Your Physical Therapist

Amy Kurtz

Amy Kurtz, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Owner
Amy has been with Northwoods Therapy since 2003. Originally from Litchfield, MN, she received her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN, and obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University, Denver, CO in December of 2007. Amy's current physical therapy interests include TMJ treatment and TMPD, as well as building relationships with patients of all ages.

Ryan Stearns

Ryan Stearns, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Owner
Ryan is originally from the Eau Claire area joined Northwoods Therapy Associates in 2010. He attended the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse where he earned his BA in Biology followed by his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2010. Ryan's physical therapy interests include injury prevention and rehabilitation of athletes, specifically the overhead athlete.

TJ Nereng

TJ Nereng, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Owner
TJ grew up in Blair, Wisconsin. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse in 2009. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UW- La Crosse in 2013. TJ is passionate about progressing his manual skills, including dry needling techniques, and progressing all of his patients to reach their individual goals. TJ's interests include a wide variety of orthopedic, sports medicine and vestibular rehab needs, with a special interest in the throwing athlete.

Jaramia Jehn

Jaramia Jehn, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Owner
Jaramia grew up in Mondovi, Wisconsin and joined Northwoods Therapy Associates in 2017. He attended Carroll University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science as well as his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017. Jaramia has a special interest in working with patients that have back and/or neck pain, but also enjoys providing therapy to individuals with other orthopedic conditions. Jaramia is passionate about providing patient-centered care and helping individuals improve their quality of life.

Becky Newby

Becky Newby, PT, Certified Hand Therapist, Owner
Becky joined Northwoods Therapy Associates in 2005 and has over 25 years of experience. She began her career in sports medicine and in 2002 gained her certification in hand therapy. Originally from Gilman, Wisconsin, she graduated from UW-La Crosse in 1990 with her BS in Physical Therapy. She can be listed after Amy towards the top of the list

Denny Clark

Denny Clark, Physical Therapist
Denny joined Northwoods Therapy in 2008. He received his BA in biology at Luther College in Dechorah, IA in 1987. He completed the graduate Physical Therapy program at the Mayo School of Health Sciences in Rochester, MN in 1989. He has experience in a variety of settings, primarily in outpatient orthopedics. He enjoys working with patients of all ages. Denny has a special interest in working with the active population with an emphasis on assessing and treating movement dysfunctions. He also specializes in sports performance for golfers.

Tessa Pecha

Tessa Pecha, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Tessa is an Eau Claire native who joined the Northwoods Therapy staff in 2011. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 2008 from UW-Eau Claire, where she played on the Blugold's softball team. Tessa then earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UW-La Crosse. Her physical therapy interests include working with individuals who have knee, hip, or shoulder pathologies.

Carie Massey

Carie Massey, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Carie is originally from the Eau Claire area and joined Northwoods Therapy Associates in 2013. Carie received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota, where she ran cross-country and track. She continued on at the U of M to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2012. Carie’s physical therapy interests include a wide variety of orthopedic and sports medicine patients; specifically the running patient.

Brooklyn Laube

Brooklyn Laube, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Hand Therapist
Brooklyn is originally from Gilman, Wisconsin and joined Northwoods Therapy Associates in 2015. Brooklyn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science from UW-La Crosse and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at The College of St. Scholastica in 2015. Brooklyn’s physical therapy areas of interest include hand therapy, pediatric orthopedic patients, and manual therapy.

Ben Reich

Ben Reich, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Ben joined Northwoods Therapy Associates in December 2018. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Carrol University in 2009 and has been practicing in the Eau Claire area. His experience includes outpatient, skilled nursing, and acute care. Ben also earned his dry needling certification in 2018. His therapy interests include: working with injured workers, work conditioning, and general orthopedics.

Traci Rykal

Traci Rykal, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Traci is originally from the Eau Claire area and joined the Northwoods Therapy team in 2019. She earned her Bachelor’s degrees from UW – Eau Claire in 2011 and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Minnesota in 2018. Traci is passionate about assisting her patients to return to their optimal level of function and improving their quality of life. Her physical therapy interests include orthopedic care, manual therapy and vestibular rehab.

Jenny Nereng

Jenny Nereng, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Jenny joined Northwoods Therapy Associates in November 2020. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science from UW-LaCrosse in 2009. She continued on at UW-LaCrosse to then earn a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2012. Jenny has a passion for helping patients live their best possible quality of life. Her physical therapy areas of interest include general orthopedic care, balance and fall prevention and geriatric care.

Madison Scheppke

Madison Scheppke, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Maddi is originally from the Eau Claire area and joined the Northwoods Therapy team in 2021. She attended Carroll University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Spanish as well as her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2021. Maddi's physical therapy interests include building therapeutic relationships to provide patient centered care for all orthopedic conditions for optimal recovery and return to function.

Janna Krula

Janna Krula, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Janna grew up in Chippewa Falls and joined Northwoods Therapy in 2022. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in 2017 at UW-Eau Claire and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2020 at UW-La Crosse. Janna’s goal is to share a passion for improving quality of life and collaborating with patients to help them obtain their individual goals. Her physical therapy interests include post operative and general orthopedic care.

Kara Molstad

Kara Molstad, Physical Therapist Assistant
Kara attended Western Wisconsin Technical College, graduating in 2001. She joined the Northwoods therapy team in 2022. Kara is a Certified Injury Prevention Specialist, Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator, LSVT Big Certified and Yoga teacher. She has special interests in rehabilitation of the foot and ankle, injury prevention in athletes, Neurology, balance and falls prevention.

Kelly Semerad

Kelly Semerad, Physical Therapist Assistant
Kelly joined Northwoods Therapy Associates in 2023. She attended UWEC and then Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, graduating in 1995 with a degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. She has experience in a variety of settings, including pediatrics, acute, subacute and outpatient care. She is an LSVT Big and PWR! certified therapist. Her physical therapy interests include orthopedics, neurology and balance, with a special interest in helping people with Parkinson’s.

Rachel Pfeifer

Rachel Pfeifer, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Rachel joined Northwoods Therapy Associates in June 2023. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Central Michigan University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at The College of St. Scholastica. Rachel enjoys working with patients of all ages and empowering them to take an active role in their recovery. Her therapy interests include general orthopedics, sports rehab, and spinal therapy.

Anna Graaskamp

Anna Graaskamp, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Anna is originally from the Eau Claire area and joined Northwoods Therapy in 2023. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology-Human Performance in 2020 from UW-Eau Claire where she played basketball for the Blugolds. She attended the College of St. Scholastica where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2023. Anna’s physical therapy interests include sports medicine, post operative, and orthopedic care to help patients return to their functional performance goals.

Brett Ladsten

Brett Ladsten, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Brett grew up in Blair, Wisconsin and joined Northwoods Therapy in 2023. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in 2019, followed by his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2022. Brett’s physical therapy interests include general orthopedic care and treating patients across the lifespan.

Erin Hoelscher, Physical Therapist
Erin joined NorthwoodsTherapy Associates in 2024. She received her BS in Exercise Science from the University of Iowa in 1999 and Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis in 2001. Erin is LSVT BIG certified and is passionate about developing relationships with patients of all ages to help them reach their goals and attain their highest possible level of function. Her physical therapy interests include general orthopedic care, improving balance and fall prevention, and the treatment of individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Katie Stearns , Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy