Physical Therapy

Personalized treatment plans to help you move better

Regain strength. Restore movement. Rediscover life. 

At Riverwood Healthcare Center, our physical therapy services are designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to the activities you love. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, surgery, or illness, our expert team is here to guide your journey to better health.

You can reach Therapy Services by calling 218‑927‑5580 or by sending a fax to 218-927-5513.

Where is Riverwood Therapy located?

Riverwood has clinics in Aitkin, Garrison and McGregor.

Your therapist will determine this after your first visit, based on your symptoms, test results, and what works with your schedule.

Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that’s easy to move in, along with tennis shoes.

Yes. If you have a specific therapist in mind, you may request them. If not, our schedulers will match you with the therapist best suited to your diagnosis and availability.

No. Therapy appointments cannot be scheduled through MyChart. Our schedulers will work to set you up with the therapist or therapy team best suited for your diagnosis.

Yes, a referral is required for therapy. Please consult your provider to write the referral.

Physical Therapy Services

Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Injuries
  • Sport Specific Training
  • Concussion Rehab
  • Injury Prevention with local teams/coaches
  • Certified Athletic Trainer (Aitkin and Garrison Clinics and Aitkin High School)
  • Gait and Running Analysis

Injury & Pain

  • Joint Mobilization & Manipulation
  • Myofascial Release
  • Blood Flow Restriction
  • Dry Needling
  • Pre & Post Op Rehabilitation
  • Chronic Pain
  • Spinal Traction
  • Off the Shelf and Custom Bracing

Specialty Programs

  • Pelvic Pain and Incontinence
  • Parkinson’s BIG Therapy
  • Lymphedema
  • Pediatric Therapy 
  • Work Conditioning, FCE’s, & Ergonomics
  • TMJ/Jaw Pain
  • Vestibular Therapy
  • Balance Training

Meet our physical therapists

Marc Carley, DPT, ATC

Monica Bostrom, MPT, CLT

Brian Gehling, DPT, CMT, TPS

Jenn Klee, LPT

Allie Sibbert, DPT

Jonas Kyllonen, DPT, OSC

Heather Molenda, PT

Mya VanNurden, MS, PT

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