Dan
Nelson, PT Manager
Education: AB Human Biology, 1983 Brown University
B.S. Physical Therapy, 1986 UW- La Crosse
Numerous continuing education courses attended
Career Interests: Orthopedics and sports injury management and prevention,
providing expanded services, and educational experiences in annual
setting, Health Care Management, Football Coaching - defensive coordinator
Westby High School.
Hobbies: Landscape design and installation, small wood-working projects,
youth sports involvement.
Words of Wisdom: "To succeed - do the best you can, where
you are, with what you have… then try to get more space and
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Michelle
Ripp-Ihnen, PT
Education: graduate (1991) of University of Wisconsin - Madison Physical
Therapy
Completed UW La Crosse geriatric Certificate Program
Career Interests: Geriatrics; Home Health Care; Fall prevention and
promotion of activity in older persons/elderly. Also: women's health
and prevention, hospice care and physical therapy.
Hobbies: I love to be outdoors with my husband, Jeff and yellow Lab
dog, Bailey. I enjoy gardening, reading, bicycling, and running/walking.
Currently working on our forest restoration and landscaping around
our new home!
Words of Wisdom: "A positive attitude and good spirit are
key to a healthy, happy life. Make it a daily habit! (along with
regular activity)." |
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Kathryn
Anderson, PT
Education: UW-Madison 1990-1995
Career Interests: Women's issues including bladder health and continence.
I enjoy working with all age groups and types of problems - that's
why working at VMH is great - we see it all.
Hobbies: walking, sports, Antique Roadshow, HGTV, reading, spending
time with my children, outdoor activities.
Words of Wisdom: "Prevention is key. But if you are injured,
physical therapy is a great facilitator for your road to recovery." |
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Jim Bacon MS, PT
Graduate from UW-LaCrosse in 1989
with a Masters Degree in Human
Performance. Returned to UW-LaCrosse
in 1994 for Physical Therapy.
Enjoys working with orthopedic
patients with special interests
in Manual Therapy (Myofascial
Release) and gait biomechanics
with custom orthotic prescription.
Hobbies include motorcycles,
backpacking, hiking, snowshoeing,
cross country and water skiing. |
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Scott
Vatland, PT
Education: UW-Madison B.S. Physical Therapy
Career Interests: sports and orthopedic therapy, performance enhancement
programs with weight training program and plyometric and agility.
Hobbies: wrestling volunteer coach Westby, biking local country roads
and trails (mountain bike)
Words of Wisdom: "Top 3 reasons why some people end up in
Physical Therapy:
Not listening to their body and working through pain.
Training harder instead of smarter
Saving time instead of saving their bodies" |
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Aric Pedersen MPT, Certified
MDT
Education: Bachelor of Science
degree in Kinesiology/Exercise
Science from UW-Madison 1999;Masters
in Physical Therapy from UW-Madison 2001
Career Interests: McKenzie certified in treatment of spinal disorders. Also,
enjoys a variety of orthopedic diagnoses
with patients of all ages.
Hobbies: Enjoys a wide range of activities including: lifting weights, tennis,
biking, snowboarding, and cross country skiing.
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Katie Pruessing, MPT |
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Kimberly
Riley, PT
Education: B.S. in Exercise Science and an M.S. in Physical Therapy,
St. Louis University. Kim and her husband enjoy outdoors activities. |
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Joe
Willis, MPT
Education :Degree in Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State University,
Grand Rapids, MI |
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Michelle Willis, MPT
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Sarah
Olson, PTA/ATC
Education: Gustavus
Adolphus College - Bachelors
of Arts - Athletic Training. Western Wisconsin Technical College - Physical Therapist Assistant.
Career Interests: I enjoy aquatics therapy. I enjoy working with
all age groups.
Hobbies: crafts, quilting, spinning yarn, running, working on log
home. Words of Wisdom: "Life's a dance, you learn as you go."
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| Amber Emler, PTA |
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Sally
Light, PTA
Education: Associate degree - St Mary's Jr. College
Career Interests: Orthopedics wound care, sports
Hobbies: spending time with my family, sewing, refinishing furniture
Words of Wisdom: "You are never too old - learn new habits
and break old ones." |
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| Lisa Turben, Physical Therapy
Aide |
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| Lorna Perkins, Physical Therapy
Aide |
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| Laurie
Denison, Physical Therapy
Aide |
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| Katie
Simpson, Physical Therapy
Aide |
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| Sharon
Olson, Outpatient Therapy
Aide |
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| Michelle
Krause, Insurance Benefits
Coordinator |
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| Sue
Larson, Rehab Transcriptionist |
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Jamie
Lyn Swenson, Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist
Education: WWTC - La Crosse - 2 years Associate Degree - Medical
Secretary/Transcriptionist program
Career Interests: Typing!!! Hobbies: walking, riding 4-wheeler |
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| Dana Hohlfelder, Secretary |
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