THERAPY

A native of Tioga, ND, Melissa received her Doctorate degree in physical therapy from the University of Mary in 2006. Melissa is certified in LSVT, a program geared toward patients that experience Parkinsons-like or other neurological symptoms, and Otago, a balance-based program.

 

She enjoys seeing patients for general orthopedic issues, neurological symptoms, and women’s health concerns.  Melissa enjoys spending time attending her children’s sporting events as well as relaxing at Lake Metigoshe. Her hobbies include watching sports, reading, and traveling.

A native of Tioga, ND, Andrea earned her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks in 2005. Andrea is certified in LSVT-BIG for the treatment of Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions, as well as the Otago Balance Program. Andrea enjoys working with children and adults of all ages and disabilities.

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She loves spending time with her husband and their three children, Kennedi, Kysten, and Keslee. Andrea volunteers for the Tioga Fire and Ambulance squad as an EMT in her spare time. She also enjoys spending time at the lake, attending her children’s sporting events, traveling, and reading.

Misty was born and raised in Ray, ND. After graduating from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2006, she moved back to this booming small town. Misty has been Wound Care Certified since 2008 and is certified in the Otago Balance Program. 

 

She enjoys working in rural healthcare, providing quality care for various musculoskeletal conditions.  Misty is a volunteer EMT for Ray Community Ambulance in her spare time when she is not attending her boys, Garrett, and Brayden’s various sporting events.  She also enjoys camping and hiking activities with her family.

A native of Noonan, ND, Melissa graduated from UND-Williston with an AAS degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.   After graduation, she worked at a skilled nursing facility and gained many years of experience with the geriatric population.  At Tioga Medical Center, she sees patients of all ages and specializes in craniosacral therapy. 

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Melissa enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it is going for a walk or just sitting on the deck.  She also enjoys spending time with her three girls, McKenzie, McKenna, and Bristol, and watching them play sports.

A native of Wildrose, Janae earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks in 2013. She is certified in LSVT-BIG for the treatment of Parkinson's and other neurological conditions and enjoys working with children and adults of all ages.

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Outside of work, Janae loves gardening, reading, and spending time with her husband and their two sons. 

With a family-centered approach to care, Chelsie works to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. She sees patients at Tioga Medical Center on Mondays and Thursdays.

 

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