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Gaylord, Mi: 989.731.1777 Roscommon, Mi: 989.275.9955 Lewiston, Mi: 989.786.4775 |
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Therapists |
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Dr. Lisa Petrie, Physical Therapist, Owner Lisa has been a licensed physical therapist since 1988. She received her Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Wayne State University and received her post graduate Doctorate degree from Boston University, graduating with a 4.0 grade point average. She is a certified work capacity evaluator (CWCE). She is a Gaylord resident and founded Northsport Physical Therapy in 1993, which quickly expanded to 3 locations. She is a member of the APTA, MPTA, and Chamber of Commerce. She continues to treat patients in all three locations along with her administrative duties. She has extensive training in the treatment of facial paralysis, integrative manual therapy, myofascial and trigger point release techniques, proprioceptive training, and functional capacity evaluation. She has a variety of experience including hospital acute care, wound care, pediatrics, home care, orthopedics, neurorehabilatation, spinal injuries, aqua therapy, and sports injuries. |
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Heather Warmbier, Physical Therapist, Gaylord/Lewiston Heather received her Master's degree in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University in 2000. she joined the Northsport team in 2008. She is a Gaylord resident and active in the community providing educational seminars to groups such as Otsego County Commission on Aging. She has attended numerous continuing education courses in manual therapy, muscle energy techniques, and kinesiotaping. She received her Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy in April 2008. |
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Sandra Jacobs, Physical Therapist, Roscommon Sandra joined the Northsport team in Roscommon in 2002. She received her physical therapy degree from Grand Valley State University in 1991. She has taken numerous continuing education courses in craniovertebral disorders, temperomandibular joint dysfunction, lumbosacral disorders, McKenzie techniques for the cervical and lumbar spine, myofascial and trigger point release techniques, sports injuries, and wound care. Her experience includes inpatient hospital acute care, home care, and outpatient orthopedics |
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Michelle Billmaier, Physical Therapist, Lewiston Michelle joined the Northsport team in December 2010. She received her Masters of Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University in 2001. Prior to that she was a certified physical therapist assistant since 1988. She has extensive experience and training in treatment of sports injuries, head injuries, muscle energy techniques, and kinesiotaping. She is currently working toward her certification in manual therapy. She lives in Mio where she is involved with hippotherapy for handicapped children and an active volunteer for girlscouts. |
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Alecia Catrell, Physical Therapist Assistant, Roscommon Alecia joined the Northsport team in 1996. She received her Bachelors degree in Health Education from Saginaw Valley State University in 1992 and her Associates degree in Applied Science and certification as a physical therapist assistant in 1996 from Delta College and is a licensed PTA in Indiana. She is also a certified massage therapist specializing in medical and sports massage. She has taken extensive continuing education including courses in sports injury rehabilitation, functional and sport specific exercise, myofascial and trigger point techniques, proprioceptive exercises, and functional capacity evalution. In addition to her duties at Northsport, Alecia also functions as the sports therapist for the Men’s and Women’s basketball team at Kirtland Community College, and volunteers her services to the Roscommon High School Varsity football team. |
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Tammy Fowler, Physical Therapist Assistant, Lewiston Tammy has been with Northsport since 1998, working primarily in the Lewiston clinic. She received her Associates degree in Applied Science and her certification in Physical Therapy Assisting in 1998 from Delta College. Tammy has since continued her education in myofascial release techniques and general orthopedics, and has received training in aqua therapy. She has extensive experience working with the geriatric population. |
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Trish Baerlocher, Physical Therapist Assistant, Roscommon Trish is a 1994 graduate of Baker College where she received her Associates degree in Applied Science and certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Trish has pursued continuing education in the area of sports medicine and sports injury rehabilitation, as well as pediatric physical therapy. She also coaches Roscommon High School Varsity Women’s Softball, and is a Board member of the Roscommon/St. Helen Little League. |
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Amanda Rolin, Certified Athletic Trainer, Gaylord Amanda earned a Bachelor of Arts in Athetic Training from Hope College in 2007 and received board certification as an athletic trainer in 2008. She joined the Northsport team in May of 2009 bringing extensive knowledge and skill in the area of sports medicine. She has experience in injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletes in a variety of sports as well as general orthopedics. She is also skilled in massage and manual techniques. |
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Megan Montgomery, Physical Therapist Assistant, Gaylord Megan joined the Northsport team in August of 2009. She received her associate's degree and certification as a physical therapist assistant from Baker College in 2008. Megan is also a certified massage therapist and graduated valedictorian in 2006 from Blue Heron Academy where she studied medical massage. She has clinical experience in a variety of settings including orthopedics and pediatrics. |