Dr. Tad Norris
JSC - Apple Valley
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Get to know Johnson Spinal Care
Johnson Spinal Care was founded by Dr Kerry & Lisa Johnson back in 1986 as the first NUCCA chiropractic clinic in Minnesota. After years of treating patients, and seeing hundreds of miracle stories as a result of the safe and effective NUCCA procedure, it became apparent that this work needed to be made available to the multitudes. Dr Johnson even once said, “If there were 100 NUCCA Doctors in Minnesota, we could change Healthcare”. That comment back in 1997 became the birth of a vision for a multi-site/multi-doctor organization; a vision which fuels us to this day!
Est.1986
Our Doctors
Meet our team of NUCCA doctors
Dr. Chris Whitney
JSC - Savage
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Dr. Connor Thelemann
JSC - Savage
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Dr. Danielle Bush
JSC - White Bear Lake
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Dr. Matt Wurgler
JSC - Apple Valley
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What to expect in your first 3 visits at Johnson Spinal Care
About Our Founder
Dr. Kerry Johnson
Founder
At only 64 years of age, Dr. Kerry passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on June 24, 2025. Kerry was a board certified NUCCA doctor who made significant contributions to the upper cervical community. He served on various boards & committees as a persistent champion for advancing both the NUCCA organization and innovating the technique. His devotion to bringing healing to a sick and dying world brought him to mentor countless other doctors and partner with Northwestern Health Sciences University as both an adjunct professor and clinician.
His passion for chiropractic was only surpassed by his love for his family and his devotion to his faith in Jesus Christ. He served in multiple leadership roles for various churches and ministries over the years, impacting many with his unwavering faith. His commitment to bring the love of Jesus to those in need fueled global projects from building gymnasiums in Paraguay, to drilling wells and building orphanages throughout Africa.
Dr. Kerry brought his unmatched joy and seemingly limitless energy to everything he did and everyone he loved. He will be greatly missed by the Johnson Spinal Care team, but we will continue to carry forward his mission and legacy of healing, passion, and generosity to those we serve, day in and day out.