Aurora, Ohio
Two Life University-trained doctors treating the whole family: prenatal through pediatric, sports injuries through peripheral neuropathy, since 2018.
We See Two Kinds of Families
Prenatal and pediatric care at Explore Family Chiropractic is led by Dr. Lauren Mayes, a Life University graduate with honors, class of 2017. Expecting moms get pregnancy-safe adjustments in every trimester. Kids get a light, age-appropriate touch, from newborn checkups through teenage sports injuries.
See Prenatal & Pediatric CareChronic pain care is Dr. Nicholas Toumazos's documented focus: peripheral neuropathy, herniated discs, sciatica, and stubborn back pain. First comes a real exam with imaging. Next, a four-step neuropathy protocol featured on News 5 Cleveland's Spotlight5 series. Finally, non-surgical spinal decompression offers an alternative when surgery feels like the only option left.
See Neuropathy & Pain CareFrom the gentle, instrument-assisted Torque Release Technique to traditional manual adjusting, every branch of our care grows from one precise, specific chiropractic foundation.
Chiropractic Care DetailsHow We Help
Prenatal chiropractic care is a pregnancy-safe adjustment approach that relieves the pelvic imbalance, low back pain, and nerve pressure that build up across all three trimesters. Dr. Lauren Mayes, who completed Life University's full advanced prenatal and pediatric coursework track, adapts the exam table and her technique to your trimester so you are never asked to lie flat on your back.
Prenatal Chiropractic DetailsGentle care for infants, kids, and teens from a doctor who completed Life University's full advanced pediatric coursework track.
Pediatric Chiropractic DetailsRecovery and performance care for athletes at every level across the Cleveland-Akron corridor.
Sports Chiropractic DetailsSpinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical traction treatment that gently separates vertebrae to relieve pressure on herniated and degenerative discs. Dr. Nicholas Toumazos, whose documented specialties include spinal health, reviews your imaging personally before building a session plan around your specific diagnosis, easing sciatica and chronic back pain over a series of visits.
Spinal Decompression DetailsNeuropathy treatment at Explore Family Chiropractic is a four-step protocol addressing numbness, tingling, and burning in the hands and feet, the same protocol News 5 Cleveland featured in its Spotlight5 series. Dr. Toumazos handles the mechanical, nerve-decompression side while Dr. Mayes leads the metabolic and nutritional side, so both drivers of nerve pain are treated in one plan.
Neuropathy Treatment DetailsFDA-listed acoustic wave therapy that activates your body's own healing response to stubborn pain, with no needles or downtime.
StemWave Therapy DetailsFMCSA-required physical exams for commercial drivers in Aurora, keeping CDL holders medically certified and on the road.
DOT Physical Exam DetailsThe Neuropathy Differentiator
Peripheral neuropathy: numbness, tingling, and burning in the hands and feet. Dr. Toumazos's four-step, FDA-supported protocol addresses the real causes (poor circulation, chronic irritation, nerve and blood-vessel dysfunction) instead of masking them with medication alone.
"With extreme neuropathy... a year later, my neuropathy is gone."
Google Review, Explore Family Chiropractic patient
"Laid on a table and contorted till I saw stars."
That's not howwe practice.
A real concern shared by patients before they try Dr. Toumazos's gentle, instrument-assisted Torque Release Technique.
Real Outcomes
These are not marketing lines. Each one comes straight from a Google review left by a real Explore Family Chiropractic patient.
Peripheral neuropathy fully resolved after about a year of care.
Chronic pain resolved with improved mobility and strength.
A newborn's care led one skeptical parent to become a patient herself.
Your Doctors
Torque Release Technique SpecialistLife University, 2017 · Advanced Proficiency Certification, Torque Release Technique
A native Northeast Ohioan with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University and 15+ years in spinal health and prenatal chiropractic care. His gentle, instrument-assisted adjusting style is the answer for patients who dreaded the twist-and-crack approach.
Prenatal & Pediatric SpecialistLife University, 2017 · Advanced ICPA-Track Pediatric Coursework
A native of Northeast Tennessee, Dr. Mayes spent 9 years as a pharmacy technician before her career change into chiropractic. At Life University she completed the full advanced pediatric coursework track under a nationally respected ICPA-certified instructor.
Dr. Nicholas Toumazos and Dr. Lauren Mayes are both Life University graduates, class of 2017, with honors. Dr. Toumazos holds Advanced Proficiency Certification in the Torque Release Technique and focuses on spinal health, sports recovery, and neuropathy. Dr. Mayes completed Life University's full advanced pediatric coursework track and leads prenatal and pediatric care. In our practice, care moves between the two specialties inside one Aurora office, with no outside referral needed. Both doctors work alongside Karyn, our care coordinator, who patients consistently praise for making insurance and cost clear before treatment starts.
What Patients Say
"Dr. Nick gave me back a quality of life I haven't had in many years. With extreme neuropathy and a myriad of back issues (degenerative disc disease, arthritis and spinal stenosis), I arrived at EFC with depression and not much hope. Dr Nick listened, took images, and set a game plan. A year later, my neuropathy is gone, and I am able to do more physically for longer periods of time. Dr. Nick and Dr. Lauren have the latest state of the art equipment, use methods that are best for the individual, and have affordable and reasonable pricing. They know what they're doing."
"I struggled with chronic pain for years until meeting with Dr. Nick. After just a couple sessions I began to feel a lot of relief. With regular appointments he had me pain free, feeling stronger and gaining more mobility."
"I met Dr. Nick after he helped my infant daughter and decided to go in for an appointment myself... My adjustments worked wonders and I hope to continue the progress with the help of Dr. Nick."
"I have struggled with neck and back pain most of my adult life and after seeing Dr. Nick and Dr. Lauren, my pain is virtually gone! I didn't think a chiropractor would help my pain but wow was I wrong!"
Getting Started
Consultation & Exam
Step 1 is a conversation and a thorough exam, with real diagnostic images taken before anything is recommended.
Your Custom Care Plan
Step 2 is a custom care plan built around specific exam findings: prenatal care, sports recovery, or the neuropathy protocol.
Ongoing Care & Thriving
Step 3 is ongoing care that keeps the whole family well, not just reactive fixes.
Explore Family Chiropractic LLC is a family chiropractic practice in Aurora, OH, led by Dr. Nicholas Toumazos and Dr. Lauren Mayes since 2018. If you're searching for a chiropractor near me in Aurora, our services include Chiropractic Care, Prenatal Chiropractic, Pediatric Chiropractic, Sports Chiropractic, Spinal Decompression, Neuropathy Treatment, StemWave Therapy, and DOT Physical Exams, with focused programs for Whiplash, Carpal Tunnel, Herniated Disc, and Sciatica.
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We proudly serve patients throughout Aurora and nearby Streetsboro, Twinsburg, Hudson, Solon, Bainbridge, Ohio.
Common Questions
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans and will verify your benefits before your first adjustment so there are no surprises. We also offer transparent self-pay pricing for patients without in-network coverage. Call (330) 954-8155 to verify your benefits or schedule a new patient exam.
Your first visit includes a consultation, exam, and any needed X-rays or scans, followed by a second-visit Report of Findings where we review your personalized care plan and pricing together. Call our Aurora, OH office at (330) 954-8155 for current new patient pricing.
We treat back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches and migraines, arthritis, whiplash, sports injuries, herniated and bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, and peripheral neuropathy, along with prenatal and pediatric care for expecting mothers and children. Call (330) 954-8155 to ask if we can help with your concern.
Yes. We use a four-step, FDA-approved approach to restore nerve and blood-vessel function, addressing the root causes of numbness, tingling, burning, and pain rather than just masking symptoms with medication. Call (330) 954-8155 to ask about our neuropathy program.
Yes. Dr. Lauren Mayes completed advanced prenatal and pediatric coursework at Life University and provides gentle, non-invasive care for expecting mothers, infants, and children, addressing pregnancy discomfort, colic, sleep issues, and growing pains.
No referral is needed. Call our Aurora, OH office directly at (330) 954-8155 or request an appointment online to schedule your first visit with Dr. Nicholas Toumazos or Dr. Lauren Mayes.
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4.8★ · 39 Google Reviews · Aurora, OH
