Stillwater


  Renae Biebl, OT, CHT    
 
•  BS in Occupational Therapy,
College of St. Catherine - St. Paul

Certified Hand Therapist


I enjoy treating a wide variety of upper extremity injuries ranging from cumulative trauma, sports injuries, traumatic injuries, and post-surgical. I like to utilize my skills as a Certified Hand Therapist and also as an Occupational Therapist to help patients return to their regular daily activities, work, and leisure pursuits.

rbiebl@therapypartners.com  

 
     

  Scott Forrest, PT    
 
•  BA in Health Sciences,
College of St. Scholastica - Duluth
MA in Physical Therapy,
College of St. Scholastica - Duluth


As a former high school and college athlete, I have a strong passion for the treatment of injured athletes. I also enjoy manual therapy for the treatment of all diagnoses. In particular, I enjoy treating patients with shoulder, knee, and ankle dysfunctions.

sforrest@therapypartners.com

 
     

  Pam Gaides, OTR/L, CHT    
 
•  BS in Occupational Therapy,
University of North Dakota - Grand Forks
Certified Hand Therapist


I have worked primarily with upper extremity injuries since 1990 and received my CHT in 2000. I enjoy working with all types of upper extremity injuries, cumulative trauma, sports, and traumatic injuries. I believe patient education is a key component in understanding one's diagnosis and treatment.

pgaides@therapypartners.com

 
     

  Lisa Hanselman, OT    
 
•  BA in Occupational Therapy-
College of St. Catherine

Certified WorkWell and DSI Provider


I have a strong interest in all aspects of Work Injury Management. I strive to assist injured workers in meeting their goal of returning to work. I enjoy working with employers to address injury management and prevention issues.

lhanselman@therapypartners.com

 
     

  Dan Larsen, PTA     
 
•  BS in Sports Studies,
Northwestern College-Roseville
AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant,
College of St. Catherine


I enjoy treating all types of patients with an emphasis on strength and conditioning. I'm especially skilled in treating conditions of the shoulder, knee, and ankle.

dlarsen@therapypartners.com   

 
     

  Katie Larson, PT, CSCS, SCS   
 
•  BS in Kinesiology, Exercise Science,
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
MA in Physical Therapy,
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Certified Sports Clinical Specialist


As a current marathon runner and golfer, I have a strong interest and skills in running and golf mechanics. I also have a strong background in sports rehabilitation, which allows me to treat athletes of all conditions and ages.

klarson@therapypartners.com

 
     

  Sara Lumby, PT, OT     
 
•  BS in Occupational Therapy,
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
MS in Physical Therapy,
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse


Licensed in both Physical and Occupational Therapy, it is my belief that treatment should be functional and tailored to individual needs. Whether an injury is sport, work, or leisure related; I will base treatment on returning you to your highest level of function.
I enjoy working with a variety of patients and have a special interest in sport and orthopedic rehabilitation.

slumby@therapypartners.com  

 
     

  Linda Olsen, PTA    
 
•  BA in Biomedical Science,
St. Cloud State
AA in Physical Therapist Assistant,
College of St. Catherine - Mpls


lolsen@therapypartners.com  

 
     

  Ginny Peulen, PT, CHT
   Hand Therapy Coordinator
   
 
•  BS in Physical Therapy,
University of Minnesota - Mpls
Certified Hand Therapist


I am a Stillwater native with 30 years of experience and enjoy treating a wide variety of general orthopedic patients. As a Certified Hand Therapist, I specialize in upper extremity diagnoses.

gpeulen@therapypartners.com

 
     

  Mike Ripley, PT, ATC/R    
 
•  BA in Physical Therapy,
College of St. Scholastica - Duluth
Certified / Registered Athletic Trainer


As a former Athletic Trainer and physical therapist at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO, I've come to appreciate and understand the effort of the world class athlete. I've also worked with many other professional, college, and high school athletes in all sports to help return them to competition.
Mike has practiced orthopedic physical therapy since 1978 and has been with OSI since 1981. He has treated patients in our Stillwater office for over 25 years and has strong relationships with local physicians, Stillwater High School athletic department, other local coaches and athletic directors, and many people in the Stillwater area

mripley@therapypartners.com

 
     

  Jody Ruppert, OT
  Clinic Manager - Stillwater
 
 

BS in Occupational Therapy,
College of St. Catherine

MAOL, Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership,
Bethel University, St. Paul
Certified WorkWell and DSI Provider


As a Stillwater High School graduate, I am excited to be working in the local community where I grew up. I graduated from the College of St. Kate's in 1999 as an occupational therapist, and possess a strong interest in work injury management coupled with organizational development.
I have received advanced certification in ergonomic assessments including work risk management and rehabilitation of injured workers.

jruppert@therapypartners.com

 
     

  Steve Schneider, PT  
 

BA in Biology,
Augustana College - Sioux Falls

MS in Physical Therapy,
University of South Dakota
Manual Therapy Specialist,
North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy


Having been a high school and collegiate athlete, I enjoy treating orthopedic conditions and sports related injuries. I am particularly interested in using manual therapy techniques in the treatment of spinal and extremity dysfunctions.

sschneider@therapypartners.com