the smart choice for physical therapy in northwestern wisconsin
Since Northwoods Therapy opened its doors in July of 1981 to serve the people of the Chippewa Valley, it has been owned and operated by licensed Physical Therapists. This tradition continues today to serve our patients with the highest quality physical therapy and rehabilitation services available!
Although our offices have moved over the years, our services continue to reach the people of the Chippewa Valley at our locations in Altoona and Chippewa Falls. Recent growth has brought us to Lake Hallie in the Valley Sports Academy(VSA). In 2024 we opened up a clinic in Menomonie and in 2025, expanded to Ladysmith. We also offer onsite physical therapy services at local industries.
In 2010, the longtime owner of Northwoods Therapy sold it to four of his employees. Office manager, Patty Wollum, and Physical Therapists Mike and Becky Newby and Amy Kurtz took the opportunity to continue to make Northwoods Therapy Associates a premier facility for rehabilitation. In 2020 Patty retired, and the growth of the ownership team continued with the addition of Ryan Stearns and TJ Nereng, both physical therapists. Their roles as patient care providers and owners gives them the chance to meet the needs of our patients while directly interacting with them and working alongside 16 therapists.
In 2023, Mike and Becky Newby opted to retire from ownership. January 2024 brought the addition of Jaramia Jehn, physical therapist.
Today, we are 27 physical therapists strong. Our staff is diverse in specialties and certifications. We live and work in the cities we see patients. We are committed to the health care of the Chippewa Valley and greater Wisconsin.
Northwoods continues to strive to push to provide the best in physical therapy services. We have close partnerships with Chippewa Valley Orthopedics, Wisconsin Brain and Spine, Oakleaf Clinics and the Oakleaf Medical Network.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate, advise and motivate individuals of all ages and abilities. We strive to guide these individuals toward achieving their personal health, fitness, wellness and performance goals.
