About Us

Our team of experienced specialists that are committed to providing complete physical therapy care to the Cedar Valley

Starting with Ray Harrington’s vision in 1983 and joining Cedar Valley Medical Specialists in 1995, our team has been helping patients return to work, recreation, and the activities that matter most—by restoring mobility, improving strength, and enhancing quality of life.

Our providers are a team of knowledgeable, highly trained professionals who offer some of the most diversified physical therapy services in the Cedar Valley. From injury recovery to performance enhancement, we remain committed to individualized, evidence-based care using the latest techniques and technologies.

Our team of licensed physical therapists brings over 120 years of combined experience, while our certified athletic trainers and physical therapist assistants contribute more than 110 years of collective expertise.

We invite you to explore each provider’s biography to learn more about their backgrounds, specialties, and commitment to helping you reach your goals.

We invite you to explore each provider’s biography to learn more about their backgrounds, specialties, and commitment to helping you reach your goals.

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 – Tower Park Clinic
125 E. Tower Park Drive
Waterloo, Iowa 50701

Stefanie Swinton, PT, DPT

PRACTICING SINCE: 2012

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Orthopedics, manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation and post-concussion rehabilitation

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Family, sports, outdoor recreation and reading

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA (Exercise Science), 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

Cari Graham, PT, DPT

PRACTICING SINCE: 2010

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Orthopedics, manual therapy and vestibular rehabilitation

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Family, shopping and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA, 2007

GRADUATE EDUCATION:
Clarke University, Dubuque, IA – DPT, Physical Therapy, 2010

PRIMARY CLINIC:
Cedar Falls – OrthoAgility Clinic
4612 Prairie Parkway
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613

Oz Wolfensperger, PT, DPT

PRACTICING SINCE: 2017

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Orthopedics, sports rehabilitation and manual therapy

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Farming and wrestling

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA (Biology), 2014

GRADUATE EDUCATION:
Des Moines University Medicine & Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA – DPT, 2017

PRIMARY CLINIC:
Cedar Falls – UNI Clinic
2351 Hudson Road Suite 164
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613

Taylor Kettman, PT, DPT

PRACTICING SINCE: 2019

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Sports rehabilitation, orthopedics and manual therapy

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Family and wrestling

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA (Movement and Exercise Science) 2015

GRADUATE EDUCATION:
Creighton University, Omaha, NE – DPT, 2019

PRIMARY CLINIC:

Cedar Falls – UNI Clinic
2351 Hudson Road Suite 164
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613

Monica White, PT, DPT, PCRP

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

PRIMARY CLINIC:
Waterloo – Tower Park Clinic
125 E. Tower Park Drive
Waterloo, Iowa 50701

Rebecca Jost, PTA

EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2010

EDUCATION:
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2010

Steffanie Merchant, PTA

EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2006

EDUCATION:
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2006

Makenze Yungtum, PTA

EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2013

EDUCATION:
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2013

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

Allison Hancock PTA, ATC, LAT

EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2018

Education:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – BA, Athletic Training, 2018

Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2020

Jason Even, PTA

EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2021

EDUCATION:
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo IA, – AA, Physical Therapist Assistant 2021

Tyler Brustkern, PTA

EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2025

EDUCATION:
Hawkeye Community
College, Waterloo, IA – AA,
Physical Therapy Assistant
2024.

David Fricke, MS, ATC, LAT

Director of Athletic Training Services

PRACTICING SINCE: 1990

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Sports medicine, orthopedic bracing, occupational 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.

Aidan Young, MAT, ATC, LAT

EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2024

EDUCATION:
University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point – BS, Health Sciences- Pre-Athletic Training, 2021
University of Northern Iowa – MS, Athletic Training, 2024

Dillon Bennett, MA, LAT, ATC

EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2020

PROFSSIONAL INTERESTS:
Orthopedic bracing and taping, sports rehabilitation and immediate and emergency care

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Football, rugby and aquatic recreation

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
Iowa State University, Ames, IA – BS (Athletic Training), 2020

GRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA – MA (Community Health and Recreation), 2022

Doris Dilparic, MAT, LAT, ATC

EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2025

PROFSSIONAL INTERESTS:
Injury prevention and management, emergency care,
and exercise physiology

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Running, strength training, and fishing

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa – BS
(Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Studies), 2023

GRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa – MS
(Athletic Training), 2025

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