A team of experienced specialists who are committed to providing complete physical therapy care to the Cedar Valley
Since 1983, Cedar Valley Physical Therapy has has been serving the community to help patients return to normal work, recreation and daily living activity. Our team is composed of knowledgeable, highly trained providers who offer the most diversified services in the area, including treatments for:
- chronic degeneration and pain conditions
- joint replacements, reconstructions and other post-surgical recoveries
- athletics, age, and work-related injuries
- vestibular balance issues
- pelvic and urological complications and women’s health issues
- outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation care
- occupational rehabilitation and pre-offer testing
Our team of physical therapists (PTs) has over 120 combined years of experience, and our group of certified athletic trainers (ATCs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) has more than 110 years of total experience. We invite you to explore each provider’s bio below to learn more about his or her areas of expertise, education, and experience and how we can put it to work for you.
Our Team
Ray Harrington, PT
Director of Physical Therapy Services
PRACTICING SINCE:
1983
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Orthopedics, shoulder and back rehabilitation
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Fishing, drag racing and coaching baseball
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
Cornell University, Mt. Vernon, IA – BS, 1981
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA – Certificate in Physical Therapy, 1983
PRIMARY CLINIC:
Waterloo – Logan Clinic
1631 Logan Ave
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Mitch Fonley, PT, MPT
Cari Graham, PT, DPT
PRIMARY CLINIC:
Waterloo – Logan Clinic
1631 Logan Ave
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
PRACTICING SINCE:
2003
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Outpatient orthopedics, occupational and sports rehabilitation
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Sports, history, fishing, and family
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA (Biomedicine), 2000
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA – MS (Physical Therapy), 2003
PRIMARY CLINIC:
Cedar Falls – OrthoAgility Clinic
4612 Prairie Parkway
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
PRACTICING SINCE:
2010
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Orthopedics, Manual Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Family, shopping, watching Iowa Hawkeyes
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA, 2007
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
Clarke University, Dubuque, IA – DPT, Physical Therapy, 2010
Jennifer Hansen, PT, MPT
Taylor Kettman, PT, DPT
PRIMARY CLINIC:
Waterloo – Tower Park Clinic
125 E. Tower Park Drive
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
PRACTICING SINCE:
1997
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Outpatient Orthopedics, Manual Therapy
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Family, UNI Panthers
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA Biology, 1993
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA – MPT, Physical Therapy, 1997
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
APTA – American Physical Therapy Association
IPTA – Iowa Physical Therapy Association
PRIMARY CLINIC:
Cedar Falls – OrthoAgility Clinic
4612 Prairie Parkway
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
PRACTICING SINCE:
2019
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Sports Rehabilitation, Orthopedics and Manual Therapy
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA, 2015
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
Creighton University, Omaha, NE – DPT, 2019
Stefanie Swinton, PT, DPT
Monica White, PT, DPT
PRIMARY CLINIC:
Waterloo – Tower Park Clinic
125 E. Tower Park Drive
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
PRACTICING SINCE:
2012
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, Balance Training and Vestibular Rehabilitation
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Family, canoeing, sports and reading
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA, 2008
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
Des Moines University Medicine & Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA – DPT, 2012
PRIMARY CLINIC:
Waterloo – Tower Park Clinic
125 E. Tower Park Drive
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
PRACTICING SINCE:
2008
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction, Urinary and Fecal Incontinence, Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy and Postpartum Period, and Orthopedics
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Family, canoeing, sports and reading
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN – BS (Psychology), 2005
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
Des Moines University Medicine & Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA – DPT, 2008
Oz Wolfensperger, PT, DPT
PRIMARY CLINIC:
Cedar Falls – UNI Clinic
2351 Hudson Road Suite 164
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
PRACTICING SINCE:
2017
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation and Manual Therapy
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA, 2014
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
Des Moines University Medicine & Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA – DPT, 2017
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
APTA – American Physical Therapy Associates
IPTA – Iowa Physical Therapy Association
Mandi Denner, MS, PTA, ATC, LAT
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2012
EDUCATION:
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA – BA, Athletic Training, 2008
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – MS, Athletic Training, 2010
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2012
Rebecca Jost, PTA
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2010
EDUCATION:
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2010
Kristin Lutz, PTA
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2008
EDUCATION:
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2008
Steffanie Merchant, PTA
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2006
EDUCATION:
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2006
Erin Renn, PTA
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2008
EDUCATION:
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2008
Mary Van Horn, PTA, ATC, LAT
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2019
EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA, Athletic Training, 2016
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2018
Jacob Westphal, PTA
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2009
EDUCATION:
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2009
Makenze Mobley Yungtum, PTA
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2013
EDUCATION:
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2013
David Fricke, MS, ATC, LAT
Director of Athletic Training Services
PRACTICING SINCE:
1990
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Sports medicine, orthopedic bracing, occupation rehabilitation, and professional, college and high-school athletics.
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Family activities, golf, fishing, attending sporting events and keeping up with the latest injury reports and the latest trends in professional athletics.
EDUCATION:
Undergraduate Education:
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY – BS, Athletic Training, 1990
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – MS, Athletic Training, 2006
Pete Watters, ATC, LAT
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 1995
EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA, Athletic Training and Health Education, 1995
Provides athletic training services to Cedar Falls High School.
Nate Person, ATC, LAT
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2018
EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA, Athletic Training, 2018
Provides athletic training services to Waterloo West High School.
MacKenzie Nuss, MS, ATC, LAT
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2016
EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA, Athletic Training, 2016
Western Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI – MS, Athletic Training, 2018
Provides athletic training services to Hudson High School.
Austin Swangel, ATC, LAT
EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2019
EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA, Athletic Training, 2019
Provides athletic training services to Waterloo East High School.