New Heights Physical Therapy

Heather graduated from the College of St. Catherine with her Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1999. She has had extensive training and advanced education in the areas of pelvic dysfunction, postural restoration, hip and knee dysfunction, running & gait analysis and manual therapies and mobilizations.

In 2007 Heather earned the designation of Postural Restoration Certified Therapist(PRC). Her clinical expertise in PRI techniques has allowed for successful management and treatment of many complex conditions involving the pelvis, spine, hips, knees and ribcage. Heather currently teaches coursework on pelvic and pelvic floor dysfunction. She serves as adjunct facility for the Postural Restoration Institute and a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy students from regional Doctoral programs. She has given multiple lectures to local running groups and works with a wide range of athletes to help them restore proper mechanics and return to sport.

She is born and raised in MN and with her husband has two children. Heather and her family love to be active, interests include; hiking, golf, baseball, rollerblading, running, gymnastics, traveling and anything outdoors. She is an active member of the MN APTA and is a member of the Women’s Health and Sports and Orthopedic sections.

Maryann Johnson is a specialized Dance Medicine Physical Therapist. She has extensive training in treating dancers, manual therapy, orthopedic conditions and Postural Restoration. She is a graduate of University of Minnesota in Physical Therapy and a classically trained dancer. Dance training includes Classical Ballet Academy under Jo Savino, San Francisco Ballet, Joffrey Ballet School NYC and Pennsylvania Ballet School under Lupe Serrano. She has danced professional with Ballet of the Dolls and other local venues. She currently teaches ballet in the Twin Cities. Maryann is a member of Minnesota Dance Medicine and International Academy of Dance Medicine and Science.

Gayla graduated from the University of Iowa Physical Therapy program. She has worked in outpatient orthopedics with the last 15 years spent specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction treating both men and women with complex issues of pain. In 2008 she earned her certification in postural restoration and presently works in a PRI certified clinic using this approach to treat pelvic floor dysfunctions and chronic pain. She is a guest lecturer for the College of St. Catherine’s DPT program on pelvic dysfunction. Other presentations include the University of Minnesota’s Center for Sexual Health & Smiley’s Clinic speaking to resident physicians on pelvic floor topics as they relate to physical therapy. Resident physicians from the University of Minnesota family medicine program shadow her to learn more about pelvic floor physical therapy treatment. She has co-authored an article entitled “Pelvic Floor Disorders” that appeared in the February 2009 issue of Minnesota Physician magazine. She presently works at New Heights Physical Therapy in Mendota Heights, MN.

Laurie Xiong graduated with a Master’s in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica in 1997. She has taken extensive manual therapy, Postural Restoration and Pelvic Floor coursework. She uses her expertise to help direct and individualize personal goals and to help achieve those goals. Laurie especially enjoys educating patients about their condition and teaching them how to prevent injury. She likes treating a wide variety of patients from pelvic floor dysfunction to general orthopedics. As a runner she enjoys assessing and treating runners and other sport specific injuries.

Since graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of North Dakota in 1979 Deborah Reagen has acquired experience in several areas of physical therapy including acute care, cardiac rehab, burn care, pediatrics and rehab care. However the last 19 years Deb has concentrated her practice to outpatient care including orthopedics, TMJ, pelvic floor treatment and postural restoration where she was certified in 2008. Free time finds Deb driving to soccer games, sewing dolls and costumes or working on Hardanger.

Adrienne Jakubic joined the New Heights team in April 2010. Adrienne worked as a Patient Coordinator for approximately 6 years prior to joining New Heights. She lives in Eagan with her husband and two young children. Adrienne enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, and weekends at the cabin.