Meet the Doctor & Learn about Firefly Chiropractic

A couple stands close together on a beach, smiling and holding cups, with a rocky cliff and cloudy sky in the background.
Dr. Stef & her husband visiting Haystack Rock in Oregon

Meet Dr. Stef Cruz-Kostrova

Dr. Stef is a proud Wisconsin native with a passion for health and wellness. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from UW-La Crosse before pursuing her Doctorate of Chiropractic at Cleveland University-Kansas City, graduating in 2022. In January of 2023, Dr. Stef and her family returned to the Milwaukee area to gain experience working with a variety of different people from all walks of life.

Dr. Stef has additional training and certifications through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Associate (ICPA), including being certified in the Webster Technique. She also has certifications in dry needling and in functional movement. This ensures that each patient receives personalized, expert care tailored to their unique needs.

Dr. Stef is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to connect to the hispanic community in or around Wauwatosa and the Greater Milwaukee area.

Empowering individuals & families to thrive through personalized and unique care.

At Firefly Chiropractic, our mission is to empower individuals and families to live healthier, more balanced lives through holistic, movement-based care. We provide personalized treatments that support your body’s natural ability to heal, grow, and thrive – from birth through every stage of life. With specialized training in dry needling, functional movement, muscle rehabilitation and pediatric and pregnancy care, Dr. Stef is here to support the whole family through any season.

We want to promote proactive health and wellness to the Wauwatosa and Greater Milwaukee community. We want Firefly Chiropractic to be a space where people of all backgrounds feel welcome, supported, and seen. Our care is rooted in compassion, dedication, wellness, and transparency. That means we take the time to truly understand your needs, provide consistent and informed care, and keep communication honest and open every step of the way.

At Firefly, we don’t just focus on symptom relief, we prioritize long-term vitality through prevention, rehab, and education. Dr. Stef is constantly learning new skills and staying up to date so she can deliver the most effective and individualized care possible. We’re here to be your partner in wellness, helping you and your family thrive.

Interior of a chiropractic office featuring a treatment table, anatomical charts on the wall, a chair, and storage shelves with supportive materials.
Firefly Chiropractic’s Treatment Room