What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.88
Average wait time
4.88
Bedside manner
4.93
“Dr Cress is very knowledgeable and understood my issue right away. He takes lots of time with his patients but also does not over treat. I would definitely recommend him ”
Victoria S.February 22, 2026
“Dr. Cress and staff are amazing. Tina is a great massage therapist. Melissa at the front desk is wonderful. I love my care team!”
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- National University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
- Radford University (Bachelor’s)
Professional memberships
- American Chiropractic Association
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
- American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
Languages spoken
- English
- Korean
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1053607481
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.88
Bedside manner
4.93
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Always great to see dr John! Very professional and knows how to help you!! Highly recommended!
April 10, 2025Zbigniew Z.Verified patient
Always great. Dr. Cress and the team is intuitive, and takes the needed time to diagnose & rectify the situation.
More than 1 year agoPB
provider spent so much time with me as a new patient and addressed the issues I was having.
great service!
February 27, 2022Jennifer M.Verified patient
Dr. Cress is a outstanding Chiropractor, he also is extremely knowledgeable in medical science.
November 29, 2022Linda G.Verified patient
Dr cress and his staff were amazing. Very pleasant, kind. And knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
October 15, 2022Ellen R.Verified patient
whatever Issue I may have w/my body it is always addressed & resolved @ time of my appointMent
More than 1 year agoBK
Great staff and a great Dr! They listened to my concerns and attended my needs.
December 14, 2023Initials hidden
Dr Cress is wonderful and I always appreciate his time and attention to every patient.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely come back to see Dr. Cress!
December 16, 2022Rosey L.Verified patient
Great doctor and staff, very thorough and friendly. Would highly recommend.
January 11, 2023Ellen R.Verified patient
knowledgeable doctor and staff
huge relief for my back
highly recommend
March 18, 2023Jan M.Verified patient
Makes issues easy to understand with a treatment plan that produces results
December 16, 2021Jacob P.Verified patient
Great experience. Good communicator. Highly detailed. Comfy office
December 27, 2022Brian B.Verified patient
His knowledge of the body and his wonderful bedside manner!????
May 23, 2022Susan D.Verified patient
Dr Cress is very knowledgeable and understood my issue right away. He takes lots of time with his patients but also does not over treat. I would definitely recommend him
February 22, 2026Victoria S.Verified patient
Dr. Cress and staff are amazing. Tina is a great massage therapist. Melissa at the front desk is wonderful. I love my care team!
Less than 3 months agoInitials hidden
Dr. Cress is friendly and very knowledgeable. He identifies and treats the underlying issue. I’ve never had to wait for the start of my appointment for more than a couple of minutes, even when the office is busy.
January 19, 2026Initials hidden
My intake information was carefully considered and my assessment was very quick.
The time allocated to my care was significant and appreciated.
Dr. Cress' background and and insights benefited my particular issues and steps forward.
January 13, 2026Initials hidden
Tengo años asistiendo a este lugar, simplemente lo recomiendo, cada vez que regreso con diferente problema ellos son geniales en el servicio.
I've been going to this place for years, I simply recommend it, every time I return with a different problem they are great at service.
January 10, 2026Lizeth Teresa H.Verified patient
Definitivamente este lugar me cambió la vida, siempre regreso cuando tengo algún problema y me encanta regresar por el excelente servicio.
This place definitely changed my life. I always come back when I have a problem, and I love returning because of the excellent service.
December 2, 2025Lizeth Teresa H.Verified patient
Dr. Cress was wonderful. He was patient, kind, and truly concerned about helping me. He was super friendly and explained everything that he was doing or about to do. His office is spotless and very welcoming. Very calming atmosphere. Yurelli, his Massage therapist has AMAZING hands as well. You don't even need to tell here where something hurts as she can feel it through her fingers. Melissa, their receptionist, is so friendly and helpful in booking appointments. So grateful for such wonderful care. I highly recommend Dr. Cress and his staff.
June 16, 2025Amy L.Verified patient
In addition to Dr. Cress' chiropractic skills, he is an accomplished competitive athlete. This gives him special insight to my needs as a competitive amateur triathlete. I can highly recommend him to my friends with confidence.
March 4, 2025Gary B.Verified patient
Doctor was patient enough to listen and understand the problem before responding. He seems knowledgeable about the issues and provides good recommendations and solutions
September 29, 2024Sadhana A.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable doctor. Listened to the history of my issue, looked over records to understand further what’s been done and what needs to be done. Only a few visits to the office but every time I leave with a smile.
September 28, 2024Dmitriy Z.Verified patient
Dr Cress is an outstanding, understanding, and very knowledgeable professional. He listens, shows empathy, and is providing me with the beginning steps of relief. Everything made sense! I appreciate you being there and providing guidance! Your energy was very comforting, as well as your office members. Excellent communicators! Thank you! ?? Dina
September 25, 2024Dina P.Verified patient
Dr. Cress is very personable and he listens to you. He always asks what brings you in and then addresses it specifically. He's great at explaining why you have pain in an area, what causes it and how to avoid it address it long term. I would love to have a primary care Dr like him. He's been a tremendous help to me and I highly recommend him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Cress was so personable and through. It was my first time at a chiropractor and I didn't know what to expect. He was also very cautious, explained what he thought was the issue, and responsibly ordered an MRI for me before further treatment. He even took the time to call the MRI location himself to get me in.
September 16, 2024Victoria S.Verified patient
Dr. Cress and his staff is amazing! He’s very detailed and makes sure that his patients understand everything. He doesn’t rush through the appointment - he truly takes his time to access the patient and provide great feedback which includes a treatment plan if needed. Again, this is an amazing team
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Really helpful. Would gladly return.
March 15, 2024Peter J.Verified patient
Always listening to symptoms and issues and does the necessary treatment to resolve. Friendly doctor and staff. Great experience every time.
More than 1 year agoJim F.Verified patient
He was very knowledgeable and suggested many things for me to do to help with getting rid of my headaches. Looking forward to going to him!
September 2, 2023Dawn C.Verified patient
Highly recommend! Left with great treatment plan
June 24, 2023Lesly O.Verified patient
My first visit was a great experience. I appreciate that Dr. Cress is focused on only intervening as much as needed, no more. He appears to have an extensive background in sports and promotes whichever hobbies or exercise his patients enjoy. His explanations were concise but thorough, I look forward to continuing treatment.
June 23, 2023Elizabeth A.Verified patient
I have been treated by Dr. Cress for 3 months and my overall well being has noticeably improved. He truly takes the time to listen to concerns. I do the infrared sauna, followed by acupuncture and have to say I look forward to each of my appointments and feel so much better afterward. I highly recommend Dr. Cress. His staff are also friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Great experience all around.
June 1, 2023Catherine W.Verified patient
Dr. Cress is very knowledgeable and professional. He diagnosed and explained what was causing my pain and that stretching would alleviate the problem. He did not tell me I needed long term treatment like so many other chiropractors. I'd highly recommend him!
April 22, 2023Robert B.Verified patient
I did NOT receive the service I paid for. I felt NOTHING AND WAS LEFT IN A FREEZING COLD ROOM for over 30minutes and never used sauna that was paid for. The Dr. was kind but I felt extremely rushed and avoided. Def not a good first experience. Also, when I got up to get dressed there was a random dog in the room. I was getting dressed and the dog just walked up touching me. Scared the life out of me, kinda wish I was told a dog was being left in the room woth me instead of a surprise. He’s a cute sweet dog though. Overall, experience was bad here. But the staff is nice and they have a cute dog.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I had an amazing 1st office visit with Dr. Cress! The physical assessment and medical explanation for my back pain were so comprehensive. Dr. Cress outlined a clear plan of action to address the pain at the root cause.
The visit far exceeded my expectations, and I have found a new chiropractor to get me on a path to wellness!
March 17, 2023Pamela T.Verified patient
Dr. Cress and his staff are amazing. I called the office needing to be seen right away, and they accommodated me immediately. My symptoms were analyzed and a treatment plan was developed. I felt so much better after my first visit! Dr. Cress is knowledgeable, responsive, and knew exactly how to address my pain. I highly recommend him and his practice.
More than 1 year agoJulia F.Verified patient
This doc is the best!
February 7, 2023Adam C.Verified patient
I started having burning pains in my head years ago and went to several neurologists to receive nerve block shots in my head just to numb the pain. The pain spread to my body was unbearable. I was even advised to put a stimulator in my head by pain management. Finally was told to try acupuncture. Dr Cress has an amazing and kind hearted personality and so does the whole staff. As soon as you walk in everyone is there to help. i definitely can say that Dr. Cress has saved me from my pain.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Had a great experience with Dr.Cress! We are working to alleviate some of my back and neck pain and he was kind, respectful, and gave me a good treatment plan. Thank you!
January 4, 2023Ana F.Verified patient
Dr. Cress is the best! He’s knowledgeable and personable. His calming demeanor sets the tone for relaxing and productive adjustments. The massage therapist is also top-notch! There aren’t enough stars to give ARC Chiropractic!
November 21, 2022Sarah D.Verified patient
Best Chiropractor around. Treats the cause of the discomfort. My entire family goes to Dr Cress! Sports injury relief and rehab too
November 20, 2022Wendy C.Verified patient
John and his team are friendly and address the needs right to the point . Would recommend for anyone looking/contemplating to begin chiro
More than 1 year agoHemavathi S.Verified patient
By far the best doctors visit I have ever experienced in my life. If I can give the six stars I would. I've never left a visit feeling more taken care of and informed. I cannot wait to go back for my second visit.
September 13, 2022Christopher F.Verified patient
Very friendly and listening what we are telling
August 14, 2022Initials hidden
The doctor and staff were great, kind, and my back feels so much better. They have an office dog named Bentley that was so sweet and calm!
June 23, 2022Sasha O.Verified patient
Dr. Cress was very polite. He listened to my concerns and talked me through everything thoroughly. He gave me exercises to work on and even emailed with a follow up.
June 13, 2022Natalia B.Verified patient
great experience. Plan on going back regularly.
More than 1 year agoMarc H.Verified patient
Dr. Cress treats the pain but also explains the cause of the pain and how to change your behavior to avoid it from happening again. I have been going to him for 4 years and always walk out of an appointment pain free and learning what not to do to avoid the flare up from happening again
April 27, 2022Initials hidden
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What practice does Dr. John Cress work with?
Dr. John Cress works with ARC Chiropractic.
Where is Dr. John Cress's office located?
Dr. John Cress's office is located at 1176 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Cress?
Dr. John Cress frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Chiropractic Consultation, Hand Problems, Pain Management Consultation, and Physical Therapy Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Cress on their profile.
What languages does Dr. John Cress speak?
Dr. John Cress speaks English and Korean.
How do patients rate Dr. John Cress in reviews?
223 patients have reviewed Dr. John Cress. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.93/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.88/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.