Meet Our Team

Jason has been in practice treating orthopedic conditions for over 20 years.  In addition he has worked in diverse settings including hospital based outpatient, inpatient rural care, home health, and hospital management.  Jason specializes in manual manipulation of the spine, vestibular therapy, and work injuries.  Outside of work Jason enjoys coaching football, hunting, fishing, skiing, exercising, and spending time with family

Kris graduated from the University of Tampa in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in athletic training and sports medicine. She went on to graduate from the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences in 2006 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. In 2008 she earned her manual therapy certification and her therapeutic pain specialist certification in 2016.  She specializes in manual mobilization/ manipulation of the spine and extremities, chronic pain, sports, and work injuries.  Outside of work Kris enjoys spending time with her family, fishing, and hunting.

Luke graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where in 2013 he received his Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Luke enjoys working with individuals of all ages and has a strong interest in manual therapy and working with the orthopedic population.  Luke is a native of Crivitz and is very excited to be back in the surrounding area. Luke enjoys exercising, outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting and is an avid sports fan.

Peg is a registered Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist. She graduated from UW-Madison in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and received her certification as a hand therapist in 2004. She has specialized in treating the upper extremity for over 10 years and has also worked in industrial rehab. Peg has a strong working knowledge in the treatment of the upper extremities with the use of therapeutic exercise, physical agent modalities, static and dynamic splinting, and ergonomics. Peg has been involved at the state level of the Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association serving as the NE District Education Coordinator and on the State Conference Committee.  She and her husband have two boys and enjoy downhill skiing, triathlons, and watching the boys play sports.

Beth graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science. She then went on to graduate from the University of Jamestown with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2018. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Pediatric Section, and the Wisconsin Chapter. Beth enjoys working with all age groups but has a special passion for working with the pediatric population. She has pediatric experience in various settings including outpatient, birth-to-three, as well as early childhood schools through high school; she also has extensive experience working with various diagnoses including plagiocephaly and torticollis, developmental delay, developmental coordination disorder, orthopedic impairments, downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, and many others.  Outside of work, Beth enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, and reading.

Emily Mans is a Physical Therapist Assistant, Functional Movement Specialist, and Personal Trainer.  Emily graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2017, and then went on to graduate from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College with an Associate’s degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant in 2019. Emily is a firm believer in “form follows function”. With a combined 5 years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant, Personal Trainer, and certified Functional Movement Specialist, she is well equipped to individualize each treatment session to meet the needs of all types of patients. 

In her free time, she enjoys going on distance runs with her lab, Marley, camping, fishing, hunting, and rock climbing. 

Stacy Barden specializes in the care of you. She graduated from University of Illinois. She has been a massage therapist since 1996 and graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. Her focus is in oncology massage therapy, manual lymphatic drainage therapy, relaxation massage therapy, therapeutic massage and vibrational sound therapy. Additionally she is well versed in geriatric massage,  muscle therapy, aromatherapy, prenatal massage, and stretching. Stacy is certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy, the Vodder Method. She completed the 300 hour advanced  certification program in oncology massage at the Peregrine Institute of  Oncology Massage in Santa Fe, New Mexico. At PIOMT she studied Oncology  Massage with Gayle MacDonald, MS, LMT, author of Medicine Hands, Massage Therapy for People with Cancerand  Eastern medical massage with Dr. Sandy Canzone. Additionally she has studied with Tracy Walton, MS, LMT researcher, educator, and author of  the pathology textbook, Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy:  A Decision Tree Approach, Isabel Adkins of Oncology Massage Matters, instructor at the Massage Therapy Institute in Davis, California and Clinical Oncology Massage at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. She completed her vibrational sound therapy certification/licensing with VSA. She uses therapeutic singing bowls to provide a deep relaxation. Stacy is state licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin. She is a member of AMTA, Vibrational Sound Association, National Lymphedema Network, and Society for Oncology Massage. She has an Oncology Massage Specialty Certification and Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork from NCBTMB. She was the owner and lead therapist at Harmony Falls Massage Clinic in Woodstock, IL from 1996 until May 2020. She sold the business and moved to northern WI where she is practicing massage therapy. Stacy’s unique style of massage blends techniques from Eastern and Western approaches. Each session is unique and designed to assist the client on their healing journey. Stacy is an avid gardener. She enjoys hiking, kayaking, fly-fishing, bicycling, and camping in her vintage camper.