12 Jan. 2026
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Rib Cage Injuries
Rib injuries are far more common than most people realize. In my clinic, I frequently see rib pain caused by: If you’ve ever experienced a rib injury, you know how intense the discomfort can be. Simple daily activities—like sleeping, getting dressed, sneezing, or taking a deep breath—can become extremely painful. Rib Pain Isn’t Always a […]
26 Nov. 2025
Car Accidents and Herniated Discs
Car accidents place significant force on the spine—even in collisions that appear minor. Many patients tell me, “I felt fine right after the accident… but now everything hurts.” This is extremely common. In my chiropractic and functional medicine clinic in Woodbury, MN, I frequently see patients who develop symptoms days or even weeks after a […]
17 Jul. 2025
The Gut–Brain Connection
Have you ever had a “gut feeling”? That’s not just a figure of speech. In fact, the connection between your digestive system and your brain is one of the most powerful—and most overlooked—relationships in your entire body. In my functional medicine practice in Woodbury, MN, many patients come to see me for symptoms like anxiety, […]
24 Apr. 2025
Dizziness: Can It Be Connected to Diet?
Dizziness, balance problems, and feelings of unsteadiness can be frightening—and in some cases, dangerous. Patients often describe symptoms such as: If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many people in my functional medicine clinic in Woodbury, Minnesota come in searching for answers after being told that their tests are “normal.” One important question we […]
01 Jan. 2025
Immune System Support
Over the past few years, more people than ever have become interested in strengthening their immune systems—and for good reason. While no protocol can guarantee prevention of illness, we can support the biological systems that allow your immune system to function more effectively. At Functional Health Unlimited in Woodbury, Minnesota, my approach focuses on strengthening […]
12 Oct. 2024
Am I Estrogen Dominant?
Many women feel that something is “off” with their hormones—but aren’t sure which hormones are involved or why. One of the most common hormone imbalances I see in my functional medicine clinic in Woodbury is something called estrogen dominance. You may have heard the term before, but what does it really mean—and could it explain […]
12 Aug. 2024
What Is Whiplash?
One of the most common injuries I see in my clinic is whiplash following a car accident. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most misunderstood—and frequently undertreated—injuries. Whiplash is a soft tissue injury of the neck that occurs when the head and neck are suddenly forced forward and backward, often during a rear-end collision. […]
30 Jun. 2024
The Top 5 Supplements for Optimal Health
The Top 5 Supplements for Optimal Health By Dr. Lori Jokinen, DC, CACCP, CFMP – Functional Health Unlimited, Woodbury, MN One of the most common questions I hear in my functional medicine practice in Woodbury, Minnesota is: “Do I really need to take supplements?” With the overwhelming amount of marketing online, it’s understandable to feel […]
02 Apr. 2024
My Thyroid Labs Are “Normal”—So Why Do I Still Have Symptoms?
One of the most common frustrations I hear from new patients in my functional medicine practice in Woodbury, Minnesota is this: “My doctor said my thyroid labs are normal… but I still feel exhausted, foggy, and not myself.” During your initial visit with me, we spend 30 minutes or more simply talking—your symptoms, your history, […]
03 Feb. 2024
Car Accident in Woodbury? Here’s What to Do Next
Winter driving in Minnesota can be unpredictable—and dangerous. Recently, there were over 800 car accidents in the Twin Cities metro area in just one week due to snow, sleet, and icy road conditions. Pileups, rear-end collisions, and vehicles sliding off the road are all too common. If you’ve been in a car accident and have […]
