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228 West Chicago Road
Sturgis, MI 49091

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(269) 651-2486

Foreign Languages: Polish, Tagalog

Hours

Day of the Week Hours
Monday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

Featured Services

Physical Therapy
Aquatic Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Return-to-Work Program
Work Conditioning
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About

At NovaCare Rehabilitation, our experienced clinical team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through experience, advanced clinical training and clear communication with our patients, our therapy team will give you the advantage in recovery.

We are proud to be part of the community and are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment. Request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.

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Therapy equipment
Therapy equipment
Our Team

Piotr Mietusiewicz, P.T., Center Manager

Piotr received a master's degree in physical therapy in 1992 from the Warsaw University Warsaw, Poland. He came to the USA in 1995 and has been practicing physical therapy in outpatient settings in Michigan for more than 25 years. In 2007 Piotr earned a master's degree in business administration from University of Troy and has been the center manager of NovaCare Rehabilitation locations in Sturgis and Coldwater since. Piotr specializes in orthopedic cases, as well as in vestibular rehabilitation, work-related conditions and sports injuries. Piotr enjoys playing tennis, skiing and travelling alongside his wife, two kids and their dog.

Kristine Cruea, P.T.

Kristine earned a degree in physical therapy in 2000 from De La Salle University in the Philippines. She has continued her academic achievements by attending multiple continuing education courses. Kristine is also trained in dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, cupping and taping. She performs functional capacity evaluations and post-offer employment tests. Kristine has been with the company since 2006 and is experienced in post-surgical and spine care, orthopedics and vestibular rehabilitation. She enjoys spending time with family, going for walks/hikes, going to the beach and traveling.

Tracie Gothard, PTA

Tracie earned a physical therapist assistant degree from Kellogg Community College in 1997. She has more than 17 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy and eight years' experience in multi-level geriatric physical therapy. She is a certified fall prevention specialist and has multiple continuing education credits in all areas of therapy. She enjoys spending time with family, scrapbooking with friends and traveling. She loves spending time on the water, in the sun and reading a good book.

Ruth Sloan, PTA

Ruthie earned a physical therapist assistant degree in 2015 from Kellogg Community College. In 2021, Ruthie earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science and sports rehabilitation from Concordia University, St. Paul. Ruthie is certified as a physical therapy assistant orthopedic outpatient specialist and has taken continuing education courses in instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, posture analysis, pain neuroscience and running rehabilitation. Ruthie enjoys spending time with family, running and traveling.

Karisa Lynd, PTA

Karisa graduated from Kellogg Community College with honors physical therapy assisting in 2017. She has worked for NovaCare since and has participated in various manual therapy courses expanding on her technical skills. Karisa enjoys spending time with family and participating in 5K races.
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Services

  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Concussion Rehabilitation
  • Dry Needling
  • Fall Prevention Program
  • Fibromyalgia Treatment
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Neurologic Rehabilitation
  • Onsite Rehabilitation
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Osteoporosis Management
  • Pain Management
  • Physical Therapy
  • Post-Offer Employment Testing
  • Return-to-Work Program
  • Spine Program
  • Sports Medicine
  • TMJ/TMD Rehabilitation
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • Work Conditioning
  • Work Hardening

Care Delivery

  • Telerehab
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