At Revolution, we believe you're a healing machine. We believe your time is now. We believe you're called to do great things. We believe your well-being matters. We believe in freedom from pain, sickness, and diagnoses. We are a small army of working moms who believe together, we can actually change the world for the better. Let us come alongside of you and blaze a trail. We would love to have a hand in your legacy and journey.
We're on a mission to help you realize yours. Our hearts beat to the reality that life is an incredible gift. We are part of a movement that embraces the value and impact that our health and wholeness have on the world around us.
Suzy Youngquist, D.C. - Chiropractor, Founder of Revolution Wellness Center
Dr. Suzy's Story: Dr. Suzy Youngquist is a 2007 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University. Her background in Nutritional Healing, Detoxification Therapy, and Corrective Chiropractic Care has proven to transform lives nationwide. Inspired by a real life story of watching her mom’s life transform through holistic health care, Dr. Suzy has a passion to teach and equip others on how to re-claim their lives and well-being. Since opening Revolution’s doors in 2008, Dr. Suzy has touched thousands of lives through the lifestyle education series Rev it UP! She has hosted nationally renowned authors and speakers such as Jordan Rubin, Dr. Daniel P***a, and Joseph Cavanaugh. She is an avid teacher and speaker within the community and profession on topics such as Cellular Healing, Gut Health, Hormone Health, and Children’s Health. Revolution Wellness Center is a Health Center of the Future, and was nationally recognized in 2014. Dr. Suzy’s personal journey through the premature birth of her first baby (Ethan, 28 weeks) ignited a passion within her to be an advocate and voice for this generation of children. She carried her second and third baby full term and presently is the extremely grateful mama of three incredible world changers, and wife to an extremely supportive husband.
Celia McDougle, D.C. - Chiropractor
Dr. Celia's Story: Having been adjusted since birth, Dr. Celia intimately understands the power of chiropractic care. She has personally experienced triumph over injury and illness through the mindful practice of trusted chiropractors. She is passionate about providing exemplary care to her patients, and encouraging them to embrace their body’s natural design to heal! Dr. Celia earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from St. Catherine University in 2013, and graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2017. During her time at NWHSU, she had the opportunity to train under Dr. Suzy Youngquist and Dr. Faith Schumann! Through interning at Revolution, Dr. Celia was able to refine and amplify her technique while fostering her enthusiasm for the chiropractic profession. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue speaking life into the patients at Revolution! Dr. Celia is wife to her beloved champion, Matt. They have been co-missioned to usher others into worship, and have been leading worship together since their youth group days! In addition to being involved in their church community, they enjoy working out together, cooking, and going on walks with their precious dog Leo!
Stephanie Rower, D.C. - Chiropractor
Dr. Stephanie's Story: Dr. Stephanie received her Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree from Northwestern Health Science University in 2011. She was certified in acupuncture in 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physiology from the University of Minnesota. She loves being able to help people. Dr. Stephanie was always interested in natural health care while growing up and logically decided to go the chiropractic route for care and wanted to teach others about the benefits of chiropractic. She realized good health was possible to achieve through proper nutrition, spinal alignment, and physical fitness. While at Northwestern Health Science University, Dr. Stephanie started training for her first triathlon and saw how much regular chiropractic care helped her to achieve her goals. She believes that a healthy lifestyle includes four key components: well balanced nutrition, proper body mechanics, stretching, and exercise. Dr. Stephanie has found success in treating patients of all ages with common issues such as neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle pain. She also enjoys working with pregnant women and babies as personal experience has taught her many things.
Dr. Stephanie has a passion for cooking, yoga, swimming, biking, and enjoying the outdoors with her family. She recently moved back to Minneapolis with her husband and young children after serving communities in other cities. Dr. Stephanie looks forward to continuing her chiropractic and acupuncture practice which will allow her to teach her passion in natural health care to her patients while allowing their body to function optimally by clearing out interference from spinal and extremity misalignments.
Crystal Micoley, D.C. - Chiropractor
Dr. Crystal’s Story: Dr. Crystal's first experience with chiropractic care was at the age of 18 when she started working as a chiropractic assistant. Initially interested in going to physical therapy school, she quickly discovered the profound impact that the chiropractic adjustment could have on the body. Inspired, she decided she wanted to help people in a way that allowed their own bodies do what they were created to do, be healthy. She received both her Bachelors in Human Biology and doctorate in Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University, graduating from the chiropractic program in April, 2019. Her passion is helping people live their happiest and healthiest lives by empowering them to take ownership over their bodies and their health.
MEET OUR TEAM
Alayna Sonntag - Administrative Director
Alayna's Story: You may recognize Alayna from several years ago. She stepped away for a time to serve in Early Childhood, working at the same school in which her son is enrolled. She is thrilled to be back at Revolution again as the Administrative Director.
Alayna is married and Mom to a 5 year old son. She is a lifelong learner with a heart for education and service, which has flowed so well in th clinical setting — especially learning in the areas of x-ray, supplements & nutrition. When she’s not running the day to day operations of the clinic, you’ll find her drinking coffee, camping, indoor rock climbing and spending time with her family. She loves the impact chiropractic has on both individuals & families, especially new Moms and their babies.
Kathy Van Doorn - Chiropractic Assistant
Kathy's Story: After many years in Colorado, God moved Kathy, and her husband Bill, to Minnesota. She has two grown children in Colorado, and desires to become a grandma someday. With a servant's heart, Kathy is super passionate about coming alongside others as they journey from bo***ge to freedom in Christ. A lifestyle change years ago, precipitated Kathy's health journey. She has learned through personal experience the benefits of regular chiropractic care, clean eating, fasting, using essential oils and maintaining a chemical free home. It is her delight to be a part of the team here at Revolution!
Megan Hoffstrom - Creative Director
Meg's Story: Meg grew up with a love of natural health; she pursued a Bachelor's degree in Nursing at Bethel University and graduated in 2012 with her BSN. Shortly after graduating, she got married. 7 years later and she is a Mom to three little girls.
Megan and Dustin have seen the positive influence that natural health has had in their own lives and the lives of their daughters, who have been exposed to chiropractic adjustments since birth.
When Meg is not at Revolution or working behind the scenes on our newsletter, social media, community outreach and event planning, she runs a lifestyle blog, enjoys cooking & baking, home decorating, photography and being with her family.
Christina Ridgeway - Public Relations & Events
Christina’s Story: Christina is a 2007 graduate of the University of MN – Twin Cities with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Business Management from the Carlson School of Management. She was instrumental in bringing Revolution Wellness Center to life with her sister, Dr. Suzy, in the Fall of 2008 as Office Manager up until 2014.
After a season of being away to launch a business with her husband, Christina returned to Revolution in 2019 to join the ‘Special Ops’ team – with a focus on Public Relations, Events and Projects. She says her first love will always be working at the front desk & literally seeing patients’ health and lives transformed through the combination of chiropractic care and a loving team of hope-filled practitioners.
Outside of Revolution, Christina is involved in her church and community Bible Study. She & her husband Paul live in Plymouth with their three daughters: Sophia, Isabel and Charlotte.
Kelli Schulte - Wellness Coordinator
Kelli's Story: Kelli first and foremost is a wife and mother to five children! She has a passion for children, families, and education. Through this passion she has found it critical for healthy children and families to walk in health. A huge piece of that is food, which has birthed yet another passion -- to see children and families walk in health and wholeness, food being a driving force. Over the last 18 years Kelli has been finding ways to make healthy eating a lifestyle for her family as well as others. Many medical challenges in her own family have been overcome by simple dietary changes, that she has made easy and tasty! Kelli has a Masters Degree in education. She has been a director for the Boys and Girls Club, an elementary school teacher for Minnetonka Public Schools as well as Life Academy serving in both public and private settings. Kelli also taught at MN teen Challenge, was a youth pastor, and is the founder of Kingdom Kids Nutrition which she speaks publically educating families and educators about the impact of health and wellness on behavior and learning. Kelli was a former literacy and math support teacher employed at Loveworks Academy, educating the youth in North Minneapolis. We are so thrilled to have her part of the Rev team!
Lisa Carlson - Patient Concierge & Director of Zing Programming
Lisa's Story: Lisa Carlson is Revolution’s Director of Zing Performance and a Certified Health Coach. She is married and Mom to 3 grown sons, one of whom has autism. Her journey with her middle son brought her into the arena of Natural Health over 20 years ago.
Lisa has previous experience working with Brain Balance as a Nutritional Consultant, Center and Program Director, and is on Ancient Nutrition’s Healthcare Practitioner Team. She has extensive knowledge in nutritional support products and homeopathic remedies.
Lisa has owned her own alternative health company for over 20 years and she is passionate about helping individuals and families on their health & wellness journeys — specifically Moms of children with Special Needs and young children facing challenges in school, learning and behavioral challenges.
Lori Haataja - Massage Therapist
Lori's Story: Lori fell in love with massage in 2000 when she began attending classes on Young Living Essential Oils and experienced amazing results with the Raindrop Massage technique. After graduating from MSMB in 2005, she went on to study Cranial Sacral Therapy. Lori is passionate about learning how the body communicates and functions as a whole. She uses a combination of deep muscle relaxation techniques, Cranial Sacral and Young Living Oils to support the body’s own natural healing abilities. Lori believes massage is a great benefit to all of the working systems of the body. It supports emotional well-being and is a wonderful way for people to get in touch with how their body communicates with them.
Jamie Dunham - Massage Therapist
Jamie's Story: Jamie learned the value of a strong and functioning body through her medical career. She desired a career that would allow her to be an engaged mom to her precious children. Jamie attended Brown College for massage therapy and has walked into the calling of her life by pursuing massage therapy. As a gifted massage therapist, she works specifically with an integrated muscle technique in addition to relaxation, prenatal, and deep tissue massage.
