Choice Therapy, PA

06/18/2024

Exciting news!

Choice Therapy will be offering a free therapy screening day on July 18th!

Stop in anytime from 11:30-1:30 to see if therapy would be right for you, or just stop in to say hi and grab a cup of Heroes Rise Coffee!

Can’t wait that long? Give us a call anytime to set up a free therapy screening!

Your Life. Your Health. YOUR CHOICE!

06/17/2024

“I feel so accepted and important. This go-around I have had the pleasure of working with Beau & Nate. Each bring something different to our therapy sessions that enhance the experience.”

-Connie

06/16/2024

‼️Giveaway Time‼️

You’ll win
✔️Choice Therapy branded Stanley cup
✔️Two Choice Therapy Can Koozies
✔️$50 Raphaels Bakery & Cafe Giftcard

To enter for a chance to win:
✔️Comment on this post and tag a friend
✔️Follow both Choice Therapy & Raphael’s Bakery
✔️Share this post
✔️Interact with post on both Instagram and Facebook to double your chances!

Winner will be announced June 24th!

‼️This account will contact the winner directly. Do not respond to other accounts asking for personal information‼️

06/14/2024

For me patient care looks different depending on who I am seeing. When working with children it’s the challenge of finding a play-based activity that’s fun for the child but is also working towards our goals for therapy. I have to figure out what motivates the child and then can use that to improve their strength, balance, and coordination to allow them to more easily interact with same aged peers.

-Daltin

06/11/2024

🌟 We’re Expanding! 🌟

Our private practice clinic is growing, and we're on the lookout for a personable and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team. If you're passionate about helping patients and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive Salary ranging from $33 to $50 an hour
✅ Formal Staff Development Plan
✅ Supportive Team Environment

Apply now and take the next step in your career!

06/10/2024

One of my favorite things about Choice Therapy is the various ways our staff is involved in the community. It was exciting to see all of the opportunities to get involved and help others when I first moved to the area - from jumping in frozen lake Bemidji to raise money for the Special Olympics - to raking leaves and cleaning up yards for those in the community last fall. It has made me feel apart of this great community and continues to inspire me to help others inside and out of the clinic!

Your Life. Your Health. YOUR CHOICE!

-Beau

06/09/2024

One hobby I did as a child that I recently have gotten back into is geocaching. Geocaching is where you use a GPS device or cell-phone to find hidden caches placed by other people around the world. The caches often have a log book for you to sign and leave a note in once you’ve found it, and sometimes come with prizes or small knick-knacks that people leave or trade. Caches can range in size from as large as a shoebox to as small as an acorn, and sometimes are hidden so creatively that you have to solve a puzzle or riddle in order to find it! They are sometimes placed on or near private property, so when I go I am always careful to check property lines, and if I do go onto private land to get permission from the owner. Many of the apps on smartphones to find caches are free, so download one and I’ll see you out there!

-Rachel

06/07/2024

‼️Daltin’s Tip of the Week‼️

Hello everyone! If you are like me and have two crazy bird dogs that love to play fetch, here are a few tips to avoid injury. Remember to always stretch prior to warm up your muscles. The two stretches pictured are the ones I like to do. Also, if throwing the ball by hand is getting harder, try a chuck-it. This limits the amount of pressure on your shoulder and also keep your hands dry from the dog slobber. 

06/03/2024

One of my passions is helping athletes get back into the game and giving them the opportunity to return to the level of performance they desire. There are various ways physical therapy can aid in recovery. I believe shaping treatments specifically to the patient needs, within their sport, puts them in the optimal place to be successful!

If you have a new or recurring sports related injury, please reach out to us at Choice Therapy - together we will get you back to what you love!

-Beau

05/29/2024

‼️Rachel’s Tip of the Week‼️

When you are in the garden this summer, make sure you are taking care of your back, hips, and knees by squatting, kneeling, or sitting for tasks that require you to reach for the ground, such as pulling weeds. Repetitive standing and bending can cause dizziness/vertigo and sore muscles, especially in your low back. Don’t be afraid to use knee pads, a cushion, or garden kneeler if you have ankle, hip, or knee pain.

If kneeling or sitting is not an option, consider trying raised beds or container gardens that can sit up higher and be tended while standing.

Don’t forget to take breaks and drink lots of water, especially if it’s hot!

05/29/2024

Hey everyone!

My favorite thing to do outside of the clinic is enjoying the outdoors and staying active. This typically includes being on the water - whether that be fishing, or enjoying the beach with family and friends. This is one of the many reasons I love Bemidji and taking advantage of all the lakes this area has to offer! This is a great time of year, get out and get active in the great outdoors!

Beau

05/24/2024

Hello everyone!

My favorite type of patients to work with are children of all ages. I feel so much satisfaction when a child I have been working with starts to meet goals we have set because this allows them to better engage in play with peers and promotes the development of lifelong skills. Ever since I first decided that I wanted to become a physical therapist, I knew that I wanted to work with kids. This allows me to be creative with how to promote movement through play-based activities.

-Daltin

05/24/2024

Thank you to MARP for hosting a great conference, we loved connecting with others in the rehabilitation community!

MARP would like to thank our Spring Conference 2024 Vendors! Thank you, iSpine, for the IT support at this event!

⭐️ iSpine
⭐️ Maverick Physiotherapy
⭐️Select Medical/NovaCare
⭐️ Twin Cities Pain Clinic
⭐️ Choice Therapy
⭐️ Nura
⭐️ Saunders Therapy Centers
⭐️ OSI Physical Therapy

Thank you for your support of MARP and the rehabilitation community!

iSpine Clinics Maverick Physiotherapy NovaCare Rehabilitation Twin Cities Pain Clinic Choice Therapy, PA Nura Pain Clinic
Saunders Therapy Centers Physical Therapy OSI Physical Therapy

05/23/2024

Something that drew me initially to Occupational therapy as a profession was the holistic nature, and that is something that I still try to bear in mind as I am treating patients. When someone comes in for an injury or after an illness, I try to look at the whole picture and all the areas where that injury impacts them that are the most important to them. These areas will be different for everyone so I try and make sure I am customizing my approach to not only meet the individual where they are at, but also to take their care in a direction that is going to be purposeful and productive for them rather than a “one-size-fits-all" approach.

-Rachel

05/22/2024

Tune in at 6pm tonight for some great baseball! Choice Therapy is proud to sponsor area sports!

05/18/2024

Meet the newest face in the Bemidji clinic! ✨
​
Hi! My name is Lucy Weichert. I grew up in southern Minnesota and attended Minnesota State University, Mankato. About 2 years ago, I decided to take a leap of faith and move up to Bemidji and transfer to BSU. It was the best decision I ever made! I enjoy spending my time with my 2 dogs, going out to the lake, hiking the endless miles of trails in the area, and hanging out with friends and family. I am excited to join the Choice Therapy team!

05/17/2024

Hello everyone!

Being new to the Bemidji area, getting out and being involved with the community has given me the opportunity to see all the great things that Bemidji has to offer. One of my favorite community involvement opportunities has been supporting youth football. Providing medical services to young children engaging in a sport that I grew up loving feels amazing.

-Daltin

05/16/2024

I love helping out with the communities that we work in! Not having grown up in the area, events like the Blackduck roadside cleanup give me the opportunity to get to know coworkers and other people outside of work, branch out socially, get fresh air, and help care for the neighborhoods where I live and work. I feel that when there is an area of need and I have the time and ability to help, I have a responsibility to respect and support my teammates within the community.

Thank you to Blackduck Chamber of Commerce!

-Rachel

05/16/2024

Huge thank you to Choice Therapy for partnering with the Bucks this summer as a "Double Level" sponsor! Thanks for all you do for our community!!! ⚾️👊🏼
Choice Therapy, PA

05/14/2024

Check out Leah’s top tip for Postpartum!

05/13/2024

When working with patients I believe the most important thing is focusing the plan of care and treatment style around the patient's goals. Whether that be something as simple as walking your dog or returning to playing a sport at a high level. This drives what our session will look like here at Choice Therapy, helping you get back to what you love doing!

Here you will see a session for an athlete preparing for track season and college football next fall! 🏃‍♂️🏈

-Beau

05/10/2024

Hey, there! My name is Daltin Schmitz. I was born and raised in Becker, MN. I attended the University of Jamestown in Fargo, ND for my Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. I have a wife, 2 dogs and a cat. I enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking and gardening. I chose to become a physical therapist after having a head injury at a young age when I needed help to physically and mentally recover. It was then that I knew I wanted to help others recover after injuries. I enjoy working with children to improve their ability to interact with their environment and play with peers.

05/08/2024

Hey, guys!

My name is Rachel Vander Hoeven. I have been working for Choice Therapy as an occupational therapist since June of 2021. I grew up in the twin cities and attended the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN for my bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in Biology before getting my master's degree in occupational therapy from UND in Grand Forks, ND. I chose OT as a career after watching a friend go through therapy for a back injury and was fascinated by the broad scope and holistic nature of the field. When I am not at work I am most likely hiking with my dog, hunting/fishing, painting/drawing, or playing tabletop games with friends.

05/06/2024

Hey, everyone!

My name is Beau Anderson and I'm a Physical Therapist here at Choice Therapy. I was born and raised in Grove City, MN. I attended South Dakota State University where I earned my Bachelors degree before heading to The University of Jamestown where I received my Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. You can find me at our outpatient clinic in Bemidji where I enjoy working with patients of all ages and variety of diagnoses, or on the road as I work in the home health setting as well! Outside of the clinic you will find me out in the woods hunting, or on the ice or water trying to catch walleyes! I look forward to continuing to grow and make a positive impact on this amazing community!

04/30/2024

‼️ ＥＸＣＩＴＩＮＧ ＮＥＷＳ ‼️

Due to overwhelming interest & already full classes...
💥 we have added 2 class options for 11 to 13 year olds
💥 and an additional class option for 14 to 18 year olds

Here is what the schedule will look like:

𝔾𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕡 𝟙: 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕪 & 𝕎𝕖𝕕𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕕𝕒𝕪
6:15am-7:30am – 14 to 18 year olds
7:30am-8:45am – 11 to 13 year olds

𝔾𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕡 𝟚: 𝕋𝕦𝕖𝕤𝕕𝕒𝕪 & 𝕋𝕙𝕦𝕣𝕤𝕕𝕒𝕪
6:15am-7:30am – 14 to 18 year olds
7:30am-8:45am – 11 to 13 year olds

Location: Walker Area Community Center
Dates: June 10th - August 1st

Parents, teachers, coaches, family, friends, & whoever else may have a positive influence on the Walker area athletes...please share this! We are ready to level up 💪

**To register, call or text Tj Knowles at 218-368-3304**

04/30/2024

Meet Ridge, Bemidji State University Football player who tackled his injury head on, dodging surgery and being able to stay on the field! 🏈

Proof that determination and Choice Therapy go hand in hand! 💪

04/25/2024

Did you know that you can simply call, walk in, or go online to make an appointment with a therapist at Choice Therapy?!

We offer FREE 15 minute appointments!
▪️ no referral needed
▪️ old or new pain, we can help!
▪️ come chat about any aches and pains you have with your daily activities
▪️ no matter what insurance you may or may not have
▪️ call us to schedule your free consult today!

Your Life. Your Health. YOUR CHOICE!

04/25/2024

THANK YOU to all of our event sponsors for A Future Built on Hope Gala Presented by Kraus-Anderson!

- Kraus-Anderson
- DSGW Architecture
- First National Bank Bemidji
- Paul Bunyan Communications
- Paul Bunyan Broadcasting
- Bemidji Coca Cola
- Security Bank USA
- Golden State Equity Partners-Donna Gunderson
- Beltrami Electric Cooperative
- Elks Lodge Bemidji 1052
- Bemidji State University
- Boardwalk- Minigolf and Snack Shack- Lake Bemidji
- Century 21 Realtors-Mark Dickinson
- Choice Therapy, PA
- Edward Jones-Karl Bleser
- Keg N' Cork
- Lake Bemidji Bed & Breakfast
- MAC IN THE BOX Food Truck
- Naylor Heating & Refrigeration
- Pinnacle Marketing Group
- RiverWood Bank
- Jake Bluhm - State Farm Agent.
- The Hair Affair Salon & Spa
- Two Hearts Bridal
- Ace Hardware
- Ken K. Thompson Jewelry

04/23/2024

Looking for 14 to 18 year old Walker area athletes! If you know any families in that area, please share this post!

This summer TJ Knowles will be hosting an AMAZING program focusing on these 5 components

💥 Speed
💥 Agility
💥 Power
💥 Plyometrics
💥 Injury Prevention

These elements form the foundation of athletic ability, supporting each athlete on their path to success.

👉 Location: Walker Area Community Center - Hockey Arena
👉 Dates: June 10th-July 31st
👉 7 weeks • 2 sessions per week
👉 Boys - 6:15am-7:30am
👉 Girls - 7:30am-8:45am
👉 Limited to 12 athletes per class, get signed up before classes are full. You will not be disappointed!

12/22/2023

A glimpse at what Christmas looks like around here 👀🎁

Merry Christmas from our family here at Choice Therapy! 🎄

12/15/2020

Are you ready to give chronic pain the cold shoulder? It's time you let the occupational and physical therapy experts help! Come to our December newsletter for your latest health tips! --> 1l.ink/PSQPBX8

11/20/2020

Our clinic provides joint replacement physical therapy rehabilitation to those whose mobility is limited due to a replacement procedure, or even those who experience impairing joint pain without having gone through replacement surgery yet. Come check out the latest newsletter for your latest health tips & clinic updates! -->
https://www.choicetherapy1.com/newsletters/bagley-gonvick-bemidji-blackduck-kelliher-november2020/

10/20/2020

Discover the wonderful benefits of coordinated pediatric care at Choice Therapy! Get the best care for your child! We offer various treatments & services in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Check out the latest newsletter to get the latest health tips & clinic updates! --> https://online.flippingbook.com/view/874530/