Coreen Cammarano

The Joint Chiropractic • Stratford Crossing • Bloomingdale, IL

A tough diagnosis turned Coreen Cammarano’s life upside down in 2017 and caused her to rethink everything. This arduous journey that started with a cancer diagnosis and underscored life’s fragility, eventually led her to reevaluate her purpose and embark on a new career she never dreamed would be possible.

For nearly two decades following college, Coreen had embraced her role as a stay-at-home mom, going all-in on rearing four kids. At 39, with her children nearly raised and cancer in the rearview mirror, she decided it was time to consider a new path toward personal growth and professional fulfillment.

Coreen’s initial enthusiasm led her toward the idea of a franchise business, and she found a match with The Joint Chiropractic. But big decisions like this don’t always come easily. Coreen nearly got cold feet. Could she really do this? How would she walk the tightrope of working full-time and being a mom? Finally, convinced by her husband that her courage in moving forward would be an inspiration to their children, Coreen took the plunge.

Opening a new business is overwhelming on so many levels but the guidance, roadmap and support The Joint Chiropractic offered gave her confidence and motivation from the get go. Coreen found that people were more willing to help than she could ever have imagined, and she began asking a lot of questions. After years of effort, commitment and an acceptance that perfection is not reality, she received the “Welcome To Wellness” award from the number one health franchise in the country. Not only that, but her portfolio of franchises expanded to nine locations in just five years, and she has three more on the way in 2023.

Coreen acknowledges that her success is built on valued partnerships. According to Coreen, the level of support between NMC and other landlords is night and day. “They also attract a high caliber of national tenants, which in turn attracts a great clientele to the center,” she added.

The journey has been full of ups and downs, but well worth it — remember her husband’s encouragement to inspire her children that got Coreen started? Coreen’s daughter now calls her a “bad ass”!

NewMark Merrill is the only landlord that provides any kind of marketing support out of (soon to be) 12 locations. I know they always have my back as a tenant.