Meet Our Team

FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR
DR. TONY LAWTHER
Dr. Tony is the owner and founder of Essentials of Life Chiropractic. He started the clinic with the vision of seeing kids, families, and athletes live life with the greatest level of health possible. He is passionate about sharing the message of chiropractic throughout his community. Outside the office he enjoys weight training, coaching baseball, and taking cross country adventures with his family.

FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR
DR. ROSE LAKEMAN
Dr. Rose is originally from Blaine, Minnesota. She is especially passionate about working in a family-focused environment where she can care for patients of all ages, including pregnancy and pediatric patients. Her goal is not only to get people out of pain, but to help them return to the activities they love and live their lives to the fullest. She enjoys golfing, fishing, and water skiing—especially at her family’s cabin on a lake in northern Minnesota.

FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR
DR. TORI SEYMOUR
Dr Tori is from Virginia and now in Minnesota, she combines her college softball team spirit with a commitment to family-centered care for babies, kids, and moms. She focuses on educating families about health and values teamwork in her practice. Outside of work, she enjoys beach trips, visiting friends, concerts, and hobbies like reading, painting, and nature walks.

FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR
DR. ERIC GORMANSON
With two decades of experience across the Midwest, Dr. Eric brings a deep passion for restoring hope and helping patients move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. His dedication to whole-family wellness makes him a natural fit for the heart and mission of ELC. Outside the clinic, he is a lifelong sports fan and enjoys spending time with his wife and teenage daughter, cooking, and getting out on the golf course.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
ASHLEY
Ashley founded Essentials of Life Chiropractic with her husband, Dr. Tony in 2009. In her free time, she enjoys biking and walking with her family, along with cooking delicious, homemade dishes from scratch. Ashley's favorite thing about the office is seeing multiple generations of families receiving care together, and how connected the office is to one another.

CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT
BRI
Bri loves how chiropractic care allows her to live a pain-free, headache-free, active life. During her spare time, she enjoys being outside, hiking, fishing, playing with her dog, Nash, and exploring new places. She loves how the ELC community feels like one big family. She enjoys working with our incredible patients and kiddos, and looks forward to seeing them each week.

CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT
MADI
Madi grew up doing gymnastics and credits her chiropractic care with helping her stay centered on the beam. She enjoys being active by taking her bulldog Riggs on walks, kayaking, and paddleboarding. She loves the strong culture and community she feels here at ELC and is excited to be a part of such a fun and positive environment.

CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT
KATHRYN
Kathryn loves connecting with patients and being part of their wellness journey. Kathryn enjoys spending her free time outdoors—whether it’s hiking, paddleboarding, rollerblading, four wheeling or spending the day at the lake. She also coaches cheer for Andover and is a proud cat mom to her Siamese, Koko. Kathryn loves the friendly, family-focused atmosphere at Essentials of Life and looks forward to meeting you when you walk through the door!

CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT
NEVAEH
Nevaeh brings creativity and energy to the team, with a passion for music and the outdoors. She has played the trumpet for about 10 years and enjoys painting and arts and crafts. An adventure enthusiast, she loves four-wheeling and values the faith-forward environment of the office. Originally from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia, she enjoys traveling out west to explore more mountain landscapes.

MARKETING
AMBER
Amber started chiropractic when she was a child and it has helped her through all stages of life from athletics to pregnancy. She enjoys working out, making art, coffee and playing with her kids. She loves the community feel at ELC and is excited to be part of the team.
