Patty Ammann

Patty grew up on a farm in northeast South Dakota. Little did she know that someday she would be helping people with allergies avoid some of the foods commonly raised on the farm, such as wheat, corn, soy, and dairy products. Having a shellfish allergy herself, she understands the importance of avoiding allergens in the diet.

Patty has worked in the food industry for 30 years. For the last ten years, she has been the grocery buyer at Meadowsweet Market, where the main focus has been foods for special dietary needs. Researching customers’ needs and questions has expanded her knowledge and awareness of obvious and hidden allergens in food. That awareness has created an on-going expansion in the gluten-free and allergen-free department at Meadowsweet where now approximately 500 products are stocked.

Patty and her husband have three children and one granddaughter, who has a milk allergy.

Laurie Nelson-Moe

Laurie grew up in Garretson, SD. She and her husband reside in Sioux Falls, SD, along with their very large, independent, and spirited Labrador. Laurie began working at Meadowsweet Natural Health Market shortly after the store opened, almost ten years ago. She enjoys working in a small business environment where many customers are known by their first name. Her mission is to provide customers with quality products and excellent service.

Laurie has a passion for learning and describes herself as a seminar junkie. Her work at Meadowsweet Market has allowed her to follow her passion for learning about complementary and natural therapies. She has attended numerous health and wellness workshops. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management from the University of Sioux Falls (USF), and is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology through USF. Laurie has participated in the Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training Program, which is offered through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. She is certified as a Conscious Body facilitator. She recently attended the NLP and Coach Training Institute of California and became certified as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) coach. Laurie is licensed to administer the Wellness Inventory, an on-line assessment and life-balancing tool. She is dedicated to helping others achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles through whole life, health, and wellness coaching.

Dr. Nate Bixby

I was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD. I am a graduate of the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor’s of Science degree. After USD, I went to Palmer College of Chiropractic where I obtained my Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Palmer is also where my grandfather graduated from in 1924. From Palmer I went to New Hampshire where I worked as an associate in a family wellness clinic. Now I’m back with my own office making Sioux Falls my home again.

I enjoy riding my mountain bike and road bike when the weather permits. If you stop in my office, you will see some of the paintings I’ve done over the past few years. To bring balance into my life, I also practice yoga and get adjusted on a regular basis.

Mission: To give each patient the resources to live their best life possible through a healthy wellness lifestyle.

Vision: To provide the best wellness care to Sioux Falls and the surrounding area.

Essential Health Chiropractic

Businss Phone: 605.759.6001

Email: nate@drNateBixby.com