meet our team

Dr. Gary Blabey 

A graduate of Parker college of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Blabey joined Back in Action (formerly Chiropractic Healing Center) in 1998. Dr. Blabey is Certified by the state of Virginia as a Doctor of Chiropractic and is an active member of the Virginia Chiropractic Association. 

Dr. Blabey has a great interest in neurology and rehabilitation and is board eligible for his diplomate in chiropractic neurology. Dr. Blabey has developed a functional integrative model of care that incorporates chiropractic, neurology, kinesiology, exercise rehab and fitness, diet, nutrition, and patient education. This multi-disciplinary approach creates a naturally re-enforcing effect that greatly enhances treatment outcomes and allows treatment to be patient specific instead of disease centered. Dr. Blabey's passion is in finding the underlying health issues that may be causing the condition rather than simply controlling symptoms. Emphasis is on the body as an integrated system stressing the importance of the brain-body relationship and of the role rehabilitation has in stabilization throughout the treatment period. 

Dr. Blabey values and continues to pursue post-graduate seminars regularly to update and enhance his skills and knowledge in areas such as nutrition, rehab, neurology, and functional medicine. 

Personally, Dr. Blabey's biggest joy is found by spending quality time with his wife and children and enjoys time golfing and jogging. His wife, Patty, is a registered nurse and personal trainer and is seen at the office from time to time helping out when needed but spends most of her time home with their 3 young boys - Joshua, Jacob, and Jordan.
 Caroline Cikra - Rehabilitation Specialist

Caroline is a personal trainer and group exercise instructor certified through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Caroline is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and attended college at Bowling Green State University. She moved with her husband to Vienna in 2004 and had been a 3rd grade teacher and group aerobics instructor over the past four years. She chose to make the transition to working in fitness and rehabilitation full time because of her passion for helping others improve their health and achieve their goals. In her spare time she teaches Pilates, toning classes and water aerobics, and enjoys riding her bike, swimming, and traveling. Caroline specializes in improving core balance and strength. Through exercise, she looks forward to helping you improve your quality of life.
Marisa Bain - Chiropractic Assistant

Marisa recently relocated to Reston, VA from Dallas, TX with her husband and huge great dane, Mia. She was a professional dancer and instructor for years in Los Angeles where she danced in many commercials, music videos, and owned her own dance company. After leaving the West coast, Marisa attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in NYC, where she graduated with a certification in Holistic Health Counseling and Holistic Nutrition. She enjoys cooking, reading about nutrition, dance, and weight lifting. Marisa considers herself lucky to be a part of the amazing team at Back In Action and will greet you with a smile every time you walk in!!