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Meet our Rehab Staff!
We know that choosing a therapist can be as personal and daunting as choosing a physician. We think it’s important for patients to be matched with a therapist that is a good fit for their individual needs in order to get the best outcome. When you have the ability to choose your provider you want to be as informed as possible before making that choice.
We’ve made the job easy for you! With a large staff with diverse backgrounds we’re confident we will be able to provide the best therapist for you. Click on a staff name below to learn more about the strengths, interests and backgrounds of our available staff. If you have any questions, or to make an appointment, please call (608) 745-6290 or email rehabdsh@dshealthcare.com.
Athletic Trainers
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Steve Allison,
LAT
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"I try to give people a good experience in rehab, make it something they wouldn't have expected when they set up their appointment. An experience that was positive and fun." - Steve Allison, LAT; Director of Athletic Training Services
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Matt Bekkedal, LAT
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“’A true professional does his best, even when he does not want to’ is the foundation in all work-related relationships. Although I cannot always be the best, I do try to do the best I can. As a father, I feel a strong responsibility to take as good care of another parent’s child as I would want and ‘expect’ a professional to take care of my own child.” - Matt Bekkedal, LAT
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Jason Cerkoney, LAT
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“I admire the willingness of Divine Savior Healthcare’s caring employees to work hard to make a difference each and every day.” - Jason Cerkoney, LAT
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James Shlimovitz, LAT
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“I try to make a personal connection with my patients to assist in healing them and getting back to functional activity.” - James Shlimovitz, LAT
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Ted
VanderMeuse,
LAT
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“The most rewarding aspect of being an athletic trainer is seeing an athlete return to the game and being successful at what they do and knowing you helped make it possible.”- Ted VanderMeuse, LAT |
Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation
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Barb
Bergstrom,
OTR
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“I really enjoy helping someone make progress in independence.”
- Barb Bergstrom, OTR
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Traci
Campion,
COTA
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“It is here that I get to assist someone each day to believe in themselves again, and gain back their independence. It is not as easy as it sounds for my patients.”
- Traci Campion, COTA
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Chelsea
Gilmore,
OTR
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“I believe I always strive to meet the needs of the client. Occasionally, a certain amount of flexibility is required to do so- but this is the best way to build rapport and maximize therapeutic care.” - Chelsea Gilmore, OTR
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Amy Hall, COTA
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“I always think of others first. The needs of my patients are the most important thing and I will do what it takes to ensure their whole being is attended to.”
- Amy Hall, COTA
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Nicole
Jenkins,
COTA
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“The most rewarding aspect of my career is that I’m always learning new ways to help people regain their health and independence.” - Nicole Jenkins, COTA
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Kayla
Johnson,
OTR
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“I really get to know my patients and try to learn about their families so they feel more at ease working with me.” - Kayla Johnson, OTR
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Samantha Krebs,
COTA
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Kendra LaCrosse,
OTR, CLT
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“I take a very common sense approach to therapy and helping my patients. I also fill in at the different locations so I am able to see my patients in multiple settings over time.” - Kendra LaCrosse, OTR, CLT
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David Vorpahl,
OTR
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“Like a lot of healthcare professionals, I thrive on helping others reach their potential when it seems out of reach. I work hard to help my clients see beyond current obstacles and to set and achieve goals that will make their lives exceptional.”
- David Vorpahl, OTR; Supervisor of Rehabilitative Services
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Karissa Youra
CHT, OTR
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Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation
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Physical Therapy
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Shana
Beneteau,
PT
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Physical Therapy
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Tracey
Bindl,
MPT
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“We have a great, friendly environment where we work as a team and strive to help patients meet their goals. We have fun with our patients and make this a great experience for them!” - Tracey Bindl, MPT
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Allyssia
Borski,
DPT
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“I attempt to treat everyone I contact during a day with unconditional positive regard.”
- Allyssia Borski, DPT
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Sue Condon,
PT
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“You will learn more about a person’s injury by listening to them. We have two ears and one mouth for a reason!” - Sue Condon, PT; Director of Rehabilitative Services
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Gina Diorio,
DPT
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“I find it very satisfying and rewarding to aid a person in their rehabilitation from an injury or illness. It's an honor to be a part of that process and build positive relationships with patients." - Gina Diorio, DPT
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Jenny
Freeman,
MPT
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“It’s rewarding to have my patients express their gratitude for helping them recover from an injury, decrease their pain or improve their fun!" - Jenny Freeman, MPT
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Jennifer Hablewitz,
MPT
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“I always live by the motto ‘treat others as you would like to be treated.’ I treat all my patients as if they were my own grandmother or grandfather.”
- Jennifer Hablewitz, MPT
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Angela
Holan,
DPT
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“It’s very rewarding to see patients improve week to week and return to the activities they enjoy.” - Angela Holan, DPT
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Kathleen O’Reilly,
PT
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“I worked in a nursing home as a teenager. It was there that I decided on physical therapy as my field of study. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the current complaint.” - Kathleen O’Reilly, PT
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Amy Pelton,
PTA
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“Take pride in how far you have come. Have faith in how far you can go. If it doesn’t challenge you it doesn’t change you.” - Amy Pelton, PTA
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Marjorie Rau,
PTA
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Physical Therapy Assistant
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Kimberly Roberts,
MPT
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“We each play an important role in helping the department to ruin smoothly and we all place patient care and patient satisfaction at the top of our priority list. On top of providing my patients with the tools they need to succeed, I also work to educate patients and colleagues as part of our marketing team.” - Kimberly Roberts, MPT
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Gena Scales,
DPT, ATC
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“I feel I always give my full effort to provide relief to patients and help them feel comfortable coming to physical therapy.”
-Gena Scales, DPT, ATC |
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Michael Scales,
DPT, LAT
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“I feel that I am very efficient and able to respond to my patient’s needs very quickly. I also use my sense of humor to help my patients relax and improve their recovery.”
- Michael Scales, DPT, LAT
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Jennifer Smith,
DPT
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“I believe that I work to treat the whole person and really listen to what they are saying.” - Jennifer Smith, DPT
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Aimee Stieve,
MPT
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“Listening to discern what is the most important problem to treat is a strength of mine.” - Aimee Stieve, MPT
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Paula Stout,
PTA
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“I feel that I treat my patients how I would want to be treated, or how my family should be treated. I don’t just think of them as just a patient. I think of them as someone’s mom, dad, grandparent or brother/sister.”-Paula Stout, PTA
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Kaitlin Strauss,
DPT
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“As a young child I read an article about physical therapists helping people to re-learn to walk. I though, that sounds great! I honestly cannot see myself in any other career field!” - Kaitlin Strauss, DPT; ¡Yo hablo español!
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Nikayla Telindert,
PTA
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“My mom is my role model. She is a rehab aide and has loved her job every day for the past 25 years.” - Nikayla Telindert, PTA
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Kristin Vorpahl,
PT
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“I love getting to know people and having a positive influence on their lives!”
- Kristin Vorpahl, PT
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Megan Wiley,
DPT
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“I take the time to truly listen and get to know my patients and develop a rehab plan that is specific to them. I love helping patients make little changes that make a big impact on their quality of life.”
- Megan Wiley, DPT
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