Dedicated Team

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Board-Certified Professionals

Southside Chiropractic's team is dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare in a responsive and caring environment. Our board-certified chiropractors, along with our skilled assistants and office staff, work together to quickly understand your health issues and provide the right treatment to restore your optimal health.

Our Chiropractors

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Laura O’Gorman

DC, C. Ac

Laura O’Gorman, DC, C.Ac

Dr. Laura earned her Doctor of Chiropractic in 2021 from Northwestern Health Sciences University, following her 2017 bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from the University of Minnesota in Rochester. Her passion for chiropractic stems from overcoming a debilitating lower back injury as a teenager—an experience that motivates her to help all her patients find relief. 

  • Dr. Laura has a special interest in treating women before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as infants and growing children.
  • She is certified in the Activator Technique, Acupuncture, and FAKTR.
  • Outside the office, she enjoys cooking and exploring Minnesota's seasons with her husband, Aaron.
  • She welcomes patients of all ages, from infants to those enjoying retirement.
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Katy-Cecilie Johannessen

DC

Katy-Cecilie Johannessen, DC

Dr. Katy graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2021, having previously earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition with an emphasis in food science from the University of Minnesota. Born and raised in the northwest metro, Dr. Katy enjoys reading, playing the piano, and watching hockey with her boyfriend, Andrew, in her free time. She looks forward to helping Southside patients achieve wellness through chiropractic care.

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Fully Certified Massage Therapists

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Melissa Kangas

CMT

Melissa Kangas, CMT

Melissa graduated from National American University in Therapeutic Massage in 2013. She aims to return the life-changing benefits she found in massage to her own clients. Melissa specializes in therapeutic massage, often incorporating myofascial technique to release the tension and stress we accumulate daily. She finds joy in helping others let go of that stress and plans to continue her work for years to come.

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Kassie Sporer

CMT

Kassie Sporer, CMT

Kassie graduated from Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School in March 2023, where she developed a strong interest in reflexology, sound therapy, and prenatal massage. As a new resident of Minneapolis, she enjoys exploring the city with her French Bulldog, Cleo. As a licensed massage therapist, Kassie’s primary goal is to fully customize each massage to perfectly suit her clients’ unique needs.

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Nora Hagans

CMT

Nora Hagans, CMT

Having lived and worked in this community for 30 years, Nora views bodywork and chiropractic as essential components of ongoing health and well-being. She has extensive experience working with veterans, elders in long-term care, athletes/runners, and auto accident injury victims. Her areas of expertise include heated stone, trigger point, and myofascial release therapy. Nora is committed to a client-centered approach and continually updates her skills through ongoing classes.

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Reiki Practitioner

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Cass Dalglish

RMT, member of IARP

Cass Dalglish, RMT, member of IARP

Cass practices the Reiki method created by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui, which she summarizes as a gentle yet powerful system of energy-based healing and self-development. This therapy acknowledges the mind-body-spirit unity and affects the energy fields surrounding 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

Michelle Dean

Michelle is the friendly first face you'll meet at Southside Chiropractic. As a patient of 20 years, 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 embodies that care every day.

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Front Desk Manager

Michelle Dean

Michelle Dean

Michelle is the friendly first face you'll meet at Southside Chiropractic. As a patient of 20 years, she embraces chiropractic treatment as a necessity for the wellbeing of both herself and her family. She strongly shares Dr. Herfort’s philosophy, “Because we care,” and embodies that care every day.

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