Holistic and Integrative Family Medicine for infants, children and adults emphasizing prevention and wellness.
At Synergy, we treat the patient as a whole – mind, body, and spirit – as we know that this balance is of utmost importance for achieving greater health. Our physicians utilize both conventional and alternative medicine, striving to bridge a gap between these forms of healthcare. We are known for being great listeners and having a caring, intuitive nature. We believe that our bodies know how to heal themselves naturally if given the correct support, and will guide you in doing so.
Our physicians will guide you to finding this balance, by working with you as a team, and supporting patient autonomy. We evaluate each patient individually by careful listening to gather a detailed history, exam, and obtaining the necessary laboratory tests or imaging studies. We will help formulate a plan to optimum wellness for each patient individually using our expertise in both allopathic and holistic medicine. This often includes the fundamentals of health: dietary modification, daily body movement, stress reduction and supplements. We also may recommend other healing modalities like chiropractic care, acupuncture, mental health therapy, massage therapy and naturopathy, via our well established network of alternative practitioners.
Only when truly needed, we will add prescription medications, further imaging tests and referrals to well trusted specialists.
We offer multiple visit types, dependent on each individual’s needs, which include:
Adult Physical Exams
Infant and Well Child Exam
Newborn, Pediatric and Adolescent Care
Womens Health
Mental Health
Office Procedures
Cosmetic Skin Procedures
Chronic Disease Management:
- Thyroid disorders
- Diabetes
- Depression and Anxiety
- Migraines
- Hypertension
- High Cholesterol
- ADHD
- Fatigue
- Eczema
- Asthma
- Allergies
Same Day Visit for Acute Illness:
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Strep Throat
- Ear infections
- Upper Respiratory Illnesses
- Skin infections
- Influenza
- Sinus infections
- Rashes
- Pink Eye
Meet the Synergy Providers
Jennifer Lake, MD
Holistic Family Physician
Jennifer Lake, MD is board-certified in Family Medicine as well as Alternative and Integrative Medicine. Her training began with an undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She then completed Medical School at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and residency at the Family Practice program at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota. She began practicing as a Family Medicine Physician after graduating in 2004.
After several years of general family practice, Dr. Lake realized that she had more to offer in her role as a healer than prescribing medications, ordering tests or recommending surgeries. She also learned that her patients were not just a condition or disease, but rather a whole person who needed care. She then, along with Dr. Perry, obtained additional training in Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She was intrigued by the natural therapies that were available for almost all conditions and strived to gain additional knowledge of these treatment options.
Synergy Family Physicians, as an integrative family medicine clinic, has allowed Dr. Lake to care for each patient individually, as a whole- mind, body and spirit. She feels that by incorporating several treatment modalities for medical conditions, each patient is allowed the maximum advantage for healing.
Although she sees patients of all ages and genders, Dr. Lake has a special interest in mood disorders, skin conditions, pediatrics and gastrointestinal health.
Dr. Jennifer Lake grew up in Richfield, MN and currently lives in Blaine, MN with her husband and three children. Her interests include spending time with family, travel, golf, exercise, yoga, cheering for the Vikings, and fine dining.
Danielle Perry, MD
Holistic Family Physician
Danielle Perry, MD is board-certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine. She has an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of St. Thomas. She then attended Medical School at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 2001.
Dr. Perry then completed her Family Medicine Residency at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota, and has been in practice as a Family Physician since 2004.
Dr. Perry has always had an interest in alternative medicine, and during college contemplated attending Naturopathic school rather than medical school, but ultimately chose allopathic medical school, taking as many alternative medicine electives as allowed. She held out hope that someday she would be able to blend the best of both worlds, and after several years in a traditional Family Medicine setting, began formal training in Integrative Holistic Medicine prior to seeing her professional dream come to reality at Synergy. Dr. Perry enjoys all aspects of Family Medicine, with a special place in her heart for newborn and infant care along with the joys of helping educate parents on how to keep their children healthy as well as themselves.
She enjoys working as a team with patients dealing with chronic health issues to find physical and emotional healing through a variety of treatment options. With Dr. Perry you will find an empathetic, non-judgemental listener striving for accurate diagnosis and excellent care. She will spend time to educate you on what is happening with your body and why treatment options are being recommended.
Dr. Perry grew up in Lino Lakes and currently lives in Blaine with her husband and children. Her interests outside of medicine include salsa and ballroom dancing, cycling, gardening, travel, and spending time with family.
Seng Tiong Lee DNP, FNP-C
Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner
Seng Tiong Lee DNP, FNP-C, APRN is a graduate of Augsburg University’s Doctorate in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner program. He embarked on his healthcare journey as a Registered Nurse at St. Cloud Hospital after earning his bachelor’s degree in nursing and a minor in Psychology from St. Cloud State University. Following this, he moved to Singapore and practiced there for several years.
Throughout his nursing career, Seng has had the opportunity to witness and learn diverse approaches to medical care. This exposure to various cultures has shaped Seng into an open-minded provider, willing to embrace and recommend different approaches to patients’ needs.
Seng adopts a comprehensive approach to his patients’ health and well-being, drawing from conventional and integrative medical practices. He sees patients across all age groups and finds great satisfaction in working closely with them to craft personalized care plans tailored to their specific avenues of healing. In addition to English, Seng is also fluent in Mandarin, and warmly welcomes patients who prefer communicating in this language.
Beyond his medical profession, Seng is passionate about houseplants and proudly considers himself an “urban farmer,” cultivating a variety of vegetables and flowers during the summer months. Travel is another of Seng’s great passions, as he enjoys new destinations and immersing himself in diverse cultures whenever the opportunity arises.
Jill Oswald DNP, FNP-C, APRN
Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner
Jill Oswald DNP, FNP-C, APRN Attended Augsburg University and earned her Doctorate in Nursing, with an emphasis in leadership and transcultural nursing, Viterbo University for her Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner degree, and performed her Nurse Practitioner residency training with Mayo School of Health Sciences. Jill has been treating patients within family medicine and urgent care since 2012 and for the 7 years prior, she was an ICU Nurse at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
In addition to treating patients, she also works at Augsburg University as Nursing Faculty and Clinical Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner Program, so do not be surprised if a Nurse Practitioner student is observing and working with Jill.
Jill has passion for teaching patients healthy lifestyle modifications to reach their unique healthcare goals. She has a passion for working with individuals to help them understand how to leverage diet, exercise, and mindfulness to create long-term positive impacts on their health. She understands that everyone has different approaches to health and enjoys partnering alongside them on their path to a healthier life. She looks forward to growing with each person and family on their journey!
Outside of clinical practice, Jill enjoys staying active all year round; you may find her enjoying lake life in the summer or skiing in the winter. Jill is always stiving for balance and enjoys being in nature and traveling with her family.
Corey Schuler FNP-C, CNS
Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner
Corey Schuler, FNP-C, CNS Corey grew up in rural Granite Falls, Minnesota on a multi-generational family farm. Early in life, he learned about how food is grown from seed-to-shelf and farm-to-table. His mother worked in hospice, so he would often visit those patients in their last months of life. Having these formative opportunities and the experience of “country doctors” inspired him to pursue holistic healthcare.
Corey Schuler is a holistic family nurse practitioner with master’s degrees in nutrition, nursing, and business administration, and advanced training in botanical medicine and functional medicine. His practice interests include primary care for men, sports medicine, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As a corrective exercise specialist and former chiropractor, he also has a keen eye for management of musculoskeletal injuries. He enjoys exploring integrative medicine options with patients as well as conventional diagnosis and treatment. He is widely considered an expert in the development and clinical use of dietary supplements.
Academic Affiliations
- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Nutrition and Nutrition Business Leadership
- Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly New York Chiropractic College),
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Clinical Nutrition
Graduate Schools
- Graceland University
- University of Bridgeport
- Quantic School of Business and Technology
- Northwestern Health Sciences University
Undergraduate
- Graceland University
- Valparaiso University
In his free time, Corey enjoys spending time with his wife and son often attending high school tennis matches, spending time at the lake, and being active in their church. Their rescue dogs are far too spoiled but love long walks through the neighborhood. Corey took up strength training as a hobby later in life and makes time to get to the gym most days of the week.
Jenna Nelson, APRN, DNP, CNP
Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner
Jenna Nelson, APRN, DNP, CNP is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Jenna started her career in health care as a nursing assistant while she was enrolled at the University of Minnesota in the BSN program.
In 2009 she graduated with her BSN and moved to Australia working in Melbourne until 2011. In 2011 Jenna began her career as an Emergency Department RN. Since she has worked in Emergency Medicine as a registered nurse at a level 4 trauma center and a larger Urban Level 1 trauma center. In 2022 Jenna graduated from Augsburg University Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner program which has an emphasis on transcultural and holistic care and had clinical rotations at Synergy with Jill Oswald and Jennifer Lake.
Having the opportunity to work with patients in the Emergency Room setting has highlighted the importance of good primary and preventative care services, services aimed at each patient’s unique needs. Jenna has a strong interest in Integrative and Holistic Medicine, since her clinical rotations as Synergy Jenna has appreciated there are natural and holistic approaches available for most chronic conditions that can be used in adjunct with traditional medical treatments.
Jenna sees patients of all ages and genders and looks forward to meeting them where they are at in their health journey.
Jenna grew up in various Air Forces Bases around the world before her family finally settled in Rochester, Minnesota. Currently, she lives in south Minneapolis and enjoys bringing her 2 daughters to local parks and green spaces. Her interests include running, travel, fishing, and music.