About Us

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

Since 1983, Cedar Valley Physical Therapy has been helping patients return to work, recreation and daily living activities. Our team is composed of knowledgeable, highly trained providers who offer the most diversified services in the area, including treatments for:

  • Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation Care
  • Joint Replacements, Reconstruction and Other Post-Surgical Recoveries
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Vestibular and Balance Issues
  • Post-Concussion Rehab
  • Pelvic and Urological Complications and Women’s Health Issues
  • Work Related Injuries, Occupational Rehabilitation and Pre-Offer Testing
  • Chronic Degeneration and Pain Conditions

Our team of physical therapists have over 120 combined years of experience while our group of certified athletic trainers and physical therapist assistants  have more than 110 years of total experience. We invite you to explore each provider’s biography to learn more about their areas of expertise, education and experience.

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

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:
Waterloo – Logan Clinic
1631 Logan Ave
Waterloo, Iowa 50703

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

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

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

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

Monica White, PT, DPT

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

Brittany Ballhagen, PTA

EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2019

EDUCATION:
North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, IA – AA

Jason Even, PTA

EXPERIENCE:
Practicing Since: 2021

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

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.

Aiden 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

PRIMARY LOCATAIONS(S):
UNI Clinic 2351 Hudson Road Suite 164 – Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613

Waterloo East High School 214 High Street – Waterloo, Iowa 50703

McKinley Hawe MATR, ATC, LAT

Experience:
Practicing since 2022

Undergrad Education:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA- BA Movement and Exercise Science, 2020

Graduate Education:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA- MAT Athletic Training, 2022

Provides Athletic Training Services to Waterloo West High School

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