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Our Staff

Dr. David R. Atkinson | Dr. Rod Opferkew | Dr. Kayla Tran | Staff

	Dr. David R. Atkinson I'm Dr. David R. Atkinson & I am proud to be licensed Chiropractor for the past 32 years. I was born and raised in the Twin Cites. I graduated from High School in Bloomington in 1967. I attended Bemidji State University and transferred to Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1970. I graduated Valedictorian of my class in 1973. Following graduation, I became affiliated with a group Chiropractic practice in South Minneapolis. In 1977, I established my own practice in St. Louis Park where I currently practice. Boulevard Chiropractic Clinic is conveniently located on a bus route on the corner of Minnetonka Boulevard & Louisiana. Off -street parking is also available. I enjoy a wide variety of activities including bowling, cross country & downhill skiing, racquetball, sailing, and softball.
	Dr. Rod Opferkew My name is Dr. Rod Opferkew and I joined the wellness team at Boulevard Chiropractic Clinic in December of 2004. I am originally from the small town of Crookston, MN. I completed my Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in 2000. I became a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic after graduating from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN in November of 2003. It is my goal to help people understand that chiropractic is about restoring one’s health from within, without the need for drugs or surgery, and the importance of total wellness and being healthy for life. I have a strong interest in both radiology and nutrition, and plan to continue to add to my education in those fields. I am currently an active member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Christian Chiropractor’s Association. In my spare time, I enjoy a wide variety of activities that include playing sports, watching Minnesota sports teams, reading, fishing, travel and getting involved in the community at my church.
	Dr. Kayla Tran Dr. Kayla Tran I joined the staff of Boulevard Chiropractic Clinic in August, 2005. I started as an Intern and then after graduation became a staff doctor, performing exams, take x-rays, perform Surface EMGs, adjust patients, an perform physiotherapy procedures. I am currently taking an acupuncture course and will be certified later this year. I was born and raised in New Orleans. I am from a large family and have 7 brothers, 6 sisters, and 24 nieces and nephews (and still counting !). I moved to the Twin Cities, attended the University of Minnesota, then transferred to Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington where I received my Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and Bachelor of Science Degree. I enjoy fishing, reading, traveling, and relaxing in the sunshine.
	I’m Mary Gust. I perform a variety of duties at the office. I'm in charge of the entire inventory, order supplies, including supplements and chiropractic pillows. I keep track of the various computer databases, helping to make sure that our records are accurate. I'm in charge of organizing and filing the mail, sending out authorized copies of your records to the insurance companies and attorneys. I'm also a Certified X-ray Technician and assist the Doctors with taking and developing necessary X-rays, as well as performing Physical Therapy on our patients including ultrasound, muscle stimulation, traction hot packs, and intersegmental mobilization.
	Hello, I’m Jean Sundquist. I will generally be the first person to greet you at our office. My primary duties at the clinic are those of the front desk receptionist, answering the phones and scheduling your appointments. I will help you with your paperwork and answer any questions that you may have regarding your initial experience at our office. I'll help you find out what insurance coverage you have regarding chiropractic care. I also assist Jodi in the insurance department
	Hi, I'm Carrie. I am the certified massage therapist (CMT) at the clinic. I have been a CMT for over 9 years. I have practiced massage in a variety of settings such as; chiropractic, spas, on-site chair and most recently teaching massage to up and coming therapists. I specialize in Deep Tissue, Sports, Relaxation and Myofascial Release. Working alongside chiropractic to help treat injury and pain is what I enjoy doing the most. It is so rewarding to help people recover, feel better and develop a plan to maintain good health. I look forward to helping you through the art of massage. I also work at the front desk and help the doctors apply therapy to our patients.
	Hi, my name is Cassandra Rubio, but you can call me Cassy. I perform a variety of duties at the clinic. I keep track of the inventory and I’m in charge of ordering supplies including nutritional supplements, chiropractic pillows, lotions, other pain relieving products as well as general office supplies. I help the doctors apply therapy to our patients including ultrasound, muscle stimulation, hot packs, intersegmental mobilization, and decompression therapy. I also help out at the front desk, answer phones, schedule appointments. I can help answer any questions or concerns that you may have and help insure that you have a pleasant experience at our clinic and make sure you leave the office with a smile.