Heather Studsrud
PT, DPT, CIDN, PCES
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Native of Northwood, ND
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota
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Specializes in pelvic health, orthopedics, and dry needling
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Active in the APTA ND and serves as ND Director of FUNfitness for the Special Olympics
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Enjoys outdoor activities, family time, volleyball, golf, reading, coffee, and chips.
Brittany Peschel
PT, DPT, CIDN
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Native of Halstad, MN
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota
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Specializes in orthopedics, neurological rehab, and dry needling
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Has presented on various physical therapy topics and completed numerous certifications
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Passion for the human body and movement, stemming from a background as a collegiate athlete
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Enjoys family time, staying active, and a great cup of coffee.
Kari Torgerson
PT, DPT
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Native of Ada, MN
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota
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Specializes in treating neurological conditions (Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, TBI, MS, spinal cord injury) and dry needling
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Certified in LSVT BIG, PWR! Moves, and Rocksteady Boxing for Parkinson's treatment
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Enjoys family time, being active, and playing volleyball.
Heather Barry
PT, DPT
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Originally from Mandan, ND
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota
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Specializes in outpatient orthopedics, TMD (jaw pain), and dry needling
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Enjoys family time, yoga, being outdoors, and listening to podcasts.
Emma Botker
PT, DPT
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Originally from Clinton, MN
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota
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Specializes in orthopedics and sports medicine
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Passionate about collaborative patient care and helping clients achieve personal goals
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Enjoys family time, being at the lake, reading, and staying active.
Kerri Melby
Revenue Cycle Manager
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From Halstad, MN
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Played for the 2001 National runner-up Wildcat Volleyball team at North Dakota State College of Science, inducted into the NDSCS Hall of Fame (2011)
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Started in Physical Therapy managing a front office, later became Regional Supervisor, overseeing 22 clinics across 4 states
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Enjoys family time, outdoor activities (especially kayaking), and plans to travel frequently.
Amy Bach
Clinic Manager
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Originally from Laurel, MT
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Moved to Fargo/Moorhead to attend Concordia College
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Started a childcare center, later transitioned to administrative roles in physical therapy
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Now manages her adult coworkers at Activate!
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Enjoys family time, travel, cooking and baking, watching 80’s classics, and a quiet morning with a great cup of coffee.
Rita Lerud
Front Office Coordinator
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From Tower City, ND
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Attended North Dakota State University, discovered a passion for photography, and enjoyed a 30-year career
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Transitioned to customer service roles, now serving as Office Coordinator in physical therapy
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Enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 kids, and 2 granddaughters, relaxing at the lake, and watching sports.
