Daniel G. Stevens, M.S.P.T.’96
Stevens completed his certification in orthopedic manual physical therapy. He is a physical therapist with NCH Healthcare in Naples, FL.Â
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Christina C. Rodriguez, M.S.P.T.’03
Rodriguez (formerly Droessler) was married on October 5, 2012. She is a certified assistive technology professional and a seating specialist for Mobility Medical Equipment in Addison, TX.Â
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Jill M. Smith, M.S.P.T.’01
Smith (formerly Staehr) and her husband, Jared, welcomed a son, Landry, to their family on Feb. 13, 2013. Landry joined brothers Parker, 6, and Sterling, 3. Jill is the clinic manager of Madonna Therapy Plus in Lincoln, NE, and became
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Grant R. Koster, M.S.P.T.’01, and Dana M. Russo, D.O.’03
Koster and Russo welcomed their second daughter, Chloe Marie, in February 2011, in addition to proud big sister, Mia Bella, 4. Koster is a senior partner at Athletico Physical Therapy in Glenview, IL, and was recently elected to the Heartland Region
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Jaime Leonhart, M.S.P.T.’00
Leonhart and her husband, David, welcomed their third child, daughter Maci Ruthie Irene, to their family on October 18, 2012. Maci joins Mia, 8, and Max, 4. Jaime is a physical therapist at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, IA.Â
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Erik N. Nieuwenhuis, M.S.P.T.’98
Nieuwenhuis achieved faculty status with the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA). He is one of seven individuals in Iowa to complete four or more WELCOA certifications.
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Todd C. Schemper, D.P.T.’08, M.S.P.T.’99
Schemper and his wife, Denise, welcomed daughter Sarah Dawn to their family on September 15, 2011. Sarah joins a brother, Zachary, and sister, Kate. Todd manages the downtown Des Moines clinic of Work Systems Rehab and Fitness.Â
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Alumni spotlight: Ginni M. Peterson, M.S.P.T.’99
I grew up on a farm in Eastern Iowa and attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA, before coming to DMU. I am a part-time physical therapist with Iowa Health in West Des Moines, IA, at an orthopedic outpatient clinic. Patient issues vary from neck pain to foot pain and a lot are post-surgical rotator cuff repairs and total knee replacements. I have an emphasis in working with athletes […]
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