Meet our physical & occupational therapy professionals...

“Rehabilitation and recovery following an injury or surgery is always a unique situation. No two people are exactly the same. No two cases are identical. That’s why we take a highly individualized approach to your therapy. We love what we do, and we never forget that you’re a person... and you are one-of-a-kind. Our goal is to help you achieve the fastest and most complete return to function possible. To do that, we dedicate ourselves to understanding you, tailoring our therapies to your needs and striving for the best results.”

Klaus W. Beplat, MPT

BS: Sociology, Southern Oregon
University, Ashland, OR
MPT: Master of Physical Therapy,
University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM
Certification/Licensure: Physical Therapist, licensed
Continuing Education: Manual therapy, new shoulder replacement techniques
Member: American Physical Therapy Association, Alaska Physical Therapy Association

Sherrie N. Gerstung, COTA/L

Education: Academy of Health Sciences,
Fort Sam Houston, TX
Certification/Licensure: Occupational Therapy Assistant, certified & licensed
Continuing Education: Joint mobilization of the shoulder, treatment of the hemiplegic shoulder, modalities
Member: Alaska Occupational Therapy Association

Shain R. ZumBrunnen, OTR/L

BS: Occupational Therapy, Magna Cum Laude, University of North Dakota,
Grand Forks, ND
Certification/Licensure: Occupational Therapist, registered & licensed
Continuing Education: Ergonomic
education, strain-counterstrain,
hand therapy, physical modalities
Member: American Society of Hand Therapists, American Occupational Therapy Association, Alaska Occupational Therapy Association

Meet our caring & professional support staff...

“In our respective roles as support to your recovery and rehabilitation, we share the commitment of your physician and our therapy team. We recognize that your care is as important as it is personal, which is why we treat you with the attention, respect and dedication you deserve. Like the therapists here, we know that building a relationship with you is an important part of getting you back to living your life. And we’re a vital part of that relationship, which is why we treat you like family. We are part of your healthcare, and we do everything we can to ensure your experience is wonderful.”

Sheila D. Smith

Office Manager &
Medical Biller

Nisa ZumBrunnen

President & Financial Manager