Dr. Sam Gunlogson
Dr. Sam is originally from southwestern Minnesota, where he grew up on a farm just south of Clarkfield. He became interested in chiropractic after being helped by a chiropractor when injured in high school football.
After high school, Dr. Sam attended the University of Minnesota- Morris, earning a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. Following four more years of schooling, he graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, MN in 2005.
Dr. Sam has a family practice and sees patients of all ages. After his graduate training, he completed a year- long program in chiropractic wellness care in 2011 and a year-long certification program in chiropractic spinal trauma in 2012. Because he is one of the few DCs in this area of the state to have this training, he often works with patients who have had car accidents, various back or neck injuries, or previous surgeries. Additionally, Dr. Sam has completed post-graduate training in occupational (workplace) health & is certified to conduct DOT approved physical exams, drug testing, & alcohol screens.
Dr. Sam is dedicated to expanding his knowledge in the Gonstead system and earned the GCSS diplomate in the Gonstead technique in 2013. He has been a member of the board of directors for the Gonstead Methodology Institute (GMI) since 2012 and for the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society (GCSS) since 2014. Dr. Sam was the GMI board president in 2016 – 2017 and was also awarded the GMI Gonstead Doctor of the Year award in 2016. Dr. Sam is serving as the GCSS board vice-president in 2023.
Outside of the office, Dr. Sam enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, weightlifting, relaxing outdoors at their rural home, and spending time with his wife and two sons. Over the years, he has also volunteered his time with the Montevideo Lions and coaching various youth sports activities.
Dr. Jennie Gunlogson
Dr. Jennie grew up in west-central Minnesota and graduated from Willmar High School. She has family in Montevideo and Appleton and has spent a lot of time in the area throughout the years. She began seeing a chiropractor to be able to continue to participate in dance at the highest levels.
Dr. Jennie received a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Minnesota- Morris. She went on to earn her doctorate in chiropractic in 2005 from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, MN.
Dr. Jennie received both board certification in chiropractic pediatrics & certification in the Webster technique in 2007. She cares for patients of all ages, but specializes in the care of infants, children, pregnant women, and women who would like to become pregnant. Dr. Jennie has also completed post-graduate training in hormone health & provides 1:1 consultations for these services, as well as consultations for general healthy lifestyle recommendations.
Dr. Jennie is passionate about teaching others how to make healthy lifestyle habits an achievable reality! You can frequently find her posting various videos, tips, and links on our social media pages. She also enjoys using her knowledge to present health topics to various organizations in the community and surrounding area.
Over the years, she has volunteered in her community as president of the board of directors for the Montevideo Area Chamber of Commerce, chairperson of the Chamber Health & Wellness committee, chairperson of the Montevideo Nutrition & Fitness Task Force, and a member of the Montevideo schools’ wellness policy committee. Dr. Jennie also enjoys offering various fitness opportunities for women, athletes & students when she has extra time. She started the EVOLVE fitness program with Montevideo middle school students in 2021.
When she’s not in the office, Dr. Jennie enjoys growing a variety of vegetables, fruits & herbs in her home gardens, trying new recipes in her kitchen, raising chickens, spending time outdoors, and watching her two boys in their various activities.
Office Team
Glenda
Glenda has been a valued team member with Cornerstone Chiropractic since 2013 and has worn many hats at our office over the years. You will often find her helping out at the front desk and if you don’t see her up there, she is likely working on all of the behind the scenes tasks that keep our office running smoothly. Glenda keeps current the majority of electronic medical records for our facility, as well as ordering & stocking our retail inventory.
Stacey
Stacey has been with the Cornerstone team since 2016. She has a background in the dental field and, prior to joining us, spent some years at home raising her three children. Stacey primarily helps at the front desk and is able to assist you with your appointments, purchases, questions, and phone calls. She also helps coordinate our health education pieces in the office and online, so feel free to ask her if you have any questions about these!