Meet The Team
Dr. Keith Hartley
Chiropractor
Dr. Keith Hartley attended Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL where he earned a degree in Biology. While at Lake Forest he worked at the Chicago Botanical Garden where he studied the genetics of water lilies. He also worked in the Laboratories at Lake Forest College researching embryological development.
Upon graduation from Lake Forest College Dr. Hartley attended National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Ill. While attending National he completed an internship at the Salvation Army Free Clinic in Chicago, one of the most educational and rewarding experiences of his life. Dr. Hartley specialized in nutrition as well as sports-related injuries. After his graduation he continued at National as a Professor where he presently teaches Biochemistry, Muscle Physiology & Sports Nutrition, and Western Nutrition/Diet.
In 2009 Dr. Hartley began working with Dr. Nathan Clark at Back to Basics Chiropractic Health Center in Evanston.
Dr. Hartley knew that this was where he belonged and took over the full practice in 2010.
Dr. Hartley embraces the chiropractic ideology of helping the body heal itself. Through the use of advanced chiropractic techniques as well as nutritional health practices, he feels confident that he can help his patients achieve a balance of good health and well-being. He strives to provide quality chiropractic healthcare for the Evanston community.
Maeva Braxton
Massage Therapist
After an extensive international sales career in Silicon Valley, Maéva Braxton pivoted in 2001 to pursue her dream of being more available for her young children, as well as becoming a massage therapist. Now a seasoned professional, she has been practicing massage for 23 years. Her education includes trainings from Palo Alto and Cupertino, CA,. and most recently, an additional 600 hours of education through New School of Massage Bodywork & Healing in Chicago.
Although she is trained in Swedish, Sports and Clinical Deep Tissue Massage, her specialty is the highly effective Trigger Point Therapy.
Maeva’s massage experience includes a 3-year partnership with a chiropractor's office based in Mountain View Ca, along with two separate 3-year contracts at both Apple Inc. and FileMaker. She has maintained a prosperous independent business since 2005 in Silicon Valley, Chicago, Delaware and is now happily transplanted in beautiful Evanston Illinois. In her off time she enjoys swimming, riding her bike and working towards her goal of being a distance cyclist and bike packer.