Dr. Kayla Ellison
Dr. Ellison was raised in Monticello, Minnesota. Upon graduation in 2008, she attended the University of Minnesota, Morris to complete her pre-chiropractic classwork. In 2011, she was accepted to the College of Chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota. Kayla graduated with cum laude honors from Northwestern Health Sciences University in November 2014 with her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree and Bachelors of Science in Human Biology. That same year, Kayla was married to her husband, Matt, who grew up in Cloquet. Dr. Ellison moved to Cloquet in August 2014 to complete her last internship at Leno Chiropractic Clinic before officially joining the practice as an associate doctor in December 2014. She purchased Leno Chiropractic Clinic in May 2019 and changed the name to Ellison Family Chiropractic.
Dr. Ellison has completed further training in pediatrics through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is certified in the Webster Technique. She is a certified medical examiner through the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners to perform DOT medical examinations. Dr. Ellison is a member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA), and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). Dr. Ellison completed the Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program in 2016.
As residents of Cloquet, Dr. Ellison and her husband, Matt, continue to be involved in the community and enjoy making a difference in the lives of many families in the Cloquet area. Along with their two daughters, they enjoy spending time with family, going for walks/runs, hiking, fishing, and traveling.
DR. KATIE LARSON
Dr. Larson believes that the differences in people requires an individualized approach to their healing. Spending time with her grandmother growing up established a special passion for working with the geriatric community. It is her belief that growing old should not hurt. She emphasizes on a chiropractic approach that combines physical, emotional, and spiritual needs as she welcomes patients from all walks of life.
Dr. Larson grew up in Duluth and moved to Moose Lake when she was a teenager. She graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2017, and continued to work at the clinic in Red Wing, MN where she had done her final internship. In September 2018, Dr. Larson and her husband welcomed their last child into their family and settled back in Northern Minnesota.
In her free time, Dr. Larson enjoys hiking and walking the dirt roads with her family. If she is not spending time with her husband and four children, you will likely find her continuing her self-development through reading and networking with anyone she can.
DR. MEGAN NOLTING
Dr. Nolting grew up in the small town, Bird Island, Minnesota. While she was in school, she participated in basketball, track and field, and FFA. She realized at the end of her high school career that she wanted to go into a sports related field. After graduating high school in 2017, she soon moved to Fargo/Moorhead to complete a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science at Minnesota State University Moorhead. On top of going to school in Moorhead, she spent the rest of her time coaching softball, lifeguarding, and teaching swimming lessons. After graduating from MSUM in 2020, Megan moved to Bloomington, MN to complete chiropractic school at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU).
At NWHSU, Dr. Nolting specialized in expanding her knowledge of sports and sports related injuries. She also dipped in pediatrics and pregnancy by going to seminars, such as Cranial Sacral Therapy. Dr. Nolting was also a part of many clubs through the school and assisted the Human Performance Center by working with high school athletes. Upon the many things she learned throughout school, she also wanted to expand her knowledge in the world of acupuncture by obtaining a Chiropractic Acupuncture certification. She graduated in November 2023 as a Doctor of Chiropractic with an emphasis in sports and rehab.
In her free time, Dr. Nolting spends it with her fiancé, Nick, and her animals. She enjoys hiking, spending time with her family, and reading books. She also has expansive knowledge on the TV show The Office.
Dr. Nolting is very thrilled to get to know her new home of Cloquet, Minnesota and is excited about becoming a part of the community by providing chiropractic care.
ERIN ROUER, Insurance and billing specialist
Erin was born and raised in rural Indiana with her family until she moved on her own to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 2012. Erin attended Northern Michigan University, in Marquette, graduating in 2015 with a Bachelors' Degree in Social Work and a minor in Human Behavioral Studies. Since then, Erin has worked in fields such as: addiction treatment and recovery, elder and estate law, healthcare, and as a service provider to the elderly.
Erin and her significant other, Zach, have recently purchased a home in Cloquet, where they plan to settle down with their tubby cat, Jazzy. Erin is a strong promoter in the sense of community and intends to jump into Cloquet feet first through volunteering, participating in local events, supporting small businesses, and exploring the natural landscapes!
Paige Kling, Chiropractic Office Assistant
Paige was born and raised in International Falls, MN. In 2019, she moved to Duluth, MN, with her partner, Jacy. Since then, Paige has worked in the healthcare/insurance industry.
In 2023, Paige and Jacy got married and bought a house in Cloquet, where they now live with their 2 cats, Captain and Fisher. In her free time, you can find Paige reading books on her Kindle, looking for agates on the beaches of Lake Superior, crocheting, or trying out new hobbies.
Paige is looking forward to putting down roots in Cloquet and helping provide great care at the clinic.
DellMarie Drannen, Chiropractic Office Assistant
DellMarie grew up in Cloquet and has called Wrenshall her happy place and home for the last 27 years. It is there she shares her life with an amazing, and sometimes ill-behaved, animal crew. There’s Lucius-a handsome brown Newfie, Pykke (pronounced Pike)-a fuzzy orange farm cat, who holds all the keys to Dell’s heart, and Eden and Noogen-two beautiful White Chinese geese who are as vocal as they are stunning!
DellMarie brings a passion for people and nature to her role at Ellison Family Chiropractic. With 26 years of experience as a hairstylist, she thrives on building genuine connections with people. Her creativity in crafting unique hairstyles left them looking and feeling beautiful. She is looking forward to translating that same dedication to connection here, at Ellison Family Chiropractic!
Beyond her hairstyling expertise, DellMarie possesses a deep love for nature and the natural world. Her two green thumbs flourished during her time as the Perennial Grower at a local greenhouse and also played a key role in establishing a local berry farm.
When DellMarie is not working, you can find her exploring the outdoors with her beloved animal companions!
She is excited to join the Ellison Family Chiropractic team and looks forward to meeting all of you!