In addition to our Medical and diagnostic testing capabilities, we also provide many physical therapy treatment services for our patients, including: vestibular rehabilitation, balance therapy, concussion therapy, traumatic brain injury (TBI) therapy, musculoskeletal, and general muscle strengthening and reconditioning for our patients.
Our physical therapy team is highly trained for the evaluation and treatment of dizzines, vertigo, balance disorders, and mild TBI’s. Most of our team have certifications from the very prestigious Susan Herdman Vestibular Rehab program as well Impact concussion management.
Dallas White, DPT - Lead Physical Therapist
Dallas joined NDBC after previously working in outpatient orthopedic and skilled nursing settings. He enjoys working with patients of all ages to help them achieve their goals and enjoys working with the multidisciplinary team at NDBC. Outside of work, Dallas enjoys running, hiking, and traveling.
Dallas is the Lead Physical therapist at NDBC, doing a great job of guiding his teams to exceptional training and patient care at NDBC.
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Joseph Wilson, DPT - Lead Spine Physical Therapist
Joe began his journey with vestibular rehabilitation during a clinical rotation at NDBC. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Joe was hired at NDBC to work full time. Joe particularly likes the personalized approach vestibular rehab gives to each patient. Every person has different life goals and activities they enjoy and want to return to.
Joe was drawn to NDBC because of its collaborative care model that ensures patients are getting the best care possible under different medical providers. NDBC also provides ample resources for continuing education to learn more about the patients we treat. Joe enjoys spending time outside, including hiking, running, and golfing. You can find Joe cheering on the Packers on Sundays in the fall and winter.
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Alex Bangasser, DPT - Staff Physical Therapist
Alex is a Minnesota native who joined NBDC after previously working in outpatient orthopedics, skilled nursing and home care settings. She was drawn to NDBC because of the ability to work closely as a team with the medical providers, occupational therapists, audiologists and her fellow physical therapy staff to provide comprehensive patient-centered care.
She enjoys developing a connection with her patients to provide individualized treatment that promotes optimal function. Alex enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Sully.
Bonnie Becker, PT, DPT - Staff Physical Therapist
Bonnie’s interest in vestibular rehabilitation was sparked early on in her clinical training, treating patients suffering from BPPV. Prior to joining the NDBC team, Bonnie gained experience treating patients of all ages in a variety of settings including the hospital, skilled nursing, and home care. She enjoys the rewarding experience of improving a patient’s dizziness and imbalance so that they can safely return to the activities they love.
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Linda Chai, DPT - Staff Physical Therapist
Linda joined NDBC after previously working in skilled nursing settings. She became interested in vestibular rehab after learning about it in school and after treating vestibular patients in her clinical rotations. Linda wanted to join NDBC to help patients improve their dizziness and balance in order to return to do what they love safely.
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Erin Franklin, PTA - Staff Physical Therapy Assistant
Erin became interested in vestibular rehabilitation after doing a clinical rotation in a hospital setting and working with patients with brain injuries and balance difficulties. She enjoys helping people improve their balance and dizziness to help get them back to doing what they love while feeling safe doing it.
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Kevyn Funk, PTA - Staff Physical Therapy Assistant
Kevyn discovered her interest in vestibular rehab during coursework in her PTA program and during her clinical rotation at a hospital where she attended a lecture about acute BPPV prevalence in patients with concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Kevyn was drawn to NDBC’s passion for patient-centered care and dedication to training and providing ongoing education to providers about vestibular disorders. Kevyn enjoys seeing her patients build confidence to resume their favorite activities and meet their individual goals.
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Kathryn Engelman, PTA - Staff Physical Therapy Assistant
Katie enjoys working with patients and thinking outside the box in creating individualized treatment plans that help return patients to their previous active lifestyle. She feels education is an important part of recovery and that NDBC’s comprehensive approach provides the patient with the best path to recovery.
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Tim Johnson, PT, DPT - Staff Physical Therapist
Tim joined the NDBC team in 2023, when he was fortunately offered the position, after working in TCU settings up until that time. He appreciates the time he spends with the clients as they learn about balance, movement and optimizing function.
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Paul Ndayizeye, DPT - Staff Physical Therapist
Paul’s interest and curiosity about vestibular disorders and concussions started as an inpatient/acute care therapy aide and continued to grow throughout his graduate program and clinical rotations. He enjoys helping patients find meaningful and attainable ways for them to improve their dizziness and balance.
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Samantha Nofsinger, DPT - Staff Physical Therapist
Samantha initially became interested in vestibular rehabilitation as a student during a clinical rotation at a hospital, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of BPPV and other vestibular diagnoses on patients in the acute setting. After graduating from PT school, she did travel therapy for nearly two years, working in 5 different states and trialing several different therapy settings.
She came to NDBC for a permanent position to fulfill her passion for patient-centered care for people with vestibular and balance disorders.
Lisa Schlieff, PT - Staff Physical Therapist
Lisa particularly enjoys working with seniors to focus on functional strengthening, balance training, and education to promote confidence, and to decrease their fall risk when at home and in the community. Her career background has been in long term care, home care, and she has been doing outpatient vestibular rehabilitation since 2004. What Lisa appreciates most about working at NDBC, is the one on one treatment time spent with patients to get to know them, educate them, and best of all, to help them return to their most possible active lifestyle.
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Aleisha Theisen, PTA - Lead Physical Therapy Assistant
Aleisha had the opportunity to work with patients with balance difficulties during a clinical rotation, and she hoped to be able to continue this work in the future. After graduation, she was excited to find an opening at NDBC working in vestibular rehabilitation. She loves the team-centered environment, and she finds it rewarding to help people improve their balance and dizziness so they can feel better and resume the activities they love. She also enjoys being a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor, snowshoeing and hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
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