Prairie Roots Health

About

Prairie Roots Health was founded in 2024 by Dr. Cheryl Bones (DC, FMCP) and Dr. Jessica Pearson (MD, FMCP-M) to bridge the gap between traditional and alternative medicine. Friends and colleagues, they wanted to bring patients a more collaborative, holistic approach to care.

The team provides functional medicine designed to address the root causes of illness, not just the symptoms. Every patient is treated as an active partner in their wellness journey. The approach is personalized and whole-person, integrating functional medicine, lifestyle-based therapies, and chiropractic care to support healing, balance, and long-term vitality.

Prairie Roots Health is a Featured Provider on Dialed In Health.

Three Promises to Every Patient

Services Offered

Symptoms We Help With

If you have been told your labs are normal but you do not feel normal, this is the kind of work we do. Most patients arrive with one or more of the following.

Conditions We Actively Treat

Meet the Team

Dr. Jessica Pearson

MD · FMCP-M · Board-Certified OB/GYN

Co-owner, Gynecologist, Functional Medicine Physician

Dr. Jess combines her background in traditional medicine with her passion for holistic, whole-body care. Born and raised in South Dakota, she completed her medical degree at USD and her OB/GYN residency in Georgia before serving in the U.S. Air Force. There, she became Medical Director of Women's Health and later Associate Program Director of an OB/GYN residency program. Along the way, Dr. Jess discovered functional medicine and fell in love with its ability to uncover the why behind health struggles rather than just treat symptoms. Today, she specializes in women's health, hormone balance, and supporting strong, healthy pregnancies. With additional training in perinatal fitness, she empowers women at every stage of fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood. Outside the clinic, you will find her doing CrossFit, triathlons, or hiking with her rescue pup, Zora. Patients describe Dr. Jess as both knowledgeable and approachable, someone who listens deeply, explains clearly, and helps women feel truly cared for.

Dr. Cheryl Bones

DC · FMCP

Founder, Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Practitioner

For Dr. Cheryl, chiropractic and functional medicine are personal. Growing up, she faced her own GI struggles and injuries that conventional care could not resolve. Everything changed when she worked with a chiropractor and functional medicine doctor who finally gave her hope and lasting relief. Inspired, she set out to do the same for others. Dr. Cheryl earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University and is certified in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She works with patients of all ages, blending chiropractic care, muscle and fascial work, cranial therapy, and functional medicine to address concerns ranging from GI dysfunction and skin issues to sinus problems, POTS, and pediatric care. She grew up on a farm near Tripp, SD, and now lives near Parker with her husband Dan (a farmer and retired Air Force Guard member) and their three children. Patients appreciate Dr. Cheryl's ability to uncover root causes and create individualized plans that bring real, lasting improvements.

Sam Niewenhuis

CNP · Functional Medicine Trained

Nurse Practitioner

Sam brings both professional expertise and personal experience to his work in primary care and functional medicine. After earning his nursing degree and Family Nurse Practitioner degree from SDSU, he gained extensive experience in emergency medicine, internal medicine, and urgent care across Sioux Falls health systems. When his own family faced health challenges that conventional medicine could not solve, Sam sought alternative answers and discovered functional medicine — and it transformed not only his family's health but also his approach to patient care. At Prairie Roots, Sam helps men, women, and children get to the root of health concerns with a focus on practical, whole-person solutions. He is passionate about guiding patients out of the system and into care that is personalized, thoughtful, and truly patient-centered. Outside of work, Sam is a devoted husband and father to four children. He enjoys spending time outdoors, gardening, and tending to his backyard chickens. Patients value Sam's down-to-earth approach, relatability, and commitment to providing high-quality care outside the traditional system.

Dr. Sarah Tadlock

DC · Doula

Chiropractor and Doula

Born and raised in Sioux Falls, Dr. Sarah has always been passionate about movement and performance — from her early days as a competitive soccer player and gymnast to her career as an athletic trainer. Eventually, her love for helping people heal and thrive led her to chiropractic care. After earning her doctorate at Northwestern Health Sciences University, Dr. Sarah worked in Minnesota before moving home to Sioux Falls. She has a special focus on moms and babies, bringing together her chiropractic expertise and training as a doula to support women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. When she is not at Prairie Roots Health, Dr. Sarah is coaching at CrossFit KOTA, cheering people on as they grow stronger inside and out. Patients often describe Dr. Sarah as compassionate, encouraging, and uniquely skilled at supporting both mamas and their little ones as well as athletes.

Clinic Details

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DIALED IN HEALTH · EP 06

Why Stress Is Silently Wrecking Your Health

Dr. Jessica Pearson on cortisol, the steroidogenesis pathway, and why your normal labs may not be telling the whole story.

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