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Choice Therapy was founded in 2009 by Joe Kapaun, Jason Brodina, and Cheri Ware. Our mission is to provide exceptional personal health care in the fields of Physical and Occupational Therapy to Bemidji and the surrounding communities. We strive to deliver high quality care to all of our patients, not quantity of care. The 5 main pillars of Choice Therapy are: teamwork, quality of care, compassion to everyone, integrity, and professionalism. The foundation of our corporation is high-quality care, excellent customer service, and prompt cost-effective treatment of our patients.

 

The team at Choice Therapy utilizes our combined experience to develop a personalized plan of care without the inconsistencies of seeing multiple therapists. We will work closely with your physician and/or other medical providers to ensure the most comprehensive care for your condition.



Joe Kapaun

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Joe KapaunJoe was born in Fargo, North Dakota and was raised in Casselton. He graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. He started his career in Spokane, Washington and then moved to Bemidji in 1997. Joe has been performing industrial rehabilitation including on site services since 1997. He has been married to his wife, Naomi, since 1995 and they have three children, Grant, Kolbie, and Gavin. They live north of town and enjoy doing many activities outdoors as a family. In Joe's spare time he likes to gather food for his family through hunting and fishing. Joe is a youth baseball coach, and enjoys four wheeling, snowmobiling and spending time outdoors.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Ergonomics
  • Injury Prevention
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Hand Therapy
  • Pediatrics
  • Certified by WorkWell in Ergonomics and Functional Capacity Evalutations (FCE)
 

 

Jason Brodina

Master of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Jason BrodinaJason was born and raised in Northeast North Dakota on a small family farm. He graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2000 with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. After short stays in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Hibbing, Minnesota, Jason married his wife, Andrea, in 2000, and they have three children, Haley, Hunter, and Heaton. He enjoys such activities as coaching youth sports, family gatherings, hunting, indoor and outdoor sports, along with all other outdoor recreational activities.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Injuries
  • Balance and Fall Prevention
  • Spinal Rehabilitation
  • Extensive training in the Michigan State Techniques of Manual Medicine
 

 

Cheri Ware

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Cheri WareCheri was born in rural North Dakota and grew up on a farm. She attended the University of North Dakota where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 1986 and 17 years later went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2005. Cheri moved and changed jobs several times before settling down in Bemidji in 1992. She married Brad in 1989 and has two boys, Benjamin and Aaron. In her leisure time she enjoys the great outdoors, family activities, traveling and karate.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Certified in Lymphedema
  • Vestibular Rehab
  • Neck and Back Pain
  • Postural Restoration
  • General Orthopedics
 

 

Paula Vigen

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Paula VigenPaula was born and raised in central Minnesota on a small family farm. She graduated from Bemidji State University in 2002, with a Bachelor in Science and 2005 from the University of Minnesota with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She worked for five years at MeritCare Physical Therapy before joining Choice Therapy. Paula married her husband, Donald, in 2003, and they have twin sons, Gerritt and Owen. She enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, golfing, fishing, and playing games.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Injuries
  • Balance/Fall Prevention
  • Spinal Rehabilitation with use of Michigan State Techniques in Manual Medicine
  • Foot Injury and Pain
 

 

Andrea Brodina

Masters of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaAndrea was raised in Bemidji, Minnesota. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2000 with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy. She married her husband, Jason, in 2000. Prior to returning to Bemidji in 2004, her work experience included acute care, home health, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient orthopedic. They have three children, a girl and two boys. Andrea enjoys a variety of sports, the outdoors, hunting, spending time with her children and family, reading, sewing and cooking/baking.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Orthopedics
  • Dizziness and Balance Issues
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Geriatrics
  • Bowel & Bladder Health
  • Lymphedema
 

 

Tamie Rue

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaTamie was born in Brainerd, Minnesota and was raised in both Staples and Fosston, MN..  She graduated from the Northwest Technical College in East Grand Forks MN in 1995 with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy.  She started her career at First Care Medical Services in Fosston, MN. There she worked in a variety of settings including: outpatient rehab, hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health and assisted living. After 15 years of service in Fosston she took a job with Rehab Care in Bemidji and is now proud to be employed by Choice Therapy. She enjoys seeing patients in several skilled nursing facilities as well as in the clinic. Tamie is married to Todd Rue and they have a daughter Brook. They live north of Fosston on a farm where they raise Black Angus beef. In Tamie’s spare time she likes to garden, read and spend time with her family. Tamie is a Hospice Volunteer, active in her church, and has high hopes of finishing a marathon before she is 40.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Geriatrics
  • Pediatrics
 

 

Jessica Robinson

Doctor of Physical Therapy


Jess graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2007. She has had experience in all therapy settings since graduating. Jess lives with her husband and daughter near Clearbrook. She enjoys spending time with her family and doing anything outdoors.

 

 

Mya Beaulieu

Office Manager

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaMya was born and raised in Bemidji. She graduated from Northwest Technical College in 1989. She is married to Mark and has two children. She worked as an independent sales representative for CAbi, an exclusive clothing line. Mya has worked with consumer accounts, billing, and has several years of experience in customer service. Camping, boating, entertaining, and flower gardening are some of the activities she enjoys.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Customer Service
  • Billing/Accounts Receivable
 

 

Barbra Erickson

Receptionist

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaBarbara grew up in Erskine, MN and graduated from Erskine High School. She attended Northwest Technical College-Bemidji, graduating from the medical secretary program. She has 13 years of experience in the healthcare field, of which 9 years has been in a rehab setting. She has lived in Bemidji for 20 years. Barbara is married to Torrey and has one son. She enjoys spending time with family, baking, and painting.

 

 

Holly Graber

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaHolly was born and raised in Southern California. She graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK with a B.S. degree in Health and Human Performance. She also graduated from Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO with an A.A.S. degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Holly moved to Bemidji, MN in 2011. She married her husband, Jason, in 2009 and has a son, Jax. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, four wheeling, fishing, and cooking.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Balance/Falls
  • Pediatrics
 

 

Amy Johnson

Occupational Therapist

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaAmy was born in Bemidji, Minnesota and raised in nearby Guthrie, MN. She graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2010. She is proud to be beginning her career with Choice Therapy. Amy is married to Brett Johnson. They currently have two children and are expecting a third. In Amy's spare time she enjoys cooking, cake decorating, spending time with her family, and volunteering for the United Brachial Plexus Network.

 

 

Amber Gooch

Customer Service Representative

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaAmber was born and raised in Bemidji. She graduated from Bemidji High School and attended Northwest Technical College where she completed the Certified Nursing Assistant course. She has over 15 years of secretarial and customer service experience and has specialized training in medical transcription. She is married to Dave and has two children. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, downhill skiing, camping, canoing, four wheeling and attending her kids' athletic events.

 

 

Kori LeBlanc

Occupational Therapist

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaKori grew up in Eveleth, MN and after high school went on to college at Minnesota State University Moorhead to earn a Bachelor’s in Photography. She was then sent out into the world and it turns out…the real world is harder than initially anticipated. So after living and working in various parts of the country over the next few years, she finally decided to go back to school for Occupational Therapy at the University of North Dakota. After receiving her Master’s degree, she finally found her way to Bemidji, MN to work at Choice Therapy as an Occupational Therapist. In her free time she enjoys everything outdoors, especially spending time in the BWCAW, horseback riding with her horse, Firefly, and taking walks with her Great Dane, Isis.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Splinting
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Ergonomics
  • Industrial Rehab
 

 

Marne Waldo

Master of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaMarne Waldo grew up in rural Northern Minnesota. She graduated with her masters in physical therapy from the College of Saint Scholastica in 1999. She moved to the Blackduck area in 2000 working for various contract companies. She began working at the Good Samaritan Center in 2001 and has remained there since. She married her husband Wade in 2004. They live just north of Kelliher on the family farm with their two daughters Aubree and Alison. In her spare time she enjoys helping on the farm, archery, gardening, cooking, reading, spending time with her children, and trying her best to out fish and out hunt her husband.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Vertigo
  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Injuries
  • Back/Neck Pain
  • Industrial Rehab
 

 

Nancy Weber

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaNancy gre up in Newfolden in northwestern Minnesota. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She has worked and gained experience practicing in different states and in a variety of settings, including working previously in Bemidji. She is excited to have now returned to Bemidji in 2011 where she finally plans to stay. She is married to Bob Weber; together they have three children, Heidi (Mike), Mindy (Lowell), and Ryan, as well as 2 granddaughters, Amelia and Louisa. She also enjoys spending time with family, being a grandmother, traveling; time spent enjoying the wonderful outdoors and learning new things.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Back and Neck pain
  • Headaches
  • Chronic pain
  • Orthopedics
  • Manual Therapy
  • Postural Restoration
 

 

Amber Nickerson

Speech-Language Pathologist

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaAmber was born and raised in Bemidji, MN. She graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Master's Degree in 2006. Amber has worked in skilled nursing facilities, acute care, and with outpatients and pediatrics. She is married to her husband, Barry since 2004 and has one daughter, Chloe. She enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and enjoying the outdoors. Amber started working full-time with Choice Therapy in September 2011.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Geriatrics
  • Cognitive Training
 

 

Jesse VanMaasdam

Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist Andrea BrodinaJesse is originally from Vergas, MN. She went to the University of North Dakota and also Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks, MN where she graduated with an A.A.S. degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Jesse moved to Bemidji in June of 2011 after she graduated college. She enjoys being spontaneous and believes in living life to the fullest. In her free time, Jesse likes spending time with friends and family, and going hunting and fishing. She is slowly making the transition from a Fighting Sioux fan to a Beaver fan and is enjoying all the activities Bemidji has to offer.

 
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