Dr. Michael Nelson grew up in a small town in Iowa, before going to the University of Iowa for undergraduate studies, Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN for chiropractic college and the University of Science, Arts and Technology in Montserrat for medical school.  He practiced as a chiropractor for 18 years before going to medical school.  He met his Brazilian wife in Iowa City, when she came to visit her brother, who was Mike’s undergraduate college roommate.  In his spare time, Mike enjoys fitness, nutrition and horses.