Our Story

THEN UNTIL NOW

How We Got Started

Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness was founded by two PT School classmates and friends with a shared vision for a different kind of physical therapy. Molly started school with a goal of opening her own business one day, and Libby never dreamed she’d own her own business.  =They took very different paths to get there, but one hot summer afternoon in August 2016, dreams started to become reality, and Breathe. was born.

We are tremendously grateful for all of the voices in our community and support we’ve received along the way. We ask for your continued support as we begin to change the conversation about how physical therapy is delivered.  We are especially grateful to our husbands and families, without whose support this tremendous step would not be possible.  Namaste.

WE PRACTICE A HOLISTIC APPROACH

A Different Kind of Physical Therapy

When you enter our clinic, you’ll know immediately that this is the place for you, a place unlike any other physical therapy clinic. We want you to feel all the stress and anxiety from your day melt away as soon as you walk through the door. There are no big machines or other equipment that you don’t have at home. We have private treatment rooms, and you spend the entire time one-on-one with your physical therapist. We truly listen to you, and work with you to find solutions to all your concerns. You will leave each session feeling comfortable and confident with something to work on at home.

The Team

Des Moines – Beaverdale

Dr. Kristen Strawhacker-Bonzer

Dr. Kristen Strawhacker-Bonzer

PT, DPT, ATC, LAT

Dr. Kelli Jarrard

Dr. Kelli Jarrard

PT, DPT

Dr. Heather Alaniz

Dr. Heather Alaniz

PT, DPT

Dr. Liz Lahr (Swartz)

Dr. Liz Lahr

PT, DPT

West Des Moines

Dr. Kaylee Carroll

Dr. Kaylee Carroll

PT, DPT

Dr. Stephanie McColloch PT DPT Breathe. Physical Therapy West Des Moines

Dr. Stephanie McColloch

PT, DPT

Randi Kass Curtis Breathe. Women's Health Physical Therapist

Dr. Randi (Kass) Curtis

PT, DPT

dr. Rachel Gage, physical therapist and cancer specialist at Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness

Dr. Rachel Gage

PT, DPT

Dr. Stephanie McColloch PT DPT Breathe. Physical Therapy West Des Moines

Dr. Jeni Foster

PT, DPT

North Liberty

Dr. Lily Gasway

Dr. Lily Gasway

PT, DPT

Administration and Experience Staff

Dr. Molly Lechtenberg

Dr. Molly Lechtenberg

Owner, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Dr. Libby Trausch

Dr. Libby Trausch

Owner, PT, DPT

Reanna Spain

Reanna Spain

Director of Marketing & Relationships

Jaden Adams

Jaden Adams

Office Manager

Wendy Rivas Breathe. Physical Therapy and Wellness

Wendy Rivas

Client Experience Representative

Deborah English

Deborah English

Client Experience Representative

Jaden Adams

Sophi Brenneman

Client Experience Representative

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