Meet the Team
Dr. Erin Minard, DC
Dr. Erin is happy to be back in Helena, caring for the community she grew up in. After graduating from Helena High School in 2015, she studied at Rocky Mountain College and Northern Arizona University before completing chiropractic school in Portland, Oregon. Outside the clinic, Erin loves enjoying Helena through farmers markets, live theatre, local restaurants, time outside, and jumps at any opportunity to befriend an animal. At Backsmith Montana Chiropractic, she brings that same grounded, approachable energy to patient care with practical, evidence-informed treatment that helps people move better, feel heard, and regain confidence in their bodies.
Marge Thompson
Marge is the office manager at Backsmith Montana Chiropractic and brings 12 years of experience working in chiropractic offices. She is incredibly knowledgeable about office systems, scheduling, insurance, and the many details that help a clinic run well. Patients and team members alike benefit from her steady presence, organization, and experience. Outside of work, Marge’s family is the most important part of her life, and she loves spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Kris Minard
Kris is part of the Backsmith Montana Chiropractic team and has been helping at the clinic since retiring from her career with the State of Montana, where she worked as a Tobacco Use Prevention Specialist. She brings a warm and welcoming presence to the clinic, helping patients feel comfortable from the moment they walk in. Her help has been a huge gift as Erin builds the practice, and having her mom alongside her in this chapter means a great deal.