Aaron Hokanson, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Hokanson was born and raised in the small northern Minnesota town of Roseau and graduated from Roseau High School in 1997. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2001 with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. He continued his education at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington and received his license as an Emergency Medical Technician in 2004 and graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2005. Dr. Hokanson finished his externship in Milbank, South Dakota prior to moving to the Brainerd Lakes Area in 2005. He worked as an Associate Doctor for HealthFirst Chiropractic of Baxter and HealthFirst of Pine River from 2005-2008. In April of 2008, Dr. Hokanson purchased the HealthFirst Chiropractic of Baxter clinic and formed Back to Basics Chiropractic.
Dr. Hokanson was drawn to the Brainerd Lakes Area because of his love for the outdoors as well as the small town atmosphere it presents. He has been an active member of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce since opening his business and enjoys volunteering and speaking to the public on health and wellness topics. When he's not busy caring for his patients, he enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and playing hockey in the Lakes Area Hockey League as well as spending time with his wife Katie and their doberman Lexi.
Dr. Hokanson has experience as an on site first responder and EMT as well as an on site chiropractor at sporting events and has also worked with professional athletes. Although he has a strong interest and background in sports, his practice focus has shifted to family care and he enjoys treating patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. Dr. Hokanson chose chiropractic not only as a profession, but also as a lifestyle due to his personal experiences with chiropractic, and his desire to serve people and the community.
Katie Hokanson
Office Manager | Chiropractic Assistant
Katie joined the Back to Basics team in November of 2011. As Office Manager, she is responsible for patient scheduling, billing, assisting the doctor, and ensuring that every visit to our office is an enjoyable experience.
Katie was born and raised right here in the Brainerd Lakes Area. She attended St. Cloud State University and earned her Bachelor's of Science in Social Work. Over the past 9 years she has worked as a licensed social worker in several different environments and has a passion for helping people. In her free time, Katie loves to spend the warmer months outdoors walking, camping, fishing, and hiking. She also enjoys antiquing, spending time with family and friends, and of course spending time her husband and dog Lexi.
Jolie Bray, C.M.T.
Certified Massage Therapist |C.N.A.
Jolie earned her degree in massage therapy at (MSMB) Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodyworks Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jolie has been a practicing therapist for over 7 years in Minneapolis and the Brainerd lakes area.
As a massage therapist, Jolie is trained in sports massage, deep-tissue, Swedish, pre/post natal, and hot-stone massage. She also holds licenses in Esthetics, Yoga, and as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Jolie’s objectives are not only to help in patient relaxation and improving overall well being, but to also decrease patient healing time by correlating her treatments with the doctor’s recommendations.
“Dedicated to serving, educating, and helping you reach your health goals”