Meet Our Team

Chiropractor Ryan Betzina D.C.

Dr. Ryan Betzina, DC., has been in full-time practice since 2007 and is the clinic director and owner of Alpha Spine.

Dr. Betzina was born and raised in Eagan, MN and received his Doctorate degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University. Dr. Betzina enjoys weightlifting, outdoor activities and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Betzina has completed over 200+ hours of post-graduate training and holds advanced certifications in:

• Correlating Bodily Injury to Causality
• Crash Dynamics
• MRI Spine Interpretation

As a result of his extended education training, research studies and clinical efforts he has developed a reputation for dealing with difficult cases such as:

• Whiplash & Automobile Injuries
• Chronic Neck and Back Pain
• Radiculitis/Sciatica
• Headaches and Migraines
• S.I. Joint Pain/Dysfunction

See Dr. Betzina’s CV

Carlie – Patient Coordinator

Carlie is the Patient Coordinator at Alpha Spine and the smiling face you see when you first walk in the door!  She is also a licensed Radiologic Tech and is the one to take x-rays and apply therapies such as electric stimulation and traction to patients.

Carlie lives in Apple Valley with her Fiancé and their dog, Loki. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, running, and cooking. Carlie loves getting to know patients in the office, and enjoys doing her part to help everyone achieve optimum health!

Carrie - Licensed Massage Therapist

Carrie is an experienced massage therapist and has been helping heal others since 2010.  She is a graduate of Minnesota School of Business with an AAS Degree in Massage Therapy.

Carrie's style incorporates Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point and Myofascial Release techniques.  She also does Prenatal Massage and Lymph Drainage. She is always excited to learn new techniques and plans to further her knowledge in other modalities.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors and staying active.