Mandi Dickey, FNP-BC, MSN, RN

Specializing in:
Concussion Management

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience, focusing on concussion management. Her journey into this specialty was profoundly influenced by her own experience with traumatic brain injury (TBI), which steered her career towards understanding and treating concussion and TBI.

Mandi’s approach to healthcare is deeply rooted in her commitment to exploring both traditional and innovative treatment methodologies. She has a particular interest in combining standard medical treatments with nontraditional therapies, such as red light therapy and transcranial laser treatment, which she has seen produce remarkable results in both her own recovery and her patients’.

Her dedication to her field is complemented by her personal life, where she enjoys hiking, camping, and engaging in nature photography. She also finds joy in singing and spending quality outdoor time with her family.

Additionally, Mandi shares her passion for brain health on her podcast, “Brain Wellness – the Podcast,” where she discusses a variety of health and wellness topics.

Personal Health Philosophy:

Mandi advocates for maintaining a healthy lifestyle by practicing what she preaches to her patients. This includes regular exercise, prioritizing sleep, and enjoying nutritious meals with her family. She emphasizes the importance of simple, yet not always easy, daily health practices that contribute to long-term well-being.

Awards:

Top Nurse Practitioner (2025) from Marquis Who’s Who

Personal Growth Commitment award (2023) from Women of Armor

Top Nurse Practitioner (2019) from International Nurses Association

Top Nurse Practitioner (2018) from International Nurses Association

Top Nurse Practitioner (2016) from International Nurses Association

Faculty Excellence Award (2010) from Mercy College of Health Sciences

Listen to Mandi on her Podcast: Brain Wellness – The Podcast, on Apple or Spotify

Medical School & location of Residency
FNP certificate from Graceland University, Lamoni IA in 2012; MSN at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2006

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC – Exp 09/2027
Certified Nurse Practitioner MN – Exp 10/2025
Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse ABNN – Inactive after 12/2023
Stroke Certified Registered Nurse ABNN – Inactive after 12/2023
Registered Nurse MN – Exp 10/2025

American Academy of Neurology
Minnesota APRN Coalition
Minnesota Nurse Practitioners (MNNP)

Dickey, M. (2024). Welcome back: A TBI recovery story from provider to patient. Minneapolis, MN Brain Wellness Solutions.
Counters, M. (2023). Migraine help from a Unicorn Nurse Practitioner. Minneapolis, MN: Brain Wellness Solutions.
Counters, M., Barna, A., & Krage. (2013). Abstract WP352: Stroke Rounds: An Organizational Approach to Core Measures Improvement. International Stroke Conference Poster Abstracts. http://stroke.ahajournals.org/content/44/Suppl_1/AWP352
Reviewer in: Huether, S. & McCance, K. (2012). Understanding pathophysiology (5 th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.
Reviewer in: McCance, K.L., Huether, S.E., Brashers, V.L., & Rose, N.S. (2010). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (6 th ed.). Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby Elsevier.

Mandi’s clinical practice has included participation in innovative treatment trials, including red light therapy and transcranial laser treatment for concussion recovery. She has applied her clinical experience and research to enhance the effectiveness of traditional concussion therapies with nontraditional approaches.

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Office:

Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology
Coon Rapids Office
3833 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Suite 100
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-427-8320