The Neurologic Wellness Institute Team

Katrina is a new addition to the NWI team but not a newcomer to Patient Care as she has experience in patient-facing roles for over 10 years. She believes that quality patient care starts at the intake process so ensuring that everyone feels welcomed, seen, and heard is essential to her. She is an advocate for Mental Health, and so being part of the NWI team has been a rewarding journey for her.

Outside of work, Katrina enjoys crate digging at record stores, live music, cooking, trying out new restaurants and things to do in Chicago, and spending time with her friends and family.

Chris has been working at NWI since 2023. As someone who has had 24 years of front office experience, she was very excited to join NWI because of our history of making such a huge difference in the lives of our patients. She enjoys greeting the patients in a very empathetic and friendly way, and loves seeing them improve during treatment. Chris is a wife and mom of 3 adult children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, hiking, cooking, and performing energy work.

Jennifer is a new addition to the Waukesha NWI team. Jennifer is striving to be a Physician Assistant with specialties geared toward cardiology, neurology and pediatrics. In her free time, she likes to do hiking, traveling, and going to Brewer’s games. She also visits Michigan every now and then to climb the dunes and explore new ones there. Jennifer has a passion for learning and loves growing in everything she does.

Andrea is the newest addition to the NWI Waukesha team after starting in September of 2024. Having earned degrees in both Criminal Justice and Psychology, holding licenses as a Chiropractic Technician and a Registered Behavior Technician, Andrea brings her unique and valuable experiences to her position as Neuro-Rehabilitation Therapist.  

Where she once provided client and patient-centered care within the fields of Law and Mental Health, she now is able to pivot into the field of Functional Neurology to further deepen her passion for the brain, behavior, and healing while working collaboratively to provide hope and holistic autonomy to individuals that wish to have agency over their bodies and choices for finding root causes and lasting change. 

At the heart of Andrea’s personal and professional mission is serving others in the capacity of restorative change with the underpinnings of compassion and empathy, whilst utilizing her strong interpersonal communication skills. When she is not working to improve herself professionally, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, being a wife and being mother to both her children and her pets. She loves summer weather, being outside in nature, aspires to further her education to become a psychotherapist, and most values the Four F’s: faith, family, freedom, and Florida, as the goal is to relocate there one day.  

Emily has been on the NWI team since 2019. She has over 13 years of experience in customer-service focused roles. She goes above and beyond to meet patients where they’re at, accommodating patients’ limitations across diverse neurological conditions. Emily says that being the first point of contact has been very fulfilling as it allows her to see how far patients progress and the healing that they receive at NWI. Patients have also praised her for the warmth she brings to the clinic.

Emily is happily married and enjoys going on adventures and seeking out new nature-filled places. She also pursues a healthy and active lifestyle; she enjoys her workouts at the gym or simply going for walks outdoors. In her down time, she loves spending time with those near to her or simply staying in and reading a good book.

Amber has been working for NWI since May of 2024. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Neuroscience from North Central College. While in undergrad, Amber presented research on executive function at the Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention and had intern experience in a neuropsychological clinic.

Having experience administering neuropsychological tests and neurofeedback therapy, Amber understands the importance of patient experience and care. Working at NWI has allowed her to not only learn more about functional neurology and the mechanisms behind the therapies provided, but also how to create a welcoming and safe environment for patients. When not at work, Amber loves to spend time with her family and friends, try out new soup recipes, watch scary movies, and read.

Izabella (Iza) has been working for NWI since November 2024. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Elmhurst University. Throughout her undergraduate years, Izabella has assisted professors with sleep and social psychology research. She presented at the 33rd Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference in 2024.

Furthermore, she has worked at a daycare for three years which has given her the experience to work with families and their children to provide a safe and comfortable environment at NWI. Additionally, she plans on pursuing future careers in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. When not at work or school, Izabella enjoys spending time with her family, baking, socializing with her close friends, and nature. 

Dr. Adam Shadick (DC, DACNB) was born and raised in Menasha WI, graduating as a Blue Jay in 2006. Dr. Shadick received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse where he majored in Biology with a Chemistry minor. He then went on to complete his Doctorate at Northwestern Health Science University in MN. 

Early on in his schooling, Dr. Shadick was fortunate to learn alongside some of the best Sports Medicine Doctors in the country. This experience helped shape his future as a clinician. In 2013, while still in Chiropractic school, he was offered the opportunity to complete his preceptorship with Dr. James Kurtz (DC, DACBS, Seattle Seahawks Chiropractor, Owner NW Sports Rehab). The opportunity to learn and relocate to Seattle, Washington is something he will forever be grateful for.  

Following graduation in 2013, Dr. Shadick was offered a position in a highly respected Professional Athlete Division in Minnesota. Here he learned and worked alongside Dr. Josh Sandell (DC, DACBS), Dr. Jon Graves (DC, Minnesota Vikings Chiropractor), and Dr. Thomas Olsen (DC, CSCS, Philadelphia Eagles Chiropractor) every single day. Being exposed to the thought process behind the multifactorial nature of injuries and applying that to the treatment of, and more importantly the prevention to injuries was their specialty. When athletes of that caliber are the only individuals coming into the office, your absolute best is expected and required. 

During his time working with professional athletes his desire for a better understanding of human function, particularly the neurological role in noncontact injuries grew. To accomplish this goal Dr. Shadick moved from MN to FL, and in 2016 he enrolled at the Carrick Institute for Graduate studies in Cape Canaveral, Florida.  In 2019 Dr. Shadick completed his studies and exams and was admitted into the American Chiropractic Neurology Board as a Diplomate (DACNB).  

After receiving his Diplomate, he has taken specialty courses in Vestibular Rehabilitation, Concussion/mTBI, POTS/Dysautonomia, Neural Visual Training, Visual-Vestibular Integration, and is currently enrolled in the Carrick Institutes’ Neuro-Developmental-Disorders program in his quest to better understand human function. 

Dr. Shadick’s unique training and knowledge allows him to help patients suffering from athletic injuries, chronic pain conditions, concussion/mTBI, POTS/Dysautonomia, balance disorders, vision disorders, brain disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and is proudly part of the rapidly growing field of Chiropractic Functional Neurology.