Meet Our Team

Dr. Kristin Hess

Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Kristin Hess is a Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic serving Cold Spring and the surrounding communities. Dr. Kristin Hess completed her pre-chiropractic studies at Northern Michigan University & St. Cloud State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. She went on to pursue her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University. She also received her acupuncture certificate at NWHSU.

Dr. Kristin Hess has advanced training in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care through the ICPA and is certified in performing the Webster Technique. She is a proud & active member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce & St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Dr. Kristin Hess utilizes a “whole person” approach when working with her patients by looking beyond the symptoms and finding the true cause of the problem. Utilizing this approach, Kristin is able to help patients get out of pain and accelerate their journey to better health.

Dr. Kristin lives in the area with her husband Grant, and four children, Crew, Devyn, Maren & Bauer. Outside of the chiropractic world, she loves to spend time with her family at the lake, golfing, gardening, attending her kids baseball games and sporting events!

Melissa

Melissa has her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Coaching from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. While in college and dealing with injuries of her own, she took a greater interest in learning how and why to help her and her teammates rehabilitate and recover. She truly loves to help people learn the reason behind why correct exercise form and proper stretching is so important for our bodies and seeing them have relief. 

She grew up in Cold Spring, MN and found chiropractic care especially important when playing basketball and volleyball in school while dealing with injuries. She has enjoyed learning from Dr. Kristin since 2016 as well as always continuing to learn more as the exercise and rehabilitation industry changes and evolves. 

Melissa and her husband Chad reside in Richmond on the Chain of Lakes with their daughter Baylee and son Brooks. They love to spend their time outside on the pontoon, ice fishing and spending time with their extended families.

Carley

Patient Care Coordinator/Exercise Specialist

Carley graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. While in college, she competed in both cross country and track and field. Sports and exercise have always been a huge part of her life, which helped spark her interest in learning about how the body functions specifically through exercise. She loves to help people reach their goals and make sure they feel great along the way.

Carley is from the area as a ROCORI graduate. While in high school, she was in cross country, dance, and track. While always busy with sports, she realized how important it is to take care of her body and prioritize recovery. She always wants to make sure she is doing what is best for her body and loves to help others do the same. 

In her free time, she loves to spend time with family, play games, visit friends, go on runs, read, and spend time outdoors!