“When I first experienced physical therapy it was as a patient. I had knee reconstructive surgery and 4 months of physical therapy so I had firsthand experience with it and I was hooked! I love the interaction with people and helping them to achieve a better quality of life. Empowering a patient by giving her the tools she needs to maintain that level of health and well-being is very rewarding. What I like most about Team Health Care Clinic, PC is working with the other practitioners to develop a program that works best for our patients’ needs. We have such a great variety of treatment choices here to offer our patients!”

Andrea has had continued training in muscle energy techniques, strain counterstrain, kinesiotaping, Graston Therapy and Interactive Metronome.

Andrea lives in Ham Lake with her husband, Dan, and two daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family.

College of St. Catherine, Masters in Physical Therapy, 1999:
B.A., Exercise Science, 1997

Graston Technique Provider, 2016

“Everybody deserves to live a life that is free from pain and disability. That is what I find most rewarding about the work I do—helping our patients meet their goals to be free from pain and be active again. Since I was quite young, I had a desire to work with and help individuals with disabilities. Helping patients become healthy and active again is something that I look forward to, and teaching people how to maintain that level of health on their own is very satisfying. That is one of the things I like best about the approach here – rather than treating a part of the body or focusing on just the symptoms – we treat the whole person, and people actually become healthier as a result.”

Maria has extensive experience in pediatric physical therapy vestibular rehabilitation, balance/gait training, and orthopedic issues. She loves exercising, playing sports, and really enjoys spending time with kids, especially coaching children’s sports.

College of St. Catherine, Masters in Physical Therapy, 1998:
Undergraduate studies in Biology and Applied Science, 1992-1996

Continuing Education: Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), Vestibular and Balance Disorders, Gait Analysis and Treatment, Orthotics, Kinesiotaping, Muscle Energy techniques for healing, Sports Injuries and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation.