Rehab that builds resilience

Kristen wanted to be a receptionist when she grew up. Instead, she became a Doctor of Physical Therapy, ICE-certified specialist, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, and co-owner of a company she now copilots with her husband. She runs the books, leads HR, manages scheduling, and keeps the entire operation moving.

Kristen also assumes a role as adjunct faculty for the Extremity division under the Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE). Over weekend courses, she teaches physical therapists around the country on how to improve their skills with treating patients of all kinds.

Outside of the clinic, Kristen can be found training and pushing her own performance at CrossFit 608. She enjoys navigating the challenges of having a family and blending work and life with her husband, Jedd, 2 children and dogs.

Jedd is a physical therapist, exercise scientist, and software developer. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from UW-La Crosse and holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science.

Jedd built Lune and Return+ out of a conviction that physical therapists deserve tools that let them treat the way they were trained. Lune is a clinical operating system he built from the ground up that powers every note, every visit, and every outcome measure at Forward PT. Return+ is a proprietary testing platform built on nearly 100 peer-reviewed articles that gives clinicians and surgeons objective, data-driven proof of where a patient stands. For decades, the profession has lacked the technology to standardize what the best clinicians already know — that outcomes should be measurable, care should be individualized, and exercise science should drive every decision. He set out to change that by giving clinicians the platform to excel as individuals while holding the entire profession to a higher standard.

Before building full-time, Jedd competed at the highest level of endurance sport — multiple Ironman triathlons and marathons, including a top-100 finish at the Ironman World Championships in 2015. That same drive now goes into creating an environment built on professionalism, precision, and pushing the field forward.

Outside of work, Jedd spends his time with his wife Kristen, their two kids, and two dogs.

Michelle completed her undergraduate studies at Michigan Tech — where she also received her MBA and played on the basketball team. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin — Madison.

Michelle has a special interest in treating fitness athletes of all ages. Outside of the clinic, you can find her mountain biking, hiking, playing basketball, and doing CrossFit.

Thomas is a Janesville native and competed in Olympic Weightlifting while attending Northern Michigan University. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

Thomas loves treating across the age spectrum to help individuals get out of pain and return to the activities they love and stay active.

Outside of the clinic Thomas enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and their dog Caesar. His hobbies include bass fishing, golfing and CrossFit.

Sam completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

She loves creating a positive impact for athletes at the high school level and beyond with a newly developing passion for empowering those in need of pelvic health to improve quality of life in a fitness forward holistic approach.

Outside of the clinic you’ll find Sam participating in Hybrid athletics/racing and CrossFit. She loves exploring with her husband, Mitch, running with her dog, Hallie, reading and sourdough bread making.

Gabby played volleyball and attended University of Wisconsin — Stevens Point. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica.

Her clinical interests cover a broad spectrum of ages and stages with special interests in extremities, pelvic health and organizational health.

Outside of the clinic you’ll find Gabby playing volleyball, weight lifting, spending time with her husband, Cory, hiking and fishing.

Tyler is a physical therapist and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his degree in Exercise Science. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mayo Clinic.

Tyler enjoys working alongside individuals of all ages to help them return to the activities they love. Additionally, he has a clinical interest in working with fitness athletes.

Outside of the clinic, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife Carly as well as friends and family. His hobbies include backpacking, camping, CrossFit, and playing sports.

Mel is a physical therapist who grew up in California and earned her BA at Loyola Marymount University. She was a ballerina in San Diego before attending PT School. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at UW-Madison.

Her clinical interests lie with pediatric sports and performing arts!

Outside of the clinic she enjoys ballet, golf, pickleball, hiking, paddle boarding, and really anything to get moving and outdoors.

Shannon has been with Forward Physical Therapy since 2023 performing office administrative tasks and patient care coordination.

She received her Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Eau Claire — Elementary Education K-9, Learning Disabilities K-12 and Masters of Science in Education from UW-Whitewater — Curriculum and Instruction.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family (husband Mark and her 3 sons Connor, Drew and Mitchell), in addition to reading, knitting and hiking.