Meet the Team at Aervita
Three Doctors, One Plan.
Every patient at Aervita starts with a 40 minute Initial Health Assessment with a doctor. From there, your care may include chiropractic care, acupuncture, functional medicine and lab work, hyperbaric oxygen, red light or PEMF therapy, depending on what your exam shows and what you want to get back to. Our providers share notes and plan together, so you are treated by one team rather than passed between separate offices.
Dr. Jaron Faber, DC, MS, FMHC
Dr. Jaron Faber is the founder and owner of Aervita. He earned his B.S. in Biology from the University of Minnesota Duluth and was headed for pharmacy school until time spent working in one of the country’s highest volume pharmacies changed his path. Watching dosages climb while patients got sicker convinced him that something fundamental was missing. When he was reintroduced to chiropractic care around that time, the philosophy clicked: give the body and mind the right environment, and they are remarkably good at healing themselves.
He graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Doctor of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University, completed a Master’s in Exercise Science, and earned his Functional Medicine Hyperbaric Certification (FMHC) through the International Board of Undersea Medicine. During chiropractic school he logged more than 500 post doctoral hours studying musculoskeletal pain, sleep, nutrition, blood and brain chemistry, gut health, methylation and genetics.
Dr. Jaron opened the practice in 2020, rebranded it as Aervita in 2025 and took full ownership in 2026. His work has been featured in local magazines and on KARE 11. Away from the clinic you will find him up at the cabin, hunting, watching football, working on home projects or traveling with friends and family.
Focus areas: functional medicine and lab interpretation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, chiropractic care and recovery protocols.
Dr. Natalie Schumacher, DC, CFMP
Dr. Natalie Schumacher helps people uncover the root causes of their health concerns through a personalized, evidence informed approach to care. She graduated with highest honors from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2020, earning her Doctor of Chiropractic and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology. During her schooling she completed more than 300 hours of acupuncture education and became a Certified Chiropractic Acupuncture Practitioner, and she went on to become a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner.
Dr. Natalie combines functional medicine, chiropractic care, acupuncture, movement and lifestyle medicine to help patients work through complex chronic health concerns. Her clinical interests include cardiometabolic health, autoimmune conditions, thyroid health and women’s hormone health. She believes true healing happens when we look beyond symptoms and address the interconnected factors that influence health.
Originally from North Dakota, she enjoys returning home to visit family and friends. Outside the clinic you will find her with her husband, her son and their two miniature dachshunds, in the garden, reading, teaching fitness classes, cooking or traveling.
Additional certifications: Certified Chiropractic Acupuncture Practitioner, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Frequency Specific Microcurrent Practitioner.
Dr. Stephen Thompson, DC, DACM, L.Ac.
Dr. Stephen Thompson is a chiropractor and licensed acupuncturist who joined Aervita in October 2026. Inspired by generations of healers in his family, he recognized early on that lasting wellness goes beyond quick fixes. His path led from doctoral study in chiropractic and Traditional Chinese Medicine to a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, where he found that deep healing happens when science, compassion and lived experience come together.
Dr. Thompson has a particular interest in recovery after motor vehicle accidents, complex chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and long COVID, and women’s health from fertility and pregnancy through menopause. His care blends chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture, bodywork, nutrition coaching and functional medicine, with every visit built on a trauma informed foundation of safety and understanding.
He believes healing is rarely a straight line. His aim is to meet people where they are, explain the why behind each step and adjust the plan as they progress.
Credentials: Doctor of Chiropractic, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Nutrition Therapist (CNT), Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB), Fellow of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (FAIHM).
Start With a Conversation.
Book your Initial Health Assessment and meet a doctor who will listen first, examine carefully and explain your options in plain language. Not sure who to see? Start with any of us and we will point you to the right provider.