Best Physical Therapist in Lake Country and Waukesha County

One of the most common type of questions you find in local area social media chats are advice for local practitioners – who is the best physical therapist? Who is an expert in pelvic floor? I injured my shoulder at the gym, what exercises will help? Who saw a physical therapist after birth? Ah, what is happening now that I’m in my 40s, can a physical therapist help me? Will dry needling help? We get asked these questions all the time! The advice is all out there, but not consolidated in one place. Where can you find it? Lake Country Family Fun to the rescue!

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We’ve polled parents and moms across Lake Country and Waukesha County to find the most beloved and trusted physical therapists – ones that will bring us back to a pain-free life 🙂 Read on to find your new favorite practitioners!

Technical Information on the Voting Process

In January of this year, we asked our readers to vote on the best care providers in Lake Country in several categories. Below you’ll find the TOP three providers for each category, followed by the top nominees, all who received a significant number of reader votes.

We received over 2,900 unique votes (wow!) and carefully parsed through the data to finalize the results including counting the write-ins. Each January, we will repeat the vote so if your favorites are not included, there is always next year. We are blessed to live in an area with such great practitioners and there was a wide field of contenders in each category so even if one isn’t listed in the top nominees doesn’t mean they are not amazing!

Please note that this content is provided for informational purposes only. The information provided in this guide does not constitute medical advice. Users are advised to check the certification of any care provider listed below and consult with their own medical doctors before proceeding with a care plan.

Physical Therapists in Lake Country

Physical Therapists (or PTs) are health care professionals who diagnose and treat popele (of all ages) who have conditions or injuries that have limited their physical abilities. From surgery recovery to injury to post partum, these PTs can give tools and exercises to improve physical abilities.

Voted top THREE Physical Therapists 2025

1st Place – Katie Andrew, PT DPT – Katie Andrew Physical Therapy – Delafield

2nd Place – Nicole Reith, PT, DPT, CMTPT – Wisconsin Orthopedic Physical Therapy

3rd Place – Jereme Trunk, PT, DPT and Sarah Trunk, PT, DPT – Balance Within Integrative Physical Therapy -Delafield

Rounding out the Top Ten in the category of Physical Therapists:

Hannah Scherbarth, PT DBT CCVT – New Heights Physical Therapy Hartland
Mary Garces, PT, DPT – Bloom Physical Therapy and Wellness
Beth Bartelsen, PT – Prohealth
Gina Barber, PTA – Aurora Hartford
Courtney Kruggel PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN, NSCA-CPT – Katie Andrews Physical Therapy Delafield
Megan Wiley, PT, DPT, WHC, RWP-1, CPT – New Heights Physical Therapy
Sarah Sawall, PT, DPT, CF-L2, ICE Certified: Master Clinician, MFDc – Resilience RX
Krystle Howard, DP, PT – Empower Movement Physical Therapy
Jena DeLisle, PT, DPT, CMPT – Empower Movement Physical Therapy

Listed in no particular order for places 4-10. Ties included.

Katie Andrew Physical Therapy

Katie Andrew Physical Therapy provides dynamic, patient-centered treatment focused on helping patients meet their specific goals. In today’s complex medical world, helping people navigate their way back from injury is my number one priority. Patient goals are achieved through targeted manual therapy, functional dry needling, myofascial decompression (cupping), progressive exercise programs and injury-specific mobility work.

"The year, I met Katie Andrew, was when I was able to get back to running and functioning with minimal or no pain. She taught me how to strengthen the areas around my injuries and how to work around the problems in my body. She furthered my recoveries and strengthened the areas of discomfort. This amazed me! I know gymnasts, weekend warriors, runners, and triathletes who have gone to Katie! My husband, coworkers and multiple friends have also gone to Katie. All of them are completely satisfied with her skills. She has such a great understanding of how to work with each injury and athlete. "

Anna D.

Patient

615 Milwaukee Street

Delafield, Wisconsin

WEBSITE FACEBOOK (262) 563-3350

Balance Within – Integrative Physical Therapy (Drs. Jereme & Sarah Trunk, PT, DPT)

At Balance Within, we specialize in helping people find LASTING Solutions to Aches & Pains NATURALLY… so they can get back to the Active Lifestyle they Want (…without unnecessary medications or surgeries). Our unique approach Integrates the very best Science from Evidence-Based Physical Therapy with Cutting-Edge Holistic Therapies such as the John Barnes’ Myofascial Release Method to address the missing links others have overlooked. This allows our patients to achieve results – even when other approaches have failed!

Specialties: Spine (Neck/Back Pain), Headaches/Migraines, TMJ/Jaw Pain, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Joint Pain, Women’s Pelvic Health, Postpartum

*Now offering FREE Aches & Pains Consults (Click Website Link Below)

“I have tried many therapies for years and I can honestly say this is THE ONE! The gentle yet long-lasting results are LIFE CHANGING! Like nothing else out there, highly recommend!”

Marilyn

Patient

524 Milwaukee St, Suite 308

(Located within Pathways Wellness Center)

Delafield, WI 53018

WEBSITE FACEBOOK 262.264.8701

Dr. Sarah Sawall, PT, DPT, CF-L1, CERT-ICE, MFDc, CERT-CMFA Resilience rx

Dr. Sarah founded Resilience RX because she’s passionate about helping individuals. Growing up, she was a semi-professional speed skater. She stepped away from the sport due to injuries managed by poor quality physical therapy.

Her experience has fueled her passion for helping others pursue their goals – in the gym and in life. She wants others to be able to do what they love, the way they want to, for as long as they want to. She specializes in treating CrossFitters, runners, and dry needling. Outside the office, she is an adventure travel enthusiast.

"I cannot recommend Resilience RX enough! I've had so many issues over the years (ankle sprains, tendonitis, IT band issues, etc) and have had so much physical therapy through my primary healthcare provider. I always felt like they were just putting a bandaid on the problem instead of getting to the root of the issue. At Resilience RX they look beyond the acute problem and not only provide immediate relief, but help prevent the issue from recurring. Until I started coming here, I have never been able to run without something acting up, but now I can run pain free! Again, I cannot recommend them enough!

Madelyn B.

Patient

W329 N4476 Lakeland Drive, Suite 180

Nashotah, WI 53058

WEBSITE FACEBOOK 262-204-7284

Best Physical Therapist in Lake Country and Waukesha County