Dr. Rod was born and raised in St. Paul, MN. He attended the University of Minnesota and went on to receive his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern College of Chiropractic. He was board certified in 1992, opened his clinic in 1993, and has been in private practice ever since. Having served St. Paul for over 25 years, Dr. Rod has received recognition for being one of the top chiropractors in Minnesota.

Dr. Rod is one of only three percent of doctors in the United States certified in spinal correction. He brings the principles of health and healing to local high school athletes, assisted living communities, churches and local corporations. These community partners have included HB Fuller, Symantec, Costco, Walmart, LA Fitness, and St. Paul Farmers Market. Hundreds have heard truths of health from Dr. Rod on the radio program he hosted, Wellness Radio. He continues to lead seminars and workshops on health and healing. His weekly community outreaches include bringing health care to residents at Marian Cerenity Center and Woodbury Lutheran Church.

Dr. Rod has served in his community as an assistant scoutmaster, baseball coach, wellness doctor for the high school wrestling team, and he continues to serve as an Elder at his church. He is passionate about restoring health and wholeness to patients, helping them be the people they were created to be.