About Our Physical
Therapy Staff
Mercy Indianola
Physical Therapy Clinic
- Annette Corbett, MPT,
graduated from Central College in Pella, Iowa with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Secondary
Education. Annette then received a Masters in Physical
Therapy from the University of Iowa. Annette has worked for
Mercy Clinics in Outpatient Physical Therapy since
graduating in 1997, initially at Mercy West and now at the
Indianola location. Annette works with various age groups,
treating orthopedic conditions ranging from upper or lower
extremity problems to issues specific to the spine.
- Lisa
Williams, PTA, graduated from Iowa State University in
1990 with a BA in Art and Design and a Minor in Psychology.
She received her Associates Degree in Science as a Physical
Therapy Assistant from Indian Hills Community College in
1999. Lisa has been employed at Mercy since April 1996,
working in the acute, subacute and home healthcare setting.
In April 2008, she joined the outpatient setting assisting
therapists with patients with a variety of diagnoses.
Mercy North Physical
Therapy Clinic
- Ashley Young, PTA,
graduated from Indian Hills Community College with an
Associate of Applied Science Degree in the Physical Therapy
Assistant Program in 2006. Ashley enjoys working with
orthopedic and sports injuries and has been working at Mercy
North since 2006.
- Jessica Baade, DPT,
ATC graduated
from Des Moines University with a Doctorate of Physical
Therapy. Jessica attained her Bachelor of Science Degree in
Exercise Science and Athletic Training from Northwestern
College. As a student athletic trainer at Northwestern,
Jessica worked with the football, basketball, wrestling,
volleyball, soccer, and softball teams. She has been a
certified athletic trainer since 2005. She has experience
treating all orthopedic and sports injuries. She also has
experience in post-stroke rehabilitation. Jessica has been
at Mercy North since 2007.
- Tim Vander Wilt, PT,
ATC, CSCS,
graduated from Des Moines University with a Master of
Science Degree in Physical Therapy. He also attended
Central College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in
Athletic Training and became a Certified Athletic Trainer in
2001. At Central he was a student athletic trainer for
football, track, volleyball, and basketball. He also has
interests in sports training and became a Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist in 2003. His interests also
include performing video analysis for all levels of runners
and golfers. Tim also has experience treating orthopedic,
neurological, and vestibular populations. Tim has been at
Mercy North Physical Therapy since 2005.
Mercy South Physical
Therapy Clinic
- Beth Chapman, MPT, graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1996 with a Bachelor
of Arts degree in Biology and minor in Athletic Training.
She then earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from
the University of Iowa in 1999. She is also a certified
Athletic Trainer and a credentialed Clinical Instructor for
PT students. Beth has worked for Mercy Medical Center for 6
years and is now treating general orthopedic patients at
Mercy South Physical Therapy Clinic. She also has
additional education and experience with vestibular
rehabilitation and sports medicine.
- Cheryl Hochstein, MPT,
graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Athletic
Training in 1992. She then received her Master’s Degree in
Physical Therapy from Des Moines University in 1994. She is
also a certified Athletic Trainer. Cheryl has worked for
Mercy Medical Center for 13 years and is now at the Mercy
South Physical Therapy Clinic treating outpatients with
various conditions using manual skills and functional
exercise. She has additional experience working with the
geriatric population, osteoporosis and lower extremity
amputee patients.
- Jason Gordon, PTA, graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
1998. He then earned his AAS as a Physical Therapy
Assistant in 2000 from Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Jason currently works at the Mercy South Physical Therapy
Clinic treating general orthopedic patients. He is also a
credentialed clinical instructor for PTA students. He has
been with Mercy since 1997.
- Karen Leonhart, MSPT,
graduated from Iowa State University in 1986 with a
Bachelor of Science degree. She then went on to earn her
Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy at Des Moines
University in 1992. Karen has worked for Mercy Medical
Center for 9 years and is currently practicing at Mercy
South Physical Therapy Clinic treating general orthopedic
patients.
- Laura Covill, PT, MHS,
OCS, graduated
from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in
1979. She then later went on to earn her MHS at the
University of Indianapolis in 2002. Laura was certified as
an orthopedic specialist in 2003. She has been with Mercy
Medical Center for 12 years and is currently practicing at
the Mercy South Physical Therapy Clinic. She specializes in
manual therapy of the spine, hand therapy and sports
medicine in addition to seeing orthopedic patients. Laura
is also a faculty member at Des Moines University in the
Physical Therapy Education Department.
- Travis Beyer, MSPT, graduated from Iowa State University in 1998 with a degree in Exercise
Science. He then received his Master of Science degree in
Physical Therapy from Des Moines University in 2002. Travis
is also certified in performing Functional Capacity
Evaluations for the Industrial Rehabilitation clientele.
Travis has worked for Mercy Medical Center for 5 years and
is now seeing general orthopedic patients at the Mercy South
Physical Therapy Clinic. He also has additional experience
working with Industrial Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
populations.
- Travis Kleinendorst,
DPT, graduated
from Iowa State University in 2003 with a degree in Exercise
and Sports Science. He then went on to Des Moines
University where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy
in 2007. Travis has worked at the Mercy South Physical
Therapy Clinic for 4 months seeing general orthopedic
patients, worker’s compensation and work conditioning
clients.
Mercy Urbandale Physical
Therapy Clinic
- Melissa Etten, DPT, is a 2006 graduate of the doctor of physical therapy program at Des
Moines University. She received her Bachelor of Science
degree in Exercise Science from Iowa State University in
2003. She has been a physical therapist with Mercy Clinics
since May of 2006 working with patients in the areas of
general orthopedics, balance rehabilitation and fall
prevention, as well as vestibular dysfunction. She is an
active member of both of the American Physical Therapy
Association and the Iowa Physical Therapy Association.
- Rich Green, PT, graduated from Christian Brother University in Memphis, TN, with a BS in 1990 and
received his masters in Physical Therapy from Des Moines
University in 1992. He initially practiced at Mercy Medical
Center from 1992-1994 in both the inpatient and outpatient
settings. For the past 12 years, Rich has practiced in the
orthopedic setting. His experience includes general
orthopedics, industrial rehab, FCEs, adverse neural tension
and sports medicine. He has presented both locally and
nationally on topics ranging from FCEs to large-event
medical coverage. Rich was Director for Medical Service for
the 2003 Region 2 United States National Youth Soccer
Tournament, 2004 AAU National Junior Olympic Games, 2006
United States Youth Soccer National Championships and 2007
IMT Des Moines Marathon. He has served on the Board of the
Greater Des Moines Sports Authority and completed the
Community Leadership Program of the Greater Des Moines
Leadership Institute in 2005-2006. He is been at Grand View
College for the past 10 years teaching both Kinesiology and
Advancement of Human Performance as well as serving on the
Advisory Board for the Health Promotion major.
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Todd Smothers, MPT,
is a 1989 graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in
physical education. He graduated from The University of Iowa
with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy on 1992. His PT
career began with employment in Rice Lake, Wisconsin working
for the Marshfield Clinic. For the past 13 years, he has
been a PT with the Mercy system. He is a credentialed
Clinical Instructor with over 20 PT students that have
trained under him. He primarily sees general orthopedic
patients with interests in work related injuries, post
surgical patients, and sports medicine. He currently
practices at Mercy Urbandale Physical Therapy.
Mercy West Physical
Therapy Clinic
- Amy Brensel, MS PT, graduated from Des Moines University with a Master’s Degree in Physical
Therapy in 2001. Amy has been working at Mercy West Physical
Therapy outpatient clinic since 2001. Amy enjoys working
with people of all ages and medical diagnoses to restore
function and improve quality of life. Amy has a special
interest in geriatrics and has attended numerous continuing
education courses in geriatric care and rehabilitation.
- Ann Moylan OTR/L, CLT-LANA,
graduated from Creighton University in Omaha in 1989 with a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. Ann
received her Master Degree in healthcare Administration from
Drake University in 1995. She received her certification
from the Lymphedema Association of North America in 2002.
Ann has worked at Mercy Medical Center since 1989. Ann has
been at the Mercy West location for approximately ten years
working with a variety of ages with orthopedic, lymphedema,
arthritis and neurological conditions involving the upper
extremity. Ann is a fitter for Silver Ring and Oval 8
Splints for the joint deformities of arthritis.
- Coby Shank, PT, graduated from Grandview College in 1993 with Majors in Business and
Accounting and a dual Minor in Biology and Math. He then
received his Masters in Physical Therapy from Des Moines
University in 1996. Coby has worked in all settings of
therapy but has been in his current position of outpatient
rehabilitation at Mercy West since 1999. He uses a variety
of techniques to treat everything in the body; specializing
in the Maitland Approach to spinal and peripheral
mobilization.
- JoAnn Green MS, PT, graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in
Psychology in 1990. JoAnn received her Masters of Science in
Physical Therapy from the University of Osteopathic Medicine
and Health Sciences in des Moines in 1993. JoAnn specializes
in Women’s Health including incontinence, pregnancy and
post-partum related problems, and pelvic pain treatment.
JoAnn has worked at Mercy since 1993.
- Karen
Ely, PT, MA, graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science
degree, a Certificate in Physical Therapy and a Master of
Arts in Physical Therapy. Karen has worked at Mercy Medical
Center since 1986 and is now at the Mercy West Physical
Therapy Clinic where she treats out-patients with a variety
of conditions. She has worked with arthritis patients since
starting at Mercy and ahs attended numerous continuing
education courses related to therapy for patients with
arthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia.
- Nancy Erdmann, PTA, attended college at Iowa Central Community College, graduating with an
Associate in Arts Degree for Physical Education in 1982. In
1993, Nancy began working at Mercy Hospital as a P.T. aide
and technician. She then returned to school, graduating from
Indian Hills Community College in 1997 with her Associate in
Science Degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Nancy has
worked in acute, subacute, and homecare settings, but for
the last 6 years she has worked in the Mercy West Outpatient
Physical Therapy Clinic. She assists the therapists with
patients with a variety of diagnoses.
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