I founded Bismarck Sports + Spine because I’ve always been extremely passionate about helping people feel their best and coaching you through every step of this journey.
Unlike other chiropractic care practices in the area, we take a unique functional and patient-centered approach by blending chiropractic adjustments with functional rehab exercises to give you a unique and effective experience. We’re invested in your health and are here to get to the root cause of any pain, injury, or areas that are holding you back.
Hi! I’m Dr. Dana
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Spending time outdoors with my family. We enjoy going golfing, fishing, hunting, boating, walks, biking, going to the park.
daily Habits:
Chasing after and cleaning up after our busy 5 year-old, baby and puppy.
YOU CAN FIND ME:
Band-aid solutions that don't address the underlying cause of pain.
I'm NOT ABOUT:
Going the extra mile for patients to give them the best long-term care and treatment to live pain-free.
I BELIEVE IN:
- North Dakota Chiropractic Examiners
- American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
- ACA Sports Council
- Active Release Technique® full-body certified (only ART provider within 150 miles)
- Titleist Performance Institute Level 2
- Structure and Function Dry Needling
- Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
- Selective Functional Movement Screen (SFMA)
- Rocktape FMT Basic and Advanced
- Rocktape Movement and Mobility Specialist
- DNS Exercise A
- Graston Technique®
- Activator Technique
Certifications & Licenses:
Upon graduation, I went to Northwestern Health Science University in Minneapolis, MN for my Doctorate of Chiropractic and became heavily involved with the Sports Council working sideline events for sports, marathons, and long distance bike races. Which led me out west working in Seattle. I had many amazing experiences working with a variety of athletes, Seattle Seahawk players, motor sports professionals, long distance runners, sand volleyball athletes, etc.
Born and raised in Bismarck, ND, I have been always involved with athletics. Growing up I was involved with tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball and piano lessons and camps. I played volleyball, basketball and soccer for Century High School. Staying in Bismarck, I then attended and graduated from the University of Mary with my Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/Pre-Med and played 3 years of collegiate Division 2 Women's soccer.
The Full Story
In 2016, I decided to move back to Bismarck to be closer to friends and family and open up my own practice. With over 7 years in business, I’ve helped hundreds of patients in Bismarck and the Mandan area overcome pain, recover from injuries and recurring issues, and take steps to prevent future health problems. I pride myself in taking time with each patient to really understand their goals and how we can get to the root cause of the problem. BECAUSE QUITTING WHAT YOU LOVE ISN'T AN OPTION!
A variety of podcasts
listening:
Pontoon rides and grilling on the sandbar
CRAVING:
How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera
READING:
Alani Energy drinks- Tropsicle
DRINKING:
Grey's Anatomy-- is it ever going to end?
watching:
Currently:
clean dishes
call
being active
chinese takeout
night owl
Golf
watching tv
Lifting
cook dinner
text
staying home
mexican takeout
early bird
soccer
reading
Cardio
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