Meet Our Doctors + Staff!
We’re not just your ordinary doctor’s office. The conjoined skill set of our staff totals DECADES of experience. The knowledge and passion in chiropractic care is unmatched, and we’re excited to help you reach your potential!
DR SHIRLEY HIMANGA, DC, FICPA, CCSP, cAcu, CACCP - Chiropractor / Owner
Dr. Shirley Himanga is a native of the Midwest, born and raised in the Dakotas and became interested in Chiropractic after a track injury in middle school. Always interested in having a career working with children, her original interest peaked when she learned that Chiropractic wasn’t just for back pain and that it could also address childhood concerns by focusing on the cause and not just the symptoms.
EDUCATION/CAREER: Dr. Shirley graduated with a BS in Biology and minors in Chemistry, Economics and Spanish from Northern State University (NSU) in Aberdeen, SD, and moved to the Twin Cities shortly after her undergrad career. She pursued her continued Chiropractic interest and obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2003 from Northwestern College of Chiropractic (now NWHSU) in Bloomington, Minnesota. Her career as a DC began in Apple Valley, which eventually led her to join the founding DC team at the SMSC Wellness Center in Shakopee where she resided for almost a decade.
Since then, Dr. Shirley has taught at a local college, mentored future chiropractic students, supported many local and national charities, ran 3 marathons, was crowned Miss Minnesota for America in 2020, received numerous continuing education credentials, grown, and built successful practices sharing office space, and is opening the doors to her newest endeavor, The Chiro Edge.
Dr. Shirley has 20 years of experience in the industry and her passion still lies in Prenatal and Pediatric care, serving on the Pediatric Counsel at the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA). However, as a long-time athlete, she also shares a strong interest in Sports Injuries and Rehab.
Board-Certified Pediatric Chiropractor through the ICPA
Board-Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician through the ACBSP
Board-Certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist
Certified in Functional Nutrition with Kinesiology
Certified in Homeopathy, Dynamic Body Balancing/Craniosacral Therapy (CST) body worker
Certified B3 BFR (Blood Flow Restriction)
Exercise Coach
INTERESTS: Dr. Shirley’s favorite part of being a chiropractor is seeing the changes in people and the amazing improvements in health that so many people are able to experience. When she is not in the office servicing her passion for Chiropractic, you can find her enjoying her time with friends and family on the lake in the summer, hosting moonlight paddles, participating in many different types of fitness and community activities, camping, snowboarding, and spending time with her fiancé and 17, 8 and 6 year old children.
DR HEATHER DRAXLER - Chiropractor
Dr. Heather Draxler has always had a passion to help people and feels incredibly blessed to see the impact chiropractic care has on her patient’s healing and wellness journey.
EDUCATION: Dr Heather started her undergraduate studies in Biology at UW River Falls and crossed the border to attend and graduate from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. She graduated magna cum laude, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology, as well as her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2000. Her love of all things active, including hiking, biking, running, skiing, and yoga inspired her to become a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians in 2023. She has immensely enjoyed the opportunity to partner with Special Olympics and coach athletes in both alpine skiing and softball as well.
INTERESTS: When Dr. Heather is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends doing anything outdoors. She also loves to travel, spend time at the cabin and on the boat, cozy up with a book, learn a new recipe, or walk the family dogs.
AMY COLE - Front Desk
This is Amy (middle)! She’s one of our brilliant front desk smiles, as well as our dedicated and friendly Account Executive. She works hard to ensure that every visitor's experience is memorable and delightful.
ABOUT: Amy is a born and raised Minnesotan right here from Shakopee! She has two adult children and is a certified massage therapist in her free time. She is a sports nut, loves warm weather and is always up for a new adventure! She wouldn’t hate if you showed up with a coffee or box of popcorn some day, either!
EXPERIENCE: Amy has known Dr Shirley for four years, having operated the front desk at her previous office, Pathways Chiropractic. It didn’t take her long to decide to follow Dr Shirley down the road a few blocks to The Chiro Edge! She has experience in admin, accounting, and data entry, so she’s the perfect addition to our team! Come say hi!
AMARA NORD - Front Desk
ABOUT: Born and raised right here in Prior Lake MN, Amara is currently in her senior year at Prior Lake High School.
INTERESTS: “I want to be a chiropractor as my future career. I have known Dr Shirley my whole life, as I have grown up with her daughter. In my free time I love to bake, spend time outside, read a good book and babysit. I usually will never say no to a Starbucks, as I love coffee and creating my own coffee creations at my home.”