Our Story
Then Until NowHow 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.
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. There are no big machines, or other equipment that you don’t have at home. We want you to feel all the stress and anxiety from your day melts away as soon as you walk through the door. 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 with something to work on at home.
The Team
Des Moines – Beaverdale

Dr. Kristen Strawhacker-Bonzer
PT, DPT, ATC, LAT

Dr. Heather Alaniz
PT, DPT

Dr. Kelli Jarrard
PT, DPT

Dr. Lily Mehta
PT, DPT
West Des Moines

Dr. Lily Gasway
PT, DPT

Dr. Kaylee Carroll
PT, DPT

Dr. Liz Lahr
PT, DPT

Dr. Randi (Kass) Curtis
PT, DPT

Dr. Stephanie McColloch
PT, DPT
North Liberty

Dr. Mary Hagerty
PT, DPT
Administration and Experience Staff

Dr. Molly Lechtenberg
Owner, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Jaden Adams
Office Manager

Dr. Libby Trausch
Owner, PT, DPT

Wendy Rivas
Client Experience Representative

Reanna Spain
Director of Marketing & Relationships

Alison Jensen
Client Experience Representative

Sophi Brenneman
Client Experience Representative

Deborah English
Client Experience Representative