Our Team

Shayla Tschakert earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Her professional interest is preventative medicine and women’s health. Shayla enjoys working at LSCHC because she loves getting to know the people in the community and having the opportunity to care for their whole health in one clinic. As a provider she likes to make sure that everyone feels heard and appreciated while also encouraging patients to live their happiest and healthiest life.

In her free time, she enjoys going on walks/hikes with her husband and dog, reading a good book, and watching football (especially the Vikings).

Zoe Kunze earned a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. Her professional interests are preventive care, women's health, and dermatology. She also has special interests in treating HIV and hepatitis C.

Zoe is excited to be serving the Twin Ports community where she grew up. She aims to create a welcoming environment for patients and deliver care with a compassionate and personalized approach.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, yoga, and spending time with friends and family.

Adam Wennersten earned his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He completed his Physician Assistant training at Western Michigan University. Adam strives to establish trust and to provide long-term care for all patients through their lifespan.

Adam enjoys offering a variety of care in his practice of medicine, including procedures, addiction treatment, and orthopedics. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, travel, wood working, and exploring the outdoors.

Brittany Hamm is a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice), APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse), CNP (Certified Nurse Practitioner), FNP-BC (Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified) and PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified) licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Brittany works with individuals across their lifespan. Brittany’s area of expertise is supporting clients through a holistic model, where physical health and mental health concerns are addressed together.

She became passionate about the service of community health centers in her role as an RN and served as Clinic Director and Quality Compliance Director before returning to school to become an NP and a dual-certification as Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Dr. Jake Oestreich is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician. He has lived and worked in the greater Twin Ports area for over 20 years. He is a proud graduate of the University of Minnesota-Duluth Medical School and the Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program.

He has a strong commitment to the patients we serve. He views his role as a Family Physician as that of a friend with highly specialized knowledge. He approaches his practice with the compassion, commitment, and seriousness that it deserves. He and his family love the Twin Ports Community and are committed to living, working and playing in the area until they are no longer able.

Dr. Emily Anderson joined Lake Superior Community Health Center in 2013 as both family medicine provider and Medical Director.  She became CMO for the organization in 2025.  Dr. Anderson is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and the Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program and is board-certified in Family Medicine.

Her professional interests include preventative care and chronic disease management for the whole family and all age spectrums of life.  Along with the LSCHC team, Dr. Anderson is a champion of trauma-informed practices and strives to create an atmosphere where every person feels heard and welcomed.

Dr. Anderson is a native of the Twin Ports area. In her free time, she enjoys leisure reading, yoga, camping, snowshoeing, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Jason Bramstedt graduated with his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. He currently provides chiropractic services at LSCHC's Superior, WI location. Jason has over twenty-six  years of Chiropractic experience and truly appreciates each patient as the individual that they are. He holds pride in providing personalized, evidence-based care to all of his patients.

Dr. Greg McGillivray joined the team at Lake Superior Community Health Center in 2021 following twenty-five years in private practice with his wife, Dr. Kara McGillivray who started the chiropractic program at Lake Superior Community Health Center the year prior.

Dr. McGillivray graduated from the University of Winnipeg and Northwestern Health Sciences University, Cum Laude.  He holds a Spinal Trauma Certification from the International Chiropractic Association.  Dr. McGillivray has been recognized twice as one of the 10 best chiropractors by the American Institute of Chiropractors.

He is a strong believer in the value of an integrative health care system, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary clinical team to produce better health outcomes, and promotes evidence based spinal healthcare in every treatment plan he develops with the patients he serves.

Dr. Kara McGillivray is a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic dedicated to delivering evidence based, patient-centered care.  She earned both her Bachelor of Science degree and her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University, where she developed a strong foundation in clinical assessment, rehabilitative therapy, and holistic health practices.

Dr. McGillivray also holds advanced post-graduate certification in spinal trauma through the International Chiropractic Association, equipping her with specialized expertise in the evaluation and management of complex spinal injuries. She is committed to helping patients achieve long-term wellness by combining clinical excellence with compassionate, individualized treatment.

For more than twenty-five years, Dr. McGillivray has worked alongside her husband, Dr. Greg McGillivray, designing, opening, and operating four successful private chiropractic practices. Their collaborative approach and dedication to exceptional clinical care have shaped the foundation of their long-standing professional partnership.

In 2020, Dr. McGillivray expanded her expertise into the integrated healthcare space, introducing chiropractic services within LSCHC's multidisciplinary health system. With her extensive clinical background and passion for integrated, patient-focused healthcare, Dr. McGillivray strives to advance the role of chiropractic care within diverse and underserved communities.

Krystin Laszewski is a Behavioral Health Therapist at our Superior, WI location. She graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with a master’s degree in social work. Also a graduate of Park University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology. Certifications include Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) and Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW).

Krystin has special interests in child and adolescent development, and behavior plus dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, building Legos, and participating in half marathons and Ragnar Relays. In the winter, you can find her skiing.

Rachelle Walker (they/them) is a Behavioral Health Therapist at our Duluth, MN location, where they offer therapy for teens and adults, grounded in trauma-informed approaches. They are a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) and earned their Master of Social Work (MSW) from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN.

Rachelle specializes in supporting individuals navigating relationships, LGBTQ+ experiences, mood and personality disorders, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and life transitions. They draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART),  Cognitive Processing therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).

Their work is grounded in strengths-based and systems perspectives to help clients understand themselves in context and build from their individual strengths.

Outside of work, Rachelle enjoys cross-country skiing, mountain biking, playing video games, and spending time with their cats, Puff and Pastry.

Rachelle is passionate about helping people improve their relationships, whether with partners, family, friends, or coworkers.

Heather Branham is a Behavioral Health Therapist at our Superior, WI location. She graduated from University of Minnesota – Duluth with a Master’s degree in Social Work.

She is an alumni of the University of Wisconsin – Superior with a Bachelors in Social Work and went to high school at South Shore. Her certifications include Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) and Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW).

Heather is excited to work with a wide variety of individuals including working at the schools in the area. In her free-time, she enjoys camping, fishing, and sitting by the fire. In the winter, snowshoeing. Baking and coffee are high on the list of interests too!

To make an appointment call 715-392-1955 and come to our 2222 E 5th Street Superior, WI clinic location.

Kristi is a Behavioral Health Therapist at our Superior, WI location offering therapy to children (three years and older), teens, and adults grounded in attachment and trauma-informed approaches. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and earned her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood University in Madison, WI.

Kristi uses evidence-based treatment models, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She is trained and has experience in the DC: 0-5™ Diagnostic Classification system, an approach that centers a child's relationships and cultural context to deeply understand the developmental and emotional needs of infants and children from birth through age five.

Kristi is currently advancing her clinical training to become a registered play therapist and is engaged in specialized training in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). Special interests include child development, parenting/caregiving support, attachment difficulties/issues, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety, depression, and trauma.

In her free time Kristi enjoys reading, art, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with her family, friends, and pets.

Tiffany Johnson is a Board-Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor who has been with the clinic since January 2020. Tiffany received her Bachelor of Social Work from University of Wisconsin Superior in 2019 and her Master of Social Work from the College of St. Scholastica in 2025.

Tiffany is particularly interested in substance use disorder prevention work at the adolescent level, Co-Occurring Therapy (the ability to treat SUD and MH Diagnosis), person centered therapy with a non-judgmental approach, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and MI (Motivational Interviewing). She approaches her clients with an open mind, empathy, and meeting them where they are in their recovery.

Tiffany is part of the Douglas County Treatment Court where she provides a professional take on client cases and individualized treatment paths for the participants.

Outside of the office you can find Tiffany kayaking, 4-wheeling, reading, fishing, and finding new things to cook/bake.

Holly works at our Superior, WI location as a Board Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. Holly wants her patients to know that they are never alone in their recovery journey, and that there is power in asking for help. She believes that everyone should be heard, and that everyone deserves empathy, compassion, and understanding. The values that drive Holly and her practice are empathy, optimism, kindness, growth, community, and balance.

"You deserve to celebrate not only who you've become, but who you could have become and fought not to."

Aaron Pust is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who began working at Lake Superior Community Health Center in 2012. He graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

His professional interests include providing a safe environment to explore and bring balance to the whole person including mental, emotional, spiritual, and social elements using an individualized and non-judgmental approach. He works to provide help for Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Co-occurring Disorders (Mental Health and Chemical Dependency), Mood Disorders, Grief & Loss, Relationship Issues, Men's Issues, and Life Adjustment Issues.

When asked what Aaron enjoys most about his job, he said, “I enjoy working with our patients and consider it an honor to help individuals, couples, and families move towards healing and wholeness. I enjoy working with a very compassionate and talented staff at our clinic to meet the needs of our patients. Last, but not least, I enjoy working in a clinic that serves patients from many different backgrounds regardless of whether they have health insurance.”

His favorite health tip is to practice being mindful of your thoughts, feelings, and moods each day. Try to stop negative self-talk and other negative elements by focusing on positive things including what you can be thankful for and can complement yourself about. We often do not give ourselves and those around us enough credit for the good in our lives.

In Aaron’s free time, he enjoys hiking, biking, reading, taking pictures, and spending time with family and friends.

Kraig Peterson, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, BCD, is the Director of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Services at Lake Superior Community Health Center. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from The College of St. Scholastica and is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work through the American Board of Clinical Social Work.

Kraig practices from a trauma-informed, evidence-based framework and utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). His work emphasizes harm reduction, patient-centered care, and practical approaches that support meaningful and sustainable change.

Kraig is a United States Air Force veteran. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling.

Teresa Bushnell is an Advanced Dental Therapist (ADT). She received her bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Arizona, and later completed her ADT degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis, MN.

Teresa has been working in the dentistry field since 2010 and the majority of her work has been in the public/non-profit sector. She speaks English and Spanish fluently, seeing patients in our Duluth Dental clinic located at 4325 Grand Avenue.

Dr. Prabhjot Arora received her DDS from the University of Southern California - School of Dentistry in Los Angeles, CA and her MBA at Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN. She is fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi. Dr. Arora will be seeing patients in our Duluth office. To schedule an appointment, call 218-628-7035.

Dr. Steven Kottke graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison and has a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Kottke enjoys golf, hockey, tennis, and pickleball. He also speaks Spanish. He is employed at our Carlton Dental office. To schedule an appointment call 218-336-3524.

Dr. Mitch Tschakert is a Dentist at our Superior, WI location. He holds a Bachelors degree in Biology from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Tschakert is a member of the American Dental Association.

He is excited to work with the entire LSCHC team to help do his part in providing comprehensive healthcare for the Twin Ports. Also that there are so many different services provided at LSCHC. The values that drive Dr. Tschakert are hardwork and honesty. "I believe that everyone should be treated well and that everyone deserves the truth."

In his free time he enjoys watching and playing sports (talking about them too), fishing, hunting, hiking, reading, and spending time with his wife Shayla and dog Rocky.

Dr. Richard Devorak graduated from University of Minnesota with a degree in Dentistry in 1992. He works primarily in the Duluth office. He enjoys helping those with dental needs too much to retire. In his free time he enjoys bicycling, reading and fly-fishing. In the cold months you can find him in the gym or cross-country skiing.

Dr. Richard Oase started with Lake Superior Community Health Center in 2011. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. His professional interests include preventive dentistry and implanted restorations. He enjoys helping people with their dental problems and helping them gain confidence in their oral health. His favorite health tip is to "floss."

Dr. Oase is originally from Duluth, MN. In his free time he likes to garden, hike to new places, work with his dog, upland bird hunt, swim, and do activities with his grandchildren.

Dr. Yin Cao's education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master of Dental Therapy degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University. Dr. Cao is passionate about Community Health Care. She worked for 5 years as a dental assistant/dental therapist in Rochester, MN at a non-profit dental office. She is excited to be in the Twin Ports and to "improve access to dental care for under-served patients in the area."

In her free time Dr. Cao enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs. She also enjoys cooking and exploring new places.