Evidence-Based Chiropractic, Rehab, and Performance Care in St. Paul, MN
restore. maintain. optimize.
treatment options
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Chiropractic Care
Manual therapy, joint mobilization, and spinal adjustments rooted in clinical evidence.
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Active Physiotherapy
In-house rehab with movement screens, corrective exercises, and strength protocols.
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Dry Needling & Acupuncture
Trigger point release and Eastern modalities for pain relief and performance.
Meet the Team
We specialize in active care, combining clinical expertise with movement-based solutions for athletes, professionals, and families.
Dr. Jake Dalbec, and Dr. Zach Harbaugh are a dedicated team of licensed acupuncturists and chiropractors committed to your well-being.
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Founder / Owner / Chiropractor, DCDr. Jake Dalbec is a chiropractor with a strong passion for sports and the outdoors, having grown up in Minnesota enjoying activities like hunting, fishing, and skiing. He earned a B.S. in biology from the University of Minnesota – Duluth, where he also met his wife and was active in campus life. Dr. Jake received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University and has been practicing since 2009, earning additional certifications in sports chiropractic and acupuncture. His sports medicine experience includes working with numerous high-profile athletic events and teams. Recognized for his excellence, he has received the Minnesota Best Chiropractors award annually since 2016 and currently serves as Treasurer on the Minnesota Chiropractic Association Board.
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Chiropractor, DCDr. Zach Harbaugh, originally from Chicago’s suburbs, is a chiropractor and board-certified athletic trainer specializing in sports medicine, injury recovery, and performance optimization. He earned a bachelor’s in Athletic Training, a master’s in Nutrition and Exercise Science, and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree with a sports and rehab focus. Zach has experience leading clinical care in orthopedic urgent care and uses advanced techniques like Graston to treat soft tissue injuries. At Ascend Sport and Spine, he integrates evidence-based, function-first chiropractic care to help patients move and feel their best. Outside work, he enjoys time with his family, is a Star Wars fan, and loves strategy board games.
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Our Mission
Our goal is to provide evidence based chiropractic treatment with specialized tissue work and active in-house physiotherapy along with acupuncture/dry needling, and other modalities with our mission to “restore. maintain. optimize.”
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