MiKayla grew up in the small town of Graceville, MN. She attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks to pursue a degree in physical therapy. With six years of experience, she joined the therapy team at Glacial Ridge Health System in 2016. MiKayla received additional training to become a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist in physical therapy and has specialized certifications in Manual Therapy, LVST BIG, Dry Needling, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Level 1 and Level 2A.
MiKayla enjoys assisting individuals in understanding their current experience. She uses a team approach between herself and the patient to empower them during their healing journey. MiKayla uses various interventions to facilitate the recovery process and establish a strategy for patients to continue their success at home. She enjoys the overall challenge of understanding the body systems to help each person with their medical condition. The reward of watching someone recover is the ultimate enjoyment.