Dr. Emily first became interested in physical therapy while being rehabilitated from a soccer injury. This experience prompted her to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy, graduating from the UND with a Master’s degree in 2002 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2005. Her personal interest in sports, training and wellness also lead her to certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Dr. Emily’s focus is on providing high touch physical therapy that looks at the person as a whole - beyond just their injury or illness. Dr. Emily is an Expert Myofascial Release Practitioner, and also enhances her physical therapy treatments with advanced energy therapies. “Both of these types of therapies engage the body’s natural ability to heal. Engaging the body’s innate ability to heal, coupled with an individualized physical therapy rehabilitation plan allows our clients to integrate their healing back into their lives.” She has a special interest in treating women’s health issues and has expertise in working with clients who are preparing for pregnancy, and who are challenged with pelvic floor dysfunction. Dr. Emily also has extensive experience in dealing the rehabilitation of complex injuries and illness.

Dr. Emily created Tri-Motion Rehab, LLC in 2004, focused on transforming traditional rehabilitation practices to heart-centered, high-touch Physical Therapy. She believes that clients should be involved in designing a treatment plan that not only addresses their injury or illness, but also factors their lifestyle and personal goals into their treatment. She understands that in order for the client to heal, they must choose the outcome they are trying to achieve, and that they must actively participate in their own therapy and healing. Dr. Emily believes that a healthy life-style is at the center of the healing process. She has built a team that integrates exercise therapies and mind-body therapies into treatment plans. “Our team works together, sharing and integrating approaches and therapies that are best for our clients’ well-being. Here we are a family of therapists working to let clients know that they can change their circumstances and improve their lives.”

Laura is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as an RRCA Certified Running Coach.

She spends most of her free time living her passion for health and wellness as an avid runner and triathlete, and has completed countless races including Ironman Wisconsin and the Boston Marathon. Laura works with individual athletes and clients who want to improve their lifestyle through an exercise program customized to fit their individual needs. She also works as a member of the Tri-Motion Rehab Team helping clients move from therapy treatments to integrating the changes in their bodies into part of a healthy lifestyle. “As a team, we all work together to make sure that the changes in therapy are integrated into our clients’ lives. That is a critical component to making sure that we continue to support the healing process.”

Laura is also the clinic manager at Tri-Motion rehab, handling administrative duties and clinic operations.

Scott is a Reiki Master and Reiki Master Teacher offering individualized advanced energy and mind-body therapies to clients. Scott first became involved with mind-body therapies over 25 years ago, following a serious automobile accident. Since that time he has practiced advanced energy therapies, Qigong, breathwork, meditation, guided imagery, and has practiced and taught Reiki. In addition, he has helped to facilitate patient support groups for a regional health care organization.

Reiki is a Japanese healing therapy that works to enhance the body’s natural healing energies. As a Reiki Practitioner, Scott works with people with chronic and acute conditions. His experience in enhancing medical care by integrating energy therapy and mind-body therapies led him to work as a part of the Tri-Motion Rehab Team. Scott believes that physical and emotional challenges affect the body as a whole, and that all too often people end up defining themselves by their medical circumstances. He believes that healing can happen when people see the possibilities that lie beyond their circumstances, and that to truly heal, a person’s body, mind and heart must all be a part of the solution. “That’s the great thing about working with the Tri-Motion Rehab Team, we can work with the person as a whole.”

Scott is also the Vice President of Tri-Motion Rehab. Prior to joining the Tri-Motion Rehab Team, Scott was a part of a global conservation organization working on water conservation and rehabilitation, and has a long history in successful business management.

Margaret is an Acupuncturist and Reiki Master. She has been a state licensed, Board Certified Acupuncturist since 1996. Margaret has had extensive experience in health care, beginning her career over 25 years ago as a speech–language pathologist, working in hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

Margaret has experience in dealing with clients who have both acute and chronic conditions. During a therapy session Margaret will often combine acupuncture and Reiki to facilitate the body’s natural healing ability. She has a special interest in working with clients who are in cancer care, have emotional challenges, or who are dealing with women’s health issues . “Developing a relationship with my patients is important. That relationship helps me to understand both where they are, and where they want to be. At Tri-Motion Rehab, everyone works to develop relationships so that we can individualize our clients’ care.”

Margaret also speaks medical Spanish and is a member of Acupuncturists Without Borders.