Dr. Reis (Rees) received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University, graduating with magna cum laude honors, and graduated from the University of Minnesota with his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, with an emphasis in human motor performance in both athletic and therapeutic settings.
Dr. Reis currently holds a Diplomate in Functional Neurology from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America.
Ultimately, he has completed thousands of hours of additional post-graduate coursework utilizing clinical applications and therapeutic interventions in the neurological and nutritional rehabilitation of traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and vestibular disorders through the Carrick Institute of Clinical Neuroscience.
Dr. Reis is also a clinical educator for Erchonia, a cutting-edge low-level laser therapy device with 22 FDA clearances for back, head, neck, and shoulder pain, post-operative surgery, plantar fasciitis, and musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Reis is also the Director of Health and Wellness, Co-Founder of Nobody Studios, a high-velocity venture studio creating 100 companies in the next 5 years. He believes some of the best companies have yet to be created, which is why he’s focused on taking his clinical experience into building start-ups to help people maximize their health in the digital era.
He is a lifelong learner who enjoys writing, speaking, being physically active and spending time with his amazing family and dog. He’s also an avid musician who you can find playing guitar at weekend events across the cities.
Dr. Thompson Maesaka (My-Uh-Sock-Uh) is a neurology specialist, Minnesota native, and doctor of Chiropractic Medicine. He received his training from Northwestern Health Sciences University, where he completed a hybrid track combined with over 1000 hours of specialized neurology training from The Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies. Additionally, he also earned a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Maesaka brings a unique mix of experience into his therapeutic approach. Ultimately, he’s lived through the struggles of sports related concussions himself, and will readily share his experience living with a spouse suffering from migraines. Because of this, his patients will tell you he’s deeply compassionate, understanding, and willing to listen to all of your concerns before giving advice.
Dr. Maesaka is an active advocate for people with chronic neurologic conditions, frequently lecturing to help spread awareness for families and individuals struggling with complex conditions. Chiefly, his life mission is to collect all the knowledge so he can give it away to the people that need it.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Maesaka enjoys playing golf, exercising with his wife, and playing in his band Flannel, MN’s premier 1990s cover band. He and his wife Theresa have a Corgi named Reggie, and a tuxedo cat named Beans, and will always share pictures and videos of them wrestling, cuddling, and generally being adorable.
Dr. Michael Hennes (Hen-iss) is a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist at The Neural Connection. He received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University, graduating with both his Doctorate and Bachelors’s in Human Biology. Prior to this, he studied Human Biology at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Dr. Hennes currently holds a Diplomate in Functional Neurology from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America. Overall, he has completed thousands of hours of additional post-graduate coursework. He has a special interest in neurological rehabilitation, neurochemistry, and nutrition and working with traumatic brain injury, concussion, vestibular disorders, and migraine disorders.
Dr. Hennes also serves the surrounding communities through the Minnesota Chiropractic Association Sports Council providing sideline care to area sporting events. Additionally, he’s part of the MCA and is legislatively active on behalf of his profession.
In his “alleged” free time he is an avid DIY’er and enjoys woodworking. Additionally, he enjoys traveling, foreign languages, learning about wine, and spending time with his family.
