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Ryan recently joined Coulee Physical Therapy and is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan McNallan

Ryan McNallan

Hello, my name is Ryan McNallan. I am originally from Pine Island, a small town in Minnesota. I completed my undergrad at Rochester Community and Technical College and the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. I then spent the last 3 years in Arizona completing my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at A.T. Still University. My first experience with Physical Therapy was when I had a couple of shoulder injuries in high school from playing football. I fell in love with the idea of working with athletes then, but as I have seen more of the field I’ve come to enjoy my geriatric and blue collar patients as well. I have experience working with neurological conditions, balance impairments, hip, knee, back, neck, and shoulder pain. One of my favorite things coming out in the research is that ACL’s are able to heal on their own and may not always require surgery to fix. My treatment philosophy is to reduce pain as quickly as possible, increase strength and function, all while giving you the tools to treat and prevent your injury from happening again. Outside of work, I love to golf, play basketball, workout, play video games, watch anime and football, and spend time with my family and friends. I’ve recently gotten back into reading so feel free to recommend any good fantasy or sci-fi reads.

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Common Diagnoses Helped by Physical Therapy or Dry Needling

  • Headaches and Migraines
  • Neck Pain
  • Muscle Pain/Knots
  • Low back Pain
  • Sciatic Pain
  • Sacroiliac Joint Pain
  • Scoliosis
  • Myofascial pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
  • Vestibular Dysfunction
  • BPPV
  • Balance Disorders
  • Jaw Pain (TMJ, TMD)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Patello-femoral syndrome
  • Knee Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Calf Pain
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Impaired Flexibility
  • Vertigo

Numbness and tingling in my fingers for over a decade

I had an old injury the medical people always said I would have to live with.  Then I heard about a physical therapist that did a different type of treatment.  I was skeptical, but thought I had nothing to lose.  So I tried it.  In one visit the tingling in my 2 fingers was 85% gone!  -K.H

Sarah cured my vertigo!

I have had vertigo before.  I knew what it was and the treatment I needed.  I called the bigger clinics and it would be a FOUR WEEK wait to get scheduled!  Anyone who has had this kind of dizziness knows you CANNOT wait that long!!  A friend told me about Sarah who has her own private practice and is certified in treating Vestibular Disorders.  She adjusted her schedule to get me in fast.  I was cured in one visit.  – H.G.

Sarah explained my condition and what I need to do in a way that made sense

I went to Sarah after many friends recommended her to me and insisted I try her to cure my plantar fasciitis.  I was skeptical because I had foot pain for years and had already tried a multitude of medical interventions with avail.  But in one visit with Sarah I was 80% better!  I am a believer.  Sarah is GREAT! She is smart and experienced. She listened to me, patiently answered my questions, and gave sound advice for follow through care.  Her techniques and skill level surpasses others providers.  Would definitely not hesitate to see her for any of my aches and pains.  Now whenever I hear my family and friends complain about their aches and pains I am the one insisting they see Sarah!  – K.G.

“Sarah is an expert in multiple fields and provides a full scope of services in one appointment”

I have been to massage therapists, doctors, and chiropractors for chronic pain in my neck and shoulder. I have had to make and balance several different appointments to get a whole body approach to helping me. Each appointment helped but nothing seemed to work well and I think because the service wasn’t integrated. Each person is an expert in their individual field, Sarah is an expert in multiple fields and provides a full scope of services in one appointment. She offers in-depth knowledge in how the body works (like the fact that my hip issue is from my neck!). She has knowledge to approach intricate and complex pain with a multi-layer approach using massage, dry needling, Graston tools, and exercises to strengthen and stretch muscles to relieve pain and restore mobility. Another great benefit is that Sarah is incredibly kind and truly cares about her patients. I can’t recommend Sarah enough.  – Katherine E.

I highly recommend Sarah at Coulee Physical Therapy, LLC

Sarah is the only one who has solved the mystery of my pain!  She is AMAZING!  So talented, smart, engaging, caring, and I like how she explains things as she goes through the evaluation and treatment process.  Thank you for giving me hope!  patient – Andrea

If you are on the fence…

If you are on the fence considering physical therapy with Sarah, please tip to the side of
working with her. I began physical therapy with Sarah in February of this year for
intense pain and inflammation due to arthritis, bursitis, and spondylolisthesis (slipped
discs). I am an avid power walker, and I participate in Zumba two nights a week.
Throughout most of December, all of January, and most of February, I was unable to
powerwalk or Zumba due to severe pain. My chiropractor treated me weekly, and he
also used cold therapy treatment. Neither was bringing any relief. My mental health
began to deteriorate, and the feelings of hopelessness were ever present. I visited my
primary physician in February, and he wrote me a prescription for physical therapy. I
was skeptical and nervous. After the one hour I spent with Sarah, I was virtually pain-
free for the first time in two months. I wanted to skip and dance! It was amazing. Sarah
utilized the Graston Technique, strain-counterstrain, and dry needling for my condition.
She gave me exercises to do on my own, and by the end of February, I was back in
Zumba twice a week and powerwalking every morning. I continued weekly treatments
for four weeks, backed off to bi-weekly, and eventually concluded therapy. In May, I
was performing work I had no business doing with my back and arthritis issues, and I
again sought out Sarah for help. As was the case in February, my pain was gone,
flexibility returned, and inflammation reduced immediately. Sarah is compassionate and
talented, and I would highly recommend her work to everyone with pain and
inflammation.
Teresa S.

Teresa S