I'm not sure if I chose chiropractic or if it chose me. I knew after working 7 years in the a nursing home, I was falling apart and needed help. Family members were getting chiropractic adjustments and they were (and still are) raving fans. At the age of 23, I disvovered how chiropractic care could help eliminate pain and restore function to my body. More importantly, it helped me improve my overall healthy and wellbeing at a higher level.

After completing my undergraduate studies at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in 1985, with majors in Nutrition and Social Work, I didn't know which direction to take. Two years later it became evident that becoming a Chiropractor was for me.

In 1992, I graduated from Northwestern Chiropractic College (now Northwestern Health Sciences University) and four weeks later I gave birth to Luke, our firstborn. I opened my first practice in New Ulm in March of 1993. Eighteen months later we moved to Paynesville and on September 19, 1994 I become proud owner of Paynesville Chiropractic Clinic. Our daughter Hailey joined our family in 2001.

Since graduating from NWHSU, I have focused my continuing ed on perfecting my favorite ways to adjust: Thompson, Torque Release and Activator Techniques. I have also added Nutrition Response Testing to the services I offer. This uses muscle testing to determine the underlying cause(s) of less-than-optimal health and which nutritional supplements, homeopathic and nutritional plans would benefit your health goals.

My husband, Bruce and I have been involved in many community activities throughout the years. This includes Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and the various sports teams our children participated in. One of our highlights is, as members of the Paynesville JC's, Bruce had the honor of being the pyrotechnic who lit the fireworks off on first island for 14 years! I got to light 'em up too!!!