Our Team
We all have shared passion for helping people heal, learning from the most cutting edge resources in human potential and human health, and creating a great experience for our patients.
Our shared core values are CONNECTION, TRUTH, GROWTH, EFFICIENCY, and EASE. We use these values to serve our patients great care that is focused on mind, body, spirit healing and getting YOU back to the life you want to live!
Lona Cook DC
Chiropractor, Founder
Dr. Lona Cook grew up in Chippewa Falls and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as Northwestern Health Sciences University for her Doctorate of Chiropractic where she graduated in the top of her class. .
Dr. Lona loves helping people through the power of chiropractic and teaching them about their innate ability to heal! She has a strong passion to communicate the benefits of proactive care and help families take active roles in their own health.
For the past 14 years, Dr. Lona has helped thousands of people regain health by working with the bodies power to heal and chiropractic care.
Dr. Lona is also on the state association board and speaks nationally many weekends of the year spreading the message of better living through chiropractic care. Dr. Lona lives with her husband, Kyle and sons, Jack & Max, on Lake Wissota. They love being close to family in the beautiful Chippewa Valley.
Danny Otis DC
Chiropractor, Care Director
Dr. Danny Otis grew up in North St Paul Minnesota. He graduated from University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire with a degree in human performance and psychology. Dr. Danny then went to get his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College West in San Francisco.
He played collegiate hockey and loves helping athletes excel.
Dr. Danny understands the importance of keeping people moving and doing what they love everyday. It's because of this he is passionate about helping people reach their highest potential through chiropractic care.
He additionally is part of the Chippewa Chamber and the chiropractor for the Chippewa Steel Hockey Team.
Dr. Danny is also a new dad of a black lab, Guiness.
Alex Paul DC
Chiropractor, Cook Chiro & On-site
Dr. Alex was born and raised in New Jersey. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado-Boulder studying Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience. Afterwards, she made her way to Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA where she graduated top of her class.
Dr. Alex was first introduced to Chiropractic in high school after a series of head injuries. For her, chiropractic had a massive impact on her mental health and overall wellbeing. With her experience both personally and in practice over the years, she truly believes chiropractic care is the best tool to connect people back to who they are innately meant to be and help them live their fullest potential.
You can find Dr. Alex at Cook Chiropractic in the afternoons. In the mornings she is providing chiropractic care in the Chippewa Falls and Osseo-Fairchild School Districts with Cook Chiropractic’s affiliate, On-Site Chiropractic. She has a passion for helping kids discover their gifts and inner genius through the power of the adjustment.
Outside of the office, Dr. Alex’s days are usually filled with outdoor activities and connecting back with nature. She is an animal lover and has a dog and cat - they love to get adjusted too!
Kelsey Thomas DC
Chiropractor, Cook Chiro & On-site
Dr. Kelsey is from Cornell, Wisconsin. She attended UW - Eau Claire for undergraduate studies with a degree in Kinesiology. She then went to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. She lives in Chippewa Falls with her husband.
Dr. Kelsey is passionate about the amazing healing potential that we all possess and loves being able to help people to reconnect with that energy and heal - Above Down Inside Out.
Dr. Kelsey spends her time working at Cook Chiropractic and also with On-site Chiropractic in the Chippewa Falls School District. She enjoys working with kids and helping them to live healthy lives. Dr. Kelsey is furthering her education on pediatric/pregnancy chiropractic care through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
In her free time, Dr. Kelsey enjoys making all kinds of crafts, as well as taking care of her house plants and gardening.
Amanda Blonigen DC
Chiropractor, Partner in On-Site Chiropractic
Dr. Amanda Blonigen grew up in Ohio. She graduated with her B.S. in Biology at The Ohio State University and her Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life University in Atlanta. She lives here in Chippewa Falls with her husband and their two doodles.
Dr. Amanda is the chiropractor for the CFSD. She brings knowledge and passion to help our kids and educators grow a healthier community natural . She is passionate about health and wellness for kids and recognizes the importance of holding space for each of them to reach their greatest potential.
Dr. Amanda has spent many hours understanding the development of children and she is furthering her education on pediatric care through the ICPA by working to complete her C.A.C.C.P. from the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice. Her vision to help children has made her a great fit for our work in the community and she is excited to continue.
Tori Hill
Chiropractic Patient Coordinator, Office Manager
Tori grew up in northern Minnesota. She has a bachelors of science in Health, Wellness and Fitness with a concentration in promotion from University Wisconsin - Stout. Tori moved to Chippewa Falls after college and is loving building her home here.
Tori has worked in a mental health environment, as well as clinical. She loves creating an inviting environment for people to feel comfortable. Tori welcome’s patients into our office and helps with first appointments and scanning during exams. She also loves deepening her knowledge of holistic health.
Michelle Misfeldt
Billing and Financial Operations
Michelle grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from University of Wisconsin- Stout with a degree in business administration. She worked in finance and banking for over 16 years.
Michelle recently moved back to the area as she missed the deep sense of community here and enjoys being closer to family and friends. She has always been drawn to healthy living and fitness and is thrilled to help our patients on their journey to vibrant health.
She is very outgoing and loves to laugh and help others. When she is not at work, Michelle enjoys being outdoors, travel, hiking, and running.
Nadine Bresina
Chiropractic Assistant, CT, On-site OM
Nadine has helped out in almost every aspect of our offices. She brings her patience, charm, and caring attitude to help our team and practice members. Nadine loves spending time with her family and her grandkids!
She also helps with our work in the community out in the school district and other locations. She also is the author to Iggy the Inchworm Visits the Chiropractor! A kid’s book on chiropractic! Awesome!