Wellness care for the entire family

Why Chiropractic?

 It’s my horse’s fault that I’m a chiropractor. When we were riding one day, I was thrown o and landed on my neck and shoulder which left me with debilitating headaches for months. Nothing that I tried helped!! After seeing me suffer, a friend encouraged me to come meet her chiropractor because she thought he could really help me. I had never been adjusted before so had no idea what to expect. After the first adjustment, I had instant relief, and I actually slept. I continued with his recommended treatment plan, and I’ve been more alive ever since! My headaches were long gone, I was stronger and healthier then I’d been in years and at that point I just knew I had to help other people experience life at this level!

What is your favorite thing about being a chiropractor?

My favorite thing is treating the WHOLE family…including the pets! Families that get adjusted together, stay healthy together. 

What drives you?

I love educating people on the WHY behind the WHAT we do….to see when people reach that “AH HA!” moment and understand that getting adjusted will literally make them function at a higher level! It’s wonderful to help people feel empowered to make health and lifestyle changes. What is something funny about you? They say laughter is the best medicine. One of my goals is to make you laugh, or at least smile. 

I graduated college in 2011 with an associate’s degree in medical assisting. Prior to being hired here in 2012, I had been a patient at Build and Balance for 5 years. I had been in soccer and hockey my whole life and my body was struggling as a result. I couldn’t be happier that a family friend had recommended that I go to Build and Balance. I liked it so much; I got the opportunity to work here! I have learned so much about chiropractic over the years and I love that I get to pass along the knowledge to my friends and family. I enjoy coming to work every day, not only to help people on their health journey, but to also interact with everyone and share stories. Now that I am married and have my own children it’s amazing to see what amazing things chiropractic has done for our family and keeping all of us healthy. 

I graduated from South Central College in Mankato in 2005 pursuing a degree in speech therapy. Shortly after graduation my husband Adam took a job here in Minneapolis. We quickly found a place to live and have been living in Andover for over 15 years. I was extremely lucky enough to be able to stay at home full-time with our 2 children for many years. I started working part-time in a local school district and worked there for 7 years before changing roles and taking a different career path here a Build and Balance. I was first introduced to chiropractic care back in 2009 when I was pregnant with my son. I have been a patient here for many years. I love how the adjustments have changed my body and health.

When you don’t see me here, I am probably at a pool somewhere watching my 2 kids competing either in swimming or diving. I also enjoy spending as much time outdoors when it’s sunny and warm. My husband and I also enjoy hoping on our motorcycle and taking a nice peaceful cruise anywhere.

 I am new to the Chiropractic world and only had my first adjustment after I started working at Build & Balance fall 2024. I had heard about it for years from both my sister and sister-in-law, who had worked and been patients here before me, which made it feel more familiar when I started. I’d even come to take pictures with the Christmas llamas one year! Although I grew up in Blaine, my job for the last thirteen years had led me to live and travel outside of the Midwest. I loved those experiences but am also thankful to be back and closer to family. One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about joining the Build & Balance team is learning more about Chiropractic practices, how amazing the nervous system is, and how all the different areas of our bodies can be impacted what is happening along our spines. I also love getting to know our patients and share a few moments of each other’s day.