Category: pain management

1006, 2025

Meet Chelsea Welles, PT, DPT

Chelsea L. Welles, PT, DPT 

Physical Therapist 

Serving patients in Rib Mountain. 

“Physical therapy is a partnership between a therapist and the patient—working as a team to achieve a common goal, maintaining independence and improving their quality of life.” 

 

Specialty Areas 

  • General Orthopedics 
  • Post-operative Rehabilitation 
  • Sports Injuries 

 

Education 

  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology-Human Performance, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI 
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 

 

Certificates 

1006, 2025

Meet Ashley Pulvermacher, OTR, LAT

Ashley R. Pulvermacher, OTR, LAT 

Occupational Therapist & Licensed Athletic Trainer

Serving patients in Wausau and Medford. 

 

I truly enjoy the challenge of evaluating, treating and preventing injuries with such a variety of individuals. Each athlete and sport has its own unique requirements. Hand therapy has allowed me to continue to grow as a professional and provide a specialized skill set to help individuals return to the activities they love.” 

 

Specialty Areas  

  • Hand Therapy 
  • Sports Medicine 

 

Experience  

  • Bachelor […]
1803, 2025

Meet Lindsay Novak, PA-C

We are proud to announce the addition of Lindsay Novak, a certified physician assistant (PA-C), to our team of skilled providers at our Rib Mountain location. With extensive experience and a strong commitment to care, Novak brings valuable expertise in healthcare and patient education to the community.

A graduate of the prestigious Yale Physician Associate Program, where she earned her Master of Medical Science (MMS), Novak shares Bone & Joint’s commitment to advancing orthopedic health and movement in the community. She is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and over […]

1502, 2024

Bone & Joint welcomes Lisa Wengel, FNP-C, and Marah Bartelt, PTA

Bone & Joint Clinic, S.C. (Bone & Joint), central Wisconsin’s leading independent provider of comprehensive musculoskeletal services, has welcomed Lisa Wengel, a family nurse practitioner, to its pain management team and Marah Bartelt as a physical therapy assistant.  

Wengel looks forward to tailoring care to the needs of patients in her role as a family nurse practitioner specializing in pain management. 

“I enjoy listening to each patient, offering a wide range of treatment options and working together to select an individualized plan that works best […]

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Email: info@bonejoint.net
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