Our Staff have specialized training to better serve you!

Our Staff have had extensive training in order to provide you with the best services available. 
 

 

 
 

Meet our Staff

 

Lake Region Therapy Services consists of a team of Physical and Occupational Therapists specializing in treatment and prevention of chronic pain. 

Steve Jensen, P.T.

Steve Jensen Steve is a 1992 graduate of the University of North Dakota with B. S. in Physical Therapy, working a vast variety of settings: including acute care, acute care orthopedic, LTC, out patient and industrial therapy. He purchased Lake Region Therapy Services in August of 2010, prior to this has taken several John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Courses. He has worked the last 12 years with a 75% chronic pain patient population. He has also taken 2 courses in functional capacity evaluations, pre-employment or post-offer employment testing, job site analysis (to setup screenings for new employees) and ergonomic assessments. Training also in vestibular/balance rehab and setting up screenings for those 50 and older. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family, fishing, hunting, playing sports and enjoying God’s creation.

Mark Peterson, OTR/L

Mark Peterson  

 

Carol Berger, LMT

Carol Berger, LMT Carol is a graduate of Sister Rosalind Gefre School of Massage Therapy.  Carol has specialized training in reflexology, craniosacral therapy, myofascial mobilization, heated stone massage, and medical massage.  In her free time, Carol enjoys helping out with her church social functions, visiting with friends, and spending time at the lake. 

Julie A. Nodsle, OTR/L

Julie A. Nodsle, OTR/L Julie is a graduate of St. Catherine of St. Paul with a B.A. in Occupational Therapy and has been a therapist of 19 years in a variety of settings.  She received her Lymphedema/Venous Edema Certification in 2004.  She has had extensive John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Training.  Julie is also certified in the use of physical agent modalities.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, taking care of her horses, and reading.   
   

Carolyn G. Pierce, OTR/L

Carolyn G. Pierce, OTR/L Carolyn is a graduate of the University of North Dakota with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy and has been a therapist of 30+ years in a variety of settings.  She began private practice in November of 2000 and since 1993 has become an advanced intermediate practitioner of Myofascial Release treatment.  Carolyn has assisted at a John F. Barnes Myofasical Release course.  Due to personal experience with chronic medical conditions, she is able to treat clients with empathy and lead them effectively through their healing process.  In her free time, Carolyn enjoys spending time at the lake with her family, reading, and taking long walks.