About Us.

Our mission is to guide all individuals toward their health goals. Through preventing and treating injuries, by listening to and educating our community, we empower our patients to achieve optimal performance.

Meet the team.

From general orthopedics to specialty expertise, from Worker’s Compensation management to Sports Medicine & return to sports rehabilitation, the APRS team will get you back to life, sport and work!

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nancy_astrup
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Nichole Andriolo
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brittany_sveen
Kelly Koontz
Tatiana Daniel
Alyssa Deane
Paige Watson
Hailey Ruggles
Hailey Ruggles

Meet the team.

From general orthopedics to specialty expertise, from Worker’s Compensation management to Sports Medicine & return to sports rehabilitation, the APRS team will get you back to life, sport and work!

Kevin Pancich, Partner
PT, DPT, ATC/L, SCS
What do these acronyms mean?

  • University of Montana Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2005
  • University of Montana Bachelor of Science Health and Human Performance-Athletic Training 2002
  • Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
  • Licensed Athletic Trainer

Clinical Specialties:

  • Pre and Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Sports rehabilitation and performance
  • Return to Sport
  • General orthopedics
  • Shoulder, Arm, Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot injuries
  • Injury prevention

Kevin grew up in Clancy, MT. He has been involved in the Bozeman community through volunteer activities and committee boards. He treats all orthopedic injuries through manual therapy, exercise and educating patients for injury prevention and re-occurrence. He believes that listening to the patient, understanding their goals and keeping patients invested in the rehabilitation process helps them remain engaged and motivated.

When not in the office Kevin can be found enjoying the Gallatin Valley with his wife Krista, daughters Emerson and Finley and dog Gus. He enjoys running, hiking, biking, golfing, skiing and hunting amongst his many interests.

John Sveen, Partner
PT, MS, SCS, CSCS
What do these acronyms mean?

  • University of Southern California Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy 1985
  • University of Montana Bachelor of Arts Degree in Zoology 1981
  • Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Clinical Specialties:

  • Lower Extremity Biomechanics
  • Musculoskeletal Extremity Injuries
  • Sports related injuries with special interest in running injuries
  • Video Gait/Running Analysis
  • Orthotic Management

John enjoys spending time with his family and many outdoor activities such as running, cycling, and cross-country skiing.

Nancy Astrup
PT
What do these acronyms mean?

  • Cervicogenic Dizziness Competency 2009
  • Emory Certified Vestibular Specialist 2000 & Advanced Emory Certification 2003
  • Northwestern University Medical School-Bachelors in Physical Therapy 1984
  • University of Northern Colorado-Bachelors in Biology 1984

Clinical Specialties:

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation, Evaluation, management and treatment of inner ear and central disorders such as BPPV, Vestibular Neuritis, Meniere’s Disease, and imbalance
  • Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Rehabilitation
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Geriatrics and Fall Prevention

Nancy grew up in New Jersey where she was a competitive swimmer and All State Field Hockey and Lacrosse player through High School. After completing PT school at Northwestern University she moved to MT where she has been practicing physical therapy since 1984. Nancy enjoys the MT lifestyle with skiing, snowshoeing, golfing, camping, hiking, pickleball, and spending time with her family.

John-Henry Anderson, Partner
PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
What do these acronyms mean?

  • University of Montana Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2004
  • University of Montana Human Biology 2000
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist 2001
  • Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist 2008
  • Sportsmetrics Trained

Clinical Specialties:

  • Sports injuries and rehabilitation
  • Injury prevention and performance enhancement
  • Running injuries, video analysis, and gait specialist
  • Orthotic evaluation and fabrication
  • Knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle/foot rehab specialist

John-Henry Anderson is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist and part of our highly skilled and master Sports Medicine Team.

Specializing in the treatment and prevention of knee, shoulder, hip, and foot/ankle injuries, Dr. Anderson has spent his career learning from the top Sports Medicine experts in the world.

A 2004 graduate from the University of Montana, he is passionate about working with athletes and active individuals with goals of improving their game.

Dr. Anderson and his wife are very involved in the local juniors and adult volleyball community. They both coach and play indoor and beach volleyball all over the United States. As a certified USA Volleyball coach he gets to work with some of the area’s best athletes as they work to reach their optimal potential.

Due to his extensive study of foot and ankle mechanics, he has found a unique interest in treating runners and running injuries. This has led to the evaluation and fabrication of custom orthotics. Through careful biomechanical and video analysis, more accurate evaluation and treatment is possible for all types of athletes.

A native Montanan, Dr. Anderson, his wife, and 2 children love living in Bozeman. When he is not working or coaching/playing volleyball, he can be found fly fishing, mountain biking, running, golfing, or playing with his kids.

Kelsey Wadsworth, Partner
PT, DPT, OCS
What do these acronyms mean?

  • Dry Needling (DN Cert)
  • Certified Provider of PGAP (Progressive Goal Attainment Program)
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist 2014
  • University of Montana Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2006
  • University of Montana Bachelors of Liberal Studies 2003

Clinical Specialties:

  • Treatment of orthopedic injuries including extremity and spine conditions
  • Pre and post surgical physical therapy
  • Dry Needling
  • Treatment of pediatric orthopedic injuries
  • Treatment of dance and gymnastics related injuries

Kelsey is a former competitive gymnast and Bozeman native. She values being a member of our community through her involvement with numerous organizations and non-profits in Montana. Kelsey is honored to be the past Chair for the Montana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Kelsey loves keeping up with her 3 children and their many activities and loves spending time with her kids, and husband enjoying everything the outdoors of Montana has to offer.

Nichole Andriolo
PT, DPT, CSRS
What do these acronyms mean?

  • Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist 2021
  • University of Montana Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2021
  • Montana State University, Cell Biology & Neuroscience, 2018

Clinical Specialties:

  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Strokes
  • Neurodegenerative Conditions
  • Dance Injuries
  • Orthopedic Conditions

Nichole was born and raised in Bozeman, MT. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience from Montana State University, she relocated to Missoula to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Don’t worry though, she’s a Bobcat through and through! Nichole has a special interest in providing neurological rehabilitation to those with strokes, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's Disease. When she is not working, she can be found wake surfing on Canyon Ferry Lake with her family or exploring the mountains with her husband on their UTV.

Kelsey Housman
PT, DPT
What do these acronyms mean?

  • University of Montana Doctorate in Physical Therapy 2013
  • University of Montana Health & Human Performance with a Minor in Gerontology 2009
  • Certified BIG Provider (for individuals with Parkinson Disease) 2013
  • Emory Certified Vestibular Specialist 2015

Clinical Specialties:

  • Evaluation & management of inner ear disorders, BPPV, and balance
  • Fall risk reduction/prevention
  • Vertigo, labrynthitis, and vestibular hypofunction treatment
  • Head injury/concussion management
  • Geriatrics
  • Neurological disorders

Kelsey is passionate about helping her patients regain 'balance' in every sense of the word. She specializes in Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation Therapy (VBRT) because she has seen how detrimental dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance can be and specifically how impactful she is on their healing journey in such a short period of time. She is competitive and enjoys the success of treating her patients efficiently and effectively.

Kelsey is a first-generation Montanan that couldn't seem to leave such a beautiful place following her undergraduate and postdoctoral studies in Exercise Physiology, Interdisciplinary Gerontology, and Physical Therapy in Missoula. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, fly-fishing, rafting, improving her yoga practice, exercising, snowboarding and listening to live music.

Taylor Chadwick, Partner
PT, DPT, OCS
What do these acronyms mean?

  • University of Montana Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2015
  • Montana State University Exercise Science 2012
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist 2014
  • Dry Needling (DN Cert)
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist 2019

Clinical Specialties:

  • Orthopedic Injury Rehabilitation
  • Pre & Post Surgical Care
  • Evaluation & Management of Inner Ear Disorders, Vertigo, and Balance
  • Dry Needling
  • Concussion Evaluation & Management

Taylor grew up in a small ranching community north of Bozeman, MT called Pass Creek where he attended a one room school house with his triplet brother and sister prior to enrolling in Manhattan High School. His collegiate career began at Montana State University (Go Cats!) where he earned an Exercise Science degree before attending the University of Montana for his graduate schooling in physical therapy. It was here he developed professional interests in vestibular and orthopedic rehabilitation and met his beautiful wife, Elly. Taylor and Elly moved back to Bozeman in 2016 and enjoy fly-fishing, archery hunting, backpacking, and hanging out with their three children.

Brittany Sveen
PT, DPT, OCS
What do these acronyms mean?

  • University of North Dakota Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2011
  • University of Minnesota Health Sciences 2008
  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist
  • Dry Needling (DN Cert)
  • Emory Certified Vestibular Specialist 2017
  • Cervicogenic Dizziness Competency 2018

Clinical Specialties:

  • Upper and Lower Extremity Injuries
  • Spine Disorders
  • Vestibular Disorders (Central and Peripheral)
  • Concussion Management
  • Pre & Post Surgical Care
  • Sports Rehabilitation and Performance
  • Dry Needling

Brittany grew up in Glendive, MT. She competed in athletics throughout high school and college, which led her to pursue a career in physical therapy. After graduating with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota, Brittany began her career in Phoenix AZ in which she spent 6 years advancing her skills and knowledge in vestibular and orthopedic therapy. She is excited to be back to Montana and part of the APRS team. In her free time, Brittany enjoys outdoor activities with her family and two black labs.

Kelley Koontz
PT, DPT
What do these acronyms mean?

  • University of Mary Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2018
  • University of Mary Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science 2015
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist 2020
  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor AFAA

Clinical Specialties:

  • Pelvic health physical therapy
  • Orthopedic physical therapy
  • Persistent pain
  • Dry needling

Kelley, who grew up in Minnesota, fell in love in Bozeman while on an internship in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in 2015. She is happy to serve the Gallatin Valley and call it home! After graduating physical therapy school, Kelley focused on rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions and enjoys treating the spine, pelvis and lower extremities. She has grown into the specialty of pelvic health and has taken many courses to treat pelvic conditions of all genders throughout the lifespan. Her special interests include prenatal and postpartum care for any pelvic, bowel, or bladder concern, return to exercise in the postpartum period, and persistent pain. She focuses on a holistic approach with her patients and recognizes that each person's story is unique which requires an individualized approach and a good listening ear. Outside of the clinic, you can find Kelley teaching group fitness classes, hiking, exercising, traveling to see family, and exploring the great outdoors of Montana with her husband.

Tatiana Daniel
DPT
What do these acronyms mean?

  • University of Vermont Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2021
  • Montana State University Bachelors of Science 2016

Clinical Specialties:

  • Orthopedic physical therapy
  • Running mechanics
  • Treating adults and children with cognitive disabilities
  • Trauma informed PT

Tatiana grew up in Belgrade, MT where she has always been an active member of the community. After graduating with bachelors of science from MSU and a Doctorate of Physical therapy from the University of Vermont, she began her career as the Belgrade school district physical therapist for children with special needs. She has developed a passion for approaching patient care from a holistic perspective using a variety of evidence-based treatments based on the individuals needs. In her free time, Tatiana enjoys exploring all the beauty Montana has to offer with her husband and golden retriever through running, rafting, kayaking, hiking, camping, and spin fishing.

Alyssa Deane
DPT
What do these acronyms mean?

  • Plymouth State University Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2021
  • Plymouth State University Bachelor of Applied Science and Health 2006
  • Dry Needling (DN Cert)

Clinical Specialties:

  • Pre and Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Sports rehabilitation and performance
  • General orthopedics
  • Return to Sport
  • Treatment of alpine/nordic skiing and mountain bike related injuries and injury prevention
  • Dry Needling

Alyssa was born and raised in the mountains of Wyoming. She earned her undergraduate degree in New Hampshire where she alpine raced at the collegiate level. Following years in Montana as a ski coach she returned to New Hampshire to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy. Her expertise and passions are return to sport and injury prevention. She is excited to be back in Montana and a part of the active Bozeman community. Outside of the clinic Alyssa enjoys spending time in the mountains with her family and partner Max. Her hobbies include alpine skiing, nordic skiing, mountain biking and trail running with her dog Haddy.

Paige Watson
PTA
What do these acronyms mean?

  • Montana State University - Great Falls, 2020

Paige is a Montana native, born and raised in Great Falls MT. She received her Associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2020 from MSU Great Falls (GO BOBCATS). She is passionate in helping people recover from neurologic and orthopedic injuries to return to the activities they love. In her free time, she enjoys cheering on the bobcats at all sporting events, golfing, and hiking.

Hailey Ruggles
PT, DPT
What do these acronyms mean?

  • Baylor University Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2022
  • Montana State University Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology 2020

Clinical Specialties:

  • Pre and Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Return to sport performance
  • General orthopedics

Hailey grew up in Kalispell, MT, actively competing in basketball and volleyball. She attended Boise State University before transferring to Montana State University where she completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. She then went on to Baylor University where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. It was during this time Hailey completed a clinical rotation with APRS and developed professional interests in orthopedic injuries, return to sport, and vestibular rehabilitation. After living in Boston, MA and Dallas, TX throughout her physical therapy schooling, Hailey is excited to return to Montana full time and call Bozeman home. When she’s not in the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Raelynn Malson
PT, DPT
What do these acronyms mean?

  • University of Montana Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2023
  • Montana State University Bachelors of Exercise Science 2019

Clinical Specialties:

  • Pre and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Movement disorders related to neurological conditions
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
  • Treatment of running related injuries

Raelynn grew up in Central Wyoming, fostering her love for the outdoors and mountains. She moved to Bozeman in 2015 to attend MSU where she earned her Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology, and then to Missoula to attend the University of Montana where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. During her time at University of Montana Raelynn completed a summer clinical rotation at APRS, which sparked her interest in treating people with vestibular dysfunction. Raelynn has a passion for treating individuals with various neurological disorders, as well as helping people return to their prior level of function and daily tasks following orthopedic injury. In her free time, you can find Raelynn spending time in the mountains with her family and friends either trail running, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, camping, or fishing.

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapists are licensed health care practitioners who work as part of a team to help anyone to improve or restore normal functioning to return to life, work, or sports. Through the use of research and proven techniques, PTs will examine, diagnose, and help prevent or treat injuries so that we all can better enjoy and improve the human experience.

Masters of Science (MS)

Often times PTs may earn a masters degree either before or after PT school which they may apply their education to patient treatment plans.

Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)

An Athletic Trainer is a health care professional who has graduated from an accredited athletic training curriculum and provides care primarily but not limited to the athletic population.

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

Physical Therapist who has demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in the treatment of functional impairments of the skeletal, muscular, and ligamentous systems and their associated structures.

Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)

Physical Therapist who has demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in the sports medicine discipline. These individuals are also required to have taken and passed an Emergency Medical Responder course (or an equivalent course).

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, these individuals apply research based knowledge to test and train athletes regarding performance, nutrition, and injury prevention.