Meet our Staff

Pain & Movement Solutions is a therapist-owned outpatient physical therapy clinic. We are a group of mindful practitioners dedicated to empowering our patients with the skills they need to live a healthy, South Dakota lifestyle. We aim to be a natural solution to health concerns for both individuals and businesses throughout the Northern Hills, providing physical therapy from infancy to the golden years.

We are dedicated to delivering physical therapy to its fullest potential to provide the community with a first-choice, trusted healthcare facility to find solutions to all their pain and movement problems. Our customers know they will not only receive quality care with the highest level of professionalism, but they will also be treated like good friends and valued like family.

 

 

 

Julie Wingen, PT, DPT - Owner

Dr. Julie opened the clinic in 2012 dedicated to delivering physical therapy to its fullest potential to provide the community with a first-choice, trusted healthcare facility to find solutions to your movement or pain problems.

Julie graduated from South Dakota State University with a B.S. in Biology and from the University of South Dakota’s Graduate Physical Therapy program with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Julie has focused her career in general outpatient orthopedics and most enjoys treating spine disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, prenatal and post partum issues, neurological disorders, and pediatrics.

Julie is certified in Level 1 Functional Dry Needling. She is the Reimbursement Committee Chair for the South Dakota Physical Therapy Association and is active in the Belle Fourche Economic Development Corporation, American Heart Association and her church. She enjoys spending her free time with her family enjoying the outdoors by camping, backpacking, snowboarding, and playing softball and golf.

Melanie Rye, PT, DPT

Melanie grew up East River on an acreage near the small town of Hartford, SD. She attended Creighton University to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has a great deal of experience working in rural communities and treating a wide variety of diagnoses and injuries. Melanie also has extensive training working with patients recovering from lower limb amputee.

Overall, Melanie prides herself in being a functional movement practitioner. She treats her patients from a holistic stand point, not just their current injury, but assesses whole body movement patterns to optimize function, prevent injuries, and assist you in achieving your health and fitness goals. Melanie is also Level 1 certified for Functional Dry Needling.

In her free time, Melanie enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the great outdoors with her boyfriend, Tyler, and great dane, Darryl, and traveling to new places.

Tya Lewis, PTA

Tya grew up in small town South Dakota very similar to Belle Fourche, and then went on to acquire her Physical Therapy Assistant license from the Lake Area Technical Institute program. Tya is excited to join the practice and is committed to our mission to be the best providers for solutions to your pain and movement problems. She is enthusiastic about working with individuals of all age, but her past experience in sports has given her a passion for helping athletes return to their game with confidence.

Outside of the clinic, Tya volunteers for 4-H Shooting Sports as an archery instructor and enjoys spending time in the outdoors hunting, ranch work, hiking and hanging with her dog, Spud.

Theresa Prozeller, Office Manager

Theresa is the smiling face that will greet you when you come to Pain & Movement Solutions. She will kindly assist you with verifying your insurance information and benefits, scheduling appointments, and answering any questions you may have about your treatments. Theresa is originally from Northwest Indiana and has been with us since April 2014.

She has worked in the professional medical office for several years before relocating to Belle Fourche in 2003. She brings her extensive knowledge in insurance billing, medical coding and collection procedures to the clinic and handles most office operations to keep things running smoothly for you. Theresa enjoys getting to know the patients that come to Pain & Movement Solutions and looks forward to assisting you with meeting your health and wellness goals.

Kaitlyn Norton, Front Desk Receptionist & PT Aide

Kaitlyn is the cheerful voice on the phone when you give our office a call and the smiling face that greets you when you come to the clinic. She’ll be happy to help schedule or rearrange your appointments and give you a friendly reminder call the evening before. She can also assist with insurance filings and other questions.

Kaitlyn is the newest member of the Pain and Movement Team, joining the staff in July of this year. Kaitlyn is a lifelong Belle Fourche resident and a graduate of Belle Fourche High School. She is also a graduate of Black Hills State University and holds degrees in Exercise Science and Health. Prior to joining the team here, Kaitlyn was a receptionist for a large medical facility.

In her spare time Kaitlyn and her husband Ramsay enjoy hiking, skiing and snowboarding and spending time with their Golden Retriever puppy, Dizzy.

Kaitlyn looks forward to meeting you and assisting you with improving your health and wellness and achieving your wellness and fitness goals.

We look forward to continued involvement within the community. It is our passion helping you achieve your goals.