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Ashley Lardy is a Certified Physician Assistant with a Master of Clinical Medical Science from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UW-La Crosse. Prior to becoming a PA, she worked in gastroenterology and geriatrics, gaining hands-on experience in patient care and chronic disease management.

Ashley finds fulfillment in building lasting relationships with patients and supporting them in managing their health challenges. Her approach emphasizes combining compassionate care with evidence-based medicine. In her free time, Ashley enjoys reading, practicing restorative yoga, and going on walks. She also loves spending quality time with her loved ones, especially her two cats, Pixie and Romeo.

Victoriah is a Doctorate-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for advancing patient care, professional development, and community engagement. She earned her doctoral degree from Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and brings over eight years of experience as an intensive care nurse across multiple hospital systems in Minnesota.

Her background includes work in high-acuity ICU settings as well as experience as a travel registered nurse, providing care to diverse patient populations and adapting quickly to complex, fast-paced environments. These experiences have shaped her clinical judgment, resilience, and commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

Beyond clinical practice, Victoriah is actively involved with the Minnesota Hmong Nurses Association and American Academy Nurse Practitioner, where she supports and mentors future nurse professionals.

As a nurse practitioner, Victoriah is passionate about building trusting relationships with patients and families, empowering them through education, and collaborative decision-making. Victoriah strives to create care environments that are respectful, inclusive, and focused on holistic wellness.

Outside of work, Victoriah enjoys hiking and camping, spending time outdoors with her family, and cheering on her children as an avid sports mom. She also loves unwinding with her favorite Netflix shows—especially cooking and food-inspired series.

Svetlana Zaydman, DO, has a true passion for improving lives with pain management and wellness therapies. She takes a comprehensive approach to pain management, utilizing therapies, medication, exercise, nutrition, and other lifestyle changes to relieve both acute and chronic pain. Each patient receives individualized care to develop a unique treatment plan to achieve positive, lasting results. With a keen understanding of the human body’s anatomy and function, she is dedicated to relieving patients’ pain and discomfort, so they gain renewed hope and improved quality of life. Dr. Zaydman believes in the powerful effect that people’s daily wellness choices have on their overall quality of life. 

Before joining Valley Medical and Wellness, Dr. Zaydman was on the medical staff at The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine in New York City, New York, where she worked under Dr. Robert Atkins, developer of the low-carbohydrate diet. As part of her comprehensive therapy protocols, she provides education and guidance on diet, exercise, and alternative wellness treatments to help patients feel their very best.

Dr. Zaydman co-founded Valley Medical and Wellness in 2014 and currently serves as the company's President and Medical Director. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Dr. Zaydman specializes in pain management, rehabilitation, and interventional headache pain management. She is triple-board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, and addiction medicine.

Burnsville and Woodbury clinics

University of Minnesota, Executive MBA Carlson Scholar, 2023

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY, 2005

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, Pain Management and Rehabilitation Residency, 2004

Board Certification in Addiction Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM)

Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Board Certification in Pain Medicine, American Board of Pain Medicine

Top Doctor in Pain Management, Minnesota Monthly, 2022