Hometown care for over 30 years
Conveniently located 15 minutes North of Rochester in Pine Island, MN
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Phone
(507) 356-4014
After Hours:
Dr. Ezra: (507) 516-2072
Location
500 S Main St
Pine Island, MN 55963
Hours
Mon 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Meet the Doctors
Ezra Schlotthauer, DC
Kayla Baldwin Schlotthauer, DC
Dr. Ezra Schlotthauer, DC is an Oronoco native and Pine Island High School graduate. He has been practicing chiropractic since 2015. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in trumpet performance at the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse. His Doctor of Chiropractic degree hails from Northwestern Health Science University in Bloomington, MN. Since his graduation he has completed internships in Bloomington, Burnsville, Excelsior and Blaine. The past three years he has worked at an Activator Methods clinic in Blaine where he has gained experience treating families, athletes and seniors, as well as auto and worker's compensation injuries.
Dr. Schlotthauer is experienced in Activator Methods adjusting as well as diversified manual adjusting. He currently is completing training in acupuncture. He has earned Advanced Proficiency Rating status in Activator Methods adjusting technique. Following in Dr. Brad's footsteps, he is an Associate Clinical Instructor for the Activator Methods post graduate teaching program. He plans to add ABC, Advanced Bio-structural Correction, to his arsenal, upon completion of his acupuncture studies.
Returning home to live and practice is a dream come true for Dr. Ezra. His successful first adjustment by Dr. Brad Meints in 2004, made a lasting impression on him and set his career path. He had visions of creating a practice just like he had experienced with Drs. Brad and Kristine. He is now thrilled to be a part of that very practice.
When Dr. Schlotthauer is not serving patients, he is spending time with his chiropractic wife, Dr. Kayla, and their son, Remington and their daughter Liesl. They are outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy hunting, camping and spending time with their dogs, Madchen and Bailey and their extended family.
Dr. Kayla Baldwin Schlotthauer, DC has known since the age of eight that she wanted to be a chiropractor. As she has witnessed many family members and patients benefit from chiropractic care, her love for the profession has only grown. She hopes to help her patients of all ages and backgrounds achieve their optimal health to live their fullest and happiest lives.
Dr. Kayla grew up in a military family in the small town of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University and in 2011 moved to Minnesota to attend Northwestern Health Sciences University where she received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2015. She worked at clinic in the Twin Cities for five years after graduation, caring for families while utilizing a variety of techniques including Activator, Diversified, Thompson, Craniosacral Therapy, and Webster Technique. She strives to create a plan of care that is specialized to each patient and hopes to empower them on their journey to wellness!
Dr. Kayla is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and has extensive training in pediatric and pre/post-natal care. She is certified in both Webster Technique and Baby Bare, an approach that assesses neuro-developmental movement patterns in infants and children.
She has been married to Dr. Ezra since 2015 and they have two children, Remy and Liesl, and two dogs, Bailey and Madchen. She enjoys spending time with family at their cabin and is a bookworm. They just recently moved to Pine Island and she is excited to be back in a small town to raise their family!
Our Pledge to You
- We will listen to you carefully so that we fully understand your concerns.
- We will tell you the truth about your current health status and give you recommendations for care that provide the optimum solution for your long term health.
- We will refer you to other health care providers if we find you are not responding as anticipated or if we suspect you have a condition that warrants care other than what we can provide.
- We will respect the decisions you make regarding your health even when we do not agree with them.
Chiropractic & Health Services
Activator Methods
The Activator is a small hand held instrument designed for chiropractic adjusting. Activator Methods Technique was developed in the late 1960's and has grown to be the most widely used 'low force' technique in the profession. This highly specific method of adjusting has the ability to restore proper spinal/joint movement with incredible safety and comfort. Activator methods is one of the most scientifically researched techniques in Chiropractic. Read more...
Nutritional Coaching
Certain nutrients need to be taken as supplements. Certain fats are wonderfully healthy while others are very harmful. Some fruits/vegetables absorb toxic chemicals and need to be organic, others are relatively clean and are not worth the cost of organic. Some foods claim to be healthy, yet they are not. It is difficult to sort out all the nutritional information being thrown at us through advertising and the media. For this reason Dr. Kristine offers personalized nutritional coaching. Read more...
Exercises
Doorway Stretch
Stand facing a doorway.
Put your hands on the door frame with your hands angled down and below your shoulders, less than 90 degrees.
Relax and take a small step forward while keeping your arms and shoulders relaxed.
Exhale and hold this stretch for about 30 seconds.
Scalene Stretch
Sit with your chest up, forward on the edge of a chair.
Hold the leg or seat of the chair tightly with one hand to keep the ibs down.
Tilt your head to the opposite side ad tilt your head backwards…..
Traps Stretch
Sit or stand with hands behind your back.
Lower your left shoulder and pull down on your left hand at the same time as leaning your head to the right until you feel a stretch.
Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds, then return to neutral position.
Then, lower your right shoulder and pull down on your right hand at the same time as leaning your head to the left until you feel a stretch.
Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds, then return your head to the center.
Repeat 3 times on each side.
SCM Stretch
Sit tall with your chest up.
Turn your head to one side.
Lean your head to the opposite side.
Extend your head back while keeping your head turned and tilted to the side.
Repeat to other side
Ball Stretch
Stand with your back against the wall with a small ball (Volleyball or mid sized kids ball) behind your upper back.
Have your arms out in front of you angled at the floor with them locked straight.
Lift your arms up above your head and lean your head back and take 2 to 3 big breathes.
Sitting Leg Lifts
Sit toward the edge of the bench or chair.
Place your hands flat on the bench or chair right by your hips.
Keeping your left foot placed on the ground, straighten your right leg. Your toes should be pointed straight up and your leg should be locked at the knee.
Lower your foot back toward the ground. Before your heel touches the ground, lift your leg again for a second repetition.
Do 12-15 repetitions on your right leg, then switch to the left. That makes one set.
Complete 2 to 3 sets.
Variation
Point your toe out away from the center of your body, then straighten the leg to strengthen the inner thigh muscles
Lateral Plants for T/L Weakness
Lie on your right side, legs extended and stacked from hip to feet. The elbow on your right arm is directly under your shoulder. Ensure your head is directly in line with your spine. Your left arm can be aligned along the left side of your body.
Engage your abdominal muscles, drawing your belly button towards your spine.
Lift your hips and knees, sideways from the mat while exhaling. Your torso is straight in line with no sagging or bending. Hold that position.
After several breaths, inhale and return to the starting position. The goal should be to hold for 60 seconds. Change sides and repeat.
Lower Abdominal Tone
When standing, tighten your lower abdominal muscles and your butt muscles at the same time.
Squeeze your muscles together for 2 to 3 breathes.
Repeat 2-3 times and rest.
Perform this stretch when bending and lifting as well.
Butt Squeezes for Flared Ileum
While sitting at rest, squeeze your butt muscles together and hold for 10 seconds each rep.
You will feel yourself raise slightly while remaining seated.
Keep your legs relaxed and only contract your butt muscles.
Perform 2 sets of 30 repetitions each day.
Standing Trunk Rotations with folded arms
While standing tall, turn your body to the right with your hips facing forward.
Hold this position for 20 seconds then return to back to center.
Repeat to the left side.
Perform 15 repetitions 2 times per day.
Reach Down Stretch
While standing tall with your feet shoulder width apart, reach down towards the floor with your right arm.
Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds.
Repeat to the left side.
Perform 5 repetitions 2 times per day.
Reach Back Stretch
With a towel behind your back, hold the towel in one hand and drape it over your shoulder and down your back. If you are stretching your right shoulder, the towel should be placed over your left should and be held in your left hand.
Reach behind your back with your other hand and grip the towel.
Gently pull the towel up and allow your hand behind your back to move across and up your back. A gentle stretch should be felt in the front or side of your shoulder.
Once you feel a stretch in your shoulder, hold the position for 2 to 3 seconds, then slowly release.
Repeat 10 times, trying to pull your arm up your back further each time. Move slowly and avoid sudden motions.
Pubic Bone Stretch for Psoas
While standing tall in a split stance, have the painful side, or the side directed by doctor back and good leg forward.
Stand near a counter with your hands flat on the surface.
Slowly drop your pelvis with your body straight up and down, bending your legs.
Hold for 15 seconds and release.
Repeat 2 to 3 times, then rest.
Standing Kick Back Stretch for Extended Sacrum
Plant your left leg with a slight bend at the knee. It will be your balance leg.
Keeping both legs straight, slide your right leg directly behind you using your butt muscles.
Lower your hips as you perform this motion, then return back to neutral position.
Perform 20 repetitions to the right leg, then repeat it for the left leg. Perform these stretches 2 times per day.
Toe Up Stretch (Tighten Quad)
When lying on your back, keep your painful leg straight.
Pull your toes up toward your head and tighten your thigh muscles.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
Repeat 2 to 3 times and rest.
Toe Up and Out Stretch (Inferior Fibula)
When lying on your back, keep your painful leg straight.
Pull your toes up towards your head and out to the side
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
Repeat 2 to 3 times and rest.
Nutri-Dyn Supplement Site
Online Supplement Ordering
We have paired with Nutrition Dynamics (Nutri-Dyn) to offer you an online store for their supplements. Of course you will still be able to purchase the supplements in our office, but we are hoping to make it easier for you to get the products you love. They offer free shipping to your house on orders over $49. Create an account on the page associated with the link below and you will be ready to go!
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