Meet The Team

I was born and raised in the small town of Scandia, Minnesota. My family has utilized Chiropractic care since I was very young, and I feel fortunate to have had such exposure. I can remember walking past the local chiropractor's house when I was five or six. My father pointed out the house and said, "the man who lives there is a Chiropractor." "What's that?" I asked. "Chiropractors are doctors who don't use drugs or surgery--they heal with their hands." He then added, "Chiropractors are the doctors of the future." I was intrigued by Chiropractic from that point on.

In 1999 my wife, my first daughter, and myself headed for Western States Chiropractic College (WSCC) in Portland, Oregon. WSCC was the last school that D.D. Palmer, the founder of Chiropractic, founded in 1904. Oregon has the largest scope of practice for Chiropractors, and therefore a wide range of material was taught at the school including minor surgery, obstetrics, and pharmacology. I feel this broad scope has enhanced my capabilities as a Doctor as well as my effectiveness as a Chiropractor.

• 2003 Graduated valedictorian and Summa Cum Laude with honors from Western States Chiropractic College
• 2003 Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• 2005 Qualified Medical Examiner for the state of California
• 2006 Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma
• 2007 Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology
• Published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
• Advanced training in soft tissue techniques including ART, Graston, and Fascial release (FAKTR)
• Professor of Anatomy and Physiology, Sierra College

I enjoy using every treatment modality at my disposal to make patients better than they’ve been as fast as possible. I’ve had the privilege of working with professional and high level athletes from many fields including football, powerlifting, bodybuilding, martial arts, kayaking, running, multiple track events, crossfitters and triathletes to name a few.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife and three daughters, cycling, weightlifting, making music, organic farming, building, and exploring the Sierras.