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Pandemic Update From Dr. Chris & Charles Street Family Chiropractic

Hello Practice Members,

It has been quite the interesting couple of weeks.

Chiropractic offices are essential businesses and we will be open this week.

We will be here usual hours for this week except for Wednesday afternoon. We will close at 12:30 pm.

We are taking precautions to keep you and our team safe during the pandemic by wiping all tables and equipment after each use.

Doctors and staff are frequently washing and using Purel.

Patients are asked to either was hands or use Purel upon entering the office.

Keeping yourself strong during this stressful time is an ESSENTIAL PRIORITY.

Keeping yourself strong will be your best defense for this virus.

Getting adjusted is one of the most effective things you can do to keep you relaxed and your immune system functioning in top form.

See you soon.

Dr. Chris Quigley

Dr. Christopher Quigley

“I was majoring in chemistry at Villanova University when my path turned to chiropractic. I was going on interviews to be a pharmaceutical sales representative, and they always asked me what I wanted to be doing in five years. My answer was always the same: “I want to be helping people, enjoying my work, while making a difference.”

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