We emphasize a team approach involving patient, family, nursing, caregiver & physician
Ann Lessila PT
Owner Over 20 years Physical Therapy experience "I love working with a wonderful team that is making a difference in the lives of seniors and their families!" 
Lani H OTR
Occupational Therapist Director 20 years Occupational Therapy and management experience. "I truly enjoy working closely with the patients and our therapists to maximize the patient experience". 
Lauren B.
Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist The role of Clinical Specialist is to strengthen our partnerships within existing communities; Caseload Development; Locating new opportunities for growth; Ensuring new communities are set up for success; Providing mentorship for current colleagues; Educational Presenter. Occupational Therapist - 2009. Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) - 2014. Experience in Home Health; Outpatient; Sub-Acute Rehabilitation. Specialties include Geriatrics; Lymphedema Management; Wheelchair seating and positioning; Continence Improvement. I want to help as many people as possible. The benefits of therapy are endless & I want to ensure our services are being utilized appropriately. Using a Collaborative Approach is a great way to make things happen. I look forward to going to work each & every day so I can improve the Quality of Life of our clients. 
Susan S.
Physical Therapist 24 years physical therapy experience. "I love being a PT, especially in my work at Lessila Therapy, because I love to work with geriatric patients. I find it very rewarding to maximize their function while I get to know them and learn about their lives. I feel that older people have so much to share!" 
Erika H.
Occupational Therapist I graduated from Mount Mary University in 2010 with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. I have professional experience working in a variety of healthcare settings, including home health, assisted living, pediatric school-based, subacute rehab and skilled nursing. I became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) in 2016, and have additional training in dementia care and continence improvement. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my husband, children and dog, knitting, baking and gardening. 
Steve J
Occupational Therapist Steve has 5+ years experience as an OT and graduated from Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan. Steve was a member of the baseball team and graduated with his Master's degree in Occupational Therapy in 2015. "I have over two years of experience working in skilled nursing and am passionate about helping my patients improve their independence and helping them to reach their individual goals. Outside of work I enjoy playing golf, softball, skiing, and spending time with my wife and dog." 
Beth Y, MPT
Physical Therapist I graduated from Marquette University with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy in 2001. I have had the opportunity to work in the following settings: Hospital- inpatient and outpatient, Sub acute Rehab, Skilled Nursing, Assisted and Independent Living and Home Care. I pride myself in delivering quality care to my clients with compassion, dignity and respect. I have a soft spot in my heart for the geriatric population. I strive to make a positive difference in the lives that I touch each and every day. My ultimate goal for my clients is to teach them how to best help themselves. I want to empower my clients to function and remain as independent as possible. Other passions of mine are spending time with my family, going to church, and snuggling up with my cat. 
Stacey W.
Speech Language Pathologist Stacey has over 17 years of experience evaluating and treating speech, language, swallowing and cognition. She is LSVT Certified - Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Certified Provider and a yoga Instructor RYT 200. “The most rewarding part of my work is talking with seniors and developing patient and family centered goals to create the best quality of life at any age”. 
Kelly C.
Occupational Therapist Kelly has over 6 years of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist working in acute/subacute rehab, outpatient and Home Care services. She has been a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) since 2019. She is also a specialist in wheelchair seating and positioning, and continence Improvement. “I strive to provide the best quality of care to my clients in order to increase their independence and reach their individualized goals after an injury” 
Alyssa F.
Speech Language Pathologist Alyssa is a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist who earned her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Saint Ambrose University in 2017. Alyssa has clinical experience with adult and geriatric populations and has worked individually and as part of an interdisciplinary team to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders in a wide variety of settings including: skilled nursing, home health care, acute and private practice. She holds her certificate of clinical competence and is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association. Alyssa is a SPEAK OUT! Provider through the Parkinson Voice Project. "I am very passionate about providing individualized speech therapy treatment to enhance patient safety, independence and quality of life." 
Peter G, DPT
Physical Therapist I have over 8 years of physical therapy experience in the SNF, outpatient, and home health settings. I enjoy helping to facilitate improvements in a patient's mobility and maximizing functional independence by implementing a goal oriented approach. It is a very rewarding experience to get to know the patients I work with and watch them progress throughout the plan of care. 
Heidi M
Physical Therapist Over 25 years of experience in physical therapy working in subacute, long term care and home health settings. I truly enjoy working with the geriatric population as I help them maximize their independence. Outside of work, I love to attend the sporting events of my four children. |
Paul Lessila CPA
Chief Financial Officer Over 25 years finance and business experience. Paul is a dedicated family man and avid sports fan. "I'm grateful for the wonderful team we have been blessed to work with!" 
Karen C.
Office Manager "Working with the Lessila Therapy Team and our customers is very rewarding!" 
Jenna G, DPT
Physical Therapist Staff Development Coordinator Certified in LSVT for Parkinson’s Disease I really love being a PT and teaching my patients how to maximize their potential. My goal is to help my patients improve their independence while building a lasting relationship. I enjoy having fun and being creative with treatment while challenging my patients to try new things. 
Tara D.
Physical Therapist 15+ Years experience in outpatient orthopedics, geriatrics and home care. "I feel it's important to have a passion for all aspects of your life. I am passionate about helping others and providing a source of encouragement and education for patients, family and staff" 
Sheri B.
Physical Therapist 17 years in outpatient orthopedics and physical therapy. "I enjoy working with older individuals, as they are generally motivated and extremely appreciative. It is rewarding to see them make progress and improve their functional independence." 
Beth F.
Occupational Therapist I have 16 Years of experience in pediatrics/home health and geriatric. "I enjoy helping seniors improve their quality of life. I also love to talk to them and hear their lifetime of experiences and wisdom." 
Kathy K.
Occupational Therapist 22 years occupational therapy experience "I have spent most of my career working with seniors. I have learned so much from my patients over the years. I love hearing their life stories and words of wisdom. I also appreciate their hard work ethic." 
Cindy B.
Physical Therapist CSCS I have over 20 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, home care and geriatrics. "I enjoy working with patients in their home environment assisting them to stay as independent and healthy as possible so they can enjoy life." 
Liz C.
Physical Therapist Physical Therapist with over 20 years experience working in hospital, outpatient, long term acute care, sub acute rehab and home health settings "I love being a physical therapist! Working with seniors to maximize their functional mobility has been my favorite age group. I enjoy hearing the stories of their lives and listening to their advice. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, camping, traveling, reading and playing games." 
Wendy M.
Occupational Therapist I have been working as an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years in a variety of settings. From Hippotherapy (Using a horse as a therapeutic tool) with pediatric clients to Geriatric care in a variety of settings, I love helping people be their best self. I enjoy the challenge of environmental modifications and adapting techniques to help clients accomplish things they didn’t think they could. Working for Lessila Therapy has given me the opportunity to help people in their own home environments, which is so rewarding. 
April W, DPT, MBA
Physical Therapist I graduated from Marquette University with a doctorate degree in 2008 and have worked in many different settings: inpatient acute, inpatient rehab, outpatient, nursing homes, home health and assisted living. I love my job and always strive to give my patients the best care. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my patients reach their goals in therapy. In my spare time, I enjoy playing flute and try to learn guitar. 
Jenni T, DPT, CI
Physical Therapist I am a physical therapist with 10+ years experience working in many different settings. I graduated from University of St. Augustine with a doctorate in physical therapy in 2010. I have enjoyed a varied work history including short term rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedic, and home health. I have worked with patients from 10 years old to over 100 with a wide variety of conditions including vestibular disorders, neurologic disorders, brain injuries, psychiatric disorders, cardiac and pulmonary issues, orthopedic injuries, women's and men's health issues, and genetic conditions. I love learning something new from each patient I work with that I can take with me to improve care for my next patient. I am lucky I get to spend my career doing something I truly enjoy. 
Thea C.
Occupational Therapist Since graduating from Mount Mary University in 2017, I have worked with adults in assisted living & memory care and in inpatient behavioral health. What I love most about OT is developing relationships with my clients and helping them to learn and grow, mentally and physically, to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and to be as independent and healthy as they can! Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, hiking, working out, and spending time with my dog! 
Lara A
Physical Therapist Assistant Over 25 years as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Lara’s passion is helping her patients reach their highest physical function and independence. She also enjoys helping seniors stay active by leading exercise classes at many of the Capri Communities. “I love being a PTA and helping my patients improve their function and independence with a creative approach to keep them improving and engaged.” Lara enjoys reading, spin class and spending time with her husband, two teens and their dog Mario. |
Julie S
Occupational Therapist I have over 15 years of experience in the field of OT, in the areas of Skilled nursing and Home Health as well as out patient therapy. I graduated from Concordia University Mequon with my Masters in OT, and I also am a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. I love the field of OT and I love seeing the patients progress and helping them reach their goals in various areas. I strive to provide quality care that focuses on the individual patients needs for them to better gain the independence they are striving for. 
Chrissy C, DPT
Physical Therapist Chrissy has been a Doctor of physical therapy for over 10 years with experience in outpatient therapy and home care. “My role allows me to treat patients from all ages and various diagnoses. I focus on education, open communication and teamwork to maximize the benefits from physical therapy. My goal is to help you move better so you can feel better so you can keep moving! “ 
Josef V
Physical Therapist I believe a Physical Therapist’s job is to make the patients see and utilize their capabilities. I love being a PT because I get to build great lasting relationships while helping my patients achieve their goals. The most fulfilling thing of being a PT is seeing patients improve or restore their level of function and maximize their potential. 
Amy R
Occupational Therapist I have twenty years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist. I have worked in a variety of settings including inpatient rehab, outpatient, home health and community based OT. I am a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. I love working with people, hearing their stories and helping them achieve their goals. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our daughter. 
Nicole S, DPT
Physical Therapist I love being a physical therapist and helping my patients become independent in their homes! I enjoy creating relationships with my patients and learning from them while they are learning from me! 
Noreen L
Speech Language Pathologist Noreen has over 30+ years’ experience in working with speech and language disorders; dysphagia or swallowing disorders; communication- cognitive disorders; and voice disorders. Noreen has worked in the medical setting and nursing home setting. She is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Therapy); and trained in myofascial release techniques. ” I feel blessed to work in a profession where I can make a difference in the clients I serve and where my clients teach me so much.” When not working I enjoy hiking, kayaking and snow showing. |
Theresa A.
Occupational Therapist I graduated from The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2012. I have enjoyed working primarily with the geriatric population in skilled nursing and assisted living settings. I enjoy building relationships with my patients and advocating on their behalf to create safer, more functional environments where they can live at their greatest level of independence. 
Amanda N
Occupational Therapist Since graduating in 2017, I have worked in skilled nursing and assisted living settings. I look forward to getting to know and learn from my patients as well as facilitating their success and participation in meaningful activities. It is extremely rewarding to see patient’s make progress toward their functional goals and maximize their independence. 
Mary L
Physical Therapist Assistant I have been a PTA for 30 years in acute, outpatient, and home care. I thoroughly enjoy the relationships that are built when seeing patients through their rehabilitation. It is such a great satisfaction for me and I believe for them as well. 
Erica L
Speech Therapist Erica has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 12 years and has worked exclusively with adults and the geriatric population. She enjoys using a patient-centered approach to allow her patients to improve their speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities in order to maintain their highest level of independence possible. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children and going on adventures around the state! 
Kate E, DPT
Physical Therapist I graduated from Carroll University in 2009 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I enjoy working with the geriatric population where I am able to provide care to help maximize their mobility, independence, and overall well being. I find this work to be extremely rewarding as the patients are truly grateful for the help and care we provide. My favorite part of working with this population is hearing stories about their past and being able to see my patients light up when recalling fond memories. 
Karen C
Occupational Therapist Karen is an Occupational Therapist who has worked in a variety of settings, Home Health Care, Acute Care, Skilled Nursing and Inpatient Rehab. I enjoy helping others regain their independence and to function at the highest level possible with home modifications and adaptive techniques to enhance patient's lives. Outside of work I enjoy hiking, reading, boating and spending time with friends and family. |
