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Our Physical Therapists

Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy employs highly qualified therapist and therapist assistants who share our commitment to delivering excellent customer service by helping people achieve great results in a short amount of time. All of our experienced therapists have backgrounds in manual physical therapy and understand that taking the time to listen to the patient and develop an individualized treatment plan is the cornerstone of excellent physical therapy. 

Click here to read about PT Degree definitions.

There are several types of degrees offered in the field of Physical Therapy. Before the late 1990's, therapists received a bachelor's degree in physical therapy (P.T.). This was slowly replaced by:

 

  • Master's, either Masters of Physical Therapy (M.S.P.T. or M.P.T.) or Master's in Health Science (M.H.S.P.T.). They completed their bachelor's degree and then a two years master's program of physical therapy.
  • Doctorate, or (D.P.T.), completing a bachelors degree and then completing an additional three more years in physical therapy.

 

A Physical Therapist Assistant (P.T.A.) has completed a two year associate degree in physical therapy. Additional courses/training can be taken to be certified in specialty areas of physical therapy:

 

  • Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (O.C.S.)
  • Sports Clinical Specialist (S.C.S.)
  • McKenzie Specialist (MDT)

Kentwood Office

Kentwood Office
Thomas Hulst, M.H.S., P.T., O.C.S.Kentwood Office
Tom is founder and co-owner of Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy and works primarily in the Kentwood clinic. Tom graduated from Northwestern University with a degree...
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Kentwood Office
Jeff Rigley, P.T.Kentwood Office

Jeff Rigley is a Physical Therapist working in our Kentwood location. He received both his Bachelors degree and Masters in Physical Therapy degree from Grand Valley...

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Caledonia Office

Caledonia Office
John Jepsen, M.P.T.Caledonia Office
John is a co-owner of Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy and works primarily in the Caledonia clinic. He has been a physical therapist for 18 years. John is originally from...
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Caledonia Office
Glenda VanBeek, P.T.A.Caledonia Office
Glenda is a Physical Therapist Assistant working at the Kentwood clinic. She received her associate degree in PT from Kellogg Community College, graduating in...
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Grandville Office

Grandville Office
Lisa Vis, M.S.P.T.Grandville Office
Lisa is a physical therapist and co-manager at our Grandville location. She received both a Bachelor of Health Science and Master’s of Physical Therapy from...
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Grandville Office
Kendra Walters, M.S.P.T.Grandville Office
Kendra received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Biology and Chemistry from Trinity Christian College and her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Grand...
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Grandville Office
Karen Asekomeh, D.P.T.Grandville Office

Karen is a physical therapist at our Grandville and Caledonia locations. She graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2007...

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Cascade Office

Cascade Office
Joel Kits, D.P.T.Cascade Office

Joel Kits is a physical therapist at our Cascade location. He graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2008 where he received his Doctorate of Physical...

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Northeast Office

Northeast Office
Dave Beckett, M.S.P.T., Certified MDTNortheast Office
Dave is the center manager at our northeast location on Clear Vista Court. He has been a licensed physical therapist for 9 years. Dave was born and raised in...
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Northeast Office
Sarah Deur, P.T.ANortheast Office
Sarah received her associates in Physical Therapy in 1994 from Baker College in Muskegon, Michigan. She has worked in a variety of settings including in-patient...
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Greenville Office

Greenville Office
Jennifer Kornowski, M.S.P.T. Cert MDTGreenville Office
Jennifer is the Center Manager at our Greenville location. She received her Bachelor's degree and a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State...
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Greenville Office
Stacy Tarrh, D.P.T.Greenville Office

Stacy Tarrh, D.P.T. is a physical therapist at our Greenville location. She graduated from Andrews University in 2006 where she received her...

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Cutlerville Office

Cutlerville Office
Jeffrey S. Carter, MBA, P.T.Cutlerville Office

Jeff Carter is the center manager at our Cutlerville location. He has been a licensed physical therapist for over 25 years. Jeff graduated from the University of...

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Rockford Office

Bob Sandison, P.T.Rockford Office

Bob Sandison is the center manager of the Rockford office. He has extensive experience having graduated from the University of Wisconsin with his degree in Physical...

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Certified Athletic Trainer

Certified Athletic Trainer
Dianna Kisner, A.T.C., South Christian High School Athletic Trainer

Dianna Kisner is the Certified Athletic Trainer at South Christian High School. She graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2002 with a B.S. in Physical Education and an emphasis in Athletic Training. Since graduation she has worked at Godwin Heights High, Unity Christian, and Davenport University. She has been with South Christian High School for 5 years. In her free time Dianna enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

HJ Management Services, Inc

HJ Management Services, Inc
Scott DeVries, M.S.P.T., HJ Management Services, Inc. - River Valley Orthopedics

Scott is director of our River Valley Orthopedics physical therapy department. He graduated in 1999 from Grand Valley State University with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy degree. He has completed Level III series of the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Scott became Board Certified in Orthopedics by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2002. He has worked in a variety of orthopedic settings and has treated recreational through high level, professional athletes.

HJ Management Services, Inc
Stephanie Vescio, P.T.A. - HJ Management Services, Inc. – River Valley Orthopedics

Stephanie graduated from Delta College, University Center, MI 1997 with an associate degree in applied science, majoring in Physical Therapy Assistant. Stephanie has worked in the outpatient setting for the majority of her career. She also has experience in home care, inpatient, rehab and aquatic therapy. Stephaine enjoys being a mom and many outdoor activities such going up north, biking and hiking.

HJ Management Services, Inc
Curt Terpstra

Curt is physical therapist at our River Valley Orthopedics physical therapy department. He graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2009 where he received his doctorate of physical therapy. Curt has had experience in a variety of settings including: acute care, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing rehabilitation, wound care, and general orthopedic private practices. In his spare time he enjoys golf, traveling, biking, woodworking, and home improvement.

HJ Administrative Staff

Michelle Vonk

Michelle Vonk
Practice Administrator

Kay Hawkes

Kay Hawkes
Director of Marketing

Lori Van’tVoort, Kentwood

Lori Van’tVoort, Kentwood
Billing Specialist

Renee Fryling, Kentwood

Renee Fryling, Kentwood
Front Office Co-Coordinator

Karen Emelander

Karen Emelander
Billing Specialist

Mary Brink

Mary Brink
Front Desk Co-Coordinator