Meet the Team at
Family Chiropractic and Wellness
Ashlea Tecker, PTA
Ashlea grew up in Yankton, South Dakota, and earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Sports Science from the University of South Dakota. After spending a few years living in Arizona and Indiana, she returned to school and completed the Physical Therapy Assistant program at the University of Indianapolis, graduating with her AAS in Physical Therapy in 2020. Ashlea brings five years of experience in Industrial Rehabilitation Therapy and joined FCW in December 2025.
Outside the clinic, Ashlea enjoys spending quality time with her husband and children, gardening, and being outdoors. As your PTA, her goal is to provide a meaningful therapy experience by creating a personalized treatment plan that supports your goals and helps you become more functional.
Jarett Toomy, Licensed Massage Therapist
Jarett is an Apple Valley native who completed his massage training in 2021 at Northwestern Health Sciences. While at school completed his training in Therapeutic/Rehabilitative massage as well as Reflexology. Even after graduating is still learning and taking continuing education courses to get a better understanding of anatomy and how to better help the community with his craft.
When Jarett is not at work he takes his time doing artistic crafts such as writing and producing music and photography.
Jamie Eggert, Office Manager + Nutrition Coach
Jamie grew up in south-central Minnesota and moved to Apple Valley in 2014. She loves the chiropractic industry and joined Family Chiropractic and Wellness in January 2021 after her former employer/chiropractor retired. Jamie and her husband, Justin, have four children. She enjoys camping, hiking, going for walks with her husband, chatting with her kids, and hanging out with family and friends.
Maria Givens, Chiropractic Assistant
Maria grew up in Jordan, Minnesota. She graduated in 2023 from Northwestern College in Iowa with a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and a minor in Developmental Psychology. She is continuing her education at Hennepin Technical College to pursue Court Reporting. In Maria’s free time, she enjoys collecting classic comic books and rocks, playing with her dog, Sawyer, and cheering on the New Orleans Saints and Golden State Warriors.
Angela Johnson, Personal Trainer + Chiropractic Assistant
Angela Johnson is a Chiropractic Assistant and personal trainer who brings upbeat energy, creativity, and a people-first approach to every day in the clinic. Originally from Illinois, Angela has proudly called Minnesota home since 2006, and loves creating welcoming, positive experiences for the people she supports.
Fitness Background
With over a decade of experience in group fitness instruction, Angela has been teaching since 2011. She specialises in a range of class styles, with a particular passion for cardio dance movement. Her goal is always to help people feel confident, capable, and genuinely enjoy moving their bodies.
Outside of Work
Outside of the clinic and studio, Angela enjoys hands-on DIY home projects, crafting, and photography. She also values quality time with her family and friends—and loves spending time with her two dogs, Leia and Finn.
Sara Benedict, Billing Specialist
With a diverse background in Human Resources across the financial services, economic development, and social services sectors, Sara brings a wealth of experience and a thoughtful approach to her role as Billing Specialist at Family Chiropractic and Wellness.
Sara enjoys being on the “other side” of benefits, supporting patients and the team behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. Her extensive HR background gives her unique insight into navigating healthcare systems and ensuring patients receive the care they need.
Outside of the Practice
Sara lives in Farmington with her husband and their three active boys. When she’s not cheering them on at sporting events, you’ll find her gardening, exploring the outdoors, or diving into something new to learn.
She looks forward to making your time at Family Chiropractic and Wellness a pleasant experience!
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