"Which Drop Did It…"
Apr/22/13 08:57 AM
A titration test
analyzes how many drops of chemical it takes to
create a specific reaction - usually a change in
solution color. Drop by drop, the reagent is added
until an observable change is seen. And if asked
which drop finally made the difference, the correct
answer would be they all
did.
Chiropractic works in a similar fashion. Often a patient will exclaim after a visit '…doc, that last adjustment really did it, I feel better already.' In reality, it wasn't just the ONE adjustment that did the trick - the past ones contributed, as will the future ones. The effect is cumulative.
When adjusted regularly, drop by drop, you eventually reap the rewards in improved health, higher function and realized potential. If you ever wonder which adjustment changed your life for the better? The answer is - they all did, and will continue to do so.
Chiropractic works in a similar fashion. Often a patient will exclaim after a visit '…doc, that last adjustment really did it, I feel better already.' In reality, it wasn't just the ONE adjustment that did the trick - the past ones contributed, as will the future ones. The effect is cumulative.
When adjusted regularly, drop by drop, you eventually reap the rewards in improved health, higher function and realized potential. If you ever wonder which adjustment changed your life for the better? The answer is - they all did, and will continue to do so.
Celebrating 5 Years!
Apr/01/13 11:24 AM
Today marks
an important milestone in our company history. 5
years ago today, Dr. Hokanson formed Back to Basics
Chiropractic. This of course, has all been possible
because of the wonderful people we've met in the
Brainerd Lakes Area.
Thank you to all of the people that have made the past 5 years possible! We look forward to serving the you and your families for many years to come. We appreciate the privilege of working in such a wonderful community and hope that we can continue to provide the quality natural health care you deserve!
Thank you to all of the people that have made the past 5 years possible! We look forward to serving the you and your families for many years to come. We appreciate the privilege of working in such a wonderful community and hope that we can continue to provide the quality natural health care you deserve!
It's a Boy!
Jan/08/13 09:04 AM

Over the next few months, Krystal will be taking over the front desk for Katie while she recuperates at home on maternity leave. Thank you for all of the congratulations!
Out of Office Monday Nov.12th
Nov/05/12 04:09 PM
We will
be
out of the office all day on Monday, November
12th.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but will be back
at our regular hours on Tuesday, November 13th.
For all of the deer hunters, please remember to be safe and good luck!
For all of the deer hunters, please remember to be safe and good luck!
Happy Labor Day!
Aug/29/12 10:20 AM

Have a Safe Holiday!
Jun/26/12 10:48 AM
From all of us at
Back to Basics, we hope you have a memorable and
enjoyable 4th of July! Remember to be safe and to
keep hydrated now that summer seems to have finally
arrived.
Please Note: We will be out of the office on Monday, Tues., and Wed. of next week to enjoy the holiday with our families. We will resume our normal clinic hours on Thursday, July 5th at 1pm.
Please Note: We will be out of the office on Monday, Tues., and Wed. of next week to enjoy the holiday with our families. We will resume our normal clinic hours on Thursday, July 5th at 1pm.
Thank You!
Apr/03/12 09:54 AM
Thank
you to all of you who showed up for our annual
patient appreciation day and anniversary party! We
had a great turnout with very little left over. It
was great to see everybody and we look forward to
helping you achieve your healthcare goals in the
years to come.
Congratulations to our three lucky winners, we hope you enjoy your massage, orthotics, and new mesh sitback rest!
Congratulations to our three lucky winners, we hope you enjoy your massage, orthotics, and new mesh sitback rest!
Patient Appreciation Day
Mar/19/12 11:16 AM
You're
Invited!
Join us Monday, April 2nd during our normal business hours as we celebrate our 4th anniversary and show appreciation to all of the people that have made the last 4 years possible.
We will be giving away a few great prizes, as well as providing snacks and beverages. Even if you're not hungry, stop in and let Jolie massage your tension away with a free chair massage. Make sure to mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you on April 2nd!
Join us Monday, April 2nd during our normal business hours as we celebrate our 4th anniversary and show appreciation to all of the people that have made the last 4 years possible.
We will be giving away a few great prizes, as well as providing snacks and beverages. Even if you're not hungry, stop in and let Jolie massage your tension away with a free chair massage. Make sure to mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you on April 2nd!
Happy New Year!
Dec/30/11 05:41 PM
We would
like to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2012! Just
as a reminder, we
will be open Monday, January 2, 2012
during
our normal business hours.
As we reflect on the past year and think about what the next year has to offer, we want to remind you to have an enjoyable, but safe holiday weekend. We sincerely appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the new year!
As we reflect on the past year and think about what the next year has to offer, we want to remind you to have an enjoyable, but safe holiday weekend. We sincerely appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the new year!
Meet Our New Team Member
Nov/28/11 07:48 AM
We have added a new
face to our front desk. I'm excited to say that my
beautiful wife Katie has joined the team and is now
the friendly face you'll be greeted with when
entering our office! Stop by, say hi, and let us
know how we can help you!
Thank You!
Oct/21/11 03:14 PM
Thank you to everyone
who provided their story of how chiropractic has
positively impacted their lives! If you didn't get a
chance, you can still tell us your story by checking
out our new reviews page
and clicking
the Leave a
Review button. Once again, thank you
all for taking the time to share your amazing
stories of healing and recovery!
Celebrating 116 Years!
Sep/19/11 08:33 AM
Chiropractic
Celebrates 116 Years!
Yesterday, September 18th,
marks the 116th anniversary of Chiropractic. On
this day in 1895, the first chiropractic
adjustment was given by Dr. DD Palmer, a
magnetic healer of the time, to Harvey Lillard.
Mr. Lillard was nearly totally deaf for 17 years
and after the historic first adjustment,
Harvey's hearing returned!
What's your story?
If you'd like to learn more about this historical day, please stop by the office this week and we will gladly share the full story with you. We'd also love to hear your personal story about how chiropractic has impacted your life!

What's your story?
If you'd like to learn more about this historical day, please stop by the office this week and we will gladly share the full story with you. We'd also love to hear your personal story about how chiropractic has impacted your life!
Out of the Office
Aug/09/11 11:46 AM
We will be out of the
office and the clinic will
be closed Friday, August 12th. We apologize and are sorry for
any inconvenience this may cause you. We will be back
in the office Monday morning, August 15th, during our
normal clinic hours. Thank you!
August is Backpack Safety Month
Aug/02/11 08:54 AM
Minnesota
Chiropractors Encourage Backpack
Safety!
With this month being backpack safety month, the MCA has created a press release to bring awareness to the public. Feel free to either download your copy HERE or stop by our office and we'll provide one for you.
For additional information, we also have our S.O.S. (Save Our Students) from their backpacks handout that we would love to share with you!
With this month being backpack safety month, the MCA has created a press release to bring awareness to the public. Feel free to either download your copy HERE or stop by our office and we'll provide one for you.
For additional information, we also have our S.O.S. (Save Our Students) from their backpacks handout that we would love to share with you!
Golfing For A Lifetime
Jul/05/11 09:05 AM
If you're an avid golfer and would like to learn our 10 steps to increase your longevity and maximize your game, stop by our office and ask for one of our laminated golf cards. On the reverse of the card, we provide warm-up stretches for the most important muscles in golf, sure to improve your game!
Softball Sponsorship
Jun/11/11 10:39 PM
At Back to
Basics, we're always looking for ways to give back to
the great community we belong to. This year, we've
teamed up with VFW Post#1647
to sponsor a co-rec
softball team. The team will play on Thursday
evenings in Brainerd and will be sporting their
new camo hats and jerseys. For more information,
check out the team's website HERE.
A special thanks to Bill at Northern Lakes Embroidery in Cross Lake for working with us and getting the jerseys screen printed and the hats embroidered!
Good Luck on your inaugural season!
A special thanks to Bill at Northern Lakes Embroidery in Cross Lake for working with us and getting the jerseys screen printed and the hats embroidered!
Good Luck on your inaugural season!
Meet Our New Team Member!
Jun/08/11 02:56 PM
During the month of
May, we added a new face to our front office. Stop in
and say hi to our new Front Office Manager
Britt! She will be the person handling
the phones, scheduling appointments, and keeping
the office running smoothly.
Thank You!
Apr/18/11 08:05 AM
We had a blast again this year at
the Lakes Area Women's Expo
and would like to
thank everyone for stopping by our booth.
The expo continues to
get bigger and better each year. We hope everyone
enjoyed the free massages and the wooden roses.
Despite the weather, we were able to give out over
175 roses within the first 3hrs of the expo!
We hope you enjoyed the show and look forward to seeing everyone next year!

We hope you enjoyed the show and look forward to seeing everyone next year!

See You At The Expo!
Apr/05/11 09:35 AM
We are happy to
announce that we will be at the Lakes Area Women's Expo
again this year.
Stop by our booth for a free chair massage and
also to sign up to win some great prizes. We will
have 2 massage therapists doing free massages this
year as well as a large amount of practical
information regarding overall women's health and
wellness.
The Lakes Area Women's Expo takes place Saturday, April 16th at the Brainerd Civic Center from 9am-3pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Lakes Area Women's Expo takes place Saturday, April 16th at the Brainerd Civic Center from 9am-3pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
You're Invited!
Mar/24/11 04:54 PM

We will be providing food and beverages, as well as giving away a few great prizes. We will be celebrating all day, so stop by and say hi!
FYI: This isn't an April Fools Joke!
Happy New Year!
Dec/31/10 01:01 PM
We would like to
wish everyone a healthy and happy new year! We look
forward to working with you in 2011 and hope that you
have a very safe and enjoyable holiday!
Please note: We will be out of the office the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 31st and will return Monday, January 3rd during our normal business hours.
Please note: We will be out of the office the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 31st and will return Monday, January 3rd during our normal business hours.
A New Team Member!
Nov/25/10 02:37 PM
On November
22nd, Landy DeRosier
joined the team here
at Back to Basics. In the upcoming weeks, she will
be taking over Krystal's position as Office
Manager as Krystal has decided to return to
school.
Landy will be in charge of scheduling, answering the phones, billing, and patient relations. Stop in and meet our new front office manager!
Landy will be in charge of scheduling, answering the phones, billing, and patient relations. Stop in and meet our new front office manager!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov/24/10 02:55 PM

The office will be closed Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th so that we can spend time with our families. We will resume normal clinic hours on Monday, Nov. 29th. Thank you!
115 Years of Chiropractic!
Sep/13/10 10:56 AM

To celebrate and get the word out, we are offering returning patients and new patients an incredible deal* on getting their spines checked. Make an appointment this week and see what chiropractic can do for you!
*For details, please contact us either by phone 829-8414 or by email!
It's Your Future...Be There Healthy!
Sep/07/10 12:34 PM
On Thursday, Sept.
16th, Dr. Hokanson will be speaking at the monthly
Brainerd Chamber's Lakes Vybe luncheon. If you're not
familiar with what the Lakes Vybe is, check it
out HERE. The event will be held from
noon to 1:00pm at Gander Mountain's
"Lodge" meeting room
in Baxter and the lunch will be catered by
Erbert & Gerbert's
in Baxter. Hope to
see you there!
Have A Wonderful Labor Day!
Sep/01/10 10:52 AM
We will be
out
of the office on Monday, Sept. 6th.
We will resume our
normal clinic hours on Tuesday, Sept. 7th at
7:30am. We hope
you take time to enjoy the last holiday of the
summer. Have a great three-day weekend and we look
forward to seeing you this fall!
Happy 4th of July!
Jul/01/10 05:56 PM
From all of us at Back to Basics, we
hope you have a great 4th of July weekend! Enjoy the
fireworks and stay safe, we look forward to seeing you
after the holiday!
Please note: We will be out of the office all day on Monday, July 5th to spend time with our families and friends. We will be back during our normal business hours on Tuesday morning, beginning at 7:30am.

Please note: We will be out of the office all day on Monday, July 5th to spend time with our families and friends. We will be back during our normal business hours on Tuesday morning, beginning at 7:30am.

Happy Father's Day!
Jun/15/10 10:57 AM

All one hour certificates purchased the week before or after father's day are ONLY $39.99!
Thank You!
Jun/08/10 10:36 AM
If you haven't heard,
on May 22nd, I was married to my girlfriend of
several years, Katie. I would like to personally say
thank you to everyone for the kind words and the many
congratulations. Our wedding day was perfect and we
look forward to many years together!
Support our Brainerd Lumberjacks!
May/11/10 11:27 AM
At Back to Basics, we're proud to
become a sponsor for this year's Brainerd Lumberjacks
semi-pro football team. This Saturday, May 15th, the
Lumberjacks will be hosting The Northern Terror. Kick
off is at 5:00pm and it's sure to be a good one. For
more information about the team or to see the 2010
schedule, check out their website: www.brainerdlumberjacks.com
Hope to see you at the game!

Hope to see you at the game!

Join Us At The Run For The Lakez Marathon
Apr/19/10 08:38 AM

We'll also be handing out Biofreeze to help you ease your aches and pains following the marathon. Stop by and check us out!
Thanks for stopping by our booth!
Apr/19/10 08:25 AM
Thank you to everyone who took the
time to stop by our booth this weekend at the
Lakes Area Women's
Expo. This
year's booth was busier than ever and we enjoyed
meeting you! Congratulations to the winners of the
one hour massage
gift certificate, the
one month supply of Metagenics Wellness Essentials for
Women, and
the "well adjusted" t-shirts!


Thank You!
Apr/02/10 09:24 AM
Thank you to everyone
who took time out of their busy lives to stop by
yesterday for our 2yr Anniversary! Congratulations to
our drawing winners, we hope you enjoy your massages
and t-shirts! If you didn't win anything, be sure to
stop by our booth at either the Women's Expo April 17th
or the
Run For The Lakez Health Fair April
23rd for
another chance to win. We look forward to helping
you achieve your health and wellness goals for
many more years!
You're Invited!
Mar/15/10 09:12 AM

There will be food, beverages, chair massages, and much more! Stop in, say hi, and fill us in on what's new! We look forward to seeing you, and serving you for many more years!
Welcome Back Krystal!
Mar/08/10 09:03 AM
Krystal returned back to her role as
Office Manager on March 8th, after taking some much
needed time off to spend with her newborn Kendra.
Congratulations and welcome back Krystal!


Happy New Year!
Dec/31/09 01:14 PM

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Dec/08/09 12:20 PM

Please note that we will be closed Friday, December 25th and Friday, January 1st to celebrate the holidays. Also note that we will be open Thursday, December 24th, Christmas Eve morning, from 7:30am-12pm. From all of us at Back to Basics, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Help End Child Abuse
Dec/03/09 11:01 AM
The 16th annual radiothon to end child abuse begins
today. Back to Basics has donated two items this year
for the radiothon auction. If you’re looking to save
some money on a 1hr massage gift certificate or a
Chiroflow water based pillow and would like help us
out with this great cause, check out our auction
items. Our auction items are listed here and here. Click the banner for a
link to the auction website and help us put an
end to child abuse!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov/16/09 03:01 PM

Out of the Office Friday Afternoon
Nov/02/09 09:09 AM
We will be out of the office during our afternoon
hours on Friday, November 6th. We are sorry for any
inconvenience. We will resume normal clinic hours on
Monday, November 9th, at 7:30am. For those of you
going deer hunting this weekend, good luck and stay
safe!
Stressed Out? 30% Off Massages!
Oct/12/09 09:00 AM

We have the solution for you! Schedule and receive a therapeutic massage during the weeks of *October 19th-23rd and the 26th-30th and take 30% OFF our regular price!
Have a Happy Halloween!
*Limited appointments available, so be sure to schedule yours today!
Welcome Our New Massage Therapist Jolie!
Oct/01/09 04:23 PM
We have a new team
member at Back to Basics. Please stop in and meet our
new massage therapist Jolie
Bray.
Starting Oct.1st, Jolie will be available for
massage appointments during our normal business
hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Amanda will
continue to be available for massage appointments
on Fridays.
If you’re stressed out, stop by and say hi. Jolie will be in the office next week (Oct.5th - Oct.9th) performing free 5min massages in the lobby!
If you’re stressed out, stop by and say hi. Jolie will be in the office next week (Oct.5th - Oct.9th) performing free 5min massages in the lobby!
Have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!
Sep/04/09 09:09 AM
From all of us at Back
to Basics, we hope you take time off on Labor Day to
kick back and relax! The clinic will be
closed
Monday, Sept. 7th to
celebrate the holiday with our families. We will
resume our normal clinic hours on Tuesday at 7:30am.
Have a great weekend!
Happy 4th of July!
Jun/26/09 03:54 PM
This Independence Day, help yourself become independent from pain! During the weeks of June 29th-July 3rd and July 6th-10th, take 20% off of Chiroflow® Pillows and 25% off of one hour massage certificates!
From all of us at Back to Basics, we wish you a safe and enjoyable 4th of July celebration!

Please note: The clinic will be open the morning of Thursday, July 2nd, from 7:30am-12pm and we will be closed Friday, July 3rd so that we can celebrate the holiday with our families. We will be back in the office Monday, July 6th during our normal business hours.
Welcome Krystal To The Team
May/15/09 05:13 PM
We added a new member
to the Back to Basics team recently. Stop in and meet
our new office manager Krystal! She will be handling
all of the scheduling, billing, and front office
duties.
I have updated the “Meet The Team” web page and added Krystal’s bio as well as updated Amanda’s picture.
I have updated the “Meet The Team” web page and added Krystal’s bio as well as updated Amanda’s picture.
Run For The Lakes
Apr/21/09 09:30 AM
Back to Basics will be
up in Nisswa this year for the 2009 Brainerd Jaycees Run For The
Lakes Marathon. Stop by our booth at the
Health Expo on Friday from 4pm-8pm, or Saturday
from 8am-2pm and say hi! We’ll have handouts, door
prizes, and free chair massages for those who need
a quick stress reliever! We’ll see you
there!
Thank You For Stopping By
Apr/21/09 09:00 AM
A big thank you goes out to those who
attended the 8th Annual Lakes Area Women’s
Expo this
past Saturday. We enjoyed meeting with you and hope
you enjoyed the event and the flowers!
Congratulations to our 2 massage gift certificate
winners, Rayme and Natasha, as well as to Karen for
winning a new Chiroflow® pillow.
Enjoy!


Join Us At The 8th Annual Women's Expo
Apr/07/09 04:05 PM
Back to Basics will
have a booth at this year’s Lakes Area Women’s Expo.
The expo is set for
Saturday, April 18th. at the Brainerd Civic Center
and will run from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Stop by our
booth to learn a little more about what we can do
for women of the Brainerd Lakes Area.
In addition to providing information on women’s health issues, Amanda will be doing massages and we’ll have a few fun activities for you. Don’t forget to sign up for one of our door prizes as well!
In addition to providing information on women’s health issues, Amanda will be doing massages and we’ll have a few fun activities for you. Don’t forget to sign up for one of our door prizes as well!
Thank You For Your Support!
Apr/07/09 03:50 PM
Thank you to everyone who made our
first year an exciting and wonderful year. We look
forward to serving you for many more!
I would also like to thank everyone who made an appearance at our one year anniversary celebration. We hope you enjoyed the goodies. Congratulations to the three drawing winners! Last but not least, thank you Shirley for another beautiful cake!

I would also like to thank everyone who made an appearance at our one year anniversary celebration. We hope you enjoyed the goodies. Congratulations to the three drawing winners! Last but not least, thank you Shirley for another beautiful cake!

Join Us On April 1st For Our 1 Year Anniversary!
Mar/20/09 09:09 AM
We will be celebrating clinic’s one
year anniversary on Wednesday, April 1st...and you’re
invited! There will be snacks, beverages, drawings, and
much more! Sign up for a chance to win 1 of 2
one hour massage gift
certificates or a Chiroflow® Pillow.
Amanda will be in the lobby doing free chair massages as well. So...if you haven’t stopped by to see us in a while, this would be a great time to swing in and see what’s new! Have a family member or friend who you think should have their spine checked? Bring them with you and Dr. Hokanson will do a complimentary consultation and exam*.
Thank you to everyone for a wonderful first year of business, and we look forward to serving you for many more years!
*Consultation and exam offer excludes anyone who participates in a federally funded insurance program such as Medicare and Medicaid. Offer also excludes any treatment or x-ray examination if necessary. Appointment times are limited, so please schedule in advance if you’d like to take advantage of this offer.

Amanda will be in the lobby doing free chair massages as well. So...if you haven’t stopped by to see us in a while, this would be a great time to swing in and see what’s new! Have a family member or friend who you think should have their spine checked? Bring them with you and Dr. Hokanson will do a complimentary consultation and exam*.
Thank you to everyone for a wonderful first year of business, and we look forward to serving you for many more years!
*Consultation and exam offer excludes anyone who participates in a federally funded insurance program such as Medicare and Medicaid. Offer also excludes any treatment or x-ray examination if necessary. Appointment times are limited, so please schedule in advance if you’d like to take advantage of this offer.

Join Us at Family Fun Night
Mar/17/09 06:16 PM
Brainerd Community Education will be hosting their
2nd family fun night at the
Brainerd High School this Thursday night, March
19th, from 6-8pm. We’ll be there to take part in
this fun night of family oriented activities.
The cost to attend is $5 per family and there
will be concessions, vendors, an open Gym, and
much more! Stop by our table for a chance to win
some fun prizes and to learn a little more about
chiropractic and backpack safety. See you there!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Mar/12/09 09:43 AM
In the spirit of the
season, we’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy St.
Patrick’s Day!
I also thought it would be fun to see how many people stay current with what’s new at the clinic by reading this page. So...I’m throwing in a little incentive to those who take the time to read through some of the bulk of the website by rewarding them with one of our new custom pens. Hidden within the website is a small picture of a 4 leaf clover. From today (March 12th) through Friday (March 20th) of next week, find the hidden 4 leaf clover and let Cindy know where you found it. She’ll reward you with one of our new custom pens!

I also thought it would be fun to see how many people stay current with what’s new at the clinic by reading this page. So...I’m throwing in a little incentive to those who take the time to read through some of the bulk of the website by rewarding them with one of our new custom pens. Hidden within the website is a small picture of a 4 leaf clover. From today (March 12th) through Friday (March 20th) of next week, find the hidden 4 leaf clover and let Cindy know where you found it. She’ll reward you with one of our new custom pens!

Thank You Everyone For The Many Birthday Wishes!
Mar/10/09 04:35 PM
Today was a big Birthday
for me, and I’d like to thank everyone that took the
time and effort to make it a special day for me! A huge
thanks to Cindy and Amanda for the personalized gifts,
and to Shirley at SuperOne Foods in Baxter for
creating a wonderful cake! It definitely made me
laugh!


Find Us On Facebook!
Feb/16/09 05:39 PM
If you want any easy
way to keep in touch with friends and relatives, I
would suggest you look into trying out Facebook. If
you’re not familiar with Facebook, it is an internet
social networking tool that allows you to share and
upload unlimited numbers of photos, share links and
videos, and learn more about the people you meet.
I have recently created a Facebook page for the clinic, and if you’re already on Facebook, become a fan! If you have a Facebook account, you can check out the clinic page HERE.
I have recently created a Facebook page for the clinic, and if you’re already on Facebook, become a fan! If you have a Facebook account, you can check out the clinic page HERE.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Feb/02/09 11:19 AM
Happy
Valentine’s Day from your friends at Back to
Basics!
Buy One Massage, Get One 1/2 Off!*
If you’re looking for that special gift for that special someone, we have something just for you! During the two weeks before Valentine’s Day, our one hour massage gift certificates are buy one, get one 1/2 off*. So get your special someone a soothing, relaxing, tension relieving massage, and save on one for yourself!
*Only valid on one hour massage gift certificates purchased during the dates of 02/02/09-02/13/09. Certificates have no cash value, and are non-refundable.
Buy One Massage, Get One 1/2 Off!*
If you’re looking for that special gift for that special someone, we have something just for you! During the two weeks before Valentine’s Day, our one hour massage gift certificates are buy one, get one 1/2 off*. So get your special someone a soothing, relaxing, tension relieving massage, and save on one for yourself!
*Only valid on one hour massage gift certificates purchased during the dates of 02/02/09-02/13/09. Certificates have no cash value, and are non-refundable.
Happy New Year and Welcome Back Amanda!
Jan/05/09 09:55 AM
Happy New Year from your friends at Back to
Basics!
If you’re like most of us, you’ll be using this special time of year to reflect and renew. Many of us decide to break old, unhealthy habits. Others resolve to take better care of themselves, improve their diets, lose some weight or begin an exercise program.
If you have a New Year’s resolution for better health, remember your spine! A healthy spine and nervous system should be the starting point for your New Year’s resolution! Start the New Year with a chiropractic check-up.
Welcome back Amanda!
Amanda is back and is working her normal hours. So...if you’re looking to relieve some post holiday stress, schedule a massage today! Amanda is in the clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We’re glad to have you back!
If you’re like most of us, you’ll be using this special time of year to reflect and renew. Many of us decide to break old, unhealthy habits. Others resolve to take better care of themselves, improve their diets, lose some weight or begin an exercise program.
If you have a New Year’s resolution for better health, remember your spine! A healthy spine and nervous system should be the starting point for your New Year’s resolution! Start the New Year with a chiropractic check-up.
Welcome back Amanda!
Amanda is back and is working her normal hours. So...if you’re looking to relieve some post holiday stress, schedule a massage today! Amanda is in the clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We’re glad to have you back!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Dec/17/08 07:34 PM
From all of us at Back to
Basics, we’d like to wish you a merry Christmas and a
happy new year! If you’re still looking for that last
minute gift, we still have massage gift certificates
and Chiroflow® pillows at 20% off until January 1st!
We will be closing early, at 1pm, on December 24th and will be closed Christmas Day as well as Friday the 26th so that we can spend the holidays with our families. We will be back in the office Monday morning at 7:30am.
We will also be closed New Year’s Day as well the January 2nd. We wish you the happiest of holidays and look forward to seeing you in the new year!

We will be closing early, at 1pm, on December 24th and will be closed Christmas Day as well as Friday the 26th so that we can spend the holidays with our families. We will be back in the office Monday morning at 7:30am.
We will also be closed New Year’s Day as well the January 2nd. We wish you the happiest of holidays and look forward to seeing you in the new year!

Help End Child Abuse!
Dec/04/08 08:43 AM
Back to Basics has donated a massage to the 2008 Radiothon Auction to Help End
Child Abuse. Look for us at www.brainerd.com
and click on the radiothon headset. You’ll find
our massage auction item here. Do your part and treat
yourself to a relaxing massage at the same time!
Congratulations Amanda and Garrett!
Oct/29/08 03:33 PM
Congratulations to Amanda and her husband Garrett on
their new baby girl! Lidia Kay Pfeiffer was born on
10/28/08 and weighed 5lbs 10oz. Check back for pics
of their new baby girl!
Welcome Our New Back to Basics Team Member
Oct/13/08 03:39 PM
Please welcome our new addition to our team, Alicia
Murphy. Alicia is our new massage therapist who will
be filling in for Amanda while she takes time off for
maternity leave. Best wishes to Amanda while she gets
some needed rest! Stop by the clinic in the mean
time, say hi, and meet our new massage therapist
Alicia!
Dr. Hokanson Joins the Brainerd Lakes Chamber Business to Consumer Group
Oct/09/08 04:37 PM
Today was the Brainerd Lakes Chamber’s
first meeting for one of their new networking
groups, ChamberNet B2C. The group’s focus
is to allow businesses to make new connections,
establish new relationships, and provide quality
referrals to one another. This group is similar
to the popular BNI groups, but differs in many
aspects. If this sounds interesting, let Dr.
Hokanson know and he can point you in the right
direction for more information. You can also
attend one of the meetings as a guest and
introduce yourself and your business to the
group. For more details, please check out the
ChamberNet Guidelines. If you’re
a chamber member and would like to join either
group, please check out the application or contact Emily Wolf.
Look For Us In the Pillager Yearbook
Oct/06/08 10:03 AM
Back to Basics will be in the Pillager School Yearbook this
school year. We will be featured in a business
card sized ad somewhere in the yearbook. We are
strong supporters of the local communities and
we thank Pillager Schools for giving us the
opportunity to be part of there’s.
Back to Basics Recognized For Supporting The Love Your Neighbor Group
Sep/28/08 11:44 AM
Back to Basics was recognized today at the 2nd annual
LYN Group Concert in Pillager for supporting and
donating a one hour massage. One lucky winner will
get an hour of relaxation on us at a date and time of
their choosing. This is Just another way for us to
say thank you.
Congratulations and Thank You!
Sep/25/08 03:34 PM
Many thanks go out to everyone who stopped in for our
patient appreciation day on Wednesday! We hope you
enjoyed the food and drinks. Congratulations to our 3
lucky winners of our random drawing. A new Chiroflow®
to Sharon, a relaxing one hour massage to Diane, and
a bottle of the very best pharmaceutical grade fish
oils to Dennis. We hope you enjoy!
Back to Basics Shows Support
Sep/08/08 11:55 AM
Back to Basics shows its community support and is
recognized as a donor for the annual Crosby/Ironton -
Cuyuna Range Ducks Unlimited banquet. Congratulations
to one lucky winner who will be treated to an hour of
stress relief and relaxation with our massage
therapist!
Patient Appreciation Day! Mark Your Calendars!
Sep/03/08 01:25 PM
We’re showing our appreciation and inviting everyone
to join us on September 24th! Read
More...
Back to Basics Joins the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Jun/05/08 08:15 AM
Today Dr. Hokanson and staff were welcomed into the
Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce. For more
information on the chamber and the opportunities it
presents, visit www.explorebrainerdlakes.com.
You’ll find a calender of events, local business
information, and much more. Visit our Back to
Basics chamber page HERE.
Meet Our New Massage Therapist
May/01/08 01:57 PM
Back to Basics has added a team member to better
serve you. We are excited to announce that Amanda Pfeiffer has
joined Back to Basics and will be providing
massage services. Come in and meet her this week
or next, she will be doing free mini massages in
the clinic lobby during our normal clinic hours!
Logo Finalized
Apr/28/08 09:12 AM
A special thanks goes out to Teresa Lund from
Range Printing in Brainerd
for her assitance in the creation of the Back to
Basics Logo, I couldn’t have done it without her
help! This is the final version of the logo
which will be seen on all of our patient
materials and signs. Here it is:
Clinic Name and Owner Change
Apr/01/08 08:45 AM
It’s official, HealthFirst Chiropractic of Baxter is
now known as Back to Basics Chiropractic
and is owned and operated by Dr. Aaron Hokanson.
We are in the same easy to find location, with
the same friendly staff and smiling faces!
You’ll start seeing our new logo very soon, so
stay tuned!






