Category: pain management
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
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 […]
Bone & Joint expands pain management services in Medford with Dr. Andrews

In response to increasing demand for pain management services across Taylor, Price, Rusk and Sawyer Counties, we are excited to announce Dr. Michael J. Andrews is expanding his practice to Medford. Dr. Andrews, a trusted pain management expert, has […]
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 […]
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 […]

