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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:

 

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

 

 

 

 Josh Erickson, RN

  • Case Manager for SPOT Rehabilitation and Home Care
  • Skilled Home Care Nurse 

 

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 Home Care/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

 

 

Stacy Christian-Kremer, COTA/L

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Associate of Arts Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from St. Catherine's University in Minneapolis, MN
  • Specialty training in sensory integration, behavioral approaches/interventions, splinting, therapeutic intervention, and treatment approaches
  • Special interest in assessments, reflex integration, motor planning/ideation development, astronaut training (vestibular program), and additional ways to make therapy fun.
  • Volunteered for the Brain Injury Association of MN camps, AUSM, and MS.
  • Member of American Occupational Therapy Association and Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association

 

Sarah Landsem, MA, OTR/L

  • Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota
  • Specialty training in SOS feeding approach, Musgatova Reflex Integration, First Strokes/Pencil Gymnastics, Handwriting Without Tears.
  • Member of American Occupational Therapy Association and Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association

 

Jamie Schwegel, COTA/L

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree from Northwest Technical College of Bemidji
  • Extensive experience in home care therapy, geriatric disorders/therapies, and stroke rehab
  • Special interest in shoulder dysfunction, mental health, and sensory integration
     

 

  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
 

 


 Physical Therapists:

Kirsten Becker, PT

  • Director of Physical Therapy for SPOT Rehabilitation 
  • 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

 

 

 Christina Ahlgren, PT

  • Physical Therapist
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 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 

 

Susan Peck, PT  

  • 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.

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.

 

 

 Senn Reichert, CFY/SLP

  • Clinical Fellow-Speech Language Pathologist
  • Masters of Science from St. Cloud State University in Speech and Language Pathology.
  • Bachelor of Science from St. Cloud State University
  • Member of the Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association
     

 

 Ashley Woolison, MS, CCC/SLP 

  • Speech Language pathologist
  • Masters of Science Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Minnesota State University, Mankato 
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Disorders from Minnesota State University, Mankato

 

 

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