Meet the Team
Relieve - Heal - Mantain
Experience the personalized care of Belle Chiropractic's expert team. Our skilled professionals bring a compassionate approach to chiropractic care, ensuring that each patient receives the utmost attention and support throughout their journey to optimal health.
Owner & Chiropractor
Dr.Colton Backhaus, DC, CSCS
Dr. Colton is a North Dakota native from Bismarck, ND. He spent much of his youth rodeoing and raising horses with his parents.
He is a Black Hills State University graduate and while he attended he was a proud member of the Black Hills State University Rodeo team. During that time he had the incredible experience of qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo three separate times. After completing his undergrad, he then continued to Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN to attain his doctorate in chiropractic with a sports emphasis. While there he also gained knowledge and expertise in strength and conditioning with the Human Performance Center.
Dr. Colton enjoys working with athletes and helping people to get back to doing the things that they love. When he isn’t working with patients he enjoys roping, training horses, spending time with friends and working out.
Business Manager "Momager"
Tammy Backhaus
Tammy Backhaus is cleverly called the Momager here at Belle Chiropractic – because she’s Dr. Colton’s mom. Before working very part-time doing the bookkeeping for the practice she retired in 2023 with 27 years of service to the State of North Dakota.
Tammy and her husband Troy live and raise their children in Bismarck, ND They have a daughter Carly who is married with three young boys and lives in North Oaks, MN. Dr. Colton is their middle child, a Chiropractor who lives in Belle Fourche. Their youngest son, Clayton, is a Black Hills State University senior and on the rodeo team. Clayton also owns Backhaus Blacktop Repair and Tammy has been doing his bookkeeping as well.
Tammy’s favorite pastime is doing anything with or for my family. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, scrapbooking, embroidery, cooking, and anything outside. She enjoys riding horses with her family, especially going trail riding and caring for the colt’s they raise.
Front Desk & Marketing
Mela Cosme
Mela graduated from Black Hills State University in December 2013 with a triple major in Corporate and Mass Communications with an emphasis in Photography and Graphic Design.
Mela joined the Belle Chiropractic team in 2022 and manages the front desk, with her previous work experience she has a knack for marketing and office administrative duties.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Mela has claimed Spearfish as her base camp for over 10 years and is fond of the local community and exploring the beautiful Black Hills with her husband Matt, her black lab Loki, and their German Shepherd mix, Anyanka. In the winter, you may find her at our local ski resort, Terry Peak, where she is an PSIA-AASI Level II certified snowboard instructor with certifications in Adaptive Snowboarding and Children & Senior specializations. Her favorite part of her job is putting a smile on every patient's face!!!
Furry Office Assistant
Ella Dog
Meet Ella, the adorable border collie puppy who was only supposed to be a foster puppy for Dr. Colton, but she wagged her way into his heart and is now part of the team. With her boundless energy and infectious enthusiasm, Ella is more than just our office mascot; she's an integral part of our wellness journey. Her natural talent for bringing smiles and sense of comfort to everyone she meets makes her the perfect addition to our warm and welcoming environment.
When she's not busy spreading joy, Ella enjoys exploring the office, playing with fly swatters, taking naps and hanging out behind the front desk with her Godmother Mela. She loves greeting patients and her positive energy is contagious, and we believe she enhances the overall healing experience here at Belle Chiropractic.
When Ella grows up, outside of the office she wants to be a cow dog and help her dad move steers when he ropes. When in the office Ella looks forward to learning how to escort our patients to their designated treatment room. She is looking forward to the day she can get adjusted herself, as her dad plans to get certified in the near future to do animal chiropractic!
So, next time you visit our office, be sure to say hello to Ella. She's always ready to lend an ear, a paw, or a heartwarming woof to make your visit even more memorable.