“A person who has their health has a thousand dreams. A person who has lost their health has only one.”

— Unknown

Dr. Joe’s Origin Story:

Origin Health was born out of a passion to help people achieve their dreams of living a life full of energy, strength, and vigor. I know what it is like to live with pain and discomfort - which led me searching many years for answers to my own health problems. I bounced around from physician to specialist with very little success and continued struggles. With no other options, I started down a path of research and self-experimentation.

I knew in my gut that I could be better, that I could have more energy, and that I didn’t have to hurt. I knew instinctively that my body could operate at a higher level. I just had to figure out how.

10 years later the results are in. I have energy. I am in the best shape of my life. The stomach pain and symptoms that hampered my childhood, teenage years, and early adulthood have all but vanished. I am more patient, more kind, and filled with a love of life.

My work is to help others find their health, so that they may learn to love life again.

Education:

Bachelors of Exercise Science - The University of Sioux Falls

Doctorate of Chiropractic - Northwestern Health Sciences University

Certifications:

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP)

Graston Technique Certification

CrossFit Level 1 Coach

Meet Kelsey

Mrs. Moen, aka “Miscellaneous Manager”,

Kelsey’s Origin Story:

Through a health scare as a freshman in college, Kelsey witnessed the ability of the body to heal by the Grace of God, life-saving assistance of modern-day medicine, and a holistic approach to health. Being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at the age of 20 and given an unknown long-term prognosis, Kelsey developed a new perspective for her body’s innate intelligence - the spark that ignited her passion for health, wellness, and fitness.

“Healing certainly is not linear and often has its ups and downs along the way. Finding the right tools to support, nourish, and strengthen the body takes time, patience, and persistence,” says Kelsey.

Kelsey currently lives a life full of activity and vigor. With over a decade of experience working as a Registered Nurse, Kelsey is a firm believer in a holistic and lifestyle-based approach to health that focuses on whole nutrition, daily movement, quality sleep, creating rhythm, discovering your purpose, and surrounding yourself with community. Kelsey values staying physically active + building strength for life (she has to keep up with 3 kiddos you know!) and loves movement outdoors, trying new recipes, gardening, and precious time spent with the wonderful humans in her life - especially Joe, Olivia, Timothy, and baby George.

Amber’s Origin Story:

Amber is the friendly and hip personality that welcomes you at the door and will absolutely make your time at Origin one to remember.

Amber loves to eat, so naturally has a talent for all things cooking and baking. Amber has found cooking to be a valuable tool to help aid in calming anxiety and depression. She is hands down a people person and sharing food with her friends brings her great joy.

In her spare time, Amber likes to dabble in rug making and every other hobby she can try - she is always on to the next adventure. She enjoys spending time with her fiancé and two pug mixes named Banjo and Chicken Nugget.

Alexis’s Origin Story:

Ever since high school, Alexis has loved all things surrounding health and wellness due to being involved in volleyball, dance, track and field, and cheerleading. The key to feeling great and energized during her training was fueling her body with holistic and healthy foods. Alexis acknowledges that prioritizing health and fitness has greatly improved her mental and physical wellbeing as well.

Alexis graduated in December 2021 with an Associates in Liberal Arts from Des Moines Area Community College and is currently working towards obtaining the NASM personal training and nutrition certification. In the near future, Alexis plans on continuing her studies and feeding her passion for helping and serving others by pursuing a degree in healthcare.

In her spare time, Alexis enjoys painting, experimenting with new and healthy recipes, and spending time in nature. Her favorite activity of all time is spending summers up at Okoboji.