Drew Paradis is an Alexandria native who graduated from the Alexandria High School in 2009. He then attended the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities where he graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. In the Spring of 2016, Drew received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Rochester, MN. Drew is interested in treating sports injuries, back pain, and running injuries using a variety of treatments including teaching specific exercises and manual therapy techniques.

Drew lives in Alexandria with his wife, Nikki. He enjoys running, waterskiing, sports, camping, and spending time with his wife, family, and friends. Drew joined Douglas County Hospital in October 2016.