Meet The Team

Twin Cities, MN

Your Medical Experts

We are a medical provider led team of physicians, physicians associates, nurse practitioners and health experts.

We offer exceptional, personalized, urgent care and concierge medicine to the convenience of your home. We bring with us advanced diagnostic technology, IV fluids, medications, and are partnered with outpatient imaging and lab centers. We only staff highly-trained, medical professionals and advanced practice providers with second-to-none bedside manner. Our extensive resumes span: primary care, urgent care, sports medicine, women and mens health, longevity medicine, emergency medicine, and nutritional science.

Aundria Riggen

CEO

Aundria Riggen, PA-C

Aundria Riggen has been working as an advanced practice provider for over 14 years. For over 10 years she has been a leader in urgent/acute care medicine. She is dedicated to her patients and is very involved in teaching the next generation of medical providers. She was recently awarded “Preceptor of the Year” by St. Catherine’s University. She also spent 4-years in orthopedic surgery and is highly trained in medical procedures, joint injections, and musculoskeletal issues. Aundria also believes feeling great goes hand-in-hand with looking your best. She is dedicated to staying up-to-date in all things related to health, beauty and wellness.
A mother of three, she understands just how frustrating the healthcare system can be, both for herself and her kids, to get fast, reliable, and quality medical care. She’s finally doing something about it through co-founding LX Medical alongside her husband.

James Riggen, PA-C

James Riggen has been an advanced practice provider for over 14 years, 8 of which has been dedicated to emergency medicine. From Level-1 trauma centers to rural critical hospitals, he has experienced the full spectrum of acute care medicine. He strives to give the highest level of medical care alongside a top notch bedside experience. James worked for 18-months in pediatric neurology, and 18-months in general surgery, as well.
Outside of the specialty of emergency medicine, James is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and has thoroughly enjoyed applying his original undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences to Longevity/Regenerative Medicine, IV Vitamin Therapy, and mens health.

James Riggen

President

Bryan Karl

Director of Operations

Bryan Karl

Bryan comes with over 15 years of experience working in management/leadership roles along with working in and acquiring talent in a health care setting. As Director of Operations for LX Medical (LXM) his goals are to:
  1. Drive excellence in business, staffing, and financial operations of LXM through managing workflows, budgets, scheduling, and other items as needed
  2. Monitor and optimize technological systems to ensure proper communication and workflow
  3. Regularly communicate in both verbal and written formats with team members and leadership

Outside of work, Bryan is dedicated to his family (Wife Sarah and twin girls Cleo and June), his friends, and his hobbies (i.e., fishing, hunting, skiing).

JoAna Werner, PA-C

Joana Werner has been working as an advanced practice provider since 2011. She has 5 years experience working in urgent care in addition to working in family medicine and general surgery.
She enjoys caring for patients of all ages and understands the importance of preventative healthcare and finding a balance of physical activity, nutrition, and wellness. She is passionate about serving the community both near and far exemplified by taking opportunities to travel to South Africa, Nicaragua, and Haiti for medical mission work. She is proficient in laceration repair, wound care and skin lesion removal.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time being a mom, cooking, gardening, and traveling.

JoAna Werner

Physician Associate

Naomi Kierens

Head Nurse

Naomi Kierens, RN, BSN

Naomi Has been a nurse for 19 years with experience in pediatrics, pedriatric orthopedics and urgent care.
Naomi started nursing as a LPN and worked her way to an associate RN and baccalaureate RN.
She loves being able to support her patients on thier paths towards a healthier lifestyle as well as navigate the difficulties that they may be facing along the way. When Naomi isn’t working she enjoys running, riding her Peloton and spending time with her family.

John Lucke

John Lucke comes to LX Medical with a comprehensive background at the intersection of law, wellness, and vitality.
He has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Exercise Science, a JD from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, is a certified Regenerative Health Practitioner from the Institute of Regenerative Health, and serves as an infantry officer in the Minnesota National Guard.
John is passionate about bioenergetic, longevity, and metabolic approaches to health. He is experienced in detoxification, stress, inflammation, glandular health, and nutrition.

John Lucke

Juris Doctor, Regenerative Health Practitioner