APTA MN understands the value of recognizing a job well done. We are pleased to celebrate the members, family and friends for the great work they do.
Chapter Awards
Member Recognition

Ellie Johnson & Grace King
Ellie Johnson from M Health Fairview in St. Paul and Grace King from TCO in Chaska presented at the 3rd Annual “Curiosity Conference.” Their topic was “My Certification Is Better Than Yours.”

Jacqueline Palmer & Si-Yu Tsai
Jacqueline Palmer from the University of MInnesota PT Program and PhD student Si-Yu Tsai from the Brains in Motion (BIM) Lab presented at the APTA’s CSM Grossman Graduate Student Research Seminar on “Fast-Moving Older Adults Show More Robust Adaptation During Reactive Balance.“

Matt Quanrud
Matt Quanrud from TRIA Physical Therapy at Park Nicollet presented at the 3rd Annual “Curiosity Conference.” His topic was “Turns Out the Couch Is Not a Good Retirement Plan.”
Have you or your colleague accomplished something big and amazing in the profession of PT?
We are so proud of our Minnesota members and would like to highlight those of you who speak at national conferences, have publications in the Physical Therapy field, were selected for an award or other great accomplishments!
We are collecting information to recognize PTs and PTAs in Minnesota who are also APTA members for any deserving accomplishments. This is featured every week in our MN Chapter email Eblasts.
Maybe you were recognized for service with an award, or you published a manuscript, or your colleagues will be presenting at a conference. Fill out the Recognition Form below so we can celebrate and acknowledge all the amazing talent that is home grown right here in Minnesota!
Recognition could include:
– Publications
– Local & National presentations
– APTA awards or recognition
– Significant Awards within your Work Organization
– Significant Community Awards