About Dr. Heyliger

Dr. Erik Heyliger graduated Magna Cum-Laude from the University Of Bridgeport College Of Chiropractic and is now practicing along side Dr. Mel Gabriel at Gabriel Chiropractic.

Dr. Heyliger has extensive knowledge of human biomechanics as he has earned his Bachelors degree in Kinesiological Sciences from the University of Maryland.

He is also a professor at Housatonic Community College where he teaches anatomy and physiology to pre-nursing students and other pre-health care professionals. This experience has heightened his profound understanding of the human body and its functional capacities.

Dr. Heyliger is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and has experience working with professional and collegiate athletes' rehabilitating sport related injuries.

He also works at Stamford Hospital's Health and Fitness Institute located at the Tully Health Center as a Fitness Specialist and is a certified personal trainer. There he has formed many relationships with other health care professionals that he often collaborates with to optimize patient care.

Dr. Heyliger is a member of the Connecticut Chiropractic Association, New York Chiropractic Association, and American Chiropractic Association. He is also currently earning his Diplomate from the American Academy of Medical Legal professionals to expand his expertise in medical legal cases.

He believes that a healthy lifestyle can be maintained with a proper diet, personalized exercise routine, and regular visits with your team of health care professionals.