Physical Therapists
Darrin Schober, PT, MSPT, Physical Therapist, Owner
Darrin opened Optimum Therapies in January of 2001. He received his Master of Health in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State in Lansing, MI.
Darrin’s specialties and interests include spinal care, manual therapy, general orthopedics, dry needling, and Pilates. He has extensive osteopathic manual training, is a certified Pilates teacher/trainer, and is a licensed Massage Therapist.
![]() Darrin SchoberPT, MSPT,
Physical Therapist,
Owner Darrin opened Optimum Therapies in January of 2001. He received his Master of Health in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State in Lansing, MI. Darrin’s specialties and interests include spinal care, manual therapy, general orthopedics, dry needling, and Pilates. He has extensive osteopathic manual training, is a certified Pilates teacher/trainer, and is a licensed Massage Therapist. |
Andrew Strope, PT, DPT, OCS Doctor of Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Andrew started at Optimum Therapies in March of 2006. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, CO, Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI, and Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in Green Bay, WI.
Andrew’s specialties and interests include orthopedics, spine rehab, vestibular & balance problems, manual medicine, and sports medicine. He is a Certified Clinical Instructor (CCI) and Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Andrew started at Optimum Therapies in March of 2006. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, CO, Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI, and Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in Green Bay, WI. Andrew’s specialties and interests include orthopedics, spine rehab, vestibular & balance problems, manual medicine, and sports medicine. He is a Certified Clinical Instructor (CCI) and Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). |
Kate Todd, PT, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy
Kate started at Optimum Therapies in June of 2016, and is a co-owner of the Lake Hallie clinic. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI.
Kate’s specialties and interests include dry needling, orthopedics, and pelvic health.
![]() Kate ToddPT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy Kate started at Optimum Therapies in June of 2016, and is a co-owner of the Lake Hallie clinic. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI. Kate’s specialties and interests include dry needling, orthopedics, and pelvic health. |
Kevan LaPorte, PT, DPT, OCS Doctor of Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Kevan started Optimum Therapies in December of 2017. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI.
His specialties and interests include outpatient orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, Pilates, and manual therapy. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), TRX level 1 instructor, and his other certifications include ATC and Graston M1 technique.
![]() Kevan LaPortePT, DPT, OCS Doctor of Physical Therapy
Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Kevan started Optimum Therapies in December of 2017. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. His specialties and interests include outpatient orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, Pilates, and manual therapy. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), TRX level 1 instructor, and his other certifications include ATC and Graston M1 technique. |
Linda Backus, PT, MSPT Physical Therapist
Linda started at Optimum Therapies in August of 2022. She received her Master of Health Science in Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, IL.
Linda’s specialties and interest includes orthopedics, manual therapy, spine rehabilitation, vestibular & balance, and injury prevention. She is Graston and dry needling certified.
![]() Linda BackusPT, MSPT Physical Therapist Linda started at Optimum Therapies in August of 2022. She received her Master of Health Science in Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, IL. Linda’s specialties and interest includes orthopedics, manual therapy, spine rehabilitation, vestibular & balance, and injury prevention. She is Graston and dry needling certified. |
Maechaela Chrusciel, PT, DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Maechaela started at Optimum Therapies in May of 2023. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI.
Maechaela's specialties and interests include orthopedics and vestibular & balance. She is CPR certified.
![]() Maechaela ChruscielPT, DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy Maechaela started at Optimum Therapies in May of 2023. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI. Maechaela's specialties and interests include orthopedics and vestibular & balance. She is CPR certified. |
Sally Mastin, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant
Sally started at Optimum Therapies in May of 2011. She received her Associates of Applied Science-Physical Therapist Assistant at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, WI, and Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI.
Sally’s specialties and interests include orthopedics, aquatic therapy, running issues, manual therapy, work injury prevention, and Pilates integration.
![]() Sally MastinPTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Sally started at Optimum Therapies in May of 2011. She received her Associates of Applied Science-Physical Therapist Assistant at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, WI, and Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI. Sally’s specialties and interests include orthopedics, aquatic therapy, running issues, manual therapy, work injury prevention, and Pilates integration. |
John Heintz, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant
John stated at Optimum Therapies in June of 2021. He received his Associates of Applied Science-Physical Therapist Assistant from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI.
John’s specialties and interests include general and sports, orthopedics, manual therapy, and Pilates.
![]() John HeintzPTA - Physical Therapist Assistant John stated at Optimum Therapies in June of 2021. He received his Associates of Applied Science-Physical Therapist Assistant from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI. John’s specialties and interests include general and sports, orthopedics, manual therapy, and Pilates. |
Myriah Rau, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant
Myriah started at Optimum Therapies in December of 2021. She received her Associates or Applied Science-Physical Therapist Assistant at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI.
Myriah's specialties and interests include pelvic health, spinal care, manual therapy, general orthopedics, and Pilates.
![]() Myriah RauPTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Myriah started at Optimum Therapies in December of 2021. She received her Associates or Applied Science-Physical Therapist Assistant at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI. Myriah's specialties and interests include pelvic health, spinal care, manual therapy, general orthopedics, and Pilates. |
Personal Trainers
Julie Schober, NSCA - Certified Personal Trainer
Julie has been at Optimum Therapies since May of 2008. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in Eau Claire, WI.
Julie’s specialties and interests include Pilates training and TRX. She is a certified Science, Biology, and Anatomy teacher, certified Pilates Instructor in Mat I & II, Reformer I & II, Cadillac & Tower, Chair, and Barrel, YUR Back certified, TRX Level I & II certified, and a certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
![]() Julie SchoberNSCA - Certified Personal Trainer Julie has been at Optimum Therapies since May of 2008. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in Eau Claire, WI. Julie’s specialties and interests include Pilates training and TRX. She is a certified Science, Biology, and Anatomy teacher, certified Pilates Instructor in Mat I & II, Reformer I & II, Cadillac & Tower, Chair, and Barrel, YUR Back certified, TRX Level I & II certified, and a certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. |
Athletic Trainers
Massage Therapists
Abigale Sabelko, LMT, Licensed Massage Therapist
Abigale started at Optimum Therapies in April of 2021. She received her education at The Salon Professional Academy in Eau Claire, WI.
Abigale’s specialties and interests include deep tissue, sports massage, and prenatal massage.
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Licensed Massage Therapist Abigale started at Optimum Therapies in April of 2021. She received her education at The Salon Professional Academy in Eau Claire, WI. Abigale’s specialties and interests include deep tissue, sports massage, and prenatal massage. |
Lindsey Tess, LMT, Licensed Massage Therapist
Lindsey started at Optimum Therapies in March of 2022. She received her Massage Therapy education at the Professional Hair & Design Academy in Eau Claire, WI.
Her specialties and interests include therapeutic massage and deep tissue massage.
![]() Lindsey TessLMT, Licensed Massage Therapist Lindsey started at Optimum Therapies in March of 2022. She received her Massage Therapy education at the Professional Hair & Design Academy in Eau Claire, WI. Her specialties and interests include therapeutic massage and deep tissue massage. |
Studio Instructors
Administrative Staff
Caitlyn B.,
Accounting Assistant
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Dawn B.,
Human Resources Director
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Jodi D.,
Revenue Cycle Management Director
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Sue D.,
Medical Billing Specialist/Insurance
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Jenny G.,
Administrative Assistant
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Sammy G.,
Patient Care Coordinator
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Deb H.,
Transcriptionist
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Emalie H.,
Patient Care Coordinator
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Tasha H.,
Clinic Coordinator
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Hannah J.,
Patient Care Coordinator
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Alanna L.,
Billing/AR Specialist Assistant
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Julie M.,
Billing/AR Specialist
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Nancy P.,
Patient Care Coordinator
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Joey T.,
Marketing Coordinator
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Mary T.,
Administrative Assistant
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Karen Z.,
Transcriptionist
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