PRIME HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC · WOOD RIVER

The people
behind your care.

Good care begins with a personal connection. Get to know our team.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE

Local roots.
Real people.

Get to know the doctor, massage therapists, and office team behind your experience at Prime Health.

OWNER & CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Andrew Carr, D.C.

A strong academic foundation.
A personal connection to your goals.

Wood River is home for Dr. Carr. He grew up here, graduated as valedictorian of East Alton Wood River High School, and went on to earn three degrees while building a foundation in biology, human biology, and chiropractic.

At Illinois College in Jacksonville, he balanced his biology studies with collegiate soccer and graduated magna cum laude in 2002. He then earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from Logan College of Chiropractic, graduating cum laude in April 2007.

That background informs an approach centered on the whole person: your health history, how you move, the demands of your day, and what you want to get back to doing. Dr. Carr explains his findings, talks through the options, and welcomes your questions. His range includes Diversified, Logan Basic, Cox flexion distraction, Thompson drop, and instrument-assisted adjustments, along with ART, Graston Technique, and trigger point therapy. When needed, he also creates personalized rehabilitation exercise and nutritional plans.

His commitment to this community continued through the COVID-19 pandemic, when he kept caring for Prime Health patients with a focus on individual attention and thoughtful care.

Beyond the office, he is a husband, father, and volunteer head coach and instructor at Oddfellows Grappling Club. He gives his time to teaching grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, helping people practice discipline, develop skills, and connect with a community. Family, movement, and service remain central to his life.

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Your massage therapists.

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LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Sydney Kollmar, LMT

Sydney graduated from The Healing Arts Center’s massage program in March 2025 and was inducted into its Order of the Twin Hearts honor society. Her published continuing education includes manual lymphatic drainage, prenatal and postpartum massage, and chair massage.

Her approach emphasizes consent, comfort, and a session shaped around the individual. Outside her practice, she enjoys reading, cross-stitching, hiking, and baking.

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LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Brandy Kollmar, LMT

Brandy studied massage at The Healing Arts Center in St. Louis and brings a background in the medical field. She was inducted into the center’s Order of Twin Hearts honor society in 2021.

Her published practice interests include therapeutic massage, deep tissue and cupping, myofascial work, sports massage, and relaxation. She emphasizes meeting people where they are and tailoring sessions to their goals and comfort.

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OFFICE MANAGER

Aimee Sechrest

The steady hand behind the scenes and a familiar, welcoming face at Prime Health.

Every great office needs someone who can keep everything running smoothly while making people feel genuinely cared for. At Prime Health Chiropractic, that person is Aimee Sechrest.

Aimee has been an essential part of the Prime Health family since 2015. As Office Manager, she oversees the daily operations that keep our practice running, from front desk services and patient coordination to insurance billing and administrative responsibilities. With years of experience in healthcare and insurance, Aimee understands that taking care of patients involves much more than what happens in the treatment room.

But what Aimee enjoys most isn’t the paperwork, schedules, or insurance details. It’s the people.

She genuinely enjoys getting to know our patients, building relationships, and helping make each visit a positive experience. For Aimee, one of the most rewarding parts of her day is watching someone walk out the door feeling better than when they arrived. Those moments are a reminder of why she loves being part of the Prime Health team.

A lifelong Wood River resident, Aimee has deep roots in the community we serve. She graduated from East Alton-Wood River Community High School in 1995 and earned her degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1999.

Outside of Prime Health, Aimee’s favorite role is being a wife and mother. She loves spending time with her husband and their three daughters, enjoying the family life that means so much to her.

Dependable, experienced, and genuinely invested in the people around her, Aimee is a big part of what makes Prime Health feel like home. Whether she’s navigating insurance questions, keeping the office organized, or sharing a friendly conversation, she helps ensure our patients feel welcomed, supported, and valued.

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MEET OUR OFFICE TEAM

Mallory Willen

Making patients feel welcome, one smile at a time.

A proud Illinois native, Mallory brings a contagious smile, a big personality, and some seriously impressive organizational skills to Prime Health Chiropractic.

A graduate of John Wood Community College, where she earned her associate degree in Medical Office Technology in 2008, Mallory has a natural gift for making people feel comfortable and welcome. Her favorite part of working at Prime Health is getting to know patients, hearing their stories, and helping them find appointment times that fit their busy lives.

Outside the office, Mallory is a proud mother of three, loves the Lord, and has a passion for baking. And we’re not talking about the occasional batch of cookies. Mallory knows her way around a kitchen, and her sweet creations are almost as memorable as her personality!

Her faith, family, and love for people are important parts of who she is. Whether she’s juggling motherhood, whipping up something delicious, or keeping things organized at the office, Mallory brings plenty of heart and humor to everything she does.

One thing she’d change about Prime Health? She thinks a coffee machine and a fully stocked snack corner would really take the patient experience to the next level. We’re still reviewing her proposal.

With her welcoming personality, genuine kindness, and ability to make just about anyone smile, Mallory helps make Prime Health feel a little less like a doctor’s office and a lot more like a place where you’re among friends.

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