Our Team

Miranda Thill PT, DPT

Miranda received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin. As a former competitive athlete, Miranda had experienced multiple injuries that developed her love for rehabilitation and the function of the human body. Miranda enjoys treating orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions, and has taken a special interest in knee, shoulder and low-back pathologies. She emphasizes a patient-oriented approach with her treatment, prioritizing patient education in combination with manual hands-on skills and therapeutic exercise. In her free time, Miranda enjoys going to the gym, spending time with her family and friends, and being outdoors either on a hiking trail or kayaking on a lake.

Max Kleinschmit DPT

Dr. Max Kleinschmit earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Iowa. Prior to that, he attended and earned his bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE.

Dr. Kleinschmit first developed an appreciation for the profession that is physical therapy through athletics during high school. After seeing the relationships that could be built between a PT and their patients, he knew it was the career for him. He enjoys treating all types of orthopedic conditions and utilizes a hands-on approach coupled with other therapeutic interventions to achieve optimal outcomes. He aims to create lasting impacts on patient health and quality of life by promoting growth in every person that walks through the door.

In his free time, Max enjoys golfing, attending a variety of sporting events, spending time outdoors and playing with his black lab, Louie!

Grant Luecke PT, DPT

Grant earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he also earned his Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration.

Grant grew his interest in becoming a Physical Therapist during his time as a competitive athlete where he had to overcome multiple injuries and learned the importance of the rehabilitation process. He enjoys treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions through patient centered evidence-based care. Grant enjoys administering care by using hands-on manual therapies with complimentary therapeutic exercises. Grant’s drive as a physical therapist is to help his patients return to the activities and lifestyle that they love.

Grant was born and raised in northern Illinois and currently resides in Verona where he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hiking, fishing, golfing, playing pickleball, and playing basketball.

Jacob Miller PT, DPT, CSCS

Jacob received his Bachelor of Science from University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, where he also competed in cross country. During his time as a competitive athlete he experienced several injuries and while going through the rehab process, developed a deep interest in sports medicine and rehabilitation. Following his undergraduate studies, Jacob went on to study at St. Catherine University and graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Jacob additionally holds credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Jacob enjoys treating orthopedic and neuromuscular injuries, as well as working with athletes who are returning to sport following injury. He has a special interest in knee, foot, and ankle injuries as well as shoulder pathologies. He emphasizes a patient-oriented, evidence-based approach with his treatment, prioritizing patient education in combination with manual therapy skills and therapeutic exercise. In his free time, Jacob enjoys running and hiking with his golden retriever, spending time with his family and friends, and playing spikeball or pickleball.

Rachel Wetter DPT

Rachel received both her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) and BS in Exercise Physiology degrees from Marquette University. She is trained in trigger point dry needling and is an experienced mentor for newer physical therapists. Rachel believes that quality patient care involves treating patients as a whole instead of a body part, with the goals of the patient being the guide for treatment. Outside of the clinic, she likes to hike, travel, and spend time with her husband and their dog.

Ben Percy DPT, PT

Ben earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Carroll University.

A lifelong interest in weight training and sports fueled Ben’s passion for exercise and rehabilitation. He enjoys treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions and is dedicated to creating individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals. Ben utilizes manual therapies and therapeutic exercises to achieve optimal functional outcomes. He believes in thorough patient education, empowering individuals to understand their conditions and collaborate in their plan of care. He strives to promote health and wellness in his patients, ensuring lasting results.

Born and raised in Madison, Ben loves helping the community he calls home. He currently resides on the East Side with his fiancée, Taylor, and their two cats. In his free time, Ben enjoys playing pickleball, camping, trying new restaurants in Madison, and golfing.

Meagan Barker PT, DPT

Meagan Barker earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Clarke University. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Northern Iowa. Meagan is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA).

Meagan is a dedicated and compassionate physical therapist with experience in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. She serves patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, and especially enjoys working with patients with low back pain, hip pain or knee pain. She implements a patient-centered approach to promote optimal function and pain relief. She focuses on manual therapy, mobility, strength, and education in her treatment approach, along with dry needling services. Meagan is passionate about patient education and believes in empowering individuals to understand their conditions and actively participate in their recovery journey. She takes the time to educate patients on injury prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and exercises tailored to their specific needs, fostering long-term health and wellness.

Meagan lives in Verona with her husband and their dog. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, being active outdoors, playing sand volleyball, kayaking, and exploring all that Wisconsin has to offer.

Cory Statler PT, DPT

Cory graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the New York Medical College School of Health Sciences and Practice in Valhalla, New York. He received the Outstanding Scholarship Award for his Doctoral Project while there.

In his undergraduate studies, Cory received a lot of Athletic Training education which helped establish a passion for sport-related injuries and recovery. He also loves working with any and all orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries, as well as postoperative recoveries. He focuses on education to give patients the best understanding of their condition and how manual therapy, mobility work, and strengthening will help them. His goal is to help people move better to live better and be pain-free.

Cory lives in Verona with his wife, Raegan, and their cat, Ruby. In his free time, he enjoys biking and weightlifting, reading mystery and suspense books, and learning new skills, such as how to golf. He also has a passion for music and has been teaching himself to play the guitar and the piano over the last several years.

Nicole Chladek PT, DPT

Nicole earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. She is also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology – Exercise and Movement Science and volunteered with the Adapted Fitness program.

Nicole loves working with patients with pelvic floor conditions and other orthopedic conditions. She strives to help patients be the best version of themselves with individualized treatment plans and by allowing patients to be an active participant in developing their plan of care. She is skilled in manual therapy, dry needling, and developing exercise programs that aim to increase strength, mobility, and functional independence. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA) with a membership to the Pelvic Health section.

Nicole lives in Madison. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her siblings and their dogs, reading, antiquing, trying new restaurants, and going on walks.

Julie Lombardo PT, DPT, OCS, WCS

Julie is the CEO of Capitol Physical Therapy.

Capitol PT was born out of a desire to do things differently. Having practiced in another state, I knew things in Wisconsin could be done better, and that the people here deserved more. I opened the doors in 2004 as a one-(wo)man-show. Over the years, our staff and services have continued to grow and thrive.

The desire to grow our service areas came from different life experiences. Having grown up an athlete, orthopedics as the base was a no-brainer. A closeness to my grandparents and the opportunity to develop a major local seniors-based therapy department from the ground up were catalysts to building our seniors division. Having children spurred the expansion of our women’s health and pelvic health areas. Most recently, my personal experience with breast cancer was the source and meaning behind the growth of our oncology division. Life experiences, although not always easy, have shaped the way I lead others, expand our services areas, and make a difference in others’ lives. There’s a silver lining in everything if we’re open to seeing it.

A life-long learner, I have always pursued further education, including earning advanced board certifications in both orthopedics and women’s health and then achieving my Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. My two greatest accomplishments to date include being awarded Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association’s Private Practice of the Year in 2016, and one of InBusiness Magazine’s Women of Industry award recipients in 2017. Our team works extremely hard at serving others, and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead them.

Outside of work, I love water skiing, weight lifting, entertaining, and spending time with my husband, and two boys.

Doug Butikofer PT, MSPT

Doug has worked in the field of sports medicine and rehabilitation for more than 25 years. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa’s Athletic Training Program and received his Physical Therapy degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Missouri.

His true passion is rehabilitating individuals who lack the ability to perform life at its desired level. Doug takes a functional approach to his rehabilitation techniques and ensures each individual is equipped with the knowledge and tools to improve their function and quality of life.

Doug and his wife have two sons. He enjoys spending time with his family, trail running, and growing on their organic farm.

Maddie Anderson PT, DPT

Maddie earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Science from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas.

Maddie was first exposed to physical therapy through her own injuries as a collegiate basketball player for Hendrix College, where she appreciated the relationship she had with her therapist and the ability to heal in a non-medicated fashion. She has always loved living an active life whether through basketball or other workouts. Still, it was through working as a Physical Therapy Technician for Texas Physical Therapy Specialists that really solidified her pursuit to become a physical therapist. Her favorite part of being a physical therapist is the relationships she has built with her patients and seeing them return to doing what they love to do. She enjoys treating all orthopedic conditions and women’s/pelvic health conditions.

Outside of the clinic, Maddie stays active through weightlifting and yoga and is a proud owner of two cats.

Kathleen Hartman PT, DPT

Kathleen Hartman earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from South College in Knoxville, TN. Prior to that, Kathleen obtained her Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.

Kathleen is most interested in treating impaired balance and recovery from stroke with evidence-based interventions to tailor the rehabilitative experience to achieve patient-specific goals.

In her free time, Kathleen enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening of all kinds, and horseback riding.

Garett Rogstad PT, DPT

I am a long-standing member of the Capitol PT team. Having started as a staff therapist, I am now the clinic director at our Mount Horeb location. My undergraduate degree is from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University. I enjoy treating people across the age spectrum; young athlete to the older adult.

The majority of my work is treating orthopedic conditions, although I enjoy also treating neurological conditions including strokes and Parkinson’s and I am LSVT BIG Certified (specialized treatment for Parkinson’s disease). I use current technology, including 2-D running analysis, and other up-to-date techniques including Trigger Point Dry Needling and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization.

Personally, my wife and I enjoy spending time with our two small children and our dog. I fill my limited free time with fishing and biking.

Jordan Mortensen PT, DPT

Jordan is the Clinic Director at our Verona location.

As a former high school football and track & field athlete, I endured various injuries that ignited my passion and admiration for physical therapy. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Biology from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Upon completing my undergraduate degree, I traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, where I was able to pursue my physical therapy dream and earn my Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Midwestern University.

I enjoy treating general orthopaedic and neuromuscular conditions and take special interest in shoulder and low back pathologies and providing a manual therapy focused, hands-on approach.

I take pride in providing quality, evidence-based care with a patient-centered focus. In my spare time, I love playing and watching sports with friends, kayaking, fishing, and exploring everything Madison has to offer.

Ryan Olson PT, DPT, OCS

Ryan earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he also earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.

Ryan has held previous positions on review committees working to improve outcomes and best practices in those with orthopedic conditions. He is interested in treating a variety of conditions with the goal of developing unique treatment plans for each patient to maximize their outcome. Ryan has taken several continuing education courses to further improve in areas such as dry needling, vestibular rehabilitation, chronic pain, sports performance, and running analysis. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA).

Ryan lives in Sun Prairie with his wife and son. When he’s not at work, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking, traveling, and playing the piano. He also enjoys staying active in the community.