Meet Our Staff
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Mike Beckman Director of Rehabilitative Services & Sports Medicine and Physical Therapist Education: Washington University, St Louis, 1986, BS in Physical Therapy Practicing Since: 1986; Founded Valley Rehabilitation Services in 1993; Director of Rehabilitative Services for St Francis Regional Medical Center since 1993 Special Interests: Sports care, orthopedic rehab, manual therapy |
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Elizabeth Eckart Director of Inpatient Rehabilitative Services & Aquatic Therapy and Physical Therapist Education: Washington University, St Louis, 1986, BS in Physical Therapy Practicing Since: 1986; Co-founded Valley Rehabilitation Services in 1993; Director of Inpatient Rehabilitative Services for St Francis Regional Medical Center since 1993. Special Interests: Pediatric aquatic therapy, neurological impairment therapy, vestibular therapies, inpatient orthopedic rehab |
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Jeff Foss Clinic Manager, Shakopee; Physical Therapist Education: Mankato State University -1990, BS Athletic Training Washington University School of Medicine MSPT 1992 Specialty Certifications: Member of NATA Practicing Since: 1992 Special Interests: General orthopedics, manual therapies, vestibular therapies, sports medicine, aquatic therapy |
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Aaron Solseth Clinic Manager, Savage; Physical Therapist Education: Marquette University 2001, BS of Human Biology; MPT from Marquette University 2003 Practicing Since: 2003 Special Interests: General orthopedics, spinal manipulation, mechanical joint mobilization, foot mechanics including custom foot orthotics, sports medicine |
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Leslie Burkhalter Clinic Manager, ACCUA clinic in Savage, Physical Therapist Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison, BS in physical therapy Practicing Since: 1990 Special Interests: General orthopedics, aquatic therapy at ACCUA, vestibular therapies, sports medicine |
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Lynn Bremner Physical Therapist |
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Jennifer Hansen Physical Therapist Education: BA, University of Northern Iowa; MPT, University of Minnesota Practicing Since: 2001 Special Interests: general orthopedics, back pain, aquatics, pre and post-natal back pain, TMJ pain and headaches, a variety of manual therapy techniques including muscle energy, cranio-sacral therapy, visceral mobilization, and postural restoration |
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Tami Kropiwka Physical Therapist Education: Bachelor of Science Athletic Training Mankato State University 1991, Master of Science Physical Therapy Washington University 1993 Specialty Certifications: Certified by the Lymphology Association of North American Practicing Since: 1993 Special Interests: General orthopedics, sports medicine, women's health, lymphedema |
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Andrew Larson Physical Therapist Education: UW-LaCrosse, MS Physical Therapy and BS Athletic Training Specialty Certifications: TPI Medical Professional Level II Practicing Since: 2001 Special Interests: Sports Injuries, golf rehab and performance training, neck and back care |
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Kristin Mahon Physical Therapist Education: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse MS, Physical Therapy and B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science-Fitness Specialty Certifications: Lymphedema, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA- CSCS), Member of APTA and NSCA Practicing Since: February 2007 Special Interests: general orthopedic/sports medicine, neurological impairments, balance disorders, cancer rehabilitation, and lymphedema therapy |
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Heidi Ohlmann Physical Therapist Education: DPT from Washington University in St. Louis, MO Specialty Certifications: Lymphedema and LANA certified Practicing Since: 1999 Special Interests: General orthopedics, lymphedema therapy |
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Jaci Riley Physical Therapist Education: University of MN-Duluth, BS in Exercise Science with a concentration in Athletic Training; Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center Doctorate of Physical Therapy Specialty Certifications: Member of NATA, Member of APTA Practicing Since: 2006 Special Interests: General orthopedics, manual therapies, vestibular therapies, sports medicine |
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Tonya Seaman Physical Therapist Education: Michigan Technological University 2003, BS Biomedical Engineering; University of Minnesota 2006, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Specialty Certifications: Certified clinical instructor, MN First Responder Practicing Since: 2006 Special Interests: Pediatrics, sports medicine, postural restoration |
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Sarah Von Bank Physical Therapist Education: BS in Exercise Science from the University of Minnesota, Duluth; Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Practicing Since: 2007 Special Interests: General orthopedics, aquatic therapy, postural restoration |
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Kera Wayne Physical Therapist Education: Concordia College, Moorhead, BS in Biology and Spanish; St. Catherine's University, Doctor of Physical Therapy Practicing Since: 2007 Special Interests: General orthopedics, pediatrics, myofascial release, cranio-sacral, sports medicine/rehab, aquatic therapy |
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Adam Wolf Physical therapist Education: University of Minnesota, Program in Physical Therapy Practicing Since: July 2010 Special Interests: Knee, Shoulder, Overhead Athlete, Sports Physical Therapy |
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Roselee Wondra Physical Therapist Education: Northwestern University Chicago, Illinois Bachelor of Science Practicing Since: 1982 Special Interests: General orthopedics, manual therapy, women's health including pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, pre and post pregnancy care, completing certified yoga instructor program. |
Physical Therapy Assistants |
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Cindy Hagen Education: BA in Physical Education and Sociology, Mankato State University; PTA, Western Iowa Tech Practicing Since: 1996 Special Interests: Aquatics therapy, geriatrics, vestibular and balance disorders, neurological disorders |
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Laura Hier Education: BA in Biology from Bethany Lutheran, Mankato MN; AAS in PTA from St. Catherine University, Minneapolis MN Practicing since: 2011 Special Interests: General Outpatient Orthopedic Rehab; Aquatic Therapy; Acute Care |
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Patricia Rechtzigel Education: AAS from St. Mary's Junior College Practicing Since: 1974 Special Interests: General orthopedic, manual soft tissue and myofascial release techniques, postural restoration, lymphedema |
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Gina Settimi Education: St. Scholastica Duluth, Lake Superior College Duluth Practicing Since: 1997 Special Interests: Acute care and orthopedic outpatients. |
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Occupational Therapy |
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Robin Grant-Pink Occupational Therapist Education: College of St. Catherine St Paul, MN Specialty Certifications: Licenced Occupational Therapist Practicing Since: 1999 Special Interests: General orthopedics of the shoulder, elbow and hand |
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Debbie Kalish Occupational Therapist Education: M.O.T in occupational therapy, Texas Women’s University Practicing since: 1991 Special Interests: Holistic Healing techniques, upper extremity rehabilitation |
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Katy Sustacek Occupational Therapist Education: College of St. Catherine Practicing Since: 1998 Special Interests: Outpatient orthopedic rehab- specializing in shoulders, elbow and wrist injuries, all age groups, rehabbing patients after surgical procedures (rotator cuff repair, SLAP repairs, sh/elbow/wrist fractures, etc). |
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Mary Beth Wulf Occupational Therapist Education: Mt Mary College Specialty Certifications: Certified hand therapist Practicing Since: 1987 Special Interests: Hand therapy and upper extremity orthopedics |
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Leah Hill Occupational Therapist Education: Bachelors of Arts in Biology, The College of St. Scholastica; Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN Practicing since: 2010 Special Interests: General orthopedics with emphasis on the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Also works with acute care hospital patients |
Speech Therapy |
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Marypat Parker Speech-Language Pathologist Education: Master of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology, Cleveland State University, International MBA, American Graduate School of International Management, Bachelor of Arts International Studies, Bradley University Specialty Certifications: Certificate of Clinical Competence from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, Swallowing Practicing Since: 1999 Special Interests: adult swallowing, cognitive rehabilitation, dysarthria, aphasia |
Athletic Trainers |
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Kristie Heger Certified Athletic Trainer Education: Minnesota State University-Mankato 2007, BS Athletic Training Specialty Certifications: Member of NATA, ATC Practicing Since: 2008 Special Interests: Concussion analysis and management |
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Katie McMenimen Certified Athletic Trainer Education: Minnesota State University-Mankato 2011, BATR- Bachelor of Athletic Training Specialty Certifications: Member of NATA, ATC Practicing Since: 2011 Special Interests: Athletic training, sports medicine, management and rehabilitation of shoulder and knee injuries, aquatic therapy |
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Christina Degler Certified Athletic Trainer Education: Minnesota State University-Mankato 2009, BATR- Bachelor of Athletic Training Specialty Certifications: ATC, Member of NATA Practicing Since: 2009 Special Interests: Sports medicine, sports enhancement training, concussion management and aquatic therapy. |
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Colin Rust Certified Athletic Trainer Education: Gustavus Adolphus College, BA Special Certifications: Member of NATA, ATC Practicing Since: 2010 Special Interests: Athletic training and sports enhancement training, ACL, shin splint, and ITBFS rehabilitation |
