Meet Our Team
Connie Karstens, MS
Founder & President
For 30 years, Connie and her husband, Doug, have worked on their 180-acre sustainable livestock farm where sheep and other livestock are grazed. In 1996,
they opened a specialty on-farm USDA processing facility and retail store called the Lamb Shoppe. Connie offers private wellness consultations incorporating whole foods nutrition, herbs, stress management techniques, and other natural remedies to support and build overall health and re-balance the body.
Doug Rathke
Shepherd & Sheep Shearer
Doug is the shepherd and sheep shearer of the livestock at the Lamb Shoppe Farm. Doug has been shearing sheep for 35 years and shears with both machine and hand blades. Although he mostly shears farm flocks in the Midwestern United States, he also has had a variety of shearing experience throughout the US and abroad.
Clara Osley,MH, CHES®, CHNC
Managing Director
Clara Osley became interested in holistic health at a young age due to her own personal health struggles. Clara holds a MS in Herbal Medicine (MH) and is certified in Holistic Nutrition Consulting (CHNC) from American College of Healthcare Sciences. Also, she has been a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) since 2017. Also, in 2017, she joined the family business as a second-generation business partner. As a Master Naturalist, Clara has a passion for nature, plants, and holistic wellness. Clara enjoys coordinating educational classes & events for the public and strives to help empower health and wellness in the community.
Noah Osley
Managing Director
Noah joined the Lamb Shoppe as a partner in March 2023. He has a strong passion for helping others in any way he can. Noah is a certified practitioner in EMMETT Technique and has a passion for learning more about the body and chronic pain due to his own personal struggles as a young adult. He loves playing the drums, animals, and nature. You will find him around the Shoppe & farm helping with a variety of projects.
Kata Dahlman
Shoppe Assistant
Kata and her husband, Chad, live in Cedar Mills with their two children and dog. Kata enjoys the outdoors, camping, and hiking with her family. With most of her experience being in Accounting and Finance, her true excitement in life is working with animals, gardening, nature and anything adventurous. Kata is happy to be a part of the team!
Claire Pauly
Shoppe Assistant
Claire joined the Lamb Shoppe team in September 2023. Claire and her husband, Tom, are from and still currently live in Dassel. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, cooking, baking, and learning about holistic wellness. As a former teacher, Claire has a passion for knowledge and learning. She hopes to help all who come through the doors at the Lamb Shoppe!
Jurney Dammann
Shoppe Assistant
Jurney lives with her family on a small farm just outside of Glencoe. She loves being outside and spending time in nature. Some of her favorite things to do include gardening, hiking, and spending time with her family. In her free time, she enjoys being creative, as well as reading and learning about new things. She has always had an interest in natural wellness. After she graduates high school, she hopes to pursue a career in holistic health. Jurney is excited to be joining the team!
Lynette Drape
Shoppe Assistant
Lynette and her husband, Rick, raised two boys on Stahl's Lake just outside of Hutchinson. Lynette enjoys the outdoors with lots of watersports, hunting, and fishing with the boys growing up. As for now, the outdoors is still a passion with taking walks, biking, enjoying campfires, and reading. I've always been employed in a conventional medicine setting, so I am looking forward to learning more about the holistic ways of medicine and helping others.
Brittany
Shoppe Assistant
Brittany recently moved to Hutchinson with her partner and their dog. She has a background in business administration and has always had an interest in holistic approaches because of her own experience of healing as a teenager. Brittany is excited to learn more and help customers as they visit the store. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, dog parks, walking, and spending time at home. Brittany loves to keep busy with projects and is looking forward to starting a small homestead. The chickens are on the way!