Our Team

I am new to the field of Massage Therapy. After graduating high school, I earned degrees in Intercultural studies and Dance. In 2016 I moved to Brookings and started employment at South Dakota State University as a custodian. The summer of 2023 I returned to school to pursue education in Massage therapy. I attended the Springs Bathhouse School of Massage therapy in Mitchell, SD and received my license to practice massage in 2024. Brookings Chiropractic clinic has welcomed me to my first employment experience as a massage therapist!

I have had the opportunity to help people of all ages and abilities as a physical therapist since 1997. I joined the staff at Brookings Chiropractic Center and Physical Therapy in 2007. I work to help patients to reduce pain and improve strength, balance and flexibility to allow them to return to the level of activity they enjoyed prior to the onset of their pain, surgery or injury.

I have experience helping people with orthopedic conditions and surgeries, joint and soft tissue injuries, neurologic conditions, balance problems, dizziness, workplace injuries, sports injuries and chronic pain. After your initial evaluation, I will work with you to develop a plan to improve your ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability. I believe it is important to discuss your goals and treatment so that you can play an active role in your recovery.

I am involved in my church and community with volunteer activities.

I look forward to helping you with your physical therapy needs.

I am originally from Huron, SD and attended South Dakota State University where I played on conference winning baseball teams. Upon getting my undergraduate degree I attended Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, MN..

My practicing philosophy has to do with helping patients achieve their goals, restoring their function, and getting them back in the game. Patients have a desire to get back to doing something that they currently are unable to due to their pain. Our goal initially is to get rid of their pain and then restore their function. There is a difference in that patient who just wants pain control and that ‘athletic’ patient who needs to be able to run, jump, and do things at a higher functionality. This doesn’t just represent athletic patients but those who have specific jobs who need to be able to get back and perform at a high level. Another type of care I provide is supportive care. This refers to that patient who may not have unbearable pain but wants to stay functioning and not have any specific problems. I see these patients about once a month or so to help them maintain their current level of capacity.

I have a wife, Ann and three children, Sydney, Owen, and Cooper. Our kids are quite active and keep us on the move. Ann and I met at SDSU where she played fast pitch softball team and I played baseball . I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and watching my kids’ activities. Thank you for your interest in chiropractic care. I am here to assist you in reaching your goals and get you on with your life!

I grew up in Brookings and after graduating from Brooking High School in 2000 I attended SDSU, where I was a member of the SDSU baseball team through my sophomore year. I graduated from SDSU in 2004 and received my BS in biology. During my junior year of college, I met my wife Jennifer while she was on Christmas break from the USD school of law, and we married in 2005. We have four children, Benjamin (18), Anya (14), Lahna (10), and Gabriella (3).

In my free time I enjoy being at home with my wife and kids, golf, home remodeling/woodworking projects, and spending time with my large extended family in the Brookings area.

My goals are to provide the best treatment I can in a quick and effective manner that best fits the patient’s treatment goals. If an individual’s problem cannot be addressed in our office, we will help that individual get to a provider who can give them the help they need.

Whether you are injured, sick, or just looking look for that extra boost to your health, let us at Brookings Chiropractic Center and Physical Therapy help you. Our doctors strive to provide an excellent standard of care and we hope you give us the opportunity earn your trust regarding your health care.

I have always been interested in healthcare and knew it would be the best road for me to take early in life. Working construction in my high school years led me to value the basic structure of any house, while chiropractic led me to value the basic structure of the spine and the human body. My undergraduate course work started out at Mankato State University where I had the opportunity to work at the largest chiropractic office in the area for 4 years. This experience very much solidified why I wanted to become a doctor of chiropractic. I choose to attend Northwestern Health Science University for chiropractic school because of their solid foundation in the clinical sciences and diagnostic skills. It was also the closest to my family and friends in southern Minnesota and the family farm. My goals for practice are very simple and straightforward. Most people are drawn to chiropractors because we specialize in pain management and relief. My primary goal is get you out of pain as quickly as possible so that you can resume your normal daily activities without discomfort. Corrective and rehabilitative care is always an option for you, which can decrease your chance for future aggravations of the same condition. My care is always patient centered and patient choice. I give honest and sincere advice and allow the patient to make the ultimate choice of care.

In my own life, an active lifestyle and regular chiropractic adjustments, along with a good diet and exercise, help balance daily work and stress levels. I encourage you to consider Brookings Chiropractic Center 605-696-7222 as a resource of information and education to help achieve your health goals and maintain the most precious asset you will ever own – YOUR HEALTH.

I graduated from a local massage school in Colorado Springs in 2017. After graduating, I worked in a spa setting for about a year before opening my own private practice. In 2023 my husband and I decided to make the move to Brookings and it’s been great!

My goal for each massage is to customise the treatment to meet your needs, and have you feeling balanced and renewed by the time you leave.