Dr. Joel Baumgartner is a board certified physician with a specialized fellowship in non-surgical orthopedics and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, and completed his family practice residency at the University of North Dakota. Dr. Baumgartner completed his advanced training in sports medicine with a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center. He utilizes the latest in diagnostic and treatment technology to better treat musculoskeletal injury and pain. As an international speaker, he instructs both physicians and those in the medical industry on pain evaluation, diagnosis and the latest treatment options. Dr. Baumgartner has authored a book on Prolotherapy and PRP technique, He is also a contributing author on the subject of pain management for a variety of other popular publications. His family and faith remain his priority.

Optimizing patient health and functionality through an integrated approach is what really drew Terrence to Rejuv Medical. Originally from North Dakota, Terrence completed Bachelor’s degrees in Athletic Training and Exercise Science at Minnesota State University Moorhead. While working for 7 years as an athletic trainer and sports specialist, he pursued a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Augsburg College in Minneapolis.

He worked the past 5+ years in an acute care setting in Fergus Falls, MN. While enjoying seeing patients in this capacity, he knew there was something missing. With the orthopedic background, he has always kept this field in the back of his mind. “I cannot believe how lucky I was to find an organization at the cutting edge of technology while improving healthcare from its source, the patient.” He is looking forward to working with patients to Rejuvenate their health.

Terrence loves spending time with his family. He is married with two children and several pets. They enjoy living life spontaneously to take in all the beauty this world has to offer. He is also a functional fitness enthusiast, learning the capabilities of his body while optimizing his nutrition and workload.

Dr. Heidi Robertson’s love for helping others started in high school after volunteering on a mission trip. Dr. Robertson began her medical training in southern California where she graduated with her medical degree at Loma Linda Medical University in 2002. She trained at the renowned Loma Linda Medical Center for Anesthesiology, graduating in 2007 and was board certified in 2008. In 2012, Dr. Robertson began to feel a pull towards Regenerative Medicine because of the hope that Prolotherapy brings to patients. Dr. Robertson has always believed that bringing hope and healing to patients, is one of the greatest privileges she can have in this life. Watching patients with chronic pain, even after many surgeries, prompted her to research the possibilities of reversing or curing such pain. She completed the extensive Hackett-Hemwall Patterson training for Prolotherapy in Honduras in 2013 and again in 2014. She also completed the American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine Prolotherapy workshop in Peru in 2014. Dr. Robertson’s skills include pain management, spinal and epidural blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, and Prolotherapy.

Michelle is very excited to join the Rejuv family in making innovative strides in healthcare. She has always been interested in sports medicine, as she was an Athletic Trainer for 10 years before becoming a Physician Assistant in 1999. Having earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Psychology at South Dakota State University, she then earned a MA degree in Injury Aspects of Sports Psychology (Kinesiology) at the University of Minnesota, where she also worked for the Gopher Women’s Athletic Department. After working in Athletic Training at Slippery Rock University for 2 years in Pennsylvania, she then attended Augsburg College where she earned her Physician Assistant Certification. For the past 20 years she has lived in Little Falls, rounding out her medical experiences in both surgical orthopedics and in family practice as a Board Certified Physician Assistant. She is now excited to help her Rejuv patients manage their total healthcare needs in ways that fits their personal wellness goals.
Michelle is an avid recreational and fitness fan. She has run many triathlons and half marathons, but finds outdoor recreation her true passion. She loves to travel in search of find new locations to bike, hike, kayak, canoe or ski with her friends and family.

Her most important and loved job, however, is being an mom and wife. Together with her husband Doug, they carefully monitor their ever-changing calendar, provide taxi services and are a constant presence in the stands for their four kids sports, music and church activities.

Dr. Baumgartner is a board certified Internal Medicine doctor with over 30 years of experience and 10 of those years in the St. Cloud area at the former Allina Medical Clinic. If you’re looking for a new Primary Care physician or have Urgent Care needs or suffering from issues with sleep, headaches, obesity/weight management, skin irritations, mental health, wellness, disease prevention/management, or other ailments, Dr. James Baumgartner is here to help. He takes a personalized care approach that is essential for best outcomes. Dr. Baumgartner will also be working with our talented and passionate Nurse Practitioners, Health Coaches and Medical Fitness Specialists at restoring your health.

Valerie Carlson is a certified nurse practitioner who is interested in improving quality of life for her patients’ through functional medicine. Valerie has over two decades of nursing experience, and obtained her Bachelor and Master’s degrees of science in nursing at Mankato State University. Valerie has been an active member in her community leading groups such as Campfire Boys and Girls, reading groups for elementary school students, chaperoning youth mission trips to Maine and Arkansas. She also chaperoned youth trips to Long Lake Conservation Center and Wolf Ridge Conservation Center. She participated in the M.S. tram Minnesota, biking 300 miles in 5 days. Valerie Carlson’s background includes geriatric nursing, telemetry and ICU RN experience. She spent close to a decade as a nurse practitioner in cardiology, specializing in cholesterol, and primary and secondary cardiovascular prevention. She brings this previous knowledge and experience to Rejuv medical to enrich her functional medicine practice. At Rejuv Valerie Carlson sees patients for hormonal balancing, fatigue, and those who would like to improve their health with weight loss. Valerie sees patients who struggle primarily with:
• Chronic stress and stress-related health problems
• Fatigue or Lack of Energy
• Muscle and Joint Pain or Weakness
• Blood Sugar Dysregulation
• Osteopenia or Osteoporosis
• Insomnia, sleep disturbances or difficulty waking
• Poor memory or difficulty retaining information
• Irritability or Mood Swings
• Hypertension
• Increased waist-to-hip ratio or abdominal obesity
• Anxiety or depression
• Menstrual Disorders
• Postmenopausal Symptoms

In addition to hormone and adrenal function, she also assists patients with Weight loss Physicals or Prescreening.

Shelby is a Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Functional Medicine. Prior to obtaining her Doctor of Nursing Practice from The College of St. Scholastica, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The College of St. Scholastica. Before coming to Rejuv Medical, Shelby gained experience as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and Director of Operations at a gym. Upon completion of nursing school, she went on to gain nursing experience on a neurological-trauma and ICU stepdown floor.  

Shelby’s passion for functional medicine began when she started seeing her gym clients improve their health through lifestyle changes. They felt better, had improvements in their lab results, were able to come off medications, and were able to accomplish things they did not think were possible. This was so inspiring to Shelby that she knew she had to further her education to make an even bigger impact on each one of her patients lives.  

Shelby appreciates having the opportunity to practice functional medicine where she can be a partner in her patient’s health care to help them achieve their goals and optimize their health, remembering that each patient has their own unique story and needs. She enjoys taking a deeper look into the root causes of symptoms and diseases, focusing on the “why,” while supporting the natural healing abilities of the body to improve these underlying causes to help her patients live their healthiest lives.  

Shelby’s hobbies include spending time with her husband, Jake, and their three children. She enjoys staying active, being at the lake, being outdoors, spending time with family, attending her children’s sporting events, and most of all, traveling anywhere warm! 

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Brittney received her undergraduate degree from the College of St. Benedict, majoring in Psychology with a Sports Medicine minor. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from St. Catherine University. She worked in Duluth, MN after graduation at Essential Health-West Duluth Clinic. After moving to the Twin Cities, she graduated from the Fairview Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program and upon graduation, she treated patients at University Orthopedics Therapy Center in Minneapolis, where she specialized in the Throwing and Next Step Programs. She obtained her Physical Therapy Sports Clinical Specialist Certification in 2013. She has worked at Rejuv Medical in Waite Park, MN since moving back to the St. Cloud area.

Shelby received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, majoring in Exercise and Sports Science; she then earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Jamestown. Following her graduation, she worked in Paynesville, MN at the CentraCare-Paynesville Clinic. She has a diverse experience with outpatient adults and pediatrics, athletes, hospital, and nursing home patient populations. She is passionate about the profession of Physical Therapy and wishes to continue to deliver individualized patient-centered care.

Nick graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Sports Management. During that time, Nick was a student assistant coach with the women’s basketball team at SCSU. Upon graduation, Nick worked with local high schools and community education programs in coaching and coordinating events in Minnesota.

Nick returned to school and completed the St. Catherine University’s Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s Degree in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Following this, Nick worked at an outpatient clinic in Sartell before accepting a job offer with Rejuv Medical and has been here since 2019.

You can often find Nick and his wife, Laura, within the community, spending time with family and friends. Nick is passionate about basketball, bowling, hunting, and bettering his patients in an integrated healthcare approach. In the future, he hopes to continue his education and complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy to be a better advocate for his current and future patients.

Maggie is orginally from Nebraska where she graduated from Nebraska Methodist College and received her Physical Therapist Assistant degree. She moved to Minnesota shortly after graduating and came to Rejuv! She was very active growing up but had multiple injuries herself, leading her to Physical Therapy. She has a deep passion for physical therapy and helping people reach their goals daily! 

Outside of Rejuv, Maggie is traveling often around the country Drag Racing with her family and boyfriend, Jordan. She loves to make trips back to Nebraska when she can to spend time with her family as well. She likes to stay active and looks forward to exploring Minnesota more!

Daina has 20+ years of experience in the wellness industry along with a background in Advertising. 

After receiving her Personal Training and ACE Group Exercise credentials, Daina found passion in coaching classes small and large for well-known area wellness centers.  She earned her CrossFit Level 1 & Judge’s Certificate to coach at local boxes and was chosen to judge top performing world athletes at the CrossFit Regionals and National Games Competitions, in Nashville, TN and Madison, WI. 

Daina obtained her 200 Hour YTT in Vinyasa through CorePower Yoga, Minneapolis, and is a Trauma Informed practitioner by Firefly International.  As a certified teacher of Mindfulness Meditation through Breath of Life Yoga Studio, St. Paul, Daina has a longstanding practice of insight and loving-kindness, and has dedicated much of her career to helping those struggling mentally and emotionally achieve greater well-being, centeredness, and compassion. 

Daina has completed a full Marathon (ONE was enough!) and several half marathons. Her ability to teach just about every format from Aqua Fitness to Indoor Cycling has presented opportunities for her to travel the globe as a guest fitness instructor to destinations such as Cancún and the Dominican Republic.  

In 2017, Daina founded a local Fitness/Yoga studio in Central MN which she fondly operated for 4 years.  The studio continues to successfully serve the community as a safe space for folks to exercise and practice yoga. 

Leading up to the pandemic, Daina received her Lifestyle Wellness and Nutrition Coach Certs and was also contracted to guide Meditation in large Corporate Wellness settings.  Sometimes leading mindfulness classes with 100+ executive professionals in attendance nation-wide. 

Daina brings her knowledge by holding space and working alongside folks to help them reach their personal goals, particularly through the lens of mindfulness. Fitness and Yoga have been a game changer for Daina and the thousands of students she’s coached over the years.  Her invite for Rejuv members is one of empowerment, peace, positivity and fun! 

Daina will be assisting in the every day duties of managing the gym, overseeing group fitness, and coaching classes.  

Tyler was born in St. Cloud, MN, grew up in Gilman, MN and attended Foley High School where he was a 3 sport athlete (Basketball, Baseball, Football). After graduating from Foley High School, he attended the University of Jamestown to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. Tyler played college basketball for two years at the University of Jamestown before transferring to the University of North Dakota. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Kinesiology in 2017.

Tyler has been working in the fitness industry for over 5 years. Much of this time has been spent within management of the Corporate Wellness world. He enjoys working with clients of all levels to achieve their health and wellness goals.  Tyler’s training consists of functional movements, athletic performance, and compound based movements. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his fiance and their dogs, his family and friends, watching and playing sports, as well as hiking and camping.

Tyler brings his expertise by ensuring folks are equipped with necessary knowledge and skills to make them more successful in their day to day endeavors.  His invite for Rejuv members is one of hard work, encouragement, personal growth, and laughter!

Tyler will be assisting in the every day duties of managing the gym, overseeing personal training, as well as coaching classes.