Cari’s eclectic background in theater, event planning, athletics, and lover of the outdoors gives her a broad perspective on how best to challenge and guide one to realize their fullest potential. It was in college that she learned logistical planning where she assumed the Director position of the Union Board, the largest programming body on campus. Following college, she spent several years as a corporate event planner. During this time, Dr. Cari discovered a passion for teaching yoga and practicing massage therapy. To deepen her understanding of the body’s integral connections and to continue to help people, she found her way to chiropractic medicine.

Cari’s background in planning and operations gave her the foundation to build a successful clinic, Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, in 2010, a one-stop shop for people of all ages.

Cari graduated magna cum laude in 2006 from Southern California University of Health Sciences. Since that time, she has become proficient in Applied Kinesiology, Nutrition & Homeopathy, Neuro Emotional Technique, and other functional and energetic medicine modalities.

Since that time, she has become a highly sought-after teacher. She has lectured at The Gilda’s Club, The Infinity Foundation, Women’s Conferences and The International Applied Kinesiology Conferences. She has been interviewed on multiple podcasts, created digital programs for health and weight-loss as well as corporate wellness. 

Dr. Cari lives in Chicago with her husband, Rev. Darrell Jones and their goldendoodle, Charlie.