About the therapist

My name is Sara and I am the therapist!  I have been a licensed physical therapist since 2002.  I graduated from University of Iowa with my masters in PT.  I loved both undergraduate and graduate school in Iowa City, so much that when we decided to move back to Iowa, we knew we wanted to be close to Iowa City.  I have a hubby that is also a therapist and two kids that keep me running.   

This cash based/home based practice was born out of the idea that friends and family aren't seeking therapy unless things are REALLY bad.   I have spent years giving tips and quick treatments that tend to help aging weekend warriors like me!  I still highly value traditional therapy and still practice in the clinic 3 days per week.  Starting to practice 2 days a week out of my home is allowing me more time to do ALL the things without feeling too stretched.  In my decision to start Dry Needle PT North Liberty, I also felt like I had something to offer that is under utilized as a treatment.  Not all therapists are certified in dry needling, not all insurance cover dry needling, not all therapists that are seasoned and feel confident in their skills.  I have been dry needling for longer than many of the currently practicing therapists.  I was certified in 2015.  Fun fact: I was VERY pregnant when I took the course!  Over the years, I have progressively needled more and more people with all sorts of dysfunction and issues.  I see the benefits daily.  I hope to help my friends and friends of friends and people in my community move and feel better in shorter periods of time than offered at the typical outpatient clinic.