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Brekke Rehab Consulting
Brekke Rehab
Understanding complexity. Advancing care.
Brekke Rehab and Brekke Rehab Consulting provide specialized, individualized support for people and professionals navigating complex conditions involving dizziness, migraine, concussion, and autonomic nervous system regulation.
Brekke Rehab provides one-on-one, client-centered physical therapy and wellness services designed to help individuals better understand their symptoms, build tolerance, and return to the activities that matter most.
Brekke Rehab Consulting provides education, mentoring, and consulting for physical therapists and healthcare professionals looking to strengthen their clinical reasoning, expand their knowledge, and feel more confident caring for complex patients.
Whether you are seeking personalized care or professional education, Brekke Rehab is committed to collaborative, evidence-informed practice that goes beyond simply treating symptoms.
Dr. Lisa Brekke, PT
I'm a licensed physical therapist in Iowa with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Sacred Heart University. My path to neurologic rehab began with an undergraduate degree in psychology and a lasting fascination with how the brain works. That curiosity never wore off, and it led me to become a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy with advanced training in brain injury, vestibular rehabilitation, and manual therapy. I'm also a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), hold a Dry Needling certification through IAMT, and have completed Craniosacral Therapy training through Michigan State University.
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My clinical focus has always been the complicated cases: the people whose symptoms don't fit neatly into one box. Dizziness, migraine, concussion, and autonomic nervous system dysregulation are where I've built my expertise, and they're the conditions that keep me curious. I've learned that the most meaningful progress usually comes from asking better questions, not from following a script.
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That mindset shapes everything I do: thoughtful clinical reasoning, collaboration across disciplines, and a belief that understanding creates confidence, for patients and clinicians alike.
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Outside of work, you'll find me spending time with family and friends, cheering on my favorite baseball and soccer teams, and traveling. My heart still belongs in the northeast, no matter where life takes me.
Mission
To improve care for people navigating complex neurological conditions by providing thoughtful, individualized rehabilitation and equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge, clinical reasoning, and confidence to provide meaningful care.
Vision
A healthcare community where complex conditions are met with curiosity instead of assumptions, thoughtful clinical reasoning instead of one-size-fits-all care, and collaboration instead of working in isolation.
Values
Clinical Reasoning
We value thoughtful decision-making, reflection, and the ability to connect the pieces of a complex presentation.
Collaboration
Better care happens when patients, families, clinicians, and other professionals communicate, share expertise, and work toward a common goal.
Individualized Care
There is no single path through a complex condition. We consider the whole person, their goals, environment, and unique presentation.
Education & Empowerment
We believe understanding creates confidence. We help patients better understand their experiences and help clinicians build the knowledge and skills to provide better care.
Evidence With Context
We value research and evidence while recognizing that good clinical care requires thoughtful application to the individual in front of us.
Meaningful Impact
The goal isn't simply to improve a test or treat a diagnosis. We focus on changes that matter in real life, whether that means helping a patient return to what they love or helping a clinician feel more confident caring for a complex patient.