meet the team

Chiropractor

Shane Taffe D.C.

Dr. Shane Taffe graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, MN with a Doctorate in Chiropractic and Bachelor’s Degree in Science in 2010. He opened his first clinic in Olathe, KS with his wife Nicole in 2012.

Shortly after welcoming their first son, the Taffe family made the move to Des Moines, where they lived for 6 years to be closer to their family. Dr. Taffe worked in an Integrated Health Center in West Des Moines for 2 years where he developed his passion for a multifaceted, whole-body approach to health care.

Dr. Taffe had the opportunity to move back home to Algona in May 2018. In early 2020, Dr. Shane opened Taffe Wellness Center with an emphasis on providing a multidisciplinary health center to Algona and the surrounding community. Dr. Taffe prides himself on always being on the cutting edge of new therapies and procedures and delivering high-quality care. In August 2022, Dr. Shane purchased Oleson Chiropractic in Armstrong, IA, from Dr. Greg Oleson.

Dr. Taffe is also a very devoted family man. He runs his private practice alongside his wife, Nicole, who also owns and operates West Vendee in Algona. Dr. and Mrs. Taffe have 5 young sons together: Jaxson, Maverik, Lynkon, Karder, and Hudsyn. The Taffe family is very involved in helping grow and better their community. They also take pride in giving back to their community by offering frequent giveaways to their patients and community members. In his free time, Dr. Shane enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his boys in various sporting activities, and working on his ugly golf game. Dr. Shane’s love for the community and his patients at Taffe Wellness Center is apparent in his genuine, generous spirit toward others.

Chiropractor

Kenny Barnett D.C.

Dr. Kenny Barnett has returned ‘home’. Dr. Barnett lived in the Iowa Great Lakes area off and on as a child and his early adult years. He worked at Stylecraft in Milford for 11 years before getting the itch to help people in a larger capacity. He attended NWHSU in Bloomington MN and he’s been a Chiropractor for over 20 years.

Dr. Barnett is married to his incredible wife, Theresa who is originally from Ayrshire. Together they have 5 amazing adult children, Tyeson (30), Brooklyn and Jaydn (28), Sydney (25) and Billy (22). They also have 2 son-in-laws Austin (Brooklyn) and Cason (Sydney).

Dr. Barnett enjoys many hobbies including golf, pickleball, riding motorcycles and football. His greatest passion, when not with family or helping patients become the healthiest version of themselves, is archery and hunting. He mainly hunts white-tailed deer but has been blessed to harvest 2 bull elk in Colorado.

About 2 years ago, Dr. Barnett sold his successful practice in Savage MN. After taking some time off and engaging in his semi-retirement hobbies, he is excited to get back to his other passion; helping people live healthy lives. He brings 20+ years of experience and a strong desire to help patients.

What can you expect by seeing Dr. Barnett? He will treat you, as the patient, exactly how he’d like you to treat him if you were the doctor.

Office Manager & Massage Therapist

Jill Sewick

Location: Algona IA

Nurse Practitioner

Megan Bradley

Location: Algona IA

Office Manager

Diana Johnson

Location: Armstrong IA

Diana was born and raised in Fairmont MN. She graduated from Fairmont High School in 2002. After graduation, Diana went to Kaplan University and got her insurance license in 2006. During that time, she also worked as a bartender, which she continues to do from time to time. In September of 2021, she acquired her limited permit to operate radiological machines.

Diana married her high school sweetheart, Bob in October of 2008. They moved back to Fairmont MN in July of 2016 after living in Armstrong IA for 9 years. They both enjoy lake life to the fullest, spending their time boating and jet skiing. Diana also enjoys cooking and is always making way too much food for just 2 people so hosting get-togethers with friends and family happens often.

Diana takes care of appointment scheduling, patient accounts, billing/collections, insurance processing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Diana joined Oleson Chiropractic in 2012 and has continued those same clinical duties for Taffe Wellness Center of Armstrong.

Office Assistant

Deb Godfredson

Location: Armstrong IA

Deb was born in Estherville, IA in 1961 and raised in Armstrong, IA. She graduated from Armstrong High School in 1979. After graduation, she attended Des Moines Area Community College and received her Medical Assistance Degree in 1980.

Deb worked at Northwestern Iowa podiatry for 28 years in Estherville IA. She has 2 children Stacie and Joel and 4 amazing grandchildren! Deb has been a lifelong resident of Armstrong IA.

Deb enjoys fishing, watching Chicago Cubs baseball, any ISU Cyclone game, or any NFL football game.

Deb joined Oleson Chiropractic in 2018 and continues to run the decompression tables for Taffe Wellness Center of Armstrong.

Office Assistant

Vicky Rooney

Location: Armstrong IA

Vicky was born in Armstrong Iowa and attended Graettinger High School. After graduating, Vicky went to Iowa Lakes and enrolled in their nursing program where she received a LPN. She was a nurse for 30 years then opened up Fitness Quest in Armstrong.

Office Assistant

Jazmin Trunkhill

Location: Armstrong IA

Jazmin was born in Sheldon IA and attended high school in Forest City. After graduation she went to North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and enrolled in their Physical Therapist Assistant program, receiving her PTA degree, coaching certification and wellness degree.

OUR LOCATIONS:

Algona IA

Armstrong IA