Michael Muchiri, NP

Samantha Lahr is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Edina, MN. She is credentialed with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improved quality of life. Samantha is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in spinal cord stimulation, interventional pain management, fibromyalgia, headaches/migraines, and medication management. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN and her Master of Science degree in physician assistant medicine at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. Dr. Lahr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

Nancy Nyongesa is a certified family nurse practitioner and doctor of nursing practice with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Burnsville, MN. She is credentialed with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improve quality of life. Nancy received her Associate degree in practical nursing as well as her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Dickinson State University. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with specialty in family practice from North Dakota State University. She is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in chronic pain management and patient education. Ms. Nyongesa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Muscle Spasms.

Erik Ekstrom, M.D., is an interventional spine physician and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Summit Orthopedics. He provides nonsurgical neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Special interests include minimally invasive spine therapies, the innovative Intracept Procedure, and sports injuries. Dr. Ekstrom is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “I believe in listening to patients and making them feel comfortable,” Dr. Ekstrom explains. “For me, the most gratifying part of the work is finding the problem and fixing it so patients can return to their usual activities.” He is an avid cyclist and cross-country skier. Dr. Ekstrom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.