Our Team

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

Kyle started at Optimum Therapies in October of 2021 and is a co-owner of the Menomonie clinic. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science from Carroll University in Waukesha, WI.  

Kyle’s specialties and interests include outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, vestibular rehabilitation, and dry needling. He is a LSVT BIG certified clinician.

Darrin opened Optimum Therapies in January of 2001. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Health in Physical Therapy 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.

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 certified.

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.

Kayla returned to Optimum Therapies in March of 2016. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist with a specialty and interest in cupping therapy.

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.

Mark started at Optimum Therapies in December of 2017 and is a co-owner of the Rice Lake and Barron clinics. He received his Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN, and Bachelor of Science in Natural Science/Biology with a minor in Athletic Training from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN.

Mark’s specialties and interests include sports rehabilitation, dry needling, orthopedics, industrial medicine and rehabilitation, and vestibular rehabilitation. He is a certified Industrial Rehab Specialist and is certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation.

Anna started at Optimum Therapies in January of 2021. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI.

Anna’s specialties and interests include dry needling, general orthopedics, sports injuries, manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, injury prevention – reducing fall risk, and yoga-based stretches. She is a registered yoga teacher.

Drew started at Optimum Therapies in May of 2020. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, and Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biology from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN.

His specialties and interests include manual therapy, sports rehabiliation, stregthening, and general orthopedics.

Andrea started at Optimum Therapies in December of 2018. She received her Associates of Science Degree-Physical Therapist Assistant.

Andrea’s specialties and interests include running and sports related injuries, injury prevention and employment testing, aquatic physical therapy, and Parkinson disease. She is a LSVT BIG certified clinician.

Dallas started at Optimum Therapies in July of 2023. 

Colten started at Optimum Therapies in August of 2022. He received his Master of Science in Athletic Training from Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Athletic Training from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI.

Colten’s specialties and interests include sports medicine, industrial medicine, injury prevention, and return to work/sport. He is a Licensed Athletic Trainer, Graston M1 certified, and OSHA Labor and Industry Ergonomics certified.

Isaac started at Optimum Therapies in July of 2022. He received his Associate of Science-Physical Therapy Assistant from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI, and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Movement Studies with a minor in American Sign Language from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in Eau Claire, WI.

Isaac’s specialties and interests include sport-related injuries, manual therapy, and orthopedics.

Peggy's specialty and interest includes Pilates. Peggy is a certified Personal Trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine is Pilates Mat I and Trapeze Table certified.

Kelsey started at Optimum Therapies in February of 2021. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist who received her education from Broadview University in Eau Claire, WI.

Mark started at Optimum Therapies in December of 2017 and is a co-owener of the Barron and Rice Lake clinics . He received his Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN, and Bachelor of Science in Natural Science/Biology with a minor in Athletic Training from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN.

Mark’s specialties and interests include sports rehabilitation, orthopedics, industrial medicine and rehabilitation, and vestibular rehabilitation. He is a certified Industrial Rehab Specialist and is certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation.

Mark no longer sees patients at the Barron clinic.

Andrea started at Optimum Therapies in December of 2018. She received her Associates of Science Degree-Physical Therapist Assistant.

Andrea’s specialties and interests include running and sports related injuries, injury prevention and employment testing, aquatic physical therapy, and Parkinson disease. She is a LSVT BIG certified clinician.

Drew started at Optimum Therapies in May of 2020. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, and Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biology from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN.

His specialties and interests include manual therapy, sports rehabiliation, stregthening, and general orthopedics.

Colten started at Optimum Therapies in August of 2022. He received his Master of Science in Athletic Training from Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Athletic Training from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI.

Colten’s specialties and interests include sports medicine, industrial medicine, injury prevention, and return to work/sport. He is a Licensed Athletic Trainer, Graston M1 certified, and OSHA Labor and Industry Ergonomics certified.