the beginning of her own journey into the profession.
As a student athlete at Lake Superior State University, where she played on the women’s Division II golf team, Dr. Dayna discovered another side of chiropractic. Having access to the team chiropractor showed her how chiropractic could support athletes with movement, performance, recovery, and an active lifestyle.
That passion continued into chiropractic school. While earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree, Dr. Dayna worked as a chiropractic teaching assistant and learned under experienced chiropractors within the school. During this time, some of the doctors overseeing her work began asking if they could bring their own family members to see her. Those moments were meaningful to Dr. Dayna and helped her recognize that she had a natural ability to connect with people and make them feel comfortable and cared for.
Dr. Dayna also spent time shadowing chiropractors and completed a preceptorship in Traverse City, gaining exposure to different approaches to patient care and practice. Each experience helped shape the type of chiropractor she wanted to become and the kind of practice she wanted to create.
After graduation, Dr. Dayna worked as an associate chiropractor, gaining valuable clinical experience while learning from different chiropractors and practice environments. She began creating a business plan and laying the foundation for a practice that would bring together the parts of chiropractic she valued most: personalized care, strong relationships, patient education, family wellness, and an active lifestyle.
That vision became The Drive Chiropractic.
Every detail of the practice was intentionally chosen to create a welcoming environment and provide gentle, precise, and individualized care. From the location and atmosphere to the use of technology such as the PulStar system, Dr. Dayna wanted patients to feel comfortable, understood, and confident in their care.
The name The Drive Chiropractic reflects two of Dr. Dayna’s personal passions, Detroit’s automotive heritage and her love of golf. More importantly, it represents the drive we all have to improve, overcome challenges, and keep moving forward.
That philosophy is reflected in our slogan:
“Moving You Forward to Better Health.”
Whether helping someone recover from pain, improve mobility, support a healthy pregnancy, enhance athletic performance, or maintain an active lifestyle, our goal is to help each patient move forward.
Education is an important part of that process. Dr. Dayna believes patients should understand their bodies and feel empowered to take an active role in their health. She takes the time to listen and educate patients so they can better understand their bodies and their care.
The Drive Chiropractic was created to be a place where patients feel welcomed, listened to, and cared for like family. Since opening, the practice has grown through word of mouth, patient referrals, and the trust of families throughout the community.
Every part of Dr. Dayna’s journey has shaped The Drive Chiropractic, from being introduced to chiropractic by her mom, to experiencing chiropractic as a college athlete, to teaching and learning in chiropractic school, shadowing chiropractors, completing her preceptorship, and gaining clinical experience as an associate.
Those experiences came together to create The Drive Chiropractic and the kind of care Dr. Dayna always wanted to provide.
The Drive Chiropractic
Moving You Forward to Better Health.
Our Mission
At The Drive Chiropractic, our mission is to help individuals and families move forward to better health through compassionate, personalized chiropractic care. We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where every patient feels heard, valued, and treated like family. By taking a whole-person approach to health, utilizing advanced technology, and developing customized care plans, we empower our patients to move better, feel better, and live healthier lives while building lasting relationships based on trust, compassion, and exceptional care.
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