Chiropractic

Drs. Dan and Ryan utilize gentle and neurologically focused techniques that are specific to your needs and goals. With each adjustment, the nervous system is optimized and normal function is restored. We will help you reach your health goals at every step of the way. We have a special focus in pediatric, pregnancy, and youth athlete care.


Massage Therapy

Dr. Erica is a native of Northern Virginia. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at UCF in Daytona Beach, Florida in 2008. In December of 2011, she graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College Florida. After a year of practice on Martha’s Vineyard, Dr. Erica returned to Virginia and opened her own prenatal practice in 2013.

Dr. Erica is a family-based chiropractor, serving adults, children, and infants. She has been blessed to see so many families grow; babies she started with grow into big kids and the big kids go off to college! She has four phenomenal big kids of her own, all born with midwives, that she homeschools. She has an unwavering passion for pediatrics and birth but her favorite thing is cheerleading for all the amazing moms she has had the privilege to care for in her ten years of practice.

Dr. Erica is a native of Northern Virginia. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology a... Read More

Nichole Hughey was born and raised in the Front Royal Area of Virginia. She received her License to practice massage in December of 2023 after studying with Allied Health Career Institute through the American Massage and Bodywork Association.

Nichole was first introduced to massage therapy through her best friend and massage therapist, Cate McKay. Cate helped Nichole work through tight hips, stress, and overall improvement of mobility. Cate later introduced Nichole to the owners of Connect First Family Chiropractic and her love and interest in bodywork grew. As She went through school, Nichole worked as an office manager at Connect First and learned more about the body and holistic practices. She now applies these teachings to her practice as a massage therapist.

As Nichole moves into her massage therapy practice, she is excited to learn more about how every part of the body is important and comes together to make one functional and intuitive unit. She hopes to learn more every day and provide top notch massage therapy to her community.

Nichole Hughey was born and raised in the Front Royal Area of Virginia. She received her License ... Read More

Dr. Ryan was born and raised on Long Island, NY.  She received both her undergraduate degree in biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Life University in Marietta, Georgia.

She was first introduced to chiropractic when she began working in a family-centered chiropractic office on Long Island. For years she had been experiencing ear pain and discomfort and an irregular menstrual cycle. Once under chiropractic care, almost immediately her menstrual cycle was regulated! About six months into care, her ears had healed and she couldn’t remember the last time she felt pain. What she remembers most though, is the deep breath she took when she realized it was gone. All of the pain and uncertainty had caused a lot of stress that she no longer had to carry with her. She had faith in her body and her ability to heal. It was then she chose to become a chiropractor and began her chiropractic studies.

Dr. Ryan has continued to get adjusted over the years. Chiropractic care has allowed her to continue to exercise without pain and to become faster and stronger. It has helped improve her immune system allowing her body to fight off any illness much faster than before, and helps her to adapt to life’s daily stressors with more ease.

Dr. Ryan was born and raised on Long Island, NY.  She received both her undergraduate degree in b... Read More

Dr. Dan was born and raised in Oakton, Virginia. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a Minor in Business Administration from The University of South Carolina, where he played nationally ranked Division 1 soccer for four years. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. It was during his career as an athlete that he realized the tremendous benefit of consistent chiropractic care.

Dr. Dan has a passion for bringing out the best in people. When Dr. Dan experienced his own injuries, he experienced the difference between feeling hopeLESS in one’s own body, and feeling hopeFUL in his body’s ability to heal, recover and perform at the highest level again. It is Dr. Dan’s mission to empower each and every client he works with and support their body’s ability to heal, adapt and perform. Dr. Dan continues to push the limits of his own abilities by enjoying CrossFit, Triathlon and IronMan competitions. He also enjoys giving back to the community of Leesburg and surrounding Loudoun County by volunteering, community service, and coaching youth soccer.

Dr. Dan was born and raised in Oakton, Virginia. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Ex... Read More

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