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 Melanie Brennan, Founder and CEO, this goal was threaded into each aspect of programming.
Fast forward over a decade, 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 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 GYM
Our state-of-the-art, rehab-oriented gym is complete with convenient parking and friendly service. Our physical therapists and therapeutic health specialists work together to identify personal goals and comprehensive treatment plans for each person we see.
When you work with EA, you'll have access to advanced rehabilitation technologies including body-weight support devices, motorized and electrical stimulation stationary bikes, vibration units, wheelchair-accessible fitness equipment, stretching mats, and more. With great equipment options and a regular guided exercise routine, you will establish healthy habits to reach and maintain optimal health.
Equitable lifelong access to safe and effective therapy is critical for holistic health, and our team is here to help you reach your goals for independence and mobility.
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
Alex Geraets, CHC, CIFT
Therapeutic Health Specialist
Alex McKay, MS, CSCS, CHC, CPT
Therapeutic Health Specialist
Andréa Hanson, MS
Customer Success Manager
Danielle Tazic, CTRS
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Jackson Hample, CIFT
Therapeutic Health Specialist
Jesus Aquino
Exercise Technician
Jill Harkness
Volunteer Coordinator
Liana Boffeli, CPT
Therapeutic Health Specialist
Lily Kahler
Exercise Technician
Lori Banks, PTA
Director of Clinical Services
McKenzie Ketcher, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Melanie Brennan, PT, DPT
CEO/Executive Director, Founder, Physical Therapist
Natalie Mulholland, CPT
Therapeutic Health Specialist
Pam Heins, PT
Clinical Volunteer Specialist
Rhonda Burnap
Operations Director
Rio Haack, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Ryan Hinz
Physical Therapy Assistant
Seng Xiong
Exercise Technician
Stef Bjerke, CIFT
Therapeutic Health Specialist
Synetha Lor-Sultze
Exercise Technician
Zach Curry, CPT, CHC
Therapeutic Health Specialist
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