Dr. Maria O'Connell, DC

Dr. O'Connell is a native of Apple Valley, MN.  Upon graduating from Eastview high school, she attended the University of Vermont and received her Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Sciences and earned a minor in Music.  Soon after graduating from the University of Vermont, Dr. O'Connell enrolled in the Chiropractic program at Northwestern Health Sciences University.  She earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2007 and has since received advanced post-doctoral training in Active Release Technique (A.R.T.), Acupuncture, Graston Therapy, Kinesiotape Technique, and Crainiosacral Therapy. She also obtained advanced training in traumatology at the Spine Research Institute of San Diego which specializes in the biomechanics of whiplash and brain injury. She enjoys being apart of the treatment team at various Ironman^TM races and has treated the triathletes at the world championship in Kona, Hawaii.  When she is not busy caring for patients she enjoys running, biking, swimming, cooking, traveling, volunteering and spending time with friends and family.  

Dr. Joshua Rickert, DC

Dr. Rickert was born and raised in Columbus, Nebraska.  Upon graduating from high school, he attended Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, IA and received his Bachelors of Science degree in Sports Science.  Soon after graduating from Briar Cliff University, Dr. Rickert enrolled in the Chiropractic program at Northwestern Health Sciences University.  He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2009 and has since received advanced post-doctoral training in Occupational Health and Applied Ergonomics, Acupuncture and Chiropractic Wellness Science.  He specializes in long term spinal rehabilitation and chiropractic wellness care.  When he is not busy caring for patients he enjoys running, biking, cooking, traveling, volunteering with church activities and spending time with friends and family.  Dr. Rickert resides in Lonsdale, MN with his wife Ashlee and their two children Levi and Gianna.

David Thompson, NCBTM

Certified Massage Therapist & Active Isolated Stretching Practitioner

David grew up in Apple Valley, Minnesota.  After years in the family cabinetry business, he decided to pursue his dream of helping people find peace, happiness and freedom in their personal lives through body work.  David graduated from Centerpoint Massage and Shiatsu School and Clinic in 2009 with a certificate in Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Massage.  While attending school, David became skilled in Swedish relaxation massage as well as advanced techniques in rehabilitative massage for virtually all areas of the body.  Since graduating, David has continued to learn new techniques to address specific myo-fascial symptoms and facilitate pain relief, as well as to restore and maintain soft tissue health.  In May of 2011, David completed training in Active Isolated Stretching: The Aaron Mattes Method.  In his leisure time, David enjoys camping and hiking with his wife, Alissa, and his dog, Stella.  He also enjoys cooking, reading, listening to live music and viewing artistic works.

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Tara Searles, Front Desk 

Dr. Margaret Tu, DC

Heather Louis, Billing Specialist

Keysha Tillman, LMT