Meet the Physicians

Dr. Frank Sutter, DC

Dr. Frank Sutter is the founder and clinical director of Chicago Institute of Natural Health. As a chiropractic physician and a nutritionist, he envisions a whole health center that considers both the structure of the human body as well as individuals' unique biochemistries when it comes to food and nutrition. Dr. Sutter believes that it is important to look at all aspects of one's health when addressing a patient's presenting illness/pain. Too often problems are multifactorial and require proper assessment of the whole body - not simply viewing the human body as separate organ systems working independent of one another. When it comes to various illnesses, whether autoimmune conditions, digestive disorders, headaches, back pain, etc., he has seen profound results from dietary changes, particularly when combined with proper physical rehab and structural alignment.

Dr. Sutter was first introduced to the unique approach of chiropractic and natural medicine at a young age. His mother spent days to weeks at a time laid up in bed due to crippling low back pain. She was told by many physicians that she would be unable to walk by the time she was thirty years old. A friend encouraged her to visit a local chiropractor and the results were phenomenal. Even now, 30 years later, his mother is stronger than ever, playing tennis, swimming laps, and pain free. She is a true testament to the benefits of chiropractic care.

Dr. Frank Sutter grew up on the East Coast and graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts with a B.S. in Business and Psychology. He later earned his second B.S. in Human Biology from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois and continued his education at NUHS to earn a degree in chiropractic medicine graduating from the 5 year academic program with honors. Dr. Sutter continues to take post-graduate coursework in nutrition, physical rehabilitation, McKenzie Technique, acupuncture, low back pain, TMJ dysfunction, and more. He continually seeks advanced methods of treating people without the use of surgery or prescription drugs and is thrilled with the improved health results that he seen with so many of his patients.

Dr. Avani Patel-Miller, DC, ND

Dr. Avani Patel-Miller is a chiropractic physician and naturopath who adopts a fully integrative approach to health and wellness. She believes that health care practitioners need to work with one another to achieve optimal patient results. Dr. Patel has a solid background in naturopathic principles and her approach is based on re-establishing a basis for health through education and lifestyle changes. She combines her knowledge of the body and how it should function optimally with chiropractic principles and the use of natural remedies to effect change in both the chronic and acutely ill. Her treatment plans include chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy modalities, homeopathic remedies, western botanicals, hydrotherapy treatments, exercise, counseling and nutrition. She also has a specific focus on women’s health, pre and post conception issues and environmental toxic burdens.

Dr. Patel is a graduate of the National University of Health Sciences, a 100 year old institution renowned for its dedication to the heath sciences and integrative medicine, and holds dual doctoral degrees in chiropractic medicine and naturopathy. While at National University, she was actively involved in the student government as the athletic director, lobbied in Washington D.C. for chiropractic legislature with the Student American Chiropractic Association, and served as contributing editor for the school paper.

Prior to attending National University, Dr. Patel attended the California State University, Long Beach, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Chemistry. Dr. Patel focuses her post graduate continuing education in treating a variety of internal disorders including, but not limited to, auto immune disorders, acne, digestive complaints, and menstrual disorders. Dr. Patel is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, Illinois Chiropractic Society, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Association of Naturopathic Physicians in Illinois, and the Chicago Loop Association.