About Our Staff
Southside Chiropractic is made up of a team of professionals dedicated to providing the best quality healthcare
in a responsive and caring environment. Our chiropractors are all Board certified with years of experience in the profession.
They work in concert with chiropractic assistants and office staff who try to understand your health issues quickly
and apply the right treatment to get you back to your optimal health.
in a responsive and caring environment. Our chiropractors are all Board certified with years of experience in the profession.
They work in concert with chiropractic assistants and office staff who try to understand your health issues quickly
and apply the right treatment to get you back to your optimal health.
Chiropractors
Laura O'Gorman, DC, C.Ac
Dr. Laura O'Gorman received her Doctor of Chiropractic in 2021 from Northwestern Health Sciences University. Prior to that she completed her bachelor's degree in Health Sciences in 2017 from the University of Minnesota in Rochester. Dr. Laura's journey with chiropractic started when she had a lower back injury as a teenager that prevented her from competing in sports. Chiropractic was the only way to alleviate her pain, and she wants to help you all in the same way! Dr. Laura has found a special interest in helping women before, during and after their pregnancy, as well as their little ones as they grow up. She is certified in Activator Technique, Acupuncture and FAKTR. Dr. Laura enjoys cooking and enjoying the beautiful weather throughout the Minnesotan seasons with her husband, Aaron. She looks forward to seeing everyone who steps into the office from infants, growing kids, office workers, and those wanting to feel good to enjoy their retirement.
Katy-Cecilie Johannessen, DCDr. Katy graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2021 and prior to that she received her bachelor's degree in nutrition with an emphasis in food science from the University of Minnesota. She was born and raised in the northwest metro. In her free time, she enjoys reading almost anything or playing piano. She also loves watching hockey with her boyfriend, Andrew. She looks forward to helping the patients of Southside through chiropractic care!
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Massage Therapists
All of our massage therapists are certified.
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Melissa Kangas, CMTMelissa graduated from National American University in Therapeutic Massage in 2013. Massage has changed her life in many ways, and she wants to return the favor to her clients. She is a therapeutic therapist that likes to mix in some myofascial technique to help release the tension and stress we all carry around on a daily basis. It truly brings her joy knowing she can take some of that away for others and plans on doing it for as long as she can!
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Kassie Sporer, CMTKassie graduated from Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School in March 2023 and found that she especially enjoyed Reflexology, Sound Therapy, and Prenatal Massage in her sessions throughout her educational journey. As a new resident of Minneapolis, Kassie is excited to meet new people and explore the city with her darling French Bulldog, Cleo! As a Licensed Massage Therapist, one of Kassie's biggest goals is to customize each massage to suit the needs of her clients!
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Nora Hagans, CMTNora lives and works in this community for 30 years, and believes that body work and chiropractic are essential components to ongoing health and wellbeing. She has worked with a variety of people including veterans, elders in LTC, athletes and runners, and those injured in auto accidents. She has expertise in heated stone, trigger point, and myofascial release therapy. She is continually taking classes to keep her skills focused and current and has a client centered approach.
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Reiki
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Cass Dalglish, RMT, member of IARPCass follows the Reiki method summarized by Reiki Master Ginny Mackles as a gentle yet powerful system of energy-based healing and self-development, created by Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddhist, at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a therapy that acknowledges mind-body-spirit unity and affects energy fields that surround the human body. Cass uses non-invasive light touch to restore harmony and balance and assist the body's natural healing response.
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Michelle Dean - Front Desk ManagerMichelle is the friendly face at the front desk and often the first person you will meet here at Southside Chiropractic. As a twenty year patient she embraces chiropractic treatment as a necessity for the well-being of both herself and her family. She strongly shares Dr. Herfort's philosophy, "Because we care," and she truly does...
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