Total Health and Healing Center

Dr. Shanna received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities with a double major in Communications. After working as a biochemist in the environmental industry for several years she attended Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN for her Doctorate of Chiropractic. Dr. Shanna Miller has completed many educational programs in personal training, rehabilitation, Applied Kinesiology, nutrition, Functional Medicine, cranio-sacral therapy, emotional healing techniques, and more. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, NETA certified personal trainer, Certified Health Coach, Certified Meditation Instructor, and Certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist. Dr. Shanna is currently perusing a Master Degree in Counseling from Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN. She has taught bootcamp, yoga, power stretch and water aerobic classes at Anytime Fitness and at Northwestern Health Sciences University. She has an outstanding resume of community service which includes living in rural Kenya while working at an underserved health clinic. Dr. Shanna Miller has continued to provide exceptional care to her patients for the last 10 years and while teaching mediation and mindfulness in local schools, community education programs, corporate meditation workshop, and at TH&HC.

She balances her time with her two daughters, Stella and Layla and she enjoys reading, working out, adventure, and all outdoor activities. Her passion is to educate patients and the public on natural healthcare options and move people towards a better state of health.

Dr. Sarah has received a Bachelor of Arts from Gustavus Adolphus College in Athletic Training and a Master’s of Science from North Dakota State University in Advanced Athletic Training. She then received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University and the Animal Chiropractic Certification from Options for Animals Chiropractic College. In addition to being a Chiropractor and Athletic Trainer, she has been practicing John F. Barnes Myofascial Release for the past 11 years and is considered an Advanced Therapist. She also has training in CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, RockTape, and Graston Technique.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband Jaron, riding her horses, and snuggling with her kitty Lily. Dr. Sarah strives to bring balance to the motion and function of the body by utilizing soft tissue techniques in combination with Chiropractic care.

Melissa Cathcart, L.Ac., received her Bachelor of Arts from University of MN in Global Studies and went on to study Traditional Chinese Medicine at MN Institute of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (now Northwestern Health Sciences University) graduating in 2000. Melissa's background as a home birth midwife informed her interest in the bladder and pelvic floor. She is certified in Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage, Dynamic Body Balancing (cranio-sacral therapy combined with myofascial release), Rock Tape, Barefoot Training Specialist and has studied visceral manipulation extensively. Melissa has a passion for teaching and training. She offered a pre-conference workshop at the 2009 Midwives Alliance of North America national conference, taught at Anoka-Ramsey Community College 2011-12, has taught continuing education classes to practitioners including abdominal massage at CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School, and teaches classes to patients throughout the Twin Cities. When she is not at the clinic, she is taking care of her foster dogs, volunteering, studying, and attending films.

Jana graduated from Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork, Inc. in 1999 with training in multiple modalities including Swedish massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue and Sports Therapy, and Pre and Post Natal massage. Shortly after the completion of her education, she was asked to join the staff as an instructor. Teaching for seven years, she learned just as much an instructor as she did as a student. She has also studied Aromatherapy, John F. Barnes Myofascial Release, and hot stone massage through many workshops, home-study, and practical application and experience. With an interest and passion for massage and healing for almost 20 years, she loves being a part of clients’ health and wellness journeys. With two young daughters, Jana has little free time but when she does, it’s spent with her family swimming and taking photographs.

Kelsey has a B.A. in Psychology & Sociology from the University of MN in 2004. After graduation she began instructing group fitness classes like Zumba, Spin & Kickboxing. Her passion to be active & inspire others to step outside their comfort zone led her to complete her Personal Training certification through National Personal Training Institute in 2010. To build on her understanding of the mind-body connection Kelsey completed a 230hr Yoga teacher training in 2016. Kelsey believes a whole foods diet, mindful exercise, self care, a connection with nature and relaxation will lead to a body/mind that can handle all the challenges of this life. She is highly passionate about all animals & an environmental advocate. Kelsey loves to travel, garden and read. You’ll find her most often outdoors with her husband, dog & cat!