Clinic Staff

Mark Smith, PT Clinic Owner

Mark, the clinic owner, is a graduate of the University of Minnesota; School of Physical Therapy. He also attended St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota where he majored in Natural Science-Biology with a minor in Athletic Training. Mark specializes in the areas of Sports Medicine, Industrial Rehab, Orthopedics, and Vestibular Rehabilitation (inner ear).

Throughout his career, he has focused on the development of sports medicine, industrial medicine, and vestibular rehabilitation programs. Mark performs on-site rehabilitation and ergonomic assessments at area businesses as well as works closely with area schools with sports medicine and game coverage.

Mark is passionate about applying his experience and education to help people recover from accident or injury. His goal is to assist his patients in achieving their rehab goals and return to their previous level of daily activity. Committed to providing the best possible treatment and care, Mark works closely with referring physicians to address the individual needs of his patients.

Emily Monson, MPT

Emily, clinic director at Turtle Lake, received her Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Physical Therapy program in 2000. She also attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Emily has experience in Sports Medicine, Industrial Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, and TMJ Dysfunction. She is a Certified Industrial Specialist which as provided career development in Functional Capacity Evaluations, ergonomic assessments and on-site consultations with area businesses. She also works closely with area schools for sports medicine assistance, summer program development and general injury prevention.

Emily is dedicated to helping each individual patient to achieve his or her rehabilitation goal. She applies her experience and education to assist her patients return to their highest level of function following an accident or injury. She also is committed to working closely with physicians to provide the best treatment options and overall care for her patients.

Amy Greenfield, MPT

Amy, clinic director at Spooner, received her Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Catherine in 2002. She also attended the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse where she received a Bachelor of Science and Certification in Athletic Training.

Amy has experience in Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, and Industrial Rehabilitation and has attended courses on Osteopathic Spinal Mobilization and Core Stabilization. She has also received training for performing Functional Capacity Evaluations.

Amy is committed to working very closely with referring physicians to provide the highest quality of care to her patients. Her passion is to assist them with achieving their rehab goals, as well as return to their previous level of function. She is dedicated to educating her patients, not only on the treatment of their current condition, but also the prevention of future injuries.

Sharon Gjerde, PT

Sharon received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Health Related Sciences - The Chicago Medical School. She is also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, majoring in Physical Education and Health with a minor in coaching.

Sharon has 20 years experience in the field of Physical Therapy and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient environments including: hospital, home health care and nursing homes.

She enjoys working with the orthopedia, geriatric and sports medicine populations. Sharon has developed and led community senior exercise programs, presented on wellness, osteoporosis and strength training. She volunteers in her community and has offered free balance and fitness assessments along with being involved with Rice Lake youth athletics.

Kay Dorwin, PTA

Kay Dorwin jointed Turtle Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists in February 2007. She graduated from St. Mary's Jr. College (now College of St. Catherine's) in Minneapolis, MN, with an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy. Prior to working here, Kay's work experience includes the Wilder Foundation in St. Paul, MN and the Baldwin Hospital in Baldwin, WI.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, she has experienced working in many different areas including inpatient, outpatients with acute and chronic injuries including orthopedics, sports injuries, spine, wound care, fibromyalgia, and aquatic therapy. She has a special interest in total joint replacements, sports and work related injuries. She believes strongly in the importance of patient education and empowering the patient for total wellness.

Mavis Melton, MPT

Mavis received her Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa in 1999. She also attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology.

With the past experience in a hospital based outpatient clinic, which also provided services to homecare, nursing home, and inpatient clientele, Mavis enjoys evaluating and treating a variety of patients including those with orthopedic and neurological conditions. Mavis has attended several manual therapy and neuromuscular control courses, and also has interests in the areas of geriatrics and fall prevention.

Mavis values providing quality care and developing patient rapport, as well as effectively determining the source of impairment and dysfunction to effectively work towards the goal of improved quality of life for each patient.

Dr. Dirc Cooley, DPT

Dirc received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon in 2006. He also earned his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science-Athletic Training from Winona State university in 1996.

During a 14-year history in sports medicine and orthopedics, he has developed summer strength, agility and conditioning programs for high school and collegiate level athletics. He has attended several continuing education courses on athletic performance and injury prevention strategies and had initiated a throwing injury prevention program for young throwing athletes in the 7-18 year age group.

Dirc works hard to make sure his clients enjoy their physical therapy experiences and strives to keep them motivated to reach their goals. He educates his clients on their diagnoses and surgical procedures and fosters a relationship where the client is involved in the therapy decision-making process.

Karen Cooley, MPT Karen received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science/Athletic Training at Winona State University in 1997. She went on to earn her Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1999. Karen has enjoyed working as an out-patient orthopedic physical therapist, athletic trainer, and administrator in Two Rivers, Wisconsin before moving to the Rice Lake Area. Karen has a special interest in and has attended continuing education classes to further develop her orthopedic, manual therapy, occupational health, and women's health skills. Karen is currently pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy through Texas Tech.

Al Bowman

Michael Shampo, LAT

Michael received his Bachelor of Science degrees in Athletic Training and Exercise Science at Lake Superior State University (Sault Ste. Marie, MI) in May of 2009. He joined our staff in August of 2009. Michael's role on our team includes clinical obligations at our Rice Lake Physical Therapy clinic as well as athletic training room and event coverage at the high schools. He utilizes his athletic training certification by serving the sports medicine needs of Rice Lake, Shell Lake, Spooner and Chetek school districts.

Michael also is a staff member of Chippewa Valley Orthopedics (Eau Claire, WI). He assists the orthopedic surgeons during their clinical time in Rice Lake, and provides a valuable communications link between our patients and their respective physicians. This shared position also significantly reduces the amount of time that passes between onset of athletic injury and specialist evaluation.

Michael is instrumental in the ongoing development of our summer strength,conditioning, speed, agility, and injury prevention program at Rice Lake High School.

Stephanie Fall, LAT

Steph joined Turtle Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists in September 2009 and will be assisting at Clear Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists as well as providing athletic training services to the Clear Lake and Clayton School Districts. Steph received her Master's degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Community Health Education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2009. She also attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned her Bachelor's of Science degree in Kinesiology and Athletic Training.

Steph previously worked with Gundersen-Lutheran Sports Medicine in Onalaska, WI, providing coverage for athletic events of all levels and for high school athletic training rooms. She enjoys a variety of interests within the fields of Public Health and Athletic Training, including manual therapy, strength training, occupational health, overall health and fitness, and community health education. Steph has also developed various programs within the field including an educational clinic for coaches regarding the appropriate prevention, recognition, and management of athletic-related injuries and conditions and an osteoporosis prevention program.

Erin Timm, DPT, OTR

Erin joined Turtle Lake and Clear Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists in April 2010. Erin received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in 2010. She also received her Bachelor's of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in 2006.

Erin has worked as an Occupational Therapist at Gundersen Lutheran and Mississippi Valley Physical Rehabilitation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, providing care in the hospital and long-term care settings. She enjoys working with a variety of populations including orthopedics, sports medicine and occupational injuries.

Erin is committed to providing quality care and working with each patient to achieve their individual goals. She values patient education and will work with patients to not only manage current symptoms, but also prevent future injury.