Built by a Healer Who Used to Be an Engineer
Secoya Health exists because Dr. Schilling couldn't find the kind of clinic he needed. So he built it.
Engineering Mindset
Systems thinking applied to the human body
A Different Kind of Doctor
“My background in engineering taught me to look for root causes, not just patch over problems. I apply that same logic to the human body.”
— Dr. Daniel Schilling, DC
Before medicine, Dr. Schilling was a mechanical engineer. He thought in systems — inputs, outputs, root causes, feedback loops. When his own health challenges led him to conventional medicine, he found a system that treated symptoms instead of solving problems.
That experience changed his trajectory. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree and became one of only two Certified Master QNRT Practitioners in Minnesota. He built Secoya Health to be the clinic he wished existed — one that investigates, explains, and heals.
But before anything, Dr. Schilling is a dad. His kids are the heartbeat of his life — reading stories, exploring outside, sharing laughter. As a lifelong athlete who dedicates time every day to movement and meditation, he practices what he preaches: mindfulness and movement fuel his ability to be present for his patients and his family.
Today, Secoya combines neuropathy treatment, clinical IV therapy, brain-based wellness, functional medicine, and direct primary care under one roof, coordinated by a team that talks to each other about your care.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Master QNRT (1 of 2 in MN)
Integrative Wellness Expert
One Clinic. One Team. One Plan.
Most practices offer one thing. We built Secoya to offer everything — coordinated by practitioners who talk to each other about your care.
Neuropathy
Sanexas, PEMF, clinical nutrition for nerve restoration.
IV Therapy
5x clinical-grade dosages, doctor-supervised.
Brain Wellness
QNRT, neurofeedback, EEG brain mapping.
Functional Medicine
Root-cause diagnostics, gut health, DPC.
Meet the Team Behind Your Care
Every person at Secoya plays a role in your health journey. Here's who you'll work with.
Dr. Daniel Schilling
DC, Master QNRT Practitioner
Founder & Lead Clinician
From mechanical engineer to Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Schilling brings a systems-thinking approach to integrative medicine. He founded Secoya to create the kind of clinic he wished existed during his own health journey.
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- Master QNRT Practitioner (1 of 2 in MN)
- Integrative Wellness Expert
Paula Fortin
APRN, Family Nurse Practitioner
Direct Primary Care Lead
Paula is known for identifying root causes that other practitioners miss. Her functional medicine approach and genuine listening have earned her consistently outstanding patient reviews.
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Functional Medicine Trained
Meet Dr. Schilling! | Secoya Health
Dr. Daniel Schilling introduces himself as the founder of Secoya Health, a dad, lifelong athlete, and clinician rooted in holistic functional medicine. He shares his personal philosophy: lasting health means addressing the brain, body, and biochemistry together — not chasing symptoms with a pill-for-every-problem approach. Dr. Schilling explains why he built Secoya Health to set a new standard of wellness care where every person is seen as a whole being.
Meet Paula Fortin, our primary care provider | Secoya Health
Meet Paula Fortin, NP — Secoya Health's primary care provider. Paula shares her journey from Alaska flight nursing to functional medicine, and how the Direct Primary Care model gives patients unlimited visits and true root-cause care.
Jen
RN
Clinical Nurse
Jen brings compassionate clinical expertise to every patient interaction, specializing in IV therapy administration and patient care coordination.
Kalley
RN
Clinical Nurse
Kalley supports our clinical programs with skilled nursing care, ensuring every treatment session is safe, comfortable, and effective.
Annissa
Patient Coordinator
Front Office
Annissa is your first point of contact at Secoya. She coordinates appointments, manages scheduling, and ensures every visit runs smoothly.
Emma
Patient Coordinator
Front Office
Emma helps manage patient communication and administrative support, making sure nothing falls through the cracks in your care journey.
Taylor
Marketing & Outreach
Marketing
Taylor shares Secoya's story with the world, helping new patients discover the root-cause approach to health.
Our Values
These aren't on a poster in our break room. They're how we make decisions every day.
Put People First
Every decision starts with what's best for the person in front of us — not what's fastest, cheapest, or most convenient for the practice.
Do the Right Thing
We recommend what you need, not what pays the most. If we can't help you, we'll tell you that too.
Own Your Impact
Every team member takes ownership of their role in your health outcomes. No passing the buck, no "that's not my job."
Empower, Don't Depend
Our goal is to give you the knowledge and tools to manage your own health. We want you to need us less over time, not more.
The Tree of Life
“Secoya” comes from the Sequoia Redwood — Latin for “forever living.” The Tree of Life symbolizes wellness, longevity, and growing at your own pace. It's not an accident that our brand feels rooted in earth tones and forest greens — that palette is the visual expression of what Secoya has always meant.
The sequoia is the largest and most resilient organism on the planet. It thrives for thousands of years not because of any single feature, but because every system works together. That's the model for Secoya Health — we build resilience across every system in your body so you can thrive for the long term.
Stories of Transformation
Don't take our word for it. Here's what real patients say about their experience at Secoya Health.
“Paula Fortin is amazing. She takes the time to listen and her functional medicine approach helped me fix my gut health...”
Emily R.
Google Review
“Great place great people!”
Clint Heaser
Google Review
“Caring considerate professional--Results”
donna goette
Google Review
“Really great experience and very fascinating!”
Annie Thornton
Google Review
“This place cares about helping and improve your overall wellness.”
Nick Pitts
Google Review
“Secoya staff- Always smiling, friendly, and caring.”
Rachel M
Google Review
“Kind, friendly, healthy atmosphere. They know what they are doing.”
jeff schmitt
Google Review
“Excellent treatment here. I feel the best I ever had in my entire life!”
Theresa Etnier
Google Review
“The best care by the finest professionals. HIGHLY recommend!”
Anne Marie Velte
Google Review
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Whether you're ready to book or just want to learn more, we're here. No pressure, no sales pitch — just honest conversation about your health.