About Christopher C. Virusky, D.C.

At Fairfax Station Chiropractic and Wellness Center, our mission is simple — to help you live a pain-free, active, and balanced life. Our dedicated team of chiropractic and wellness professionals provides personalized care in a warm and welcoming environment where your health and comfort always come first.

Lorraine has been working as a Certified Massage Therapist since 2005 after graduating from The Greater Washington Institute of Massage in Fairfax, Virginia and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

She is also a 1996 graduate from The Pennsylvania State University where she earned a degree in Human Development and Family Studies, concentrating in Child and Adolescent Development.

Lorraine has worked with Fairfax Station Chiropractic and Wellness Center since 2009. She specializes in therapeutic massage to promote wellness and recovery for her clients. She is educated in several massage modalities such as deep tissue, myofascial release, and Ensoma Spectrum Disorder. Lorraine is a member of the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia and has previously sat on the Board of Directors and was the Volunteer Coordinator for several years. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Susan has been working as a Board Certified Massage therapist since 2005 where she earned her certification from AKS Massage School in Herndon, Virginia, and is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

She’s a graduate from Montclair State University where she earned a degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in photography and graphic design.

Susan is educated in a variety of therapeutic approaches that can help the body restore, recover and promote wellness. Her areas of specialization include, hot stone massage, deep tissue, reflexology, trigger point, and myofascial release. She is also a certified Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (IIN), Essential Oil Specialist working towards her Aromatherapist Certification, as well as a Reiki Master.

When she is not working, she enjoys walking her two dogs through the woods, tending to her herb garden, and spending time with her family.

Chiropractic is the branch of the healing arts based on the understanding that good health depends on a normally functioning nervous system and musculoskeletal system.

These irritations are often the cause of the stiffness and soreness that brings patients to seek chiropractic help. Chiropractic teaches that reducing or eliminating the irritation to the muscles, joints, and spinal nerves will allow your body to operate more efficiently and comfortably.

Chiropractic care restores proper spine and nervous system function so your body can heal the way it was designed. At Fairfax Station Chiropractic, our doctors focus on pinpointing and treating conditions that affect your muscles, joints, and nerves—especially those that trigger back and neck pain. Our clinic emphasizes long-term wellness through education on stretching, exercise, and ergonomics so you can prevent issues from returning.

Our Fairfax Station chiropractic physicians treat a broad spectrum of spine, joint, muscle, and nerve issues. Common concerns include:

• Lower back pain   
• Neck pain   
• Headaches and migraines   
• Joint pain (knee, hip, shoulder, and more)    
• Sciatica   
• Carpal tunnel syndrome   
• Fibromyalgia   
• Scoliosis   
• Osteoarthritis   
• Sports injuries   
• Work-related injuries   
• Auto accident injuries

For complex cases, we coordinate with other healthcare providers so you receive the most appropriate care. Every patient begins with a detailed evaluation so we can build a personalized treatment plan.

Our Fairfax Station chiropractic physicians treat a broad spectrum of spine, joint, muscle, and nerve issues. Common concerns include:

• Back Pain and Sciatica
   
• Neck & Shoulder Pain
   
• Hip and Leg Pain
   
• Foot and Knee Pain
   
• Arm and Hand Pain
   
• Joint Pain and Arthritis
   
• Headaches & Migraines
   
• Fibromyalgia
   
• Plantar Fasciitis
   
• Prenatal/Postnatal

For complex cases, we coordinate with other healthcare providers so you receive the most appropriate care. Every patient begins with a detailed evaluation so we can build a personalized treatment plan.

Chiropractic care offers significant potential advantages for people seeking relief and better overall function:

• Evidence-Based Pain Relief: Leading medical guidelines, including those from the American College of Physicians, endorse chiropractic care as a first-line option for back pain.
  Research shows spinal adjustments can ease both acute and chronic pain in the back, neck, and joints.  
   
• Improved Posture: Consistent care helps realign the spine and reduce muscle strain caused by poor posture. 
    
• Reduced Inflammation: Gentle spinal manipulation may lower inflammation, easing pain and supporting better health.  
   
• Enhanced Athletic Performance: By improving joint mobility, relieving pain, and decreasing tissue restrictions, chiropractic care can boost athletic performance and endurance.  
   
• Decreased Reliance on Pain Medication: Addressing root causes—rather than masking symptoms—often reduces the need for opioid or other pain medications.  
   
• Cost-Effective Care: Studies suggest chiropractic treatment for chronic back pain can cost less and lead to faster recovery compared with traditional medical approaches.

By treating the source of discomfort, Fairfax Station Chiropractic helps you move better, feel better, and stay active.

Your first visit is a comprehensive consultation designed to uncover the true cause of your symptoms and outline a plan that fits your goals. Expect:

• A thorough review of medical history and current symptoms 
   
• A conversation about what you hope to achieve 
   
• Physical exam with neurological and orthopedic testing 
   
• Posture and movement analysis 
   
• Digital X-rays when necessary to clarify underlying issues

Based on these insights, we create a customized care plan that follows our three-phase approach: 

• A 1993 report by the Ontario Ministry of Health concluded that chiropractic care was the most effective treatment for lower back pain. 
   
• In 1994, the federal Agency for Health Care Policy and Research published its Clinical Practice Guidelines, which asserted that spinal manipulation was effective in reducing pain and speeding recovery. 
   
• A 1996 New England Journal of Medicine study found that patients treated by chiropractors were significantly more satisfied than those who saw primary care, orthopedic or managed care practitioners.
   
• A 1996 study in the journal Spine found that patients who sought chiropractic care were more likely to feel treatment was helpful, more likely to be satisfied with their care, and less likely to seek care from another provider for the same condition.
   
• In 2001, the Center for Clinical Health Policy Research at Duke University concluded in a study that spinal manipulation resulted in almost immediate improvement for headaches that originate in the neck, with fewer side effects and longer-lasting relief of tension-type headache than a commonly prescribed medication.

For more chiropractic research information: Chiropractic Research

The educational requirements for chiropractors are similar to other medical professionals. In general, most chiropractors have a four-year degree from an accredited college or university, and all have completed another 4-5 academic years of post-graduate study from one of the nation’s 17 accredited chiropractic colleges.

Post-graduate chiropractic study is followed by a one-year internship at a college clinic. Many chiropractic colleges also have programs to rotate interns through hospital rounds with other medical students. Several chiropractors choose to continue with additional years of advanced or post-graduate study in a clinical area of interest.

After obtaining their Doctor of Chiropractic degree, chiropractors must complete at least two board exams: (1) the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) exam and (2) the board exam from the state in which they practice.

All 50 states license Doctors of Chiropractic to practice. All chiropractors must meet certain requirements, including:

• Completion of a four to five academic year chiropractic college course of study at an accredited program leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. 
   
• Satisfactory completion of board exams. 
   
• Ongoing continuing education courses or programs offered by accredited chiropractic programs and institutions, as well as chiropractic associations.

Chiropractors also are able to obtain certification in such areas as orthopedics, neurology, sports injuries, occupational and industrial health, nutrition, diagnostic imaging, thermography, spinal rehabilitation and internal disorders.