Meet Our Professional Therapists

Dr. Eva NormanPresident & Founder

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults

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Dr. Eva Norman has been practicing physical therapy for more than 25 years. Her passion and commitment continue to be to bring the benefits of physical therapy to the residents of her community and to those in need of it in the surrounding counties.

She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Physical Therapy in 1996 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2009, from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Through the years, Dr. Norman has practiced in different practice settings with patients of all ages with various diagnoses. Early on in her career she developed a strong interest in geriatric rehabilitation. To expand her skill set over the years she has taken numerous continuing education courses and also worked in the areas of neurology, orthopedics and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. In April 2013, she became a Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult.

Dr. Norman is currently licensed in Minnesota and Florida. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 1994. Currently, he is the APTA Federal Affairs Liaison for Florida  and PT PAC Ambassador for Florida. Dr. Norman also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research.

Alana Howey, PT, MSPhysical Therapist

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Alana Howey, PT, MSPT graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in 1985 with a B. A. biology degree.  She went on to study at Texas Woman’s University and graduated with a MS in physical therapy in 1987.  She has over 35 years of practice in Minnesota.  The bulk of her career she has been practicing in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, treating a wide range of client ages and challenges.  She developed a specialty in treating temporomandibular dysfunction, headaches and cervical dysfunction.  She also applies a more holistic approach to rebalancing the entire body system with postural restoration for complex, multi-joint challenges.  She received board certification as a clinical specialist in orthopedics in 1999 and was recertified in 2009.  She has been with Live Your Life since 2016, working with a primarily geriatric population. 

Dr. Ariel ColePhysical Therapist

Dr. Ariel Cole is a dedicated Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for improving the lives of her patients through personalized, evidence-based care. With two degrees from St. Catherine University—a Bachelor’s in Exercise and Sports Science (2013) and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (2016)—Dr. Cole brings over 8 years of specialized experience in pelvic health, orthopedic therapy, and acute care.

Dr. Cole’s expertise is particularly focused on helping individuals with postpartum recovery, incontinence, bladder control, chronic pelvic pain, painful intercourse, and pelvic floor therapy for men. Offering her services via telehealth, she is proud to serve clients in Minnesota, providing convenient, remote care that fits into your lifestyle.

As a pelvic health specialist, Dr. Cole’s approach is rooted in collaboration, communication, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of each individual. She tailors her treatments to support your specific goals, ensuring a holistic approach to healing and recovery. Whether you are recovering from childbirth, managing chronic pelvic pain, or seeking solutions for incontinence, Dr. Cole is committed to helping you live life confidently and comfortably. At the core of her practice is a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Dr. Cole is thrilled to be working with the Live Your Life team, combining her expertise with their dynamic strategies to offer transformative solutions for pelvic health.

Dr. Bonnie BeckerPhysical Therapist

Dr. Bonnie Becker earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Human Performance and Fitness from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA, in 2010. She continued her education at St. Ambrose, completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2011.

Since beginning her career in Minneapolis, Dr. Becker has accumulated over a decade of clinical experience across multiple practice settings, including acute care, subacute rehabilitation, home health, and outpatient vestibular rehabilitation. A significant portion of her practice has focused on the geriatric population, where she has developed expertise in optimizing mobility, promoting fall prevention, and supporting functional independence for older adults with an emphasis on evidence-based interventions that enhance safety and quality of life. Her clinical expertise spans orthopedic rehabilitation, managing conditions such as chronic pain related to osteoarthritis and post-surgical recovery following an injury or joint replacement.
 

Dr. Kristen ReedDoctor of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Geriatric Certified Specialist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
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Dr. Kristen Reed, PT, DPT, GCS, CLT, is a board certified geriatric clinical specialist and a certified lymphedema therapist. She graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (2011) with a B.S. in Kinesiology degree. She went on to graduate with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from St. Catherine University (2015) and completed the Geriatric Clinical Residency program from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities in 2016. Dr. Reed has spent her career working primarily with older adults in the Transitional Care/ Memory Care/Long Term Care settings. Dr. Reed is passionate about working with the aging person and excels in helping them improve their quality of life. She loves being a therapist and watching her clients reach their goals.

Dr. Sarah PetrichDoctor of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Postural Restoration Certified, PMA Certified, Pilates Instructor
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Dr. Sarah Petrich, PT, DPT, PRC, NCPT was first interested in movement and the human body through dance. Her fascination with movement propelled her to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, as well as Master of Physical Therapy in 2005 from St Catherine University. She continued her education to receive a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2006.

Sarah received her Postural Restoration Certification (PRC) in 2011and in 2013, she completed her Pilates rehabilitation training with Polestar Pilates and is Pilates Method Alliance Certified. She combines these two specialties to correct musculoskeletal imbalances and asymmetries, decrease pain and increase ease and efficiency of movement so clients become a stronger, balanced, and relaxed self. 

Danielle Flagstad, BS, OTR/LOccupational Therapist

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Danielle Flagstad graduated from The College of St Scholastica with a BS degree in health sciences and continued at the same college for her Masters of science in Occupational therapy in 2015. With experience in transitional care, inpatient rehabilitation and acute care, she really enjoys meeting the patient where they are at in their recovery and continuing to focus on rehabilitation in order to gain optimal independence. With a passion for stroke rehab, cognitive therapy and overall better health she is excited to assist clients in reaching their goals.

When not with clients, Danielle spends her time with her husband and their young son. She enjoys all activities outdoors, Peloton workouts and cooking.

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Julia Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist with more than 25 years of experience helping adults enhance communication, cognition, and swallowing across acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient, and home health settings. She earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Julia’s expertise lies in cognitive-communication and dementia care, where she blends clinical skill with advanced training in Montessori for Aging and Dementia, ReCODE (Bredesen Protocol) for brain health, and health and wellness coaching. She partners with individuals and care partners to address challenges with memory, problem solving, and daily communication, creating strategies that support both independence and connection. In addition to her clinical practice, Julia has designed dementia-friendly education products, developed online brain health courses, and taught continuing education for therapists nationwide.

Bethany Ranney, L.AcAcupuncturist

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Bethany is a licensed acupuncturist who discovered acupuncture after she had an injury that resulted in severe back pain and leg weakness. Before treatment, she was afraid to even walk up a flight of stairs, let alone resume exercise and other activities she loved. Acupuncture treatments helped her fully recover. After recovering, Bethany decided that she wanted to bring this type of healing to others, so she began her acupuncture study at Northwestern Health Sciences University. She graduated magna cum laude in 2012 with her master’s degree in Acupuncture. Bethany has worked in a variety of settings, providing care both one on one and in group settings. She cares deeply about her patients and wants to help them to achieve the amazing results that she knows are possible with the use of acupuncture.

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Simon Hochuli is a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist practicing Acupuncture for the last 5 years and being a manual therapist before that. He graduated from the American Academy for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) in the Twin Cities and is pursuing a Doctoral degree at Pacific College of Health Sciences. 

He is intrigued by the power of Chinese Medicine and specifically Acupuncture. He is trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has since added other styles and techniques that effectively treat pain and other conditions. He is now practicing Neoclassical Acupuncture (NCA) which uses a body feedback system and uses only very few needles in a treatment.

Simon worked in private practice and in a hospital clinic the last few years where he treated all ages and many very different health conditions, from acute pain to chronic pain situations, digestive issues, headaches and migraines or emotional challenges such as anxiety or depression. He is excited to share his skills and knowledge to help the body heal.  
 

Liz Rosenberg, BA, CMTMassage Therapist

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As a Certified Massage Therapist, Liz is experienced in the care of patients who have suffered an injury, an accident, or chronic/ongoing health problems. She embraces a philosophy of helping the body heal by helping you relieve the tension and imbalance within your body. Services promote relaxation, vitality, and life-long wellness. Liz listens to your body's wants and needs, then guides you on your journey to optimal health.

A 1986 graduate of the College of St Benedict and a 2001 graduate of Sister Rosalind Gefre School of Professional Massage, Liz has also completed post-graduate courses in Myofascial Release (MFR) and CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and Integrated Manual Therapy. She continues to increase her clinical knowledge and expertise as a CST teaching assistant allowing her to better serve her patients.

Sarah Johnson, MS, RDRegistered Dietitian

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Sarah Johnson MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian with a strong passion for helping people discover the healing power of food.

Today’s world offers more nutrition information at our fingertips than ever before. However, when it comes to nutrition, there is no one size fits all solution leading many to feel exhausted by years of “trial & error.” Sarah’s mission is to help people weed through the noise and to educate and empower them on simple ways food can help them regain their energy for life. She believes your body was designed to work well; you simply need the tools to get it back on track.

Tomia ConoverPersonal Trainer

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Tomia Conover grew up in rural Wisconsin climbing trees in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. What started out as a love of the outdoors grew into a passion for sports and fitness. She holds certifications in personal training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is a certified Yoga instructor from the Yoga Center Retreat in Minneapolis.  She teaches mixed level finesses classes coaching her students in areas of mobility and flexibility training, yoga, powerlifting, and conditioning. She’s a former ninja warrior and professional axe thrower. Currently she is working on earning a certification as a corrective exercise specialist. Tomia is an animal lover. She enjoys anything she can do outside, preferably barefoot. She enjoys biking, hiking, swimming, rock climbing, parkour and obstacle course training, she never stopped climbing trees.   

Angie Law, PT, DPTAdministrative Assistant

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Angie is an administrative assistant who graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Angie hopes to work with the neurological and wound population as a physical therapist. She enjoys reading, writing, and taking walks. Angie is excited for the opportunity to work alongside and learn from her colleagues at Live Your Life.

Jenna Francksen-Small, BSAdministrative Assistant

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Jenna is an administrative assistant with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology from Iowa State University. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. Jenna has always been passionate about human anatomy and physiology, and she is dedicated to using her knowledge to enhance the lives of others. She plans to specialize in either neurology or geriatrics in the future. Outside of her studies, Jenna enjoys baking sourdough bread, reading, and taking walks. She is excited to grow both personally and professionally through the unique experiences at Live Your Life.

Megan Bloyer, BSAdministrative Assistant

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Megan is an Administrative Assistant who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Concordia University Wisconsin where she also competed as a collegiate softball player. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Mayo Clinic College of Health Sciences.

Originally from Oregon, Wisconsin, just outside of Madison, Megan developed a strong interest in physical therapy through her lifelong involvement in sports. She is passionate about helping individuals return to the activities they love while empowering them to achieve goals they may not have thought possible. 

Following graduation, Megan plans to pursue an orthopedic physical therapy residency and aspires to one day open her own practice. She is enthusiastic about continuing to learn and is grateful for the opportunity to grow personally and professionally at Live Your Life.