Meet The Team
DPT is built on a foundation of “Rock Solid” team members Who have the talent and skill you’d find in any big city. We take pride that our team is built with people that have grown up in Mitchell or small communities close by. Just for fun, scroll over each member of our team to learn a little more!
Therapy Staff
Josh Moody - MSPT
Owner
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT JOSH:
Sports competed in: Wrestling, Cross County, Track, Hockey, Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Charger • Favorite Vacation Spot: Mexico • US Navy Veteran (former nuclear power plant operator)
Steve Van Genderen - MSPT
Owner
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT STEVE:
Sports competed in: Small school kid so played them all-favorite was basketball, best was track •
Favorite sports team: South Dakota State Jackrabbits (GO BIG, GO BLUE, GO JACKS!) •
What random skill do you have? - NFL draft expert (in my own mind)
• Favorite food: Steak
Ryan Mentele - DPT
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT RYAN:
Sports you have participated in – Baseball, track, cross country, and basketball
Favorite vacation spot – Black Hills
Favorite food – steak
Least favorite food – coleslaw
Random fact about myself – I have a lovely wife, Mindy, 3 wonderful children, Trystian, Greysen, and Charly and 1 dog.
Allison Thielsen - DPT
Dry Needling
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ALLISON
Sports you have participated in – volleyball, basketball, golf, tennis and dance
Favorite vacation spot – Camping/trail riding in the Badlands
Favorite food – steak
Least favorite food – Blue Cheese
Random fact about yourself – I’ve been stung by a jellyfish
Unusual skill you have – singing incorrect lyrics to every song
Amanda Johnson - DPT
Women’s Health and Lymphedema specialist
LSVT BIG Parkinson’s Care
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT AMANDA:
Sports you have participated in – hockey, softball and soccer
Favorite vacation spot – Redwoods CA
Favorite food – fruit/watermelon
Least favorite food – pizza
Random fact about yourself – 3 amputees in my family
Unusual skill you have – I can sleep anywhere.
Ashley Sevigny - PTA
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ASHLEY:
Favorite sports team : Denver Broncos •
Random skill : certainly not water skiing •
Favorite vacation spot : I work too hard to vacation 🙂 (just kidding) - Hawaii •
Favorite food : BLT
Sara Thuringer - PTA
LSVT BIG Parkinson’s Care
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SARA:
Sports competed in: Hockey & Volleyball •
Favorite vacation spot: Black Hills or somewhere warm! •
If She could have any super power what would it be: Being invisible •
Prefers her eggs prepared: Fertilized! 😉 JK - scrambled with cheese •
Random Fact: I'm the only out-of-stater/Minnesotan at DPT; grew up in Marshall, MN
Samantha Lux, PTA
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SAMANTHA:
Sports you have participated in : Volleyball, basketball, track & field
Favorite vacation spot- anywhere hot with a beach
Favorite food : Knoephla soup ( German dish)
Least favorite food : I’ll try anything once, not really picky. If I had to pick it would be parsnips
Random face about yourself: Love gardening and flowers, but I am not very good at keeping them alive.
Unusual skill you have – I would say I am pretty good at every sport I try. Except golf I suck at golf.
John Lynch, DPT
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT JOHN:
Sports you have participated in: Foot in high school, swimming in club and wrestling in high school and college
Favorite vacation spot: Beach or Mountain, wherever my wife and kids are.
Favorite Food: Chips and salsa - anything grilled
Least favorite food: popcorn and cheesecake
Random fact about yourself – Married (Amanda HS teacher) 3 girls Diana 6, Scarlet 3, Willow 5 months
Unusual skill you have – Random Trivia Knowledge.
Michaela Sweeney, OTR
LSVT BIG Parkinson’s Care
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT Michaela:
SSports you have participated in – Track and field, volleyball, basketball, and softball
Favorite vacation spot – Black Hills
Favorite food – cookies
Random fact about yourself – Retired professional hammer thrower. Competed in the 2021 US Olympic Trials
Nursing Staff
Lynn Lee, RN
Home Health
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT LYNN:
Bio
Sports you have participated in – basketball and softball
Favorite vacation spot – Florida Keys
Favorite food – Chinese
Least favorite food – liver
Random fact about yourself – Loves Nascar and Football
Denise Koedam, RN
Home Health
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DENISE:
Favorite vacation spot – cabin in Black Hills
Favorite Food – chicken strips with country gravy
Least favorite food – most vegetables
Random fact about yourself – Mother of 9 children.
Administrative Staff
Rachel, Vicki, Becky - Administrative
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF:
Rachel Hermanek
Sports you have participated in – volleyball and basketball
Favorite vacation spot – Key West
Favorite food – steak
Least favorite food – anything spicy
Random fact about yourself – My dad and I have the same birthday
Vicki Connor (middle)
Sports you have participated in – basketball , track, pickleball, volleyball and softball
Favorite vacation spot – Beach in Mexico
Favorite food – Mexican
Least favorite food – Pickles!!!
Random fact about yourself – still have a high school track record in relay
Becky Jacobson ( Glasses)
Favorite vacation spot – everywhere with family and friends
Favorite food – Ribeye Steak
Least favorite food – Chili
Random fact about yourself – worked for SD Highway Patrol as a motor carrier inspector.