Meet Dr. Samuel Dovorany, D.C.
Dr. Samuel “Sam” Dovorany, D.C., didn’t grow up around health care. His family worked in corporate business, but that path never grabbed him. Sports did. Growing up in St. Michael, MN, he played golf, lacrosse, and hockey, with hockey topping the list.
A hard hit on the ice left him with numbness and tingling down his leg, so he saw a chiropractor. That experience left him with one big question: How does chiropractic care work? His curiosity about how the body moves and heals has stayed with him.
From Exercise Science to Chiropractic
He earned his clinical exercise science degree from Winona State University in 2023, working with cardiac rehab patients and others facing tough life transitions. Helping people return to activities they loved was rewarding, but he realized traditional medicine wasn’t quite the right fit.
Two days after finishing at Winona State, he started at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, where Dr. Jake Filkins, D.C., also trained. (Talk about a quick turnaround.) Staying close to home in the Twin Cities made the choice easy. He joined Family Chiropractic and Wellness in January 2026 and quickly felt like family.
His Approach to Care
Our chiropractor’s go-to is manual adjustments. He’s also trained in drop table adjustments, Activator Methods®, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), which uses smooth handheld tools to work on muscles and soft tissue.
He sees working adults and families of every age, including his own nephews and in-laws. Still, athletes hold a special place for him. He knows what it’s like to face a demanding season when your body isn’t feeling its best. With plenty of golfers visiting the office, he hopes to add golf-focused training down the road.
Education is another favorite part of the job.
He often teaches simple home exercises, giving patients tools to stay active between visits. Seeing someone begin to feel like themselves again makes his day.
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Outside the Clinic
It’s been a big year for our chiropractor, Dr. Sam. Alongside finishing chiropractic school, he got married and bought a house minutes from the Lakeville office. His nearly hour-long commute? Now under five minutes. He and his wife love traveling and spending time with family and friends. He credits his mom and mentors with teaching him perseverance and steady growth.
Golf has been part of his life since age two. His grandfather belonged to Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, where he made childhood memories. Joining someday is a dream, with St. Andrews and Pebble Beach on his bucket list, too. Minnesota winters find him at an indoor simulator keeping his swing sharp. He also cheers for every Minnesota sports team and loves catching games downtown.
Book an Appointment
Gearing up for a new season? Tired of stiffness slowing you down at work? Our chiropractor would love to meet you and hear your goals. Call Family Chiropractic and Wellness at (952) 431-7400 to schedule your first visit.
