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Your Trusted Chiropractic & Sports Rehab Partner in Excelsior, MN
At Minnesota Movement, we are redefining chiropractic care through an integrated approach that prioritizes long-term solutions over temporary relief. Our practice combines chiropractic adjustments with advanced rehabilitation techniques, soft tissue therapy, and nutritional guidance to address the root causes of pain and performance limitations. With a focus on empowering patients to take control of their health, we design personalized treatment plans that reduce dependency on frequent sessions by equipping individuals with tools for self-management. Our team of experienced sports chiropractors specializes in treating active individuals, utilizing evidence-based methods like Active Release Technique, kinesiology taping, and functional dry needling. By emphasizing movement as medicine, we help patients achieve faster recovery, improved mobility, and sustained wellness.Our commitment to innovation extends to technology-driven solutions like NormaTec compression therapy and red light therapy, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to athletic demands. Through one-hour new patient exams and flexible follow-up sessions, we create individualized rehabilitation programs that integrate seamlessly into daily life. Our philosophy challenges traditional models by measuring success through decreasing patient visits rather than increasing them, reflecting our dedication to lasting results. Located in Excelsior, we serve the Lake Minnetonka area with convenient access to high-quality sports rehabilitation services. With providers trained in diverse chiropractic techniques, we offer personalized care that adapts to each patient's unique needs and goals.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Sports Injury Rehab
Manual Muscle Therapy
Kinesiology Taping
NormaTec Compression Therapy
Custom Orthotics
Nutritional Supplementation
Dry Needling
Red Light Therapy
Functional Rehabilitation
Highlights and features
- We implement a patented rehabilitation process combining chiropractic with sports therapy
- Our providers offer 1-hour comprehensive new patient evaluations
- We specialize in sports-specific injury prevention programs
- Our team includes RockTape certified instructors
- We provide personalized rehab programming with video follow-up instructions
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Our chiropractic adjustments use diversified techniques including drop table and manual methods to improve joint mobility and nervous system function. We tailor each session to individual needs, offering 20, 40, or 60-minute appointments that integrate with other therapies. This approach helps reduce pain, enhance range of motion, and support the body's natural healing processes through precise spinal corrections.
Sports Injury Rehab
Specialized rehabilitation programs combine prehabilitation and therapeutic exercises to prevent and recover from sports injuries. Our evidence-based approach includes movement assessments, corrective exercises, and performance enhancement strategies. Each plan addresses specific athletic demands while promoting long-term musculoskeletal health through progressive strengthening and mobility work tailored to individual sports requirements.
Manual Muscle Therapy
This hands-on treatment uses pin-and-stretch techniques and instrument-assisted tools to relieve muscle tension without excessive discomfort. By targeting trigger points and fascial restrictions, we reduce pain and improve tissue mobility. The therapy incorporates RockBlades and Graston tools for effective treatment of soft tissue injuries while maintaining patient comfort throughout the recovery process.
Kinesiology Taping
RockTape kinesiology taping provides muscular and joint support while maintaining full range of motion. This technique reduces swelling, improves posture awareness, and enhances proprioception through elastic therapeutic tape. Applied by RockTape-certified practitioners, it offers extended benefits between treatment sessions while supporting active recovery and movement patterns.
NormaTec Compression Therapy
NormaTec's dynamic compression systems accelerate recovery through sequential pulsing patterns that mimic muscle contractions. Customizable sessions target specific areas with gradient pressure to enhance circulation and reduce muscle soreness. This technology, used by professional athletes, optimizes recovery between training sessions while complementing other rehabilitation treatments for improved performance outcomes.
People
Dr. Reid Nelles
Owner, DC, FMT
Dr. Reid Nelles specializes in sports chiropractic and functional movement assessment. With expertise in Active Release Technique and RockTape application, he develops personalized rehabilitation programs. His approach focuses on identifying movement pattern dysfunctions to improve athletic performance and prevent injuries through integrated care strategies.
Dr. Maggie Koethe
DC
Dr. Maggie Koethe provides chiropractic care emphasizing patient education and self-management. She integrates soft tissue therapy with corrective exercise programs to address musculoskeletal conditions. Her practice focuses on helping active individuals achieve pain relief and improved mobility through evidence-based treatment approaches tailored to individual needs.
Dr. Michael Zubkov
DC
Dr. Michael Zubkov specializes in sports rehabilitation and performance enhancement. He combines chiropractic adjustments with functional movement assessments to optimize athletic capabilities. His treatment approach incorporates soft tissue mobilization and therapeutic exercise to address both acute injuries and chronic performance limitations for active patients.
Dr. Mallory Christopherson
DC
Dr. Mallory Christopherson focuses on movement-based chiropractic care for active individuals. She utilizes instrument-assisted soft tissue techniques and rehabilitation exercises to improve mobility and reduce pain. Her practice emphasizes empowering patients through education and self-care strategies that complement hands-on treatment sessions.
Questions
What makes Minnesota Movement different from other chiropractors?
We combine chiropractic care with sports rehabilitation techniques, focusing on movement patterns and self-management tools to create lasting results rather than temporary relief.
Do you treat non-athletes or just sports professionals?
While we specialize in sports performance, we treat all active individuals seeking pain relief and improved mobility regardless of their athletic background or activity level.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your initial 1-hour exam includes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and immediate treatment with personalized rehab programming for home implementation.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider offering flexible payment options and documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
What treatment techniques do you use?
Our approach integrates chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, kinesiology taping, dry needling, and functional rehabilitation exercises tailored to individual needs.
How often will I need treatments?
Treatment frequency varies by condition but focuses on reducing visits over time through self-management strategies and home exercise programs.
