Maechaela Chrusciel, P.T., D.P.T.

I aspire to work in collaboration with my patients, to assist them in achieving their rehabilitation goals by providing education and interventions specific to the impairments. I enjoy forming professional relationships with my patients to determine what motivates them to work hard in physical therapy. I do not base my practice around the specific diagnosis a patient is given; but rather, my focus is on the structural deficits, functional impairments and activity limitations on which they hope to improve. I believe that in providing evidenced-based practice while allowing patient autonomy, a successful and rewarding rehabilitative experience is achievable.

Outside of my work as a physical therapist, my husband and I enjoy outdoor adventures, travelling and participating in events within our community. We love to go camping, boating, UTVing, fishing and  hunting, along with spending time amongst family and friends.

Education

• Bachelor's degree, Exercise and Sport Science, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
• Master's degree, Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Internships

• Inpatient Rehabilitation, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
• Outpatient Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic Health System
• Outpatient Rehabilitation, Black River Memorial Hospital
• Outpatient Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic Health System
• Rural-based Outpatient Orthopedics, Aspirus Plover Clinic

Membership

• American Physical Therapy Association

• Balance and falls
• Neurological conditions
• Outpatient orthopedics
• Total joints
• Vertigo and vestibular rehabilitation