Mandi Schultz, DPT

 Mandi grew up in Decorah, IA.  Following high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Dietetics and a double minor in Biology and Psychology.  After graduation, Mandi decided to further her education by attending Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center.  She graduated with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy.  Mandi continued on with her studies to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. 

Advanced education in physical therapy makes Mandi uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat all patient conditions.  Mandi utilizes a manual approach to healing, proven to deliver the best results in her treatments.  She finds significant results through the use of deep tissue myofascial techniques, combined with exercise and stabilization programs.  Each individual is evaluated as a whole vs. one part of the body.  Mandi’s focus as a Doctor of physical therapy is education, prevention, and lifelong management of physical therapy related conditions in pursuit of patient wellness. 

Tyler Schultz, Director of Operations

Tyler is a native to Rochester, MN and graduated from Mayo High School.  Following high school, he attended St. Cloud State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Applied Sociology and Gerontology.  Tyler has worked for several years in the MPLS/St. Paul area managing high rises and senior communities.  Tyler’s expertise in marketing and the managing of businesses has lead him to one of his greatest challenges, opening a private practice clinic in Rochester, MN. 

Melissa Kalivaart, DPT

Melissa was born and raised in California and recently moved to Rochester with her husband.  She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California and graduated with honors with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology.  Following graduation, she decided to pursue a graduate degree and was accepted to USC’s Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, ranked the number one program in the nation.  There she was awarded departmental merit scholarships for outstanding academic and clinical achievement in each of her 3 years and also worked as a tutor for other students to improve their manual therapy techniques.  She graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.  Melissa loves to work with patients of all ages and has experience working in several specialty areas.  Her practice is evidence-based, utilizing evaluative measures and treatment techniques that have been proven in the literature to be the most effective and to have the best outcomes. 

Sue Engelman, Office Manager

Sue is a native Minnesotan but has also lived in Wisconsin, North Dakota and Iowa.  She and her husband Neal moved to Rochester in 2002. They have a son who lives in Fort Collins, CO and a daughter who lives in Plymouth MN.

 Sue worked in retail for many years, ran a daycare business, and worked in a chiropractic office. Over the years Sue has done a variety of volunteer work in the school system, her church, and the community.

Sue joined Family Physical Therapy & Wellness Center staff in May 2008 as office manager.

Denise Tonkinson, Massage Therapist, NCBTMB

“Denise has lived in Rochester for almost 10 years with her husband and three children.  She grew up in St. Louis Park, MN and has lived throughout the Twin Cities for most of her life. Her husband Jim’s job as a Network Administrator for the City of Rochester brought the family to Rochester.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking, reading, baking, and watching HGTV home buying and home improvement shows.”

Denise is a nationally certified massage therapist trained at Sister Rosalind Gefre’s School of Professional Massage.  She is a certified level member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.  Denise also holds a B.A degree in Social Work from the University of MN.  Denise is a part time adjunct instructor at Sister Rosalind’s school, teaching pregnancy massage.

Denise specializes in deep tissue, Swedish, pregnancy massage, active isolated stretching, chair massage and integrative massage.  Massages are tailored to the patient’s concerns.

Continuing education is a passion of Denise’s; she believes learning is a lifelong journey.

Denise has brought a great deal of knowledge and expertise to Family Physical Therapy & Wellness Center.

Additional staff will be updated soon!