New Day Network Wellness Center

I love Dr. Katie! Her work really supports the fact that mind, body and soul are connected. Her light but very effective touch allows your body to heal itself. If you are looking for an experience that really dives into why you are experiencing pain or discomfort and not just focused on the temporary fix, she is definitely the Dr for you.

I discovered Dr Katie and NSA while at a shop where she was giving short demonstrations of NSA. Dr Kate explained to me that it is gentle touch chiropractic work. She was warm and inviting and I’m always interested in trying something new so I had a short session with her. Just after a few minutes of NSA I felt relaxed and more in tune with my body. So I signed up for the NSA overall assessment and start on my journey to being pain free.
I had chronic shoulder/​upper back pain. I tried other methods of healing and basically decided I’d have to live with this constant dull pain. After a few visits with Dr Kate the pain had lessen & I was feeling better. I now have easy movement in my shoulders/​upper back and neck. I also feel better in my body. I walk with greater sense of ease and feel lighter. The big bonus is I feel happier & more at peace! I actually feel less stressed out!
Dr Katie is a loving soul with a gentle touch and has a deep understanding of NSA and is committed to great health. She incorporates essential oils in her work as well, which adds another level of healing.
I’m looking forward to more sessions with Dr Katie as now my posture is starting to improve. I see a future for myself with a healthy body and a happier life that is pain free!

Been seeing Dr. Katie Ray for two months and I’m already getting results. My bladder is better, bowels are better, posture is better, sleep is better and even the way I walk feels more relaxed and comfortable. I love this woman’s treatment.

I had never heard of network care until a friend had highly recommended it. My issues were more emotional than physical, so how could a chiropractor help me? I was curious about it because it deals with moving energy through the body using ‘light touch.’ I decided to give it a try.
After my initial appointment with Dr. Katie, I walked out feeling lighter, everything appeared clearer. I giddily thought, maybe this is doing something? After my second appointment, I felt achy and tired the rest of the day and I knew the ‘light touch’ was working. I noticed that my body popped and cracked naturally as I moved, not through force of a typical chiropractor.
Over the past year, as I’ve received care, I have been through ups and downs as layers of emotional stress have been peeled away. And when that stress shows up in my body, I no longer feel it after a session. My perception has changed and I’ve had many insights. I’ve learned to focus on what’s working in my life rather than what needs to be fixed. It has opened me up to creative ideas in my business and helped me to make better decisions. I am more optimistic about the future.
Dr. Katie brings people together for events and I truly feel the support of the community. She is engaged in educating her clientele about network care and is committed to sharing her knowledge. It still surprises me when, after a session, she’ll mention what she was working on and it will be exactly the same intuitive hit I’ll get during the session. We’re in sync.
This is not a quick. If you’re looking to partner with someone on a healing journey, I highly recommend Dr. Katie at New Day.

After a serious biking accident and totaling my car all in a week’s time, I decided it was time to start shopping around for a chiropractor. Being that I am a personal trainer, I already had a couple on my radar. Dr. Katie was the third I trialed. I was both skeptical and curious about her practice. The curiosity won over the skepticism, because after two sessions, I decided to buy the whole package! I wasn’t sure it worked, but I knew that I walked out of her office both times seeing the world in a different way. Btw, I am broke as hell, and Dr. Katie graciously worked out a payment system that would work for me!
As for concrete results, the extremely irritating burning I’d experience in my shoulders and neck as a result of those accidents are virtually gone. and only return when I feel under extreme stress. I have incredible awareness of my posture — even more than before even as a functional trainer! I sleep and drink water — I know this sounds strange, but I never realized that I was out of touch with my body’s cueing for basic needs. And most of all, I really, REALLY look forward to days that I am having treatment because I know the rest of my day will be filled with joy and abundant amounts of gratitude. I can’t describe it. I am about to start crying with joy even as I sit here and write about it.
What I LOVE about Dr. Katie’s practice is her emphasis on education. She has a series of educational evenings that are free where she teaches what is actually going on in the body as you move through the different phases of her practice. It’s one thing to be treated, and it’s quite another to understand the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind what she is doing… especially considering how ‘froo-​froo’ the whole thing seems. How can a series of light touching actually adjust anything? It’s pretty miraculous and has even has me considering learning this method of healing.
I am so thankful for having found New Day and Dr. Katie, and so grateful to my body for being such an open vessel.

I have been seeing Dr. Katie for several months and I would highly recommend her practice. I was originally introduced to Network Care by a massage therapist but really had no idea what to expect. This gentle touch form of chiropractic care is very relaxing and does not include any of the harsh adjustments that you might be familiar with from a traditional chiropractor. The biggest difference with this type of care for me was making the connection between the emotional and physical and how that might be impacting the pain I was feeling. Not only can I see and feel improvements in my spine, but I have learned about the power of breathing and how to feel great while in treatments AND in my everyday life as well.

Dr Katie is awesome! She is very kind, attentive, and knows how to help people! I highly recommend!

Originally met Dr. Katie Ray at a neighborhood business networking event she hosted — and through a series of events (being new to the neighborhood; my original chiropractor being too far away; and, me falling down stairs and hurting myself), decided to try her more gentle version of chiropractic care, which bears more resemblance to acupressure or acupuncture (without the needles) than the usual chiro care I’d become accustomed (and loved).
Have to admit, I tend to be a skeptic about new health care methodologies — especially when they seem too «easy» — but after suffering for over a week with a bruised tailbone and stiff hip/​back from the fall, within a few hours of the treatment from Dr. Ray, was almost pain free. Her expert approach — taking a great history; learning about my own health care/​life goals and therapeutic touch with follow-​up measurement won me over as much as the outcome of the initial care. Have since seen her semi-​regularly and have much more flexibility and energy than before — which helps me towards my goals of improving my health (losing weight through more activity to become overall healthier).
Additionally, she is «community» oriented — hosts regular events for those interested in connecting with other clients, as well as their friends. Have made many friends and new business contacts. The Dr. is a lovely person, as is her staff and the facility a calm, relaxing place for care.
Do your body a favor and check out Dr. Katie Ray and the New Day Network Wellness Center!

I took my son here for a back issue, After four treatments he felt much better so I bought a bigger package (she doesn’t take insurance), however, he never felt a lot better after multiple visits, I started thinking that perhaps it was just the time that passed prior which helped his back. I am still not sure on that.
My issue with the center is that Dr. Katie is just not a nice person, if you doubt her or give her any grief she’s very rude (I have the emails). She wanted us to be at her beck and call, she wanted me to bring him for two sessions per week ($ 100 per week!), most people cannot do that.
Also, she was upset because I wanted to communicate via email and at some point she said if I wanted any more communications with her to call because she was done with email. I had explained to her with my work it was much better for me to email than call, she didn’t care.
I have had better chiropractors for less $ and who were nicer, I have moved on.

Since I was a little girl I had always been exposed to alternative medical treatments and techniques, though had never encountered NSA. I had been suffering from a severe abdominal pain for a couple long months when I decided to try out Dr. Katie’s chiropractic care. After spending thousands of dollars at the local hospital getting every test imaginable to diagnose this mystery pain, I decided there was nothing left to lose except the excruciating pain. Within a few short weeks I was already seeing a drastic improvement with painful episodes happening less and less. After sitting in hospital rooms for days on end and traditional doctors not finding anything wrong, Dr. Katie reminded me that listening to my body, and nervous system was the first step to treating my pain. NSA really is an incredible alternative to typical chiropractic and I cannot give Dr. Katie enough praise for her passion and knowledge towards her work.

Dr. Katie is a miracle worker. I had a 90 percent improvement after my first visit — and that came without all the popping, twisting and cracking that I’ve experienced at traditional chiropractors.
I’ve gone to traditional chiropractors before with running injuries, and I cannot deny their methods worked better, faster and for less $ than physical therapy had. But I dreaded the popping, cracking, etc. that came with it.
This time around, I am pregnant and was having severe muscular pain in both upper legs and some lower back pain. (The latter is common with pregnancy, but the former is not.) Some days, it was painful just to stand up from a seated position, let alone do basic things like climb stairs, carry a basic bag of groceries, take the dog out or exercise her. Even though my husband did everything he could to take on those tasks, it was a very unwelcome adjustment for me to simply not be very mobile and to have to concentrate just to get up from a chair. When I climbed the stairs, I’d have to hold the hand just because I didn’t have the strength and stability I normally would.
I knew I wanted to try a chiropractor, but I definitely didn’t want a traditional type of treatment this time. I had met Katie at a networking group about 2 years ago and knew she practiced a new kind of chiropractic that was much more gentle and didn’t involve any of the cracking, twisting, etc.
I scheduled an appointment and could not believe the difference. It’s unbelievable. Her methods are more like going in for a nap and a light massage. You lay on a massage table, and she uses her hands to apply incredibly light pressure to different parts of your spine and back. There’s zero pain and discomfort. I don’t know how it works, but I do know that it DOES work, it’s pain free and it’s relaxing. I’ve nearly fallen asleep every time I’ve been there.
As I said, I felt 90 percent better after 1 visit. I’ve since been back 3 times, and my pain is nearly gone completely. I feel stronger overall when it comes to hiking up the stairs to the condo (hand railing optional!), walking the dog, and doing basic every day things that require some effort and stability on your feet. For the last few days, I’ve been able to get the dog out to the lakefront and walk completely pain-​free.
If you’re looking for chiropractic results without the traditional methodology, I cannot say enough good things about New Day Network and Dr. Katie Ray.

First, I will say that I don’t write a lot of reviews, but after my experience with Dr. Katie and New Day Wellness Center, I feel compelled to dust off my fingers and get to it.
I have had a low functioning shoulder for almost two years. I’ve gone to physical therapy and multiple other chiropractors in the past, but lucky for me that I’ve found Dr. Katie. Now, thanks to her, I’ve finally started to feel change and healing that has alluded me for so long. Not only that, my posture is actually improved.
She’s not a run of the mill Chiropractor. She works with an approach called Network Spinal Analysis Care. At first, when she just made light touches to my neck and spine instead of the hard core, normal chiropractic spinal manipulation, I felt sort of unsatisfied — I mean how is this supposed to help me? BUT, then, I started to realize that I paid more attention to how I was walking around during the day. I felt that I was holding a little less tension in my body. Luckily, because she spends so much time empowering and informing her patients, I found out that she’s basically resetting how my brain handles stress signals with the use of this chiropractic approach. We all hear about how powerful our brain is in the realm of physical ailments, but I now have firsthand proof. Quite honestly, I realize that I could’ve used her process even if I didn’t have a bum shoulder. It’s truly made me stand taller.
I am grateful to be a part of the community that she has created and I’m thankful for the hope that I have for a fully recovered shoulder.
Thank you Dr. Katie! In this stressful world, I think that everyone can use her care.

Dr. Katie’s work with me, has been nothing short of a miracle!!! I have been living and working on an organic farm, in central IL. Having moved from Chicago, IL last year, I had left my wellness resources behind. The work on the farm can be physically challenging and I developed a knot in my neck that had made every part of my life a difficult challenge.
In the past I have seen 3 different Chiropractors through the years for different issues. Just thinking about someone manipulating and attempting to adjust my neck, seemed and felt like an impossible task. I allowed the condition to linger for 6 weeks, reaching awful circumstances, like jumping out of bed with shooting pain, just from moving my head.
I am a Spiritual person, and I ask spirit for help with this situation. I happen to be at a social function on a visit to Chicago, when I met Dr. Katie, and I knew right away she could help. I scheduled an appointment right away and got miraculous relief that same day. Made it back for a couple more sessions over the next few weeks and I was back to a place where I could sleep through the night and work through the week without pain and the tense in my neck was gone.
Recently, I have been back for maintenance and overall wellness sessions and their working perfectly for my needs. The methods of this type of Chiropractic care are amazing! To be able to treat and help me and others without manipulating and adjusting the spine and body is Miraculous!
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You,
Lots and Lots of Gratitude,
Shiva Anand

I can’t remember the last time I wrote a negative review, partly because I tend to research products and services before buying and partly because I don’t have much time for writing reviews. But I had an unpleasant and costly experience with Ms. Katie Ray at New Day Network Wellness Center and I feel it is my duty to warn others about her.
I heard of Ms. Ray through a friend. The concept of Network Spinal Analysis is more than a little strange, but my friend found her first session helpful and Ms. Ray offers a free initial consultation, so I thought I’d give it a try. That appointment went well and I was interested enough to sign up for five more sessions, which I paid for in advance.
I have a serious, relapsing health condition, which is partly why I’m open to trying new and different therapies like the one New Day offers. Ms. Ray is aware of this condition.
I used one of the sessions and planned to use the rest after returning from an out of town trip, however, while away I became very sick and remained so for several weeks after returning to Chicago.
To make matters worse, our household lost a main source of income, and with me out of commission, our financial picture for the rest of the year was looking very tight. Adding another ongoing health expense – 3x weekly network spinal sessions – was no longer practical, and since Ms. Ray had said that a few isolated appointments were unlikely to bring results, I sent her an email explaining the situation and asking if she’d be willing to refund the unused portion of the money I had advanced her.
She replied and said that it was not her policy to give refunds for care and that I could call her if I wanted to discuss it. I was still quite ill at the time and not feeling up to a conversation, but I did write back and asked if she would consider making an exception. After all, I wasn’t requesting a refund for care but rather a return of prepaid moneys that had not yet been used. I realized that she might have been concerned about recouping the costs of the free consultation, so I even suggested that she count that and deduct it from the refund.
To say that I wasn’t expecting what happened next is an extreme understatement.
Ms. Ray replied with a nasty and insulting email, possibly the worst I’ve had the misfortune to receive. She began by criticizing me for emailing rather than calling as she suggested, declaring that (direct quote) «talking is what adults do,» and ended by refusing to deal any longer with my «cryptic messages.» As an aside, I asked my partner – who holds a master’s degree in communication – to read my two messages and he said they seemed very clear. I myself hold two degrees in communication – graduate and postgraduate – and work professionally as a business writer. «Cryptic» is not an adjective generally used to describe me.
This woman is working in a helping profession. She hangs a sign with the word «Wellness» over her door. I don’t know if she was having a bad day, or if she read something into my emails that was not intended. What I do know is that her email was the worst treatment I’ve received from anyone I’ve ever transacted business with, including ruthless corporate executives, Department of Motor Vehicles clerks and disgruntled Jewel cashiers.
I called Ms. Ray immediately after receiving the email, but when she didn’t answer, I decided to let it go. Few things deplete my limited energy more than stressful, tense interactions with people. Because of Ms. Ray’s initial niceness, I thought I might catch a break and be able to resolve the issue with her in a calm fashion. Instead, I ended up with the adrenaline rush, drama, and accompanying exhaustion I was specifically hoping to avoid.
And I’m out $ 200. At a time when we can little afford to be throwing money away… great.
Had Ms. Ray simply said, «No, I’m sorry,» I would have been disappointed, but at least I could have used the remaining four appointments, or saved them for a future time when I could commit to a longer treatment time as planned. But her incivility has left me with little choice but to walk away. Network spinal care is an intimate, hands-​on treatment akin to massage. After receiving such an email, I do not want this woman touching me.
If you’re searching for an alternative therapy to help you with a health condition, good for you! I myself have found much more relief in alternative practitioners’ offices than in conventional doctors’. But I would urge you to keep looking. I could be wrong, but I don’t think someone capable of the kind of unprovoked aggressiveness that Katie Ray has shown has any business working in a wellness profession.

Working with Dr. Katie at New Day Network Wellness Center has been a completely transformative experience for me. I am not new to chiropractic care, but when I started with Dr. Katie I had no idea what to expect. I had never heard of NSA and had no knowledge of that modality except that it was going to be very different from what I was used to.
NSA is a much more subtle technique than any other type of chiropractic care I have received, but the results have been tremendous. It is hard to really put into words how it has affected me, other than that I feel like a completely different person. I tend to be a somewhat anxious person and have not had a bout of anxiety or any panic attacks since I began working with Dr. Katie. I feel more calm, relaxed, happier and positive, and significantly more in tune with my body.
What really hit the nail on the head for me was Dr. Katie’s seminar. She hosts a short seminar for new patients that explains exactly what NSA is and its benefits. I was unable to attend until about three months into my sessions with her. Everything she said about the benefits of NSA and how it works with and for your nervous system was dead on for me. And it was great going to the seminar AFTER I had so many sessions with her because I knew what I was hearing was not giving me any kind of «placebo» effect. I already KNEW that it was working and hearing the facts just validated what I already knew!
Of course I can’t write a review without saying something about Dr. Katie herself. She is incredibly knowledgeable about NSA and has a very calming demeanor. I feel very comfortable with her and being in her care. I anticipate working with her for a long time and if anyone reading this review is unsure about NSA I encourage you to try a few sessions with Dr. Katie! I promise it be nothing but a beneficial experience!

I have been working with Dr Katie for a few months and have already seen some significant improvements in my posture and overall wellbeing. As a holistic health coach myself, I understand the importance and power the body has to heal itself. I had never met a chiropractor that works from this angle before and I am so happy that I have found her. Katie works with light touches that initiate the body to heal itself, instead of forcing the spine back into alignment. It has been joyful visiting Katie’s office and going through treatment with her.
I can’t recommend Katie and her New Day practice enough. Whether you are in a lot of pain or just want to take how you feel on a daily basis to the next level, she can help you!

Dr. Katie is an outstanding and thoughtful practitioner, and her approach to care is unique and effective. I’ve suffered from chronic low back pain for a very long time and have had little success in improving it despite continuous treatment over the years. After just one month of treatments with Dr. Katie, I began experiencing results. Activities like prolonged sitting and standing, as well as sleeping, were guaranteed triggers for pain and discomfort, and already this is no longer the case. For anyone out there who has struggled to find the right type of treatment for their pain, I highly recommend you make an appointment with Dr. Katie. I’ve already recommended her to others and will continue to do so in the future.

I have only seen Dr. Katie once, and once was enough for me to realize how much I will benefit from this work. I was interested to learn more about Dr. Katie’s work as I had never experienced chiropractic work where the bones aren’t forced back into alignment. I was a bit skeptical, but very intrigued.
The treatment was painless and gentle, yet aware. Dr. Katie touched on all of my aching spots without me saying anything. After the treatment I felt very light and open. As the day progressed I got more and more relaxed and even laid down to take a nap. If you can imagine an ice cream cone melting, this is the tension seemed to melt away from my body. It was incredible how relaxed I felt. I’m am a massage therapist and yoga instructor and I have seen a few chiropractors and tai chi instructors. I have done seemingly crazy meditations, and nothing beats my visit with Dr. Katie.
While most of us have become accustomed to a more firm touch, it was so nice to experience the profound affects delicate, knowledgeable, therapeutic, and genuine touch can have on the body.
Thank you Dr. Katie for introducing me to your amazing craft! I am so thankful to have met you and cannot wait until my next appointment!

When I met Katie, this was the first I’d heard of the type of chiropractic she provides. As someone used to hearing pops as a sign of «success», I must admit I was a bit skeptical. But I loved her message, her welcoming disposition and clear level of expertise. After a muscle pull while teaching a fitness class, I called her promptly, and she got me in as quickly as possible. I noticed a difference immediately, and made time to see her on several more occasions. Before seeing Katie, I was concerned as I exercised that my injury would reappear in an unexpected moment. Since seeing Katie, this has not been a problem. As well, I simply feel more aligned, and a sense of peace during and after every session with her.
Katie spends the time to hear about your concerns, understand your pain, impact on daily activities, and work with you in a personalized, caring fashion. I highly recommend Katie’s work. Whether you are used to traditional chiropractic or have not yet experienced an adjustment of any kind, Katie’s expertise, gentle touch and personalized care will no doubt bring you greater well being, posture, and peace.

Dr. Katie is amazing! I’ve been seeing her since she first opened and have had such great results. I am so relaxed when I’m on her table — I frequently don’t want the treatments to end. I’ve had mixed results with traditional chiropractic care in the past and really love her more gentle form of treatment. She has helped fix my chronic shoulder and knee issues and makes me feel more balanced overall. I am so glad I found her and plan to continue treatment for as long as I can!