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
Director 20 years Occupational Therapy and management experience. "I truly enjoy working closely with the patients and our therapists to maximize the patient experience". 
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 6+ years OT experience in skilled nursing, pediatric school based therapy and assisted living "I love being an OT and genuinely love getting to know each of the patients I get to work with. I like working with people of all ages and getting to be creative in my therapy approach. I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, baking and being crafty." 
Sarah A. Occupational Therapist Prior to earning my occupational therapy degree in 2017, I was a home care worker, helping older adults aging in place. This population has taught me something new every day we work together. I love getting to know what motivates each person, helping them achieve their goals, and improving accessibility. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, snuggling with my cats, and trying new restaurants in Madison with my husband. 
Emily K. Physical Therapist Emily graduated from Clarke University in 2011 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has worked in Madison, WI as a physical therapist in geriatrics for six years. She especially enjoys helping individuals in memory care facilities to improve their quality of life and maximize their functional independence. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, attending sporting events, and taking her kids to the zoo and parks. 
Steve J Occupational Therapist Steve has 3+ 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." 
Lori R.
Occupational Therapist Graduated from Mount Mary College in 1997. Experience in Pediatrics and Home Care Interests include strengthening, muscle re-education and balance training. I also enjoy being involved in exercise programs and Pre- Employment Physicals that Lessila Therapy offers to the communities we provide therapy at. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, going up north, running, and cooking. 
Beth Y. Physical Therapist I have over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist. 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 17 years experience evaluating and treating speech, language, swallowing and cognition. 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 I have been working with the geriatric population since I graduated from Concordia University in 2014. I absolutely love working with this particular group of individuals as we build great relationships while working to increase their independence in daily activities. It's rewarding to see the progress being made throughout the course of treatment. Outside of work I enjoy doing outdoor activities with my husband and spending time with our family and friends. 
Lauren B.
Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist since 2009. Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) since 2014. Teaching Assistant for UWM Lymphedema Courses. Experience in Skilled Nursing, Outpatient, & Home Health. Specialties include Geriatrics, Lymphedema, wheelchair seating and positioning & Continence Improvement. "My goal as a therapist is to help as many people as I can regain their independence after an injury or illness. I strive to provide the best quality care to all of my residents." |
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!" 
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" 
Stacey P. Physical Therapist "I have been a licensed physical therapist since 2001 and over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to work with people of all ages- from newborn babies to adults over 100 years old. I love the challenge of looking at the big picture and helping a patient and their family target meaningful, personalized goals that will ultimately lead to prolonged independence and improved quality of life. I enjoy getting to know my patients and developing a relationship that allows me to really get a sense of what is important to them, and how I can make a positive impact in their lives. When I’m not at work, I’m enjoying my three young children who motivate me daily to set a good example of how helping other people can be its own reward. 
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 16 Years 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." 
Lauren G. Occupational Therapist "I enjoy getting to know each patient and finding what is motivating and enjoyable for them. I believe most activities can be made therapeutic and love finding a way to meet individual goals while having fun". Lauren spends her free time experiencing the outdoors while kayaking, hiking and skiing. She also sits on the board of directors for a local non-profit that provides a therapeutic inter-generational community to older adults and young families. 
Abbey L
Physical Therapist Assistant 9 years of physical therapy experience in senior care to include sub acute, outpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facility. "All of my experience over the years has been with the senior population. I truly enjoy getting to know each of my patients. Building a relationship of trust allows me to take the patient's treatment plan and personalize each visit to include what is important to the patient. I feel very fortunate that I get to work with seniors. I truly love what I do. I strive to create skilled therapeutic activities that are both enjoyable and focus on improving quality of life." 
Cindy B. Physical Therapist CSCS 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." 
Tara K.
Physical Therapist Assistant 13+ years of experience working in skilled nursing, assisted and independent living as well as memory care. "I love having a partnership with my patients, their family and the team of caregivers to help him/her improve their quality of life. It's exciting to see patients progress in their plan of care! The goal I have for each session is to get my patient to smile because he/she saw that our treatment helped to achieve something positive in his/her life that day." 
Paula S.
Occupational Therapist 35+ years of experience working with senior adults in variety of settings which include: inpatient rehab, sub-acute rehab, long term care, assisted living and home care settings. “I love working with senior adults because they have so much experience to share with me.” I enjoy assisting the seniors in improving their functional independence and increase their quality of life. I enjoy time with my family, gardening and traveling. 
Jenna S.
Physical Therapist 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. 
Liz C.
Physical Therapist Physical Therapist with 19 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." |
