Meet the Team at Blau Family Chiropractic & Integrated Wellness

Jessie, Front Desk

Seeing people feel better over time and become the best version of themselves brings her such joy.

When Jessie is not working, she loves traveling with her family.

Kelsey, Front Desk

Kelsey was a chiropractic patient at Blau Family Chiropractic & Integrated Wellness during high school sports and found that being under care was amazing for her performance. After getting an associate degree at UW Platteville she was looking for a job and team that helped her embrace her love for helping people. While working in the banking industry she was in search of a job that allowed her to connect with and help more people feel their best. Her interest in health and helping brought her back to Blau Family Chiropractic at just the right time. Kelsey’s favorite part of her front desk position is getting to talk with and guide practice members every day. Talking with practice members about their wins under care and welcoming new members into the office fills her cup and she is eager to share all that she is learning about chiropractic care with anyone she can.

Family is Kelsey’s passion. She comes from a tight nit family, and they spend lots of time together. She made sure her mother and her grandmother were under care as soon as she began her position and learning all the benefits of chiropractic. Kelsey’s sister Alexis is her best friend, and you can find her traveling or chatting with her any chance she gets, especially now that Alexis is active in the military. Being a part of the Blau Chiropractic family, she feels at home and looks forward to coming to work every day!

Jen, CRT

Jen has been a chiropractic practice member at the practice for quite a while and it has helped her to evolve her thinking of how she can make her health a priority without having to be on medications and see a brighter and simpler way of accomplishing that. Because of her experience with chiropractic, she was excited to get into the field and see how chiropractic care can really help a person in their personal health journey.

One thing she really enjoys is the teamwork that happens at Blau Family Chiropractic & Integrated Wellness; everyone is truly amazing and helpful. Jen loves seeing the healing that so many of the practice members are experiencing from visiting the practice.

Jen is very passionate about her friends and family. In her free time, she enjoys playing bags and horseshoe league and loves working out so she can becoming stronger all around mentally and physically.

Elsie, Office Administrator

Elsie grew up with parents who were an advocate for regular chiropractic care and for that she is very thankful. All throughout her childhood she went to a chiropractor. Fever? Time to get adjusted. Ear infection? Time to get adjusted. And even maintenance care every 2-4 weeks for years.

She was offered an opportunity to work at a small office in her hometown and that is where her love for chiropractic and a more natural healthcare approach really blossomed. Elsie went on to work there for 5 years, learning front desk, assisting with exams, insurance claims and more. It gave her a great foundation in understanding how our bodies work and how that relates to chiropractic.

Though she hadn’t necessarily planned to continue working in the chiropractic field, shortly after she got married and moved to Wisconsin in 2016, she was hunted down and asked to join the Blau Family Chiropractic & Integrated Wellness team and here she is years later still loving it and looking forward to many more!

One thing that she loves about working at Blau Family Chiropractic & Integrated Wellness is that she is not only able to utilize the skills God has given her, but it’s alongside other superb individuals who all contribute to serving the patients and this community together. Chiropractic care has changed the lives of so many who have walked through the doors and she really enjoys being part of it.

When she is not working, her time is filled up with the many adventures at Hunter Bluff Farm, raising two girls and a crew of critters with husband. Hauling hay, baking up a storm, or even finding an hour for some good self-care in the midst of everything else certainly keeps her on her toes.

Kahlen, CRT

Throughout Kahlen’s life she has been under chiropractic care periodically, never fully understanding the chiropractic lifestyle at that point. However, now that she has embraced this lifestyle since starting employment and care at our clinic, she’s able to really live life to the fullest, embracing each opportunity as it comes. Kahlen has always worked with people firsthand and really enjoys the difference she can see and make in other people’s lives every day. Seeing the progress and change of the practice members has quickly become one her favorite things at Blau Family Chiropractic. Working with both the team and practice members has been a privilege and joy getting to know everyone and continuing to learn and explore the endless possibilities throughout chiropractic care and the health benefits it brings. She really loves the empowerment and the optimism shared throughout the team.

When not at work you can often find Kahlen hanging out with her family and friends, doing photography, or finding any kind of fun in the sun available. She also loves to get creative with her Cricut, going to dirt track races on Friday nights, and chasing waterfalls on the waterfall loop whenever she can. Her sister is always moving around the world due to the military, from places like Alaska to the island of Guam, so she’s always up for an adventure!

Deanna, Community Outreach Assistant

Deanna has a history of education that is parallel to chiropractic. She holds a certification in Fitness and Wellness and is a Level 1 Precision Nutrition Coach. Additionally, she has studied and practiced Massage Therapy. Deanna also has a strong background in leadership, having previously owned and operated a bakery. All of these experiences shaped her passion for helping others and made her the perfect fit as our Community Outreach Assistant.

Her introduction to the chiropractic world began in high school after a cheerleading injury, which led her to seek regular chiropractic care, and since then she’s been hooked! Deanna joined the BFC team in August 2024, where she plays a key role in the practice’s social media presence, being the face of Blau Family Chiropractic out in the community and enhancing the Blau Experience for everyone. Her favorite thing about chiropractic is witnessing people regain hope and seeing their fears about chronic pain diminish.

When she’s not in the office, you will usually find Deanna coaching competitive cheerleading teams at Portage Middle School and Portage High School. After the cheer season, she loves spending time with her husband, Kevin, and their two cats, Gabe and Ronan. Family is her number one priority, and she cherishes moments with her loved ones.

Averi, Chiropractic Technician

Averi’s background is in athletic training, but before entering the chiropractic field, she worked as a bartender where she developed strong people skills and ultimately when she discovered how much she enjoys connecting with and helping others. This passion led her to become a Chiropractic Technician where she worked at a clinic in Fredonia, WI, until her fiancé, Ethan, was offered a job as a Physical Therapist in Portage, and they opted to relocate. Averi knew she wanted to continue her career in the chiropractic field and was eager to accept a position at Blau Family Chiropractic in June 2024.

She is fascinated by how intertwined the body is and how everything is connected. Having experienced the benefits of chiropractic care herself due to numerous sports injuries growing up, Averi understands firsthand how it can aid in recovery. She was active in football, volleyball, track, and basketball throughout high school and continues to enjoy learning about the body and benefiting from chiropractic care every day.

Averi and her fiancé, Ethan, are looking forward to their wedding in 2025 and are excited about what the future holds. They love traveling and visiting family. In her free time, Averi enjoys working out, delving into true crime, riding horses, and attending country concerts.

Courtney, Front Desk

You’ll likely see Courtney’s smiling face at the front desk or hear her cheerful voice when you call in. Courtney joined the Blau Chiropractic team in July 2025 and has quickly become a fan favorite! She is also balancing school alongside her full-time role here, studying to become a Medical Coding Specialist at MPTC. Before joining the chiropractic field, Courtney worked as a CNA and at Alliance Water Systems.

One of Courtney’s favorite tasks at the front desk is organizing new patient folders. She loves watching patients feel better as they continue their chiropractic care and has experienced the benefits herself. Chiropractic care has helped Courtney overcome motion sickness and has helped her tremendously following a traumatic car accident. She loves hearing success stories from others and enjoys keeping patients on track with their appointments so they can experience the full benefits of care.

Although Courtney recently moved to the area, her favorite getaway is the Bahamas. When she’s at home, she enjoys reading mystery and romance novels while cuddling with her cat, Harper. She also loves cooking pasta dishes and spending quality time with her friends and family. And if you’re in the office, be sure to check out Courtney’s cute nails—she does them herself!

Jillayne, Chiropractic Technician

Jillayne brings a strong background in the healthcare field, having spent the past seven years working in Home Health and as a Dialysis Technician. Seeking a career change, she found herself applying for a position at Blau Chiropractic, where she joined the team as a Chiropractic Technician in August 2024.

Jillayne values the holistic approach that chiropractic care offers to those in pain. She’s excited that chiropractic is becoming a more recognized option for people to avoid surgery and medications. Her passion for her work comes from helping patients regain their quality of life and seeing them thrive again.

One of her favorite aspects of working at Blau Chiropractic is the variety of therapies we offer—such as Shockwave, Decompression, Laser, and E-Stim—that aid in the healing process. Jillayne is eager to continue expanding her knowledge of chiropractic care and the human body.

Outside of work, Jillayne loves spending time with her two kids, Aislynn and Rowan. They often bake cookies together or enjoy time at the playground when the weather permits. In her downtime, Jillayne enjoys reading adventure fiction and snuggling with her 13-year-old cat, Buttons.