About Us
About Us
Our Story
Rochester Clinic is a private, family-owned medical practice established in 2010 by Dr. Jengyu Lai, DPM, in Rochester, MN. What began as a podiatry practice has grown into whole-person care spanning foot and ankle health, family medicine, nutrition, and regenerative options.
Dr. Lai pairs advanced training as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with a lifestyle-medicine philosophy: find and address root causes, explain every option clearly, and treat each patient like family.
Our providers take the time to listen, educate, and build a plan around your life. We look forward to meeting you.
Our Story
It Started With a Question
While caring for patients in long-term care facilities, Dr. Lai saw how easily healthcare could become focused on managing illness rather than building health.
He began asking: Are we simply treating disease, or are we helping people become healthier? That question continues to shape Rochester Clinic today.
Our Story
A Turning Point
When Dr. Thomas Harman, former Chair of Family Medicine at Mayo Clinic, joined Rochester Clinic, he brought a powerful perspective from decades of medical practice: helping patients improve their health through Lifestyle Medicine, while reducing reliance on medications when appropriate.
This helped shape the clinic's continued evolution—integrating Lifestyle Medicine, Functional Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and biomechanics with established medical care.
Our Story
Helping Connect the Pieces
Rochester Clinic doesn't seek to replace other healthcare providers. We work alongside them, helping patients understand their options, address gaps in care, and connect the pieces of their health.
Our work also extends beyond the exam room through community education, prevention, and partnerships that help people build healthier lives.
Our Story
Still Independent. Still Personal.
Our original logo featured a happy, dancing doctor—a reminder that healthcare is fundamentally about people caring for people.
Medicine has evolved. Our clinic has grown. But that belief hasn't changed.
Be Heard. Be Known. Be Part of the Plan.
Feel Better. Heal Better. Live Better.
We see you, not the disease.
Meet the Team
Our Providers
Our providers embrace the same core values and have a distinct passion for care, every person is unique, and their treatments should be as well.
Behind the Scenes
Our Staff
Mei Liu
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Mei Liu is the Chief Financial Officer and a co-host of the Healing Steps to Wellness podcast.
Learn More About Mei
Elden Lai
IT Department
Elden runs the IT department in our practice and provides support for all IT needs.
Amanda Montemayor
Medical Assistant
Amanda provides friendly, dedicated support to patients throughout their visits.
Our Location
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Hours in Operation
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday: By appointment
- Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Ready to feel better?
Request an appointment today for personal care and attention. We're here to help you take the next step toward lifelong vitality.