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Chase Cochran

January 4th, 2022

My name is Chase Cochran, I became interested in Physical Therapy when I was an athlete in high school and suffered from chronic knee injuries. I enjoyed my experience then, and always have had a passion for fitness and exercises as well as the desire to learn and help others, so Physical Therapy felt like

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Lake Orion

April 30th, 2021

Jacob Lauka

Jacob Lauka

June 23rd, 2020

Growing up, I always knew I wanted to work in the medical field, but I was unsure of what field I wanted to pursue. All I knew was that I wanted to help people and I didn’t want to work your typical 9-5 desk job. I bounced around from different majors in the t 2

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Katie Thomas

Katie Thomas

March 24th, 2017

I realized I wanted to be a physical therapist after I shadowed a family friend who was a PT in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which is where I grew up. I loved that she was able to spend quality time with each patient, and tailor treatments individually to help them meet their goals. I

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Meghan Koivunen

Meghan Koivunen

February 17th, 2017

I completed my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance at Oakland University and toured nationally with a professional company for several years while teaching dance at local studios. Wanting to have a deeper impact in the dance community in regards to injury prevention and using dance as an intervention with children with special needs, I

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Dana Hall

Dana Hall

August 4th, 2016

My interest in physical therapy started when I was a young teen. My Mom had to overcome both physical and health obstacles and I had the opportunity to observe many avenues of therapy and rehabilitation. I personally felt the incredible impact that physical therapy can have on an individual and their family’s life. Having a

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Terri Eschberger

Terri Eschberger

August 4th, 2016

My interest in physical therapy began as a young athlete. Growing up I was a competitive gymnast. My interest in gymnastics continued into adulthood where I coached at a variety of different levels. Being active I experienced my share of injuries. I was able to see firsthand how important physical therapy and proper rehabilitation is,

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Connie Machnacki

Connie Machnacki

August 4th, 2016

I have always loved sports and science, so choosing physical therapy as a profession was a natural fit.  I graduated from Wayne State University in 1985, with a strong interest in orthopedics. As a new graduate, I thought it was important to get a strong foundation in medicine, so I chose to work at Oakwood

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Daniel Bannink

Daniel Bannink

August 4th, 2016

Owner & Director of HQ Lake Orion My interest in Physical Therapy began as a young athlete. Running injuries in college and in my post-graduate athletic career gave me ample opportunity to experience how the body works, adapts and improves with the right activity and treatment. In my spare time, I enjoy being on/in the

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Phil Krause

Phil Krause

August 4th, 2016

My ultimate goal in Physical Therapy was to start my own practice in my home town of Lake Orion, Michigan. In April of 2001 that dream became a reality with the opening of Lake Orion HealthQuest. At our facility we specialize in Orthopedic and Sports related injuries. We have an outstanding team of therapists all focused on improving the physical and mental well-being of each patient that walks though our doors.