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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

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

 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

Kathleen Trueman

  • Director of Development & Marketing for SPOT Rehabilitation
  • 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
  • Special Interest in Adult Rehabilitation
  • Special Interest in Home Health Care
  • Special Interest in Assistive Technology
  • Special Interest in Driving Rehabilitation

 

 


Nurses:

Sally Pitzen, RN

Sally Pitzen, RN

  • Director of SPOT Home Health Care
  • Case Manager for SPOT Home Health Care
  • Registered Nurse
  • Bachelor of Science Degree from Mount Mary College in Yankton, SD
  • Certified as a Public Health Nurse
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
  • Specialty Training in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Oncology, and Cardiology  
 

George Bridenstine, RN

Sue Wisted, LPN

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

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.

 

Elizabeth Stienessen, OTR

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
  • 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

Susan Tembrock, OTR/L

  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Bachelor of Science Degree 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

Susan Peck, PT

  • Director of Physical Therapy for SPOT Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapist
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN
  • 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

Kirsten Becker, PT

  • Director of the SPOT Rehabilitation Out-Patient 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

Stephanie Budgett, PTA 

  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree from Anoka-Ramsey Community College.
  • Specialty training in spinal rehabilitation
  • Special interest in Treatment of Developmental Delays and Neuro-Rehabilitation for Pediatrics.

 

 Sandra Lavergne, PT

Sandra Lavergne, PT

  • Physical Therapist
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University
  • Certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment
  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Speciality Training in Geriatrics
  • Special Interest in Neuro-Rehabilitation of Adults and Children
  • Special Interest in Home Health Care

 

Michelle Droogsma, PT

Michelle Schluender, PT

  • Physical Therapist
  • Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Catherine in Minneapolis, MN
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy            
  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Member of the Pediatric Section of the APTA
  • Specialty Training in Serial Casting for spasticity management, Lite Gait/Treadmill Training, Aquatic Therapy, Kinesiotaping in Children, and Evaluation and Intervention for Children with Respiratory Issues.
  • Special Interest in Pediatric Treatment, Evaluation and Treatment for children with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Torticollis and Plagiocephaly, and Treatment of adults for pain management and improvement of functional skills.

 

Jean Wildtraut, PTA

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:

Linda Baune, CCC-SLP

Linda Baune, CCC-SLP

  • Director of Speech Pathology for SPOT Rehabilitation
  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • Master of Science from St. Cloud State University
  • Specialty Certification in Vital Stim Therapy
  • Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  • Picture Exchange System Training
  • Special Interest in Autism Treatment and Augmentative Communication.

 

Jodell L.Carrigan, CCC-SLP

Jodel L.Carrigan, CCC-SLP

  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Master of Science Degree in Speech Pathology from St. Cloud State University
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Cloud State University
  • Specialty Training in Alternative and Augmentative Communication, Swallowing Disorders, and Child Language Development
  • Special Interest in Social Language Development

 

Tammy Kosek, CCC-SLP

  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • Master of Science Degree from St. Cloud State University
  • Licensed as a Speech Pathologist by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning
  • Specialty Certification in Vital Stim Therapy
  • Special Training in American Sign Language
  • Knowledge of Discrete Trial Training
  • Special Interests in Practice -"I love variety. It's the spice of life!"

 

Bobbi Smith, CCC-SLP

Bobbi Smith, CCC-SLP

  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • Master of Science Degree from Texas Women's University, Denton Texas
  • Specialty Training in Picture Exchange System Communication
  • Special Interest in Autism Treatment
  • Special Interest in Augmentative Communication

 

 

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