Meet the Team
Owner
Brooke Nicholson, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC
Brooke has dedicated her career to helping Montanans move better and feel stronger. She established this clinic to deliver top-quality care that tailors to the demands of your life, and to improve rural access to PT across Eastern Montana.
Hometown: Chinook, Montana 🌾 (Raised on an organic grain farm)
📚 Education:Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training - University of MaryDoctorate of Physical Therapy - University of Mary
Certifications and Experience:
Level 1 Dry Needling through Evidence in MotionLevel 1 Pelvic Floor Therapy through the Institute of Clinical ExcellenceExperience in multiple settings across the spectrum of AT and PT as well as experience treating patients of all ages
Angeline Nguyen, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC
Ange comes with a wealth of experience and a heart for helping others. She is passionate about providing authentic care to all patients, regardless of their background. She is well-versed in rural healthcare and sees patients from newborns to seniors.
📚 Education:Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training with Minors in Psychology and Health and Wellness - University of MaryDoctorate of Physical Therapy with a Business Concentration - University of Mary
Certifications and Experience:
Level 1 Dry Needling through Structure and Function💼 Former traveling PT in California and Minnesota🌍 Vast experience as a PT dedicated to medical mission trips abroad
Austin Parr, LAT, ATC, MSAT, CSCS
Austin works with athletes and occupational athletes of all ages, helping them return to an active, healthy lifestyle. He is passionate about empowering his patients to take control of their body and brings a wealth of expertise to our clinic. He leads the way in strength and conditioning programming for personalized rehab and performance training as well as building our mentorship programs to ensure our clinicians continue to improve their quality of care.
📚 Education:Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Eastern Washington UniversityMaster of Science in Athletic Training – University of IdahoPublished in the Journal of Sports Rehabilitation – Effects of Total Motion Release on Acute Functional Movement System Scores
Certifications and Experience:
🏋️ NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist🏆 USA Level 1 Performance Coach🏊 USA Level 1 & 2 Masters Swimming Coach🩺 Clinical Athlete Certified Provider💡 Mulligan Techniques SpecialistLevel 1 Dry Needling through Structure and Function
Nicole Orteza, PT, DPT
Nikki brings all the experience from multiple settings (outpatient, acute, and home health services), energy, and a whole lot of heart to every session. She is passionate about encouraging and supporting patients to be their own advocates.
📚 Education:Bachelors of Psychology - University of MaryDoctorate of Physical Therapy - University of Mary
Certifications and Experience:
Level 1 Pelvic Floor Therapy through the Institute of Clinical ExcellenceLevel 1 Dry Needling through Evidence in Motion🍎 Currently working on nutrition certification🧠 Experience especially with neurological and vestibular conditions
Rylee Orteza, PT, DPT
Rylee is passionate about helping individuals enjoy the different pleasures in life. He embodies the values of compassionate care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to helping people.
📚 Education:Bachelors in Kinesiology and Minor in Sports Psychology - Western WA UniversityDoctorate of Physical Therapy - University of Mary
Certifications and Experience:
Level 1 Dry Needling through Spine Institute⛳️ TPI Level 1 CertifiedExperience in outpatient settings with knowledge of musculoskeletal rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, and injury prevention
Baylee Pletan, PT, DPT
Baylee has the biggest heart for rural healthcare and all the skills and experience to help treat individuals in their homes. She is our very first mobile outpatient PT based in the Carbon County, MT area. Surrounded by farming and ranching her whole life, she understands the difficulty one may have to healthcare access as well as the importance of personalized care specifically tailored to one’s lifestyle.
📚 Education:Bachelors in Exercise Science with Minors in Forensic Science and History - Providence UniversityDoctorate of Physical Therapy - University of Mary
Certifications and Experience:
🧠 LSVT BIG CertificationWell versed in rural healthcare with experience in mobile outpatient services, especially in rural MT
Our WONDERFUL Support Staff
Krystal Murnion, CPC
Krystal is our organized and detail-oriented billing specialist, she graduated with a Bachelors of Management in Finance and has been a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) since 2020. She handles all things regarding billing and insurance to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Billing Specialist
Robin Kiel
Robin is the mastermind behind our scheduling and our clinic organization/management. She is our friendly face upon arrival at the clinic as well as the guided voice behind the phone call. She can help answer your questions as swiftly as possible and redirect you as needed.
Front Desk
Clinic AideAnnaleis Sloan
Annaleis is our wonderful clinic aide and she quite does it all - while juggling being a student studying nursing, she cleans our clinic, assists Ange with media and marketing work, runs errands, and helps watch Joshua for Nikki and Rylee. She does everything without complaint and with joy on her face.