Advanced Care. Lasting Results.

Life Without Pain Starts Here.

Personalized treatments designed to help you move, feel, and live better, every single day.

116 Google Reviews
4.9 Average Rating
20+ Years Experience
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About Us

Healing Begins with Understanding.

We look past symptoms to find the real cause of your pain, then build a personalized plan that restores balance, function, and vitality.

Our care blends regenerative and functional medicine, chiropractic care, and physical therapy so you can move, feel, and live better every day.

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Letters From Our Patients

What Patients Say About Our
Sterling, VA Clinic

4.9 from 116 Google reviews

★★★★★5.0GOOGLE

“I went to see Dr Arndt after a bad experience at another chiropractor and since 2023 he has been amazing. Very experienced and knowledgeable he helped me with extreme back pain due to sciatica and the pain has gone now.…”

Fi Adat

Google review, June 2026

Sciatica
★★★★★5.0GOOGLE

“My neuropathy has improved at least 90%. Very happy with the service I received from Active Lifestyle. If you are suffering from neuropathy give Active Lifestyle a call. They may be able to help you.”

Earl Haussling

Google review, January 2026

Neuropathy
★★★★★5.0GOOGLE

“Recently I injured my shoulder in a weight lifting class and, after four weeks of no improvement, I went back for a round of treatment. By my fourth visit, no more pain...yay, back to painless golf. Dr. Arndt and Londi are super.…”

Maria Little

Google review, May 2025

Shoulder + Sports
★★★★★5.0GOOGLE

“Dr. Arndt has been extremely helpful in getting me back to a pain free lifestyle. Not only are my current issues being solved, but he is also providing proactive and consultative guidance to avoid any future problems.…”

Zacko

Google review, December 2024

Proactive Care
★★★★★5.0GOOGLE

“I came in after suffering with plantar fasciitis for 6 months. After a few sessions of shockwave therapy he got me back to running again, painfree! Thank you for giving me my feet and life back!…”

Steve H

Google review, January 2023

Shockwave Therapy
★★★★★5.0GOOGLE

“Family owned and operated, explains one of the reason why You are treated like family. Truly amazing Doctor. Can ask him anything! I recommend this facility to everyone I know. You aren’t just a patient here you are part of the ALM family.”

Angela K

Google review, December 2022

Care for the Whole Family

Read more patient stories on our testimonials page →

Our Conditions

Conditions We Treat
in Sterling, VA

We address the root cause of your discomfort with personalized care that helps you move, feel, and live better.

Dr. Charles Arndt, DC, at Active Lifestyle Medical in Sterling, VA
Your Provider · Dr. Charles Arndt, DC

Back & Joint Pain Relief
in Sterling, VA

We specialize in neck and back pain, spine issues, and sports injuries. Dr. Arndt builds personalized plans around your goals, with advanced options like Chiropractic BioPhysics, decompression therapy, and non-opioid pain management.

  • B.S. Kinesiology, UCLA
  • Los Angeles Chiropractic College, Summa Cum Laude
  • Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
  • Serving Sterling for 20+ years, family owned & operated

"I am committed to better health and wellness for each patient."

Certified Functional Medicine
Personalized Treatment Plans
Non-Opioid Solutions
Comprehensive Care
Active Lifestyle Medical

We Treat the Root
of Your Pain.

At Active Lifestyle Medical, we believe in comprehensive care that treats the whole person, not just individual symptoms.

Our team combines regenerative medicine, functional medicine, chiropractic care, and rehabilitation into treatment plans built around your goals, a holistic approach that respects your body and supports your well-being.

Precise, hands-on adjustments incl. Chiropractic BioPhysics that restore alignment, relieve pressure, and keep you moving freely.

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Guided movement and strengthening that rebuilds function after injury, surgery, or years of compensating.

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Spinal decompression and shockwave therapy calm disc, nerve, and joint pain without medication or surgery.

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Physician-guided medical weight loss that takes strain off your joints and holds up in real life.

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Functional nutrition counseling and targeted testing for gut trouble, fatigue, and blood sugar swings.

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From weekend warriors to triathletes: injury care that gets you back to your sport, and keeps you there.

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Whole-person care that connects your spine, movement, nutrition, and metabolism into one plan.

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Active Lifestyle Medical

Your Recovery Starts Today.

Book a same-week visit with our board-certified team and take the first step back to strong, pain-free living.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before your first visit to Active Lifestyle Medical.

No referral is needed. You can book directly with our front desk, and our team will guide you through everything from your first call to your personalized care plan.

We start with a thorough consultation and exam to understand the root cause of your pain. From there, your provider designs a treatment plan tailored to your body, goals, and lifestyle.

Yes. Our care is conservative, evidence-based, and non-opioid. We focus on gentle, precise techniques that support your body's natural ability to heal, no surgery required.

We help with back and neck pain, sciatica and nerve pain, sports injuries, posture concerns, joint pain, and whole-body wellness through chiropractic, physical therapy, functional medicine, and nutrition.

We work with most major insurance plans and offer flexible options for uninsured patients. Contact our team and we'll happily verify your coverage before your visit.

Success Stories

Experience Healing at
Active Lifestyle Medical

See more success stories on our testimonials page.

Service Area

Serving Sterling and Nearby Towns

All areas

Proudly serving Sterling and Loudoun County

Our office sits at 20 Pidgeon Hill Dr, Suite 102, in Sterling's Cascades area, minutes from Algonkian Regional Park and the Potomac. Families come to us from across Loudoun County and the Route 7 corridor, including Ashburn, Herndon, Reston, Leesburg, Great Falls, and Chantilly. Whether you commute past Dulles Town Center every day or spend weekends on the W&OD Trail, we want you moving without pain.

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Your First Visit

Relief has a starting line.

1
Tell us what hurts

Call or send the form. Our front desk reaches out the same business day.

2
Get examined, not processed

A thorough consultation and exam that looks for the root cause before any treatment starts.

3
Follow a plan built for you

A clear, personalized roadmap across chiropractic, therapy, and nutrition. You always know the next step.

Request an appointment

Prefer to talk? Call (703) 444-4141, Dr. Charles Arndt, DC · 20 Pidgeon Hill Dr #102, Sterling, VA 20165

Get in Touch

Active Lifestyle Medical in Sterling, VA offers chiropractic care, spinal decompression, physical therapy, functional medicine and wellness solutions, helping you overcome back pain, sciatica, migraines, and chronic pain. Your path to lasting relief starts here. Call today!

Hours

Monday2pm–6:30pm
Tuesday10am–6:30pm
Wednesday10am–6:30pm
Thursday9am–6pm
FridayBy appointment
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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Conveniently located in Sterling, VA, serving the greater Loudoun County area with easy access from surrounding communities including Ashburn, Herndon, Reston, Leesburg, Great Falls and Chantilly.

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