Dr. Richard Cicala, D.C., CFMP
Chiropractor
Dr. Richard Cicala is dedicated to providing advanced chiropractic and functional medicine care with a focus on uncovering root causes and restoring nervous system balance. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, where he received multiple awards and honors recognizing his clinical excellence and commitment to patient care. During his time at Palmer, Dr. Cicala was selected to participate in a chiropractic mission trip to Brazil, where his team provided care to nearly 2,000 individuals over a ten-day period.
Following his 2007 graduation, Dr. Cicala completed his internship at Balanced Living Chiropractic under the mentorship of Dr. John Kowalczyk. After an additional year of working together, Dr. Cicala assumed ownership of the practice when Dr. Kowalczyk chose to focus on his second location in Midland, Michigan.
Dr. Cicala specializes in NUCCA, Orthospinology, and Activator techniques—gentle, well-researched chiropractic procedures that correct spinal misalignments without twisting, popping, or cracking. These precise adjustments help calm the nervous system, restore balance, and allow the body to heal and function at its highest potential.
In 2020, Dr. Cicala earned his Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner credential through Functional Medicine University, expanding his ability to help patients with complex, chronic, and unresolved health concerns. He is especially passionate about working with patients who have struggled to find answers elsewhere and enjoys taking on the toughest and most challenging cases.
Born and raised in the metro Detroit area, Dr. Cicala is proud to serve his local community. His passion for upper cervical chiropractic began on a personal level when his mother struggled with fibromyalgia-like symptoms and found relief after a single specific adjustment. Witnessing her transformation inspired Dr. Cicala to dedicate his career to helping others regain their health, clarity, and quality of life.
Dr. Cicala is married to his wife, Melanie, and together they have three children—Kinsley, Langston, and Kadience. He is deeply committed to his patients and driven by a mission to help those who feel unheard, overlooked, or unsure of where to turn finally find answers and lasting results.
