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Rochester MN Chiropractors | Dr. Katie Layden | Dr. Ryley Layden
Dr. Katie Layden D.C.
Graston Technique®, Pediatric Specialist
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Dr. Katie Layden graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU), along with her husband Dr. Ryley Layden (also a NWHSU graduate). The husband-wife team moved down to Rochester from Bloomington, MN. Dr. Katie is originally from Charles City, IA where she graduated from high school. She then went on to receive her B.A. degree from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA. There she played 4 years of Division 3 College Basketball for the Cornell Rams. Dr. Katie then committed her life to helping others by attending NWHSU for her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree.
"She pin pointed the problem, informed me of how to fix it and made it happen."
~ Andrew R
Dr. Katie primarily focuses her education and practice on pediatric, pre, and postnatal chiropractic care. She is one of the few Doctors of Chiropractic in Minnesota with her certification from the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice and the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics (C.A.C.C.P.). This curriculum is extensive work in pediatric, pre and postnatal care, as well as, craniosacral therapy training for infants, children and adults. Additionally, Dr. Katie is certified in the Webster Breech Technique used in treating prenatal women to reduce intrauterine restraint while pregnant. Dr. Katie is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Minnesota Chiropractic Association, and the International Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Katie is also certified in Graston Technique®, which is the original instrument- assisted soft tissue mobilization technique. With Dr. Katie’s previous athletic experience and active lifestyle, she has a strong understanding of the conditions many people suffer on a daily basis and how to help them reach optimal health.
Dr. Ryley Layden D.C.
Active Release Techniques® (ART), Graston Technique®, Kinesio® (CKTP)
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Dr. Ryley Layden is a sports specialist providing chiropractic care along with some of the most advanced sport specific techniques known as: Active Release Technique (ART®), Graston Technique® and Kinesio® Taping. These specialized techniques are used in every athletic level, ranging from the amateurs, weekend warriors, Olympians, and professional athletes. Along with athletes, these techniques have also been proven to work on conditions many people suffer on a daily basis helping them reach optimal health.
"After one treatment, my pain had subsided considerably and after six treatments, it was gone and I was walking pain free and without a limp."
~ Barb G
Dr. Ryley Layden graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU), along with his wife Dr. Katie Layden (also a NWHSU graduate) before moving down to Rochester from Bloomington, MN. He is originally from a small town, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Dr. Ryley comes from an athletic background with an emphasis in hockey. He grew up playing in Alberta, Canada before attending the world-renowned high school, Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Saskatchewan, Canada. This school is known for its sports, specifically hockey, and strong academics. He was then drafted to the Tri-City Americans hockey club, which is part of the Western Hockey League (WHL), and joined the team at the age of 16. Ryley completed his 5-year WHL hockey career with the Red Deer Rebels. During this time he attended two different National Hockey League camps, was captain of many of the teams he played on and received awards such as the National Canadian Hockey League player of the week, Mr. Hustle, most dedicated, and most sportsmanlike team awards. During this time Ryley was trained and treated by the best, whether it was the on ice coaches, off ice coaches, in the weight room, or in the therapy rooms by chiropractors and other physical therapists. After running into a series of injuries, Dr. Ryley decided to turn his attention to helping others by resuming his educational career focusing on chiropractic care. He attended the University of Calgary, while playing on the men’s varsity hockey team before attending NWHSU for his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree.
For the patient, these techniques that Dr. Ryley provides have brought a decrease in the overall time of treatment, faster rehabilitation/recovery, reduction in the need for anti-inflammatory medication, increase in sport performance and also help to resolve chronic conditions thought to be permanent.
Dr. Ryley’s mission is to get his patients better quicker and helping them stay better longer.
"When I see Dr Katie at RAK, she takes the time to address all of my pains and concerns no matter how long it takes."
~Bridget S.
