Meet the Doctors

 

Dr. Scott graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1998 with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology. He is currently an associate faculty doctor of Northwestern Health Science University and sits on the Alumni Board. Being an associate faculty doctor allows Dr. Scott to mentor Chiropractic interns and give them real experience in a sucessful practice. The interns get a better understanding of how their training impacts the health and lives of others. You will often see and interact with interns at the clinic.

Dr. Scott is one of the first doctors of chiropractic to earned the prestigious status of Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practioner (C.C.W.P.). He successfully completed this comprehensive post graduate educational program and was awarded the C.C.W.P status by the International Chiropractors Association's Council on Wellness Science.

This wellness certification program offers an extensive post-graduate curriculum of pertinent wellness research, patient care approaches and methods to maximize the clinical effectiveness of chiropractic care in a new wellness paradigm. The program includes evidence-based information in nutrition and natural health, wellness-directed physical fitness and spinal hygiene and state of mind emotional health, as well as effective insights for generating and supporting patient lifestyle changes. Doctors also learn advanced approaches to patient wellness assessment, clinical case manangement strategies for opitmal wellness and recent research findings on clinically relevant lifestyle choices.

"Those who complete the C.C.W.P. program build an intensified understanding of the founding philosophic scientific principles of chiropractic. They are also uniquely equipped to fill an important lifestyle and public health gap in their communities by becoming a sound, authoritative source of evidence-based wellness living strategies."

The leading causes of sickness and death in the United States are degeneratice in nature and are preventable. Dr. Scott is following his mission by helping both patients and other community members understand they do not have to go down that path of sickness and disease. He is committed to Helping people improve their lifestyle one choice at a time.

He and Dr. Melissa purchased this clinic in 1998. Their vision is to help people get well, express their fullest potential, and then stay that way for life. He looks forward to serving Hastings and surrounding areas for many years to come.

Dr. Scott is active in the Hastings community throught his church and as a member of the Downtown Business Association. He enjoys reading, playing golf as well as watching sporting events and playing with their young sons Joey and Danny.

Dr. Melissa graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1998 with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, a BS in Human Biology, and a certificate to practice acupuncture. She currently serves as an associate faculty doctor from Northwestern Health Sciences University as well. Dr. Melissa has successfully completed her Diplomate in chiropractic Pediatrics with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). This three year, 360 hour postgraduate course has provided Dr. Millner with the advanced skills and techniques to better care for children and pregnant women in her practice. Her diplomate status was awarded by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and the Academy of Chiropractic Pediatrics, both international, academic organizations dedicated to the advancement of the chiropractic family wellness lifestyle. Through research, training and education these organizations are fulfilling their vision worldwide. After passing a rigorous board exam in November of 2004, this Diplomate status proves her dedication to the children of this community. Approximately 25 chiropractors out of 50,000 in our country have completed the coursework and sat for the boards to achieve this degree.

Dr. Melissa already sees children battling with colic, acid reflux, sleeplessness, ear infections, torticollis, stomach and bowel disorders, allergies, asthma, other conditions stemming from a low functioning immune system, ADHD, bed wetting, scoliosis, and Down Syndrome on a regular basis, with great results. What this degree gives her more specific knowledge in is working with children with Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders, Brain injury, Hypotonia, Neural Tube defects, Epilepsy, Cranial/head molding problems, cancer, seizure disorders, Developmental Delays, Food and Environmental Allergies, as well as much more.

Dr. Melissa also learned specialized techniques to use during pregnancy to optimize not only the Mom-to-be's body function, but also to optimize the baby's capability to develop and function optimally. These techniques have been proven to decrease pain and discomfort to the pregnant female, decrease labor pain by up to 50%, decrease labor time by 34%, decrease the chance of trauma to the mom or baby during delivery, and decrease the need for interventions during delivery. These techniques also help optimize baby development by ensuring proper nerve flow, which is vital to the developing baby. These techniques also help to optimize the baby position for better comfort for the baby and the mom, as well as helping the baby get into the best possible position for birth, limiting the chances of having a breech, transverse, oblique or posterior baby (which creates“back labor). Outside of the clinic, she enjoys being a mom, card stamping, scrapbooking, reading, golfing, traveling and public speaking– especially on health related topics.

Sarah Wasvick ARP

Sarah is a welcome addition to our staff.

 

Kathy Haupt, Chiropractic Assistant, has been with us since 2003. Kathy is married and expecting their first child in February. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, and loves her dog Bogey. She attended SDSU for Music Merchadising.  She has also completed a program of study specifically for being a Chiropractic Assistant. You will enjoy Kathy's compassion for chiropractic and the service she provides to our patients.

Lisa Rohloff, Chiropractic Assistant, started with Millner Family Chiropractic in 2004. Lisa is married and has two children. She keeps busy with her husband, kids, and the sporting activities they enjoy. She attended college for Professional Nanny. She has also completed a program of study specifically for being a Chiropractic Assistant. Through the clinic she has watched  the patients get wonderful results from the Doctors.