The Life Wellness Team
Meet Our Team
Your health is our number one priority, which is why we’ve compiled a team of the best chiropractors, physical therapists, weight loss specialists, and administrators. Learn more about our esteemed staff, and connect with us today to set up your appointment.
CHIROPRACTIC DEPARTMENT
DR. TOM
OWNER, DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC (D.C.) & CLINIC DIRECTOR
D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic), C.C.S.P (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician) Dr. Tom was the founder of Life Wellness Center in 1998 and serves as the current clinic director as well as Chiropractic provider. He graduated from Rosemount, MN in 1990, Concordia College, Moorhead MN in 1994 and Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1998. Dr. Tom has a passion for helping people realize the benefits of making choices to positively impact their health and specifically enjoys working with young athletes for optimal performance and injury prevention. Dr. Tom currently live in the Elko/New Market area with his wife Jean and their 5 children. In his spare time Dr. Tom enjoys hunting, fishing, mountain biking, competing in triathlons, coaching youth hockey and dabbling in farming.
DR. SHANNON
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC (D.C.)
Dr. Shannon is a second generation Chiropractor and has served as a treating Chiropractor with Life Wellness Center since 2006. He is passionate about wellness and sharing that with others, helping them gain knowledge and the necessary skills to optimize their health and the health of their families. Dr. Shannon has specific expertise in nutrition, sports injuries, and is a Certified Ergonomic Professional able to do corporate ergonomic workshops as well as onsite and virtual ergonomic evaluations. He resides in Burnsville with his wife Susan, has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. His hobbies include hunting, mountain biking, traveling, and cross country skiing. He loves the outdoors and his hobbies. We are thankful for Shannon!
PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT
Dr. Sarah, PT, DPT, GCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Geriatric Certified Specialist
Stephanie
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Stephanie is a Physical Therapist Assistant that is passionate about providing patient-centered care and focusing on the patient’s specific needs. She is focused on working with patients to find the best approach to achieve their individual goals as well as helping the patient become independent with their health and wellness. She has experience in treating patient in Orthopedic settings as well as Back and Neck Specialists. Stephanie was born and raised in New Prague, MN and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Health Science at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point in 2017 and earned her Associate’s degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Rasmussen in 2020. Outside of the clinic Stephanie enjoys any activities outdoors including fishing, hunting, hiking, searching for morel mushrooms as well as spending time with family and friends playing cribbage. We are thankful for Stephanie!
BETSY
THERAPY ASSISTANT
Betsy is part of the Life Wellness Center team as a Therapy Assistant. She enjoys any physical activity outside whether it be four wheeling with her brother or hiking. Betsy’s favorite vacation spot is Colorado because of the mountains and beautiful places to hike. We are thankful for Betsy!
Khyler
THERAPY ASSISTANT
Khyler joined Life Wellness Center in 2024 as a Therapy Assistant. In addition to being a Therapy Assistant, she is a Front Desk Coordinator and works in other various roles. Khyler is very passionate about health, wellness and people. When she isn't at LWC she coach's fitness classes as a certified personal trainer, Connecting and motivating with clients on their wellness journey. When she's not working Khyler enjoys spending her time outdoors fishing, hiking, running, UTV trail rides and doing home projects. We are thankful for Khyler!
ADMINISTRATION
SUSAN
FRONT OFFICE PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Susan joined the LWC team in the fall of 2022 after retiring from a teaching career. Being a patient of Dr. Tom's for several years and product of a chiropractic family, it seemed like second nature to join the LWC team. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Elementary Education. Susan taught 5th grade and middle school Language Arts for most of her career. Susan and her husband, Rob, enjoy spending time with their children, their dogs, and their friends. They love hanging out and experiencing all the outdoor activities that living in Minnesota has to offer. We are thankful for Susan!
CORI
FRONT OFFICE PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Cori has been in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years as a fitness instructor. She loves every aspect of health and wellness and is particularly drawn to a more holistic, natural approach to care. She also loves people and enjoys getting to know more about them and hear their “story”. Joining the front desk staff at LWC has given her many opportunities to meet new people each day! When not at work, Cori loves being outdoors in nature and really enjoys hiking and biking. Her favorite time of year is MN State Fair time and she attends the fair several days each year! Cori has three adult children, 1 grandson, and two cats. We are thankful for Cori!
JEAN
OWNER, ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Jean has been a part of the Life Wellness Center team since 1998 and has carried many roles over the years. Currently, she handles our accounts payable department, certain aspects of human resources as well as various other roles. She is wife to our director, Tom Schmidt, and mother to 5. She graduated from Bethel College in 1996 and is licensed as a Registered Nurse. Though she is not currently working in that role, her knowledge has been an asset to others over the years. Her interests are those of good health, the farming life, and the kitchen. She is the founder of Porter Creek Farms, which currently produces supplements that are sold at Life Wellness Center. She loves to garden and process vegetables. She raises and sells broiler chickens. Her favorite place is in the kitchen; preparing good home cooked food and hosting for her family and others.
JANELL
FRONT OFFICE PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Janell is the newest member of the Life Wellness Center front desk team. She had a background in diagnostic medical ultrasound before staying home to raise her three children with her husband of 28 years. She loves traveling, concerts, and connecting with family and friends. Her two youngest children are both stuents at University of North Dakota and she loves taking road trips to visit them in Grand Forks. A fun fact about her is she loves to quilt and is a proud dog mom! We are thankful for Janell!
Contact Us Today
At Life Wellness Center, we’re helping you live a stronger, healthier, and pain-free life. All of our team members are here to help you through combining the talent and disciplines of chiropractic care, physical therapy, and massage therapy. We help you restore pain free range of motion and return to normal daily activities, helping you get well and stay well. Connect with us today to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions regarding your treatment.