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Ric Baird, Owner,
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DPT, ATC Ric grew up in Denton Kansas. He attended Washburn University graduating in 1991 with his Athletic training Degree. He then went to obtain his masters in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University in Iowa in 1994. From 1994 to 1998 he practiced in Onaga, Kansas at Onaga Community Hospital. He then moved to Silver Lake and practiced at Advance Rehabilitation and Rebound Physical Therapy both in Topeka. In 2003 he noticed a void in the North Topeka area of Physical Therapy Clinics and decided to open Interactive Physical Therapy which opened in January of 2003. In April of 2004 Interactive Physical Therapy expanded from 1100 square feet of space to 7000 square feet and opened Interactive Physical Therapy and Wellness Center. In 2010 Interactive Physical Therapy and Wellness moved again into 8000 square feet of space. We currently offer 24 hour/7 day a week access to our wellness center and offer outpatient physical therapy as well. In 2010, Ric completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Des Moines University. Ric enjoys the hands-on manual patient care working with orthopedic related injuries and post-operative conditions. With his background in athletic training he enjoys working with the area athletes from Seaman High School, Royal Valley High School, Silver Lake High School and Jefferson West High School who have been injured or are recovering from a sports related injury. Ric lives outside of Silver Lake with his wife, Anne and their 4 children. Blake is a sophomore at SLHS, Cole is an 8th grader, Keenan is a 5th grader and Ella is a 3rd grader. They enjoy attending the many sporting and various other events that the kids are involved in. Additionally, they enjoy camping and outdoor activities. Ric and Anne consider it a privilege to own and operate a business in North Topeka. They enjoy the community and are active members at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church in North Topeka. On a personal note they have lost over 87 lbs together and are now offering a new dynamic lifestyle modification and weight management program in their clinic and wellness center as well. |
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Bekah
Berkley, CPTA Bekah joined Interactive full time in January of 2009. She is a graduate of Washburn University where she received an Associate’s Degree as a physical therapy assistant and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education. Bekah started her career in July of 2007 working part time at Interactive Physical Therapy and St. Francis Health Center. She was born and raised in Lawrence, KS and is an avid Jayhawk fan! She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and playing sports. |
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Jenna Hamilton, DPT Jenna is a recent graduate from the physical therapy program at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Prior to that she received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas. Jenna has an interest in working with athletes and the youth but enjoys all aspects of physical therapy. Her favorite elements of her job are getting to know people and helping them achieve their goals. Outside of work, Jenna enjoys staying active in recreational sports such as volleyball, softball, and racquetball. She also treasures the opportunity to volunteer with a variety of organizations. Jenna married her high school sweetheart, Nick, in 2009. They keep busy at home on their own little mini-farm with cows, chickens, and a sizeable garden. Jenna is excited to have returned home to work with the compassionate people of the Topeka area. |
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Darren Falk,
Fitness Manager Darren is originally from Silver Lake. He went on to graduate from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology - Exercise Science. Darren is a certified Senior Strength Trainer and a certified personal trainer. He has worked in health and fitness in hospital-based settings as well as community fitness facilities. Throughout his career, Darren has held various roles including: personal training, exercise consulting, fitness testing, program developing, instructing, health promoting, etc. With regards to exercise, Darren's strives to ensure that members have an environment that is not intimidating and that they are not made to feel inferior about what they can or can't do. He has excellent skills for adapting exercise to an individual based on their own fitness level. Darren and his wife, Julie, and daughter, Jadan, live in Silver Lake. |
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Lisa Lisa joined Interactive Physical Therapy and Fitness in October 2008 as the receptionist. She is originally from south of Topeka, where she graduated from Washburn Rural High School. Lisa attended Kansas State University and Allen County Community College. Lisa enjoys gardening, camping and any other activity that involves the outdoors. She and her husband Scott are kept busy with the activities of their three boys, Bret, Brett and Corbin. |
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