Hurt on the job and not sure what to do next? Dr. Rob Kelch treats work injuries and works directly with workers compensation insurance — no out-of-pocket costs, no runaround. Same-day appointments available. Your job is to heal. Let us handle the paperwork.
Many injured workers don't know this: in Illinois you have the right to choose your own treating physician for a work injury. Your employer cannot force you to see their company doctor or restrict you to a specific clinic. You can walk into Absolute Wellness today and begin treatment under workers compensation — without your employer's approval.
What you do need to do is report the injury to your employer as soon as possible. Once reported, you are free to seek care with the provider of your choice. Dr. Kelch will handle all required documentation and communicate directly with your WC insurance carrier throughout your treatment.
Don't let your employer steer you toward a clinic that serves the company's interests over yours. Come to a provider who works for you.
Whether your injury happened in an instant or built up over months of repetitive work, Dr. Kelch has the training and experience to treat it under workers compensation. His CCEP certification makes him especially effective for the extremity injuries common in physical trades.
Lower back strains, disc herniations, and spinal injuries from lifting heavy loads are the most common workers comp claims in Illinois. Dr. Kelch treats the full spectrum — from acute muscle strain to multi-level disc herniation — with spinal adjustments and decompression therapy when indicated.
Neck injuries from falls, impact, sustained postures, or repetitive overhead work. Dr. Kelch's Whiplash Specialist and Brain Traumatology certifications give him specialized expertise in cervical spine injuries — including the complex presentations that arise from high-force workplace accidents.
Rotator cuff strains, impingement syndrome, and AC joint injuries from overhead work, falls, or heavy lifting. Dr. Kelch's CCEP certification covers the full shoulder complex — giving him advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities beyond standard chiropractic training.
Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and repetitive strain injuries of the wrist, forearm, and elbow from assembly work, keyboard use, tool operation, and other sustained hand activities. These are among the most common and most under-treated occupational injuries in Central Illinois.
Knee strain, meniscal irritation, and patellofemoral injuries from kneeling, squatting, climbing, or falls on the job. Dr. Kelch's CCEP certification includes advanced knee biomechanics training — allowing him to assess and treat knee injuries at their structural root.
Workplace falls produce complex, multi-area injury patterns — often involving the spine, pelvis, shoulders, and extremities simultaneously. Dr. Kelch performs a comprehensive assessment to identify all affected structures, not just the area of most obvious pain.
We make the workers comp process as simple as possible. Here's exactly what happens from your first call to your return to work.
Notify your employer of the injury as soon as possible — ideally the same day. Get a written record. In Illinois, you have the right to seek care immediately after reporting. Don't wait for your employer to "process" the claim before getting treatment.
Call (309) 693-8448 and tell us it's a workers comp injury. We'll confirm your coverage, collect your claim information, and get you scheduled — often the same day you call. Bring your claim number and adjuster contact if you have it.
Dr. Kelch performs a thorough orthopedic and neurological evaluation, documents the mechanism of injury and all objective findings, and orders X-rays if needed. This initial documentation is critical for establishing your claim and protecting your rights.
Treatment begins immediately. Dr. Kelch provides all required progress reports to your WC carrier throughout your care — documenting your functional status, treatment response, and work capacity at every stage. You focus on healing; we handle the paperwork.
Dr. Kelch works with you and your employer to establish safe return-to-work timelines, work restrictions, and modified duty recommendations when appropriate. The goal is a full recovery — not just clearing you to go back before you're ready.
We bill your workers compensation carrier directly. When your claim is approved, your out-of-pocket cost is $0. We have experience navigating the WC billing process and advocate for full coverage of all medically necessary treatment.
Company-directed clinics have a financial relationship with your employer and their insurance carrier. Dr. Kelch has no such relationship. His only obligation is to your health and your accurate, complete documentation. That independence matters when your injury is disputed or your employer pushes you to return before you're ready.
Many work injuries involve the extremities — wrists, shoulders, knees, ankles. Dr. Kelch is one of Peoria's only CCEP-certified chiropractors, with advanced training in exactly these conditions. Most work comp chiropractors treat only the spine. Dr. Kelch treats the full body.
WC claims are won or lost on documentation. Dr. Kelch's records are thorough, objective, and legally defensible — clearly establishing the nature of the injury, the causal relationship to your work activities, your functional limitations, and your treatment progress. Good documentation is the difference between a settled claim and a denied one.
"My employer told me to go to their clinic. I didn't know I had a choice. A coworker told me about Dr. Kelch — I called and got in the same day. He treated my back injury properly and his documentation was so thorough that my claim was approved without a single dispute. Wish I'd known sooner."
— Marcus T., Peoria ★★★★★
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Doctor of Chiropractic · Peoria, IL
Dr. Kelch has extensive experience treating workers compensation injuries in Peoria — from acute back strains to complex multi-area injuries in construction and industrial workers. His CCEP certification and thorough documentation practices make him one of Central Illinois's most qualified providers for occupational musculoskeletal injuries. This page reflects the clinical and administrative approach he uses when treating work injury patients at Absolute Wellness.
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The most common workers comp claim in Illinois. Dr. Kelch treats acute strains, disc herniations, and chronic occupational back pain with spinal adjustments and decompression therapy.
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