Our dedicated staff of healthcare specialists provides a full range of medical and physical services to treat all athletes, whether they participate in high school, college, recreational or professional sports.
The Sports Medicine Team includes:
Physicians
Physical Therapists
Athletic Trainers
Dietician
Sports Medicine Physicians
We offer athletes the expertise of Sports Medicine Fellowship trained physicians. Our staff includes specialists in orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and family and community medicine. All work together in a multidisciplinary environment to diagnose, treat and educate patients for the best possible outcome. Additionally, Sports Medicine Center surgeons perform the latest surgical procedures required for a quick and safe return to normal activity. Procedures include:
- ACL reconstruction
- Rotator cuff repairs
- Arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle and hip
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament repairs
- Impingement repairs
The Sports Medicine Center physician team includes:
Physical Therapists
Physical therapists aid athletes in their recovery from injury or surgical procedures. Using the latest equipment and treatment techniques, these specialists in the area of sports medicine focus on getting the athlete back in top shape and back to activity at the appropriate time.
The Sports Medicine Center physical therapy team includes:
Dan Bruss, PT, CSCS
Lead Physical Therapist
Kay Chmielewski, DPT
Eileen Craighead, DPT, ATC
US Speedskating Physical Therapist
Melissa DeChiara, MPT
Rochele Drew, PT
Griffin Ewald, MPT, OCS, CSCS
Golf PEP Consultant, TPI Certified
Nathan Ferger, DPT
Kristin Konicek, DPT, COMT
Matthew Krimmer, DPT, OCS
Alicia Lambert, DPT
Kristin Lerner, MPT
John Liddell, DPT
Mark Lydecker, MPT, OCS, ATC
Physical Therapist
Andrea McCarthy, DPT
Runners' Clinic Specialist
Chris Melkovitz, PT
Milwaukee Ballet Physical Therapist
Runners’ Clinic Specialist
Timothy Petrie, DPT, OCS
Allison Sigrist, DPT
Michael Tabor, MSPT, LAT, CSCS, CES, PES
Julie Waln, PTA
Sara Ziegele, DPT
Runners' Clinic Specialist
Licensed Athletic Trainers
The Sports Medicine Center Athletic Training Services team includes:
Julie Carpenter, LAT
Athletic Trainer, US Speedskating
Andre Daniel, LAT, CSCS, PES, CES
Head Football Athletic Trainer, Wisconsin Lutheran College
Will George, MS, LAT
Head Athletic Trainer, Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Kahla Hendricks, MS, LAT, PES
Head Athletic Trainer, Milwaukee Ballet
Matt Hendricks, LAT, PES
Head Athletic Trainer, Wisconsin Lutheran College
Michael Klaver, MS, LAT
Head Athletic Trainer, Pius XI Catholic High School
Hannah Koraly, MS, LAT
Head Athletic Trainer, Augustine Prep
Duane Mueller, LAT, PES
Lead Athletic Trainer, Clinic/Performance Enhancement Program (PEP)
Annie Olivares, MS, LAT, ROT
Head Athletic Trainer, Divine Savior Holy Angels High School
Emily Paul, LAT
Assistant Athletic Trainer, Wisconsin Lutheran College
Becca Petro, MS, LAT
Athletic Trainer, Clinic/Outreach
Ally Stone, LAT
Head Athletic Trainer, Wauwatosa West High School
Jake Venes, CSCS, USAW, PES
Sports Performance Training Coach
Jeff Walter, LAT
Head Athletic Trainer, Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Dietitian
All athletes benefit from the nutrition assessments and counseling provided by our dietitian. Evaluations help athletes develop healthy eating habits to achieve optimal athletic performance. Advice is tailored to each athlete’s needs and addresses a variety of topics including body composition, muscle and weight gain, hydration, and nutrition planning for endurance training and events.
Nicole Fasules, RD, CD, CSSD
Sports Medicine Dietician
