Meet Our Team
Carol Schafer, PT, DPT
Carol loves helping patients re-gain their balance. She is a vestibular specialist, but also works with musculoskeletal and neurologic impairments. When she isn't in the clinic, and sometimes when she is, she can be found dancing - ballet, social dancing, or dancing on the trapeze. Like most of us in Sedona, she migrated here from the north for the natural beauty and sunshine.
Eric Mace, PT
Eric has called Sedona home for over 20 years, and enjoys treating clients with all neuromusculoskeletal conditions. He specializes in physical treatment that is evidence based, and research driven to help his clients reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, and/or improve overall function. Eric has certifications in Graston techniques and BIG/PWR movements to supplement his treatments. In his free time, Eric enjoys exploring the outdoors both on foot, and on his bicycle, including coaching the local high school mountain bike team.
Kelsey Andrist, PT
Originally from Wisconsin, Kelsey found her home in Flagstaff after graduating from NAU. She fell in love with the local trails, biking, running, and the tight-knit community. Currently, she’s pursuing her Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health and enjoys life in Flagstaff with her husband, their dogs, and cats.
Cheryl Loftus-Aronson
Cheryl is the newest face on our front desk team. She has a passion for helping people and making their day a better one. When she isn’t in the clinic, she enjoys spending time with family (including her beautiful doggo!)
Bernice DeMichele
Bernice is the friendly face and voice that fields phone calls, questions, and scheduling. She has been in the Verde Valley for the last 12 years, and we are so lucky to have her. She enjoys spending time with her family when not in the clinic helping clients.
Elaine Soltis
Elaine is our amazing Billing Specialist. She isn't in the clinic often, but she is always working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. Whenever she can, she works with her toes in the river!
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Michelle Rumpel, PT, DPT
Michelle grew up outside of Seattle, Washington, where she was a two-sport high school athlete and student athletic trainer. She completed her undergrad in California at Sacramento State University, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology. After working for several years in an Outpatient Orthopedic clinic, she completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Northern Arizona University. Michelle is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, and treats all orthopedic conditions, with a special interest in foot and ankle disorders, and chronic pain management. Michelle has found her new home in Flagstaff, where she enjoys spending her spare time playing softball and soccer, hiking, baking, and snuggling with her fur babies.
Kathy Simonik
Kathy has been teaching yoga since 2003, and leading yoga teacher trainings since 2010. A former owner of 2 yoga studios in Chicago, she now has her permanent roots in Sedona. She teaches all yoga postures with a therapeutic approach, and will modify any pose to fit the students needs, based on their physical capabilities. Her classes are very welcoming and have clear instruction, focusing on strength-building for lasting results. She uses longer hold times to facilitate mindfulness. New students or those healing from injury can practice in a safe nurturing class, focusing on alignment within flow.