About Us

Hungerford Chiropractic was founded by Dr. Chad Hungerford in 1998 specializing in conservative treatment of musculoskeletal health conditions. In the summer of 2008, Dr. Hungerford added a Physical Therapy department and welcomed a staff with over 35+ years of experience. The company name was then formally changed to Hungerford Chiropractic and Physical Therapy. Dr. Matt Jones joined the staff in the winter of 2009 to further enhance our excellence in patient care.

Our Providers

  • Chad Hungerford
    Chad Hungerford
    D.C., Lic. Ac., Cert. Med. Examiner
  • Christine Brandner
    Christine Brandner
    D.C.
  • Spencer Laufmann
    Spencer Laufmann
    DPT, CSCS
  • Jordan Jacobsen
    Jordan Jacobsen
    DPT
  • Sharon Brecher
    Sharon Brecher
    PTA
  • Kara Dahl
    Kara Dahl
    PTA
  • Karol Madill
    Karol Madill
    LMT
  • Penny Sjolie
    Penny Sjolie
    LMT
Chad Hungerford
D.C., Lic. Ac., Cert. Med. Examiner

Dr. Hungerford is a native of Slayton, Minnesota. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from South Dakota State University and went on to earn his chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN in 1997. Dr. Hungerford has been practicing in Brookings since that time. He also has diagnostic and courtesy privileges at the Brookings Hospital, the Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital, Sioux Falls Open MRI, Open Upright MRI of South Dakota, and Orthopedic Institute and member of the South Dakota Chiropractic Association and the ACA (American Chiropractic Association). He is also certified to perform drug and alcohol testing. Dr. Hungerford is a former Jackrabbit competing in track and cross country for SDSU and is currently the staff chiropractic physician for the University athletic department at SDSU. He is also a Certified Medical Examiner and perform DOT exams.

Christine Brandner
D.C.
Spencer Laufmann
DPT, CSCS

Spencer joined Hungerford Chiropractic & Physical Therapy in May 2017. His specialties are Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Spencer graduated with a Bachelor of Science from South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD and Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. Spencer grew up in Brookings, SD.

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Jordan Jacobsen
DPT

Jordan Jacobsen, DPT joined Hungerford Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in August 2015 after 5 years of practice in SD/MN.
Jordan is originally from Lake Preston, SD and currently lives in Brookings, SD. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Sioux Falls, SD and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD.

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Sharon Brecher
PTA

Sharon joined Hungerford Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in April 2009, bringing over 13 years of clinical experience in the physical therapy field. Sharon is originally from Verdi, MN and currently lives in Brookings, SD. She received her physical therapist assistant/AAS degree from Lake Area Technical Institute, Watertown, SD.

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Kara Dahl
PTA
Karol Madill
LMT

Karol joined Hungerford Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in April 2009. She brings with her 18 years of massage experience. Karol is originally from Elkton, SD and lives in Elkton with her husband Chris and 3 boys. She graduated from the Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School in Urbandale, IA. Techniques that Karol is proficient in include Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, lymphatic and hot stone massage. Karol was a member of the Army National Guard for 8 years, from 1998-2006. She served in Iraq from January 2004 to January 2005.

Penny Sjolie
LMT

Penny joined Hungerford Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in September 2023. She brings with her 16 years of massage experience. She graduated from the South Dakota School of Massage Therapy in Sioux Falls, SD.