Dr. Joanna Prokes has been a practicing chiropractor for 14 years. She’s a farm girl from New Prague, Minnesota who played several sports in high school. She saw a chiropractor as a student athlete and found it to be very helpful, not just for the adjustments to her neck and back, but it improved the overall function of her body and nervous system. That’s when she decided she, too, wanted to be a chiropractor. Improving people’s health and lives with a hands-on approach appealed to her. She wanted to give the same relief to others that she received. She earned her undergraduate degree from Jamestown College in North Dakota, and went on to earn her doctorate degree in chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2010. Dr. Prokes loves working with people of all ages, including kids, and has been a fabulous addition to our clinic. Dr. Prokes is married with two kids. Spending time with family, playing volleyball, drawing and painting are just a few of her hobbies, and she considers herself a life-long learner.
Dr. Smith grew up in a small rural town in southern Wisconsin, where everyone knew each other. While attending chiropractic school, she discovered her love for Minnesota’s metro area, appreciating its many opportunities and activities, from movies and theater to diverse restaurants.
Her journey into chiropractic care began in high school after a skiing injury. The treatment played a key role in her recovery, sparking her interest in the field. After touring a chiropractic university and shadowing a local chiropractor, she knew this was her calling. Passionate about natural health and healing, she is dedicated to helping people understand their bodies and make informed choices to support their well-being.
Dr. Smith earned her Bachelor of Science from UW-River Falls before obtaining her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University. She has additional training in various chiropractic techniques, including Activator, Graston, Cranial-Sacral, Posture Analysis, and Flexion-Distraction.
Outside of work, she enjoys movies, hiking, gardening, and spending time outdoors. She also loves binge-watching TV shows (1923, Law and Order, The Resident, The Mandalorian, Invincible), as well as playing video games and board games. When she’s not at the clinic, she runs her mobile animal chiropractic practice, Balanced Head2Tail, providing care for animals.
Holly is an experienced Registered Nurse with a demonstrated history of working in the health care industry. She is a strong healthcare services professional with a MSN/FNP focused in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner from Simmons University.
Holly has received specialized training in Human Cell Tissue Products, (HCT-P), platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, and trigger point injections.
Kristina is our Certified Medical Assistant on staff. She’s been a CMA for 25 years in many different disciplines in healthcare. She works alongside our Nurse Practitioner helping our Regenerative Medicine patients. She does the blood draws and assists with the injections. Kristina loves spending time with friends and family and taking care of her dog, Echo.
Ann is a former journalist with a B.A. in journalism from the University of Minnesota. Her 17 years, producing award-winning programming for talk radio and TV news makes her an excellent communicator, keeping our patients informed and on track during their treatment program. Ann loves antiquing, the family cabin, and riding scooters with her husband around Minnesota’s gorgeous park systems.
Born into a military family, Ashley grew up with a strong sense of discipline and dedication. With both parents in the medical field, she developed a deep appreciation for healthcare and is currently pursuing her certification in medical billing and coding. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys staying active through salsa dancing, fitness, and walks with her puppy.
Colleen has a BA in PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) from Pomona College and a JD from Harvard Law School. She became a Structural Integration Practitioner and Rolf Movement Practitioner after graduating from the Rolf Institute in 2005, as well as training in a number of other bodywork and esoteric modalities. She is passionate about holistic health and joined the team as digital content manager because of her excitement about regenerative medicine.