About Us
Meet the Team Behind Your Recovery
At Diversified Physical Therapy Specialists, our team is the heart of everything we do. Since opening our doors in 1994, our independently owned and operated clinic in Frankenmuth, Michigan, has been dedicated to providing personalized, one-on-one care that helps every patient reach their fullest potential. Led by owner and physical therapist Lisa Rau, our skilled team brings together decades of combined experience and advanced training across a range of specialties—including manual therapy, myofascial release, vestibular rehabilitation, CranioSacral therapy, and more.
Each of our therapists shares a commitment to helping patients move better, feel stronger, and recover naturally. Our Frankenmuth clinic features a 10,000-square-foot facility with private one-on-one treatment rooms, a large gym area, an unloaded walking system, and a functional training room. Our Reese location offers the same high-quality care in a 1,500-square-foot space designed for comfort, focus, and individualized attention. Across both clinics, we combine cutting-edge techniques with genuine compassion to help you achieve lasting results.
Lisa Rau, MSPT, MCMT, CKTP, HSP, STM-1, MDNC
Lisa is owner and operator of Diversified Physical Therapy. She has a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University. She also has an extensive education through Michigan State University on muscle energy techniques of the spine, pelvis, and extremities; CranioSacral techniques; vestibular rehabilitation; exercise prescription; joint mobilization; and myofascial techniques. Lisa is also educated on manual techniques through North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Lisa is certified in manual therapy, kinesio taping techniques and Tool Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, STM-1, and dry needing. Lisa is also a Hesch Certified Practioner.
Craig Rau, MPT, HSP, STM-1
Craig has been practicing physical therapy since 1996 and has received the Manual Therapy Excellence Award from Oakland University. Craig has over 24 years of clinical outpatient orthopedic experience and has taken extensive continued education courses with a focus on outpatient orthopedics. He is certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and he is a Hesch Sacroiliac Certified Practitioner.
Kim Thurston, MPT
Kimberly graduated from Wayne State University with her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and her Master’s in Physical Therapy. She has experience in multiple settings, including a rigorous acute care rotation consisting of: wound care, chest physiotherapy, cardiopulmonary, oncology, and also outpatient orthopedics with an emphasis on treating the spine and extremities. Kimberly enjoys helping patients overcome challenges in their recovery.
Jonathon Worden, DPT
Jonathon Worden graduated from Central Michigan University where he received a degree as a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT). After a variety of clinical experiences, Jonathon has joined Diversified Physical Therapy Specialists. He enjoys working with people of all age groups and helping them to achieve goals unique to their personal lifestyle and therapy. He is a Frankenmuth native and an avid runner.
Sheri Karst, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
Sheri graduated from Saginaw Valley State University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. In 2005, she obtained her certification as a hand therapist. Sheri is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapy. She has been a member of the Diversified Physical Therapy team for the past 12 years. In 2012, Sheri became certified in complete decongestive therapy to treat those with lymphedema.
Angie Schwartz, MA, ATC, LMT, CAFS
Angie is a Certified Athletic Trainer with a master’s degree in Exercise Science from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts in Physical and Health Education / Sports Medicine from Saginaw Valley State University. She has been a member of the Diversified Physical Therapy and Diversified Fitness Club team since 1999. Her expertise includes CranioSacral therapy, personal training, athletic training, and metabolic therapy.
Christine Applin, LPTA, COTA/L
Christine graduated from the Mott College dual track program receiving degrees in Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant as well as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. In addition, Christine has completed Craniosacral Therapy 1 and 2 through the Upledger Institute. She joined Diversified Physical Therapy Specialists in 2012 and is very appreciative to be part of a great therapy team. Christine thoroughly enjoys helping clients achieve their therapy goals and improve functional performance of daily activities.
Emily Banks, LPTA
Emily graduated as a Physical Therapy Assistant from Mott Community College in 2021. Emily loves working with various conditions and looks forward to helping patients achieve their goals.
Faith Webb, LPTA
Faith is a Physical Therapy Assistant and graduated from Delta College in 2022. She has had a great variety of clinical experiences and is excited to put what she learned into practice helping people achieve their therapy goals.
Megan Denton, LPTA
Megan is a 2016 graduate of Delta College with a wide range of clinical experience in acute, neurological, and outpatient orthopedics. She enjoys working with various conditions and seeing our student-athletes reach their full potential for return to sport
Kim Hinkle
Kim is our billing specialist. She has over 15 years administrative experience in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, biking and spending as much time as possible with her 3 grandchildren.
Amy Hecht, Front Desk
Amy has been married for 31 adventurous years and has two successful adult children. She graduated from Central Michigan University and taught school for 14 years. She loves working at DPTS because it allows her to create relationships with patients and she has an amazing group of coworkers that are supportive and caring.
She loves flip-flops, camping, reaching, and working seasonally at Johnsons Pumpkin Farm. Her greatest obsession is her awesome three-year-old grandson.
