ABOUT EA
OUR STORY
EA Therapeutic Health (originally ExercisAbilities) was founded in 2011. In 2015, EA was converted to a 501(c)3 organization with one goal in mind: to help people in the community live healthy, happy, and independent lives beyond the limits of insurance coverage for Physical Therapy. Led by Dr Melanie Brennan, Founder and CEO, this goal was threaded into each aspect of programming.
Fast forward nearly 15 years, and EA Therapeutic Health is a powerhouse rehabilitation and adaptive fitness facility for people of all ages and abilities to focus on their health, fitness, independence, and mobility goals. When you choose EA, you'll have access to a safe and accessible place to receive physical therapy and personal fitness training both within and beyond what insurance covers. Your journey to lifelong health and wellness continues here!
OUR PURPOSE
Mission: We empower people of all ages with physical health challenges to lead healthy, active, and independent lives.
Vision: At EA, we provide equitable lifelong access to safe and effective physical health improvement solutions designed to achieve optimal quality of life by improving the health and independence of children and adults living with neurological or physical health conditions.
Values:
Partnership – Working together for healthy living.
Inclusion – Providing equal care for all.
Innovation – Creating individualized plans with the best in experience, science, and technology.
Positivity – Building an environment where possibilities become reality.
OUR LOCATIONS
EA Therapeutic Health Neuro Gym on North Broadway
Located at 2530 Broadway Ave N, Rochester, MN. Our rehab-oriented neuro gym is complete with convenient parking and friendly service. Our physical therapists and trainers work together to create individualized activity-based therapy treatment plans focused on your unique person-centered goals using a nervous system first approach.
EA Therapeutic Health at Northgate Health Club in Northwest Rochester.
Located at 3960 US-52, Rochester (Across from Best Buy). We are excited to announce that we have expanded access to our physical therapy, health coaching, and specialized inclusive fitness training to Northgate Health Club. This location features a dedicated physical therapy space and and specialized therapeutic fitness classes as a part of the NHC fitness schedule.
EA Therapeutic Health at Hanger Clinic
Located at 121 23rd Ave SW, Suite 102, Rochester, MN. A beautiful rehab gym and a team of orthotists and prosthetists are the backdrop for our latest addition to our physical therapy facility locations.
OUR TEAM
This team is eager, dedicated, professional, and experienced. Why do they come to work each day? To help people reach for their goals!
Abby Grismer
Exercise Technician
Andréa Hanson, MS
Client Success Manager
Brianna Adams, CPT
Personal Trainer
Brooke Sinning
Exercise Technician
Cynthia Garcia, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Endy Calderon-Lopez
Rehab Technician
Jackson Hample, CIFT, CHC
Trainer and Health Coach
Jesus Aquino
Exercise Technician
Jill Harkness
Volunteer Coordinator
Liana Boffeli, CPT
Personal Trainer
Lori Banks, PTA
Director of Clinical Services
Melanie Brennan, PT, DPT
CEO/Executive Director, Founder, Physical Therapist
Naomi DeTemple, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Natalie Mulholland, CPT
Personal Trainer
Nicole Sandberg
Finance Manager
Noah Beffel
Health and Wellness Technician
Pam Heins, PT
Clinical Volunteer Specialist
Rhonda Burnap
Operations Director
Rio Haack, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Ryan Hinz
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sam Clark, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Seng Xiong, CIFT
Trainer
Synetha Lor-Sultze, CIFT
Trainer
Zach Curry, CPT, CHC
Personal Trainer
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
This group of volunteer leaders is passionate about EA's mission. Some have a personal connection and others simply care about our community. Regardless of the reason, their leadership steers the EA ship each and every day.
Will Giesen
Board Treasurer
Thomas R. Holtackers, PT (Ret.)
Board Member
Ron Hanson
Board Member
Peggy O’Toole Martin
Board Member
Melanie Brennan, PT, DPT
CEO/Founder
Mark Ellingson
Board Chair
Kathy Karls
Board Member
Karla Bollesen
Board Member
Craig Wendland
Board Member
Brian Oxley, CPA/ABV/CFF
Board Member