Barbara Dolezal, D.C.
Dr. Barbara Dolezal is a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic and has enjoyed family practice in Alexandria, MN since 1985.
She completed her undergraduate studies at Bemidji State University and received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, Missouri in 1985.
Dr. Dolezal treats a broad range of conditions including injuries that occur at home, work, and car injuries. Patients who want to stay active and in optimum health throughout their lifetime consult her for preventative health care services.
Dr. Dolezal is the 2016-17 Past President of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association and a member of the American Chiropractic Association. She is an active member of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, volunteers at church, school, and at community events in addition to doing mission work abroad.
Dr. Dolezal is originally from Redwood Falls, Minnesota, and spends free time with her family, friends, and kitty (Jinx). She has a passion for fitness, great food, yard and gardening. She finds Alexandria to be the perfect location for both her chiropractic practice and enjoying the outdoors.
“Our purpose is to teach patients simple, daily lifestyle choices that have a big impact on their health and life.”
Derek Goracke, D.C.
Dr. Derek Goracke is a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic. He completed his undergraduate studies in Exercise Science at the University of North Dakota and graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic in November 2018 from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. He has been in practice since 2019.
Dr. Goracke is certified in RockTape and Smart Tools, a soft tissue mobilization technique. He is passionate about helping people of all ages improve their lives through health and wellness. Dr. Goracke’s chiropractic interests include pediatrics, extremity and family practice care. He is an active member of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and Alexandria Area Young Professionals. A volleyball enthusiast, he coaches with Alexandria JO Volleyball Club (AVC) and is the Co-Coach Coordinator (2024-’25). He also has been involved with the Alexandria Area High School as a Freshman Academy Network (FAN) coach. He was awarded as an Alexandria Top 5 under 40 Young Professional in 2021.
Dr. Goracke and his wife, Breanna, reside in Alexandria, MN with their one and a half year-old son, Dex, and French Bulldog, Pippa. He enjoys playing and watching volleyball, Minnesota summers, spending time on the lakes and traveling. He enjoys giving back to his hometown and community he grew up in.
Ryan Silbernick, D.C.
Dr. Ryan Silbernick was raised in Parkers Prairie, MN. Dr. Silbernick’s athletic drive shaped his fascination with the human body. As a young competitor turned fitness advocate, chiropractic care revolutionized his training and recovery, sparking a passion that led to a degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2016. After nine years in the Riverside and San Diego areas of California, diving deep into human performance and longevity, Ryan returned to Minnesota with his wife, four-year-old son, and two-year-old daughter. Now at Central Lakes Chiropractic in Alexandria, he’s joining a cozy, family-focused practice where patients feel like kin.
A philosophy enthusiast who ponders big ideas between treatments, Ryan believes the body is resilient, not fragile. His honest, patient-first approach combines precise treatments with lifestyle guidance, fostering lasting wellness. A fitness advocate, he thrives on answering in-depth questions about exercise and training, empowering patients—from office workers to gym-goers—to elevate their routines. As a golfer, he’s passionate about mastering the golf swing, helping players move freely and play better. With a genuine interest in every patient’s story, Dr Silbernick builds trust as smoothly as he sinks a putt. Driven by a personal goal to play tackle football with his great-grandkids, he’s committed to lifelong vitality. At Central Lakes Chiropractic, Ryan is more than a chiropractor—he’s a guide for anyone seeking strength, vitality, longevity or their next personal best.