Peggy Craig was inspired to become a physical therapist as a teenager after reading the story of Jill Kinmont Boothe, a national ski champion who was paralyzed in a ski accident, and her rehabilitation journey. Throughout her career, Peggy has strived to provide the best care for her patients, while also providing a fun and dynamic environment. Her main area of focus is the knee, both post-operative and non-operative, though she also specializes in total joints, ankles and rotator cuff repairs. In her free time, Peggy enjoys traveling, hiking, jogging, reading and spending time with her family.
Nothing means more to Nate Mejeur, DPT, than getting patients back to doing the things they love. He places high importance on educating his patients to make sure they understand what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. Nate specializes in the rehabilitation of the hip and knee as well as Bike Fit, a program allowing physical therapists to combine training in positioning with their expertise in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to get patients back on their bikes. When he’s not working, Nate enjoys cycling, camping and spending time with his wife and three children.
Monica Schrader’s treatment philosophy is that a patient is more complex than just one joint. As a physical therapist, she takes time to learn about her patients and their goals so that they can work together to meet them.
When she’s not working, Monica enjoys outdoor activities – such as hiking, horseback riding and snorkeling – and family gatherings.
Melissa Schnepp, ATC, LAT, PTA, has a rehabilitation philosophy that includes treating a whole patient, not just an injury. She takes pride in listening and developing a relationship with her patients so that they know she is there to help them achieve their goals. Melissa specializes in the rehabilitation of the hip and knee, as well as helping athletes return to sport. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find Melissa spending time with her husband and two kids, as well as volunteering with her church’s high school youth ministry (shout out 2nd fam!). She enjoys reading and listening to podcasts, all things Enneagram-related, and anything involving chips and queso.
For Laurie Bregitzer, there’s nothing like seeing patients achieve their goals and getting back to the activities they enjoy. A physical therapist assistant specializing in outpatient orthopedics, Laurie’s focus areas include knees, shoulders, total joint replacements and helping athletes return to sport. When she’s not working, Laurie enjoys spending time outdoors on the lake, going to concerts and attending her kids’ sporting events.
Kyle Findley, MPT, likes to tell patients that he works for them. Kyle believes his job is to facilitate what his patients want out of the rehabilitation process, including making their priorities the focus of the overall treatment plan. Since 2001, he has specialized in the post-operative rehabilitation of shoulders and knees, as well as total joint replacements. In his free time, Kyle enjoys working out, spending time outdoors at his small hobby farm, and spending time with his wife and kids.
Katie Poling, DPT, provides individualized care for each of her patients, whether they’re being seen for an injury to their knee, hip or anything in between. She specializes in the rehabilitation of the lower extremities and spine. Katie places high importance on getting to know her patients and meeting them where they are in their journey to full recovery. When she’s not at the clinic, Katie enjoys quality time with her husband and two young boys. You’ll often find them spending time outdoors or getting crafty with projects.
Physical therapist assistant Jimmy Bush discovered a passion and a knack for helping others through physical therapy during a time of family hardship. He quit work and school to help with his brother’s rehabilitation after an accident that left his brother in a coma. Today, Jimmy enjoys getting to know his patients and setting them on a course for success.
Jen Lebeau, DPT, believes part of the art of physical therapy is taking all she’s learned from school, her colleagues and her own experiences and applying it to each patient’s unique needs. She strives each day to get patients where they want to be. Jen specializes in the rehabilitation of the foot and ankle, knee and shoulder, as well as Forté’s Run Fit program. In her free time, Jen enjoys outdoor activities, such as water skiing, hiking, running and cycling, as well as cooking and hosting social gatherings with good friends.
All Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th for the holiday.
Our Carmel Forté Fast Orthopedic urgent care clinic will be closed on Saturday, July 5th.
Our Tipton office will be closed Monday, July 7th.