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 Occupational Therapists specializing in treatment and prevention of chronic pain.

Jen M. Manning, OTR/L

Jen is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a M.S. in Occupational Therapy and has been an occupational therapist for 5 years in a variety of settings. She purchased Lake Region Therapy Services in May of 2007 and has had extensive John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Training. Jen is also certified in the use of physical agent modalities and has met the competency requirements for post offer employment testing and functional capacity evaluations. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, playing sports, and enjoying the outdoors.

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 18 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 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.

Amanda R. Ness, COTA/L

Mandy is a COTA/L and graduate of North Dakota State College of Science. She has been a therapist in a variety of settings for seven years. She has had extensive John F. Barnes Myofascial Release training. Mandy has had several years of experience in myofascial release techniques. Mandy has also had specialty training in post offer employment testing. In her free time, Mandy enjoys spending time with her family and visiting with friends.

Hollie Nelson, OTR/L

Hollie is an OTR/L and graduate of the University of Mary with a BS in Occupational Therapy and has been an occupational therapist for 8 years in a variety of settings. She has attended John F. Barnes Myofascial Release training and has had extensive in-clinic training in the treatment of chronic pain. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and black lab, reading, cooking, and spending time outdoors.

Kristin Hauschild, OTR/L

Kristin is an OTR/L and graduate of the University of North Dakota with a MS in Occupational Therapy and has been an occupational therapist for 2 years in a variety of settings. She has attended John F. Barnes Myofascial Release training and has had extensive in-clinic training in the treatment of chronic pain. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, running with her Rotwieler, playing sports, watching movies, biking, and snowboarding.

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.