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SPOT Rehabilitation
2835 W St. Germain #300
P.O. Box 7729
St. Cloud, MN 56301-7729

Phone: (320) 259-4151
Toll Free: (888) 404-7768
Fax: (320) 259-5707

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The SPOT Rehabilitation Staff

We have a qualified staff that is committed to providing the best rehabilitation and home health care services in Central Minnesota.  All of our nurses and therapists have bachelors or masters degrees in their respective fields and have passed a national certification exam.  All nurses and therapists are licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota.  Many are members of their respective professional organizations. All of our staff participates in continuing education every year. Better yet, they really care about our patients!

SPOT Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 


 Administration:

 

 

Daniel Berg

  • Chief Financial Officer for SPOT Rehabilitation
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Natural Resources from the University of Minnesota, Crookston, MN
  • 10 years of experience in Health Care Accounting


 Elizabeth Stienessen, OTR/L

  • Chief Executive Officer of SPOT Rehabilitation
  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Associate of Arts Degree in Human Services from Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul
  • Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Minnesota Department of Health

 

Kathleen Trueman 

  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
  • Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Minnesota Department of Health
  • Chair, Assistive Technology Network of Mid Minnesota
  • Member MN OT Association
  • Member Diability Awareness Task Force
  • Member Community Task Force on Falls Prevention
  • Special Interest in Senior Health Issues
  • Special Interest in Marketing and Development
  • Special interest in adult rehabilitation
  • Special interest in home health care
  • Special interest in assistive technology

 

 


Nurses:

 

Leah Roering, RN, BSN

  • Director of SPOT Home Health Care
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from College of St. Scholastica
  • Associate degree from Anoka Ramsey Community College
  • Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Specialty training in geriatrics and special interest in home health care

 

 

   

George Bridenstine, RN, BSN

  • Case Manager for SPOT Rehabilitation and Home Care
  • Skilled Home Care Nurse 
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from College of St. Scholastica
  • Associate of Applied Science from Brainerd Community College
  • Nephrology experienced
  • Specialty training in hemodialysis
  • IV, Venipuncture certified

 

 

Sue Wisted, LPN

  • Quality Manager for SPOT Rehabilitation
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Diploma in LPN Program from Detroit Lakes Technical College
  • Licensed as an LPN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
  • Specialty Training in Alzheimer's disease care
  • Specialty Training in staff development & management, documentation, and infection Control 
  • Member of Homes for Liv-Ablity Taskforce
  • Member of Aging Network Association
  • Member of Central MN Disabilities Council
  • Member of Healthy Aging Network

 

 


 Occupational Therapists:

Robbie Holen, OTR/L

  • Director of Occupational Therapy for SPOT Rehabilitation
  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Occupational Therapy from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN
  • Specialty training in sensory integration theory, assessment and treatment.
  • Specialty training in pediatric feeding, therapeutic listening, cranio-sacral therapy, upper-extremity serial Casting 
  • Member of American Occupational Therapy Association and Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association

 

 

Valerie Hommerding, OTR/L 

  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN
  • Special interest in sensory integration, pediatric treatment, and treatment of children with autism/aspergers syndrome.
  • Certified in Physical Agent Modalities by the Minnesota Department of Health.

 

 

Michelle Kiffmeyer, OT

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from St. Catherine's University
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from St. Cloud State University 
  • Certified CarFit Technician
  • Member; American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA)
  • Special interest in pediatric evaluation and treatment, sensory integration, and use of essential oils.

 

  Kirsten Stiegel, OTR/L 

  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota
  • Member; Brain Injury Community Committee
  • Specialty training in evaluation and treatment of spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, treatment of stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
  • Extensive experience in acute rehabilitation
  • Certified in Physical Agent Modalities by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Elizabeth Stienessen, OTR/L

  • Chief Executive Officer of SPOT Rehabilitation
  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Associate of Arts Degree in Human Services from Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Occupational Therapy from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul
  • Advanced Course work in sensory integration therapy
  • Advanced Training in therapeutic listening
  • Special Interest in pediatric practice
  • Special Interest in sensory integration treatment
 

 

Susan Tembrock, OTR/L

  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN
  • Certified in Physical Agent Modalities by the Minnesota Department of Health
  • Specialty training in upper extremity splinting
  • Specialty training in stroke rehabilitation
  • Specialty training in weight training
  • Special interest in home health care therapy 
 

Kayla Zylla, COTA/L

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree from Anoka-Hennepin Technical College.
  • Special Interest in treatment of pediatric disorders, sensory integration, and fine motor treatment.

 


 Physical Therapists:

Susan Peck, PT

  • Director of Physical Therapy for SPOT Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapist
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN
  • Volunteer; United Cerebral Palsy, Central Minnesota 
  • Specialty Training in serial casting for spasticity management, Lite Gait/treadmill training, gross motor development in children with Down Syndrome, kinesiotaping for children, aquatic therapy, and treatment of children with cerebral palsy.
  • Special interest pediatrics evaluation and treatment, treatment for cerebral palsy, developmental treatment for Down syndrome, treatment of children with spina bifida, and gait training.

 

Kirsten Becker, PT

  • Director of the SPOT Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic
  • Physical Therapist
  • Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN
  • Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Catherine in Minneapolis, MN
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the College of St. Catherine, Minneapolis, MN
  • Specialty training in manual therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, mobilization with movement, alternative medicine and use of essential oils, and neuro-rehabilitation
  • Special interest neuro-rehabilitation for pediatrics and adults, manual therapy for pain modification, functional retraining, torticollis and plagiocephaly treatment, treatment for developmental delays, and wellness
  • Instructor of Wellness program at SPOT Rehabilitation

 

 Brenda Cowles, PTA

  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Associate of Applied Science from Anoka Ramsey Community College
  • Penn Foster Career School for Fitness and Nutrition
  • ACE Certified (American Council on Exercise for Personal Training) 
  • Special interest in strength training and fitness
  • Special interest in home health care and outpatient therapy 

 

 Kelsey Fransen, PT

  • Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN
  • Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth , MN 
  • Specialty training in pilates, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and weight training.
  • Special interest in orthopedics, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and home care.

 

Jean Wildtraut, PTA

  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Associate Degree from the College of St. Catherine in Minneapolis, MN
  • Special Interest in practice working with adults and children
  • Special interest in home health care and outpatient clinic practice
  • Special interest in aquatics therapy

 

 


 Speech Therapists:

 

 Bobbi Smith, CCC/SLP

  • Director of Speech Therapy for SPOT Rehabilitation
  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • Master of Science Degree from Texas Woman's University, Denton Texas
  • Specialty training in Picture Exchange System Communication (PECS)
  • Special interest in autism treatment
  • Special interest in augmentative communication

 

 

Linda Baune, CCC/SLP

  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • Master of Science from St. Cloud State University
  • Specialty Certification in Vital Stim Therapy
  • Member of the American Speech-Language Association
  • Picture Exchange System training (PECS)
  • Enjoys working with all types of disorders and all ages.

 

Tammy Kosek, CCC/SLP

  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • Master of Science Degree from St. Cloud State University
  • Specialty Certification in Vital Stim Therapy
  • Special Training in American Sign Language, aural habilitation, child language development, and discrete trial training
  • Special Interests in Practice -"I love variety. It's the spice of life!"

 

 

Jenna Solarz, MS, CFY/SLP 

  • Speech Language pathologist, Clinical Fellow
  • Masters of Science Degree in Education with emphasis on Communication Disorders from University of Wisconsin, River Falls
  • Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Wisconsin, River Falls

 

 

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