Dr. Richard Hills, a chiropractor and physical therapist, combines advanced training in PNF, orthopedic manual therapy, and the Gonstead Method, offering comprehensive non-surgical care for spine and extremity injuries.

Dr. Richard Hills, a chiropractor and physical therapist, combines advanced training in PNF, orth... Read More

Dr. Chris Lawson is a physical therapist that joined Institute for Orthopedics and Chiropractic after gaining 4 years of experience at a sports and orthopedics clinic in Columbus, OH that specializes in working with runners and endurance athletes. He recently moved back to Minneapolis to live closer to family. Dr. Lawson obtained his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota in 2019. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Physiology from The College of Saint Scholastica, where he also ran cross country and track.

Dr. Lawson has experience treating a wide variety of orthopedic and sports injuries and has specialized skills in manual therapy, integrative dry needling, and running gait analysis. Chris enjoys getting people of all abilities back to the activities they love and giving them the tools to stay injury free.

In his free time, Dr. Lawson enjoys staying active with running, biking, hiking, and traveling.  He also enjoys drinking locally roasted coffee and spending time with his wife, Lizzie, and his cat, Zara. 

Dr. Chris Lawson is a physical therapist that joined Institute for Orthopedics and Chiropractic a... Read More

Samantha is a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 10 years of experience working in an outpatient orthopedic setting, treating a wide variety of patients and injuries. She graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Anoka Ramsey in 2013, along with an Associate of Science degree in Integrative Health & Healing. Previous to that, Samantha studied at the University of Minnesota where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance. She danced professionally in multiple styles for over a decade, and continued to build upon her passion for movement by both teaching and obtaining certifications in Yoga and Pilates. Samantha is now expanding her clinical expertise by working towards certification as a Myofunctional Therapist, specializing in orofacial disorders.

Samantha is a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 10 years of experience working in an outpati... Read More

Dr. Roetman, a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University, specializes in non-surgical orthopedics and evidence-based nutrition, emphasizing functional rehabilitation and personalized exercise programs.

Dr. Roetman, a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University, specializes in non-surgical o... Read More