Dr. Christine Schlenker, DC, Natural Elements Health
Since a young age she has always been fascinated in how bodies function from the inside out. She didn’t know it then, but even when butchering chickens and learning where the lungs and gallbladder were and what they did, to looking at the brain and eyes during deer hunting season and moving the legs to watch the ligaments and joints move, all that exploration would lead to a lifetime of learning.
She attended St. Cloud State University for her pre-requisite courses, and ventured on to Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, where she achieved her Bachelor’s in Human Biology and her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2005.
Dr. Christine opened her chiropractic clinic, Natural Elements Health Center, in 2007 in her home town of Milaca, MN. To bring chiropractic, healing, and alternative health education back to the Milaca community has been an empowering experience. Her approach in helping you heal includes giving you the all the information and tools you need to help you become an active participant on your healing path and in your own health decisions.
The focus of her treatment is placed on the aspects of the physical, chemical, emotional and energetic natures of the body.
Techniques used in treatments:
- Diversified Chiropractic Manipulation
- Activator Technique
- Thompson Drop Technique
- Active Release Technique
- Orthobionomy
- Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Unwinding (2005)
- Acupuncture (2006)
- Muscle testing with Applied Kinesiology (2009)
- Learned from mentors such as Bob Rakowski DC, Andrew Rostenberg DC, Michael and Noah Lebowitz DC
- Member of the ICAK
- Nutrition Certification (2016)
- Tongue and Lip Tie Certification (2017)
- Yoga Certification (2020)
Dr. Christine with expecting mom.
Special Interest: Home & Birth Center Births
Dr. Christine has been fortunate to be allowed to work with area midwives in home and birth center births since 2009 providing craniosacral therapy & chiropractic care assisting with labor progression and healthy delivery of babies. Dr. Christine also loves working on babies and children that have experienced birth trauma or are having other difficulties including:
- Birth Trauma
- Difficulties with nursing
- Reflux
- Not sleeping well
- Chronic ear infections
- Attention disorders
- Asymmetrical head shape from fast or difficult labor
Dr. Christine lives north of Milaca with her husband, Noah, and their children, Sophie and Nate, plus many pets & farm animals. They enjoy growing their own vegetable garden, cut flower garden, raising chickens and pigs, making maple syrup and canning the produce, and learning more about becoming self-sustaining as a family. They also enjoy camping and hiking together, especially along the North Shore, the National Parks, and all across the country. Dr. Christine works on balancing a home-work life with trail running, reading, cooking food, yoga, and exploring her creativity with painting, flower gardening, knitting and embroidery in her spare time.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christine, call our clinic at 320-983-2333.
Dr. Amy Gunderson-McNeil, DC, Vital Balance
Dr. Amy has been a chiropractor for over 20 years and she provides Chiropractic Care, Craniosacral Therapy, and Facial Reflexology
Chiropractic
Gentle manipulation of the joints of the body to restore mobility and function. Manual muscle work and stretching is always included during treatment.
Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle hands on technique that focuses on the movement of fluids and tissues around the brain, spinal cord, and sacrum. Aims to balance the body’s rhythm and release fascial tension.
Facial Reflexology
- Lifting and sculpting massage work
- Reflexology point stimulation
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Scalp massage
- Relaxing and Restorative
License and Certifications
Licensed MN Chiropractor
Education
Northwestern Health Sciences University
To make a chiropractic or facial reflexology appointment with Dr. Amy, you may call or text 320-961-4086 or click the link vitalbalancemn.janeapp.com
For inquiries about her services, you may also reach out to her via email: amygundersonmcneil@gmail.com
Meet Kendra, CMT, Tranquility Massage and Bodywork
I graduated from Centerpoint Massage and Shiatsu School and have been practicing for over 14 years. I was trained in Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Massage, and Chair Massage, Hot Stones, and Essential Oils. I have a very individual technique, and love to continue to learn.
I grew up in Brooklyn Center, MN and I moved to Brainerd in 2008. I now reside in Milaca with my husband, daughter, and little puppy. I found myself not enjoying my job anymore and decided it was time for a change. I packed up and moved back to Brooklyn Center to go to school. Massage has always been something very interesting to me, but I was to afraid of making a change away from what I had gotten used to. But after only a few days of classes I knew this is what I was meant to do. Helping people heal through massage is a great feeling. From Therapeutic massage to help with muscle relief to Swedish massage which helps with stress relief, I feel it’s all very important in the healing process. I’m excited to further my knowledge and gain new experiences in the bodywork field.
To make an appointment with Kendra: Call or Text 612-590-2135 or send her an email: massagetherapybykendra@gmail.
Practitioners at Natural Elements Health Center
Natural Elements Health Center has always had the mission of bringing natural health practitioners to a shared location for our town of Milaca. In recent years, the business model has shifted to having more independence for each practitioner, therefore you will notice each provider you see runs their own schedule and has more personal flexibility in their own business.
We will work with you to find and maintain the good health and happy life you have within you. Our therapies include but may not be limited to: