Meet the Doctors at First Chiropractic Centers P.C.
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Dr. Jim Fitzgerald
Dr. Jim Fitzgerald has been providing chiropractic care to his patients since 1989. He is currently seeing patients in the Yankton location. His interests not only lie in helping people become healthier through chiropractic care, but also by utilizing acupuncture, muscle strengthening and nutrition. He truly looks forward to continuing to help all of those that put their trust in him. In his free time, Dr. Jim has many hobbies including being a pilot, playing golf and spending time with his wife – Dr. Sheila – and their children.
Dr. Sheila Fitzgerald
Dr. Sheila Fitzgerald has been in practice since 1993. She loves working with patients of all ages but takes a special interest in promoting the importance of chiropractic care for pregnant mothers and children of all ages. Dr. Sheila has a strong love for what she does through chiropractic but also enjoys spending time outside walking and gardening as well as spending time with her husband – Dr. Jim – and their family.
Dr. Jay Fitzgerald
Dr. Jay Fitzgerald has been providing patient care since 1995. He is currently seeing patients in our Wagner location. He cares for patients of all ages. He completed extra post-graduate training in sports injuries. He also enjoys nutritional counseling for his patients and to help patients down a pathway for a healthier lifestyle. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Jay enjoys time with his wife, Kathy, and their adult children. He enjoys watching sports, exercising, hunting, boating, and other outdoor activities.
Dr. Matt Erlandson
Dr. Matt Erlandson has been serving multiple communities through chiropractic since 2013. Currently, he is practicing in the Yankton and Hartington locations. He takes special interest in explaining the importance of an overall healthy lifestyle to patients of all ages. In his free time, Dr. Matt enjoys quality family time, golf and anything related to the Minnesota Vikings.
Dr. McKenzie Erlandson
Dr. McKenzie Erlandson is a 2017 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University who is serving patients in the Yankton and Tyndall locations. She has a real interest in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle and incorporating that into her patients’ care. Along with proper nutrition, she hopes to get her patients to the healthiest version of themselves. In her down time, Dr. McKenzie loves being outside and spending quality time with her family.
Dr. Tom Stotz
Dr. Tom Stotz proudly started this practice in 1979. While he no longer actively treats patients, he has been thoroughly enjoying spending his time with his wife, Julie, his grandchildren, cooking, and travelling.