At Lockport, our team of Chiropractic Assistants are thrilled to help you reach all your goals! We truly believe that everyone deserves to strive for better health and a better life and we provide you with the tools and support to help you get there. We love to work with people and we make it our mission that you always leave LC in a better state than when you came in. Our LC Family is not only hard-working, but such loving people that you’ll feel like a part of the family before you know it!! Check out our bios to get to know us all more!
Makayla Kraus
PI/WC Liaison, New Patient Advocate
Makayla joined the LC Dream Team in July of 2020! She graduated with her Associate in Science from Joliet Junior College in May of 2022, and she is currently a junior at Lewis University with a dual degree in Biology and Chiropractic!
Makayla hopes to become a chiropractor herself someday to show others just how important it is to live a chiropractic lifestyle 24/7!! She became passionate for chiropractic after realizing that her neck was completely backwards when she first began working at LC causing her a lot of health issues at only 21 years old. With lots of determination, she was able to fix her neck here at LC, and she was inspired to help others of all ages realize that there is hope for them to fix their own spines too.
Paloma Singletary
Front Desk
Paloma, also known as Pal, joined the LC Dream Team in March of 2021.
She received her Bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University with a degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Athletic Coaching.
Prior to joining LC, Pal worked as a paraprofessional in an elementary school assisting children with varying abilities. Although she LOVED the kids, she made the decision to find a career where she could follow her passion of working with the musculoskeletal system to help people become more physically active and healthy!
Pal shows her enthusiasm and love for the patients everyday with her incredible energy and her amazing light that she shares with others. Her free time is spent with her friends, family, and her precious son Brady!
Barb Drozd
Massage Therapist
Barb joined the LC Dream Team in October of 2020 as our Massage Therapist! She has been a patient with LC since 2015 and is of course the Aunt to our very own Dr. Johnson. She has a thriving interest in helping people reach their health and healing goals. Using a holistic approach and attentive touch, she fully attends to each client’s needs with her practiced skills and empathetic soul. Whether you are working on sore muscles, a new or long-term injury, or receiving prenatal treatment she is able to meet you where you are on your journey. Barb has previous experience at Massage Envy from 2019-2020, and is has taken classes in medical massage. She gives her all to every patient and believes fully in the benefits of chiropractic care paired with massage therapy!
Faith Hernandez
New Patient Advocate
Faith joined the LC Dream Team in March of 2022! She graduated from Plainfield South High School and is continuing her education at Joliet Junior College pursuing general education. Faith wanted to work in the chiropractic field because of her best friend who showed her everything chiropractic had to offer for bother herself and her community. Faith has a huge heart, strong mindset, and so much passion! Her goal here at LC is to help patients reach their unique goals in any way possible. In her free time, Faith enjoys exercising and hanging out with friends! She has a passion for fitness and also wants to start her own side business for lashes.
In the future, Faith is looking into going to school to become a Chiropractor and continue to help others!
Gaby Kabat
Chiropractic Assistant
Welcome Gaby, who joined the LC Dream Team in April 2024! Gaby’s journey began with a foundation in anatomy and psychology during her time at Lockport High School, where her passion for understanding the human body ignited.
An early decision to embrace vegetarianism sparked Gaby’s interest in holistic health. Since then, she has delved deeper into cultivating a vibrant, healthy lifestyle and is dedicated to sharing its benefits with others. Her fascination lies in the intricate workings of the human body, driving her ambition to promote a chiropractic lifestyle for all!
Beyond her professional pursuits, Gaby loves spending time outdoors, often exploring with her 2 dogs, Doozle and Smoosh. Her adventurous spirit extends to the love for travel in her free time!
Michael Ellen
Rehab Specialist
Meet Michael, the newest addition to the LC Dream Team as of July 2024! With a background in Kinesiology from Hampton University, Michael is passionate about optimizing human performance and wellness.
For over 7 years, Michael honed his skills as a personal trainer, including 2 years at Life Time Fitness, where he empowered clients to achieve their fitness goals. His journey also led him to a role as a Microbiology lab tech at a food safety lab, showcasing his diverse skill set in health and wellness.
Outside of work, Michael thrives on sports and fitness. Basketball holds a special place in his heart, with a strong allegiance to the Celtics. His mission at LC is to inspire others to discover the joy of fitness and cultivate strong, resilient bodies.
Ella Young
Chiropractic Assistant
Ella joined the LC dream team in September of 2024. She was homeschooled and graduated from Penn Foster a year early in 2023. As one of Jehovah’s witnesses, Ella has developed a deep passion for helping people and fostering a loving spirit. Since discovering the importance of a chiropractic lifestyle, her goal is to in-still a chiropractic lifestyle in everyone around her. During her free time, she likes to hang out with her friends and family. She also loves to sing and dance! Besides being a part of the LC Dream Team, helping out with her 2 little brothers is her actual dream team.
Payton Murray
Chiropractic Assistant
Payton joined the LC dream team in September of 2024. She graduated from Morris High School. While in high school, Payton received her CNA license which sparked “her interest in helping others. Before becoming part of the LC Dream Team, she was an administrative assistant for an automatic door company where she did a lot of the marketing. And it was there where she began to find a knack for marketing.
In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family and friends. She also loves to spend time with her 4 dogs; Nina, Louie, Buehrle, and Koda Bear. And her hedgehog, Lady! Going fishing and going to concerts are some of her favorite activities to do!