We’re your local physical therapy clinics serving the Flathead Valley for over 30 years. Our team is dedicated to custom physical therapy improvement plans, so you can move better, feel better and live longer.

 

Our Mission

We are here to help people Move Better, Feel Better and Live Longer without compromise.

  • MOVE: Movement is at the core of what we do every day
  • FEEL: How you feel is the most important aspect of our care delivery
  • LIVE: When you move and feel better, scientific research highly supports a longer life

What We Value

Professional Therapy Associates was founded on the values of teamwork, fun, community, results and responsibility. These help us deliver the best treatment for our patients and culture for our employees.

Teamwork

We work together to accomplish more.

Fun

We encourage a fun and upbeat environment that results in employees who want to come to work and patients who never want to leave.

Community

We give back to the communities in which we serve.

Results

We provide genuine and personalized patient care with high-quality results.

Responsibility

We commit ourselves to helping people lead active and healthy lifestyles.

Our Story

Professional Therapy Associates (PTA) was founded in 1988 with the intention of delivering the best physical therapy in the Flathead Valley. Over the next 19 years, we established ourselves as healthcare leaders in the local community. In 2007, PTA was sold and merged with Kalispell Rehabilitation Associates, which brought new leadership and a revived vision to the company. 

PTA’s reputation was strengthened and expanded over the course of the next eight years, which led to significant growth and stability. The PTA family grew again in 2016 when Lake Health & Rehab officially rebranded, and then Chris Leck joined PTA as the CEO and partner. Under Chris’ guidance, PTA has been positioned as the premier physical therapy group in Northwest Montana.

Meet Our Team

We’re a team of dedicated professionals serving the needs of patients in Northwest Montana.

Chris Leck

PT, DPT, SCS, CEO

Chris Leck

PT, DPT, SCS, CEO

Chris is the CEO and vice president of operations of our PTA clinics. He received his bachelor’s of science in pre-medicine from the University of Notre Dame before going on to serve four years as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He then returned to graduate school receiving his doctorate in physical therapy at Washington University in St. Louis, the number one physical therapy school in the nation. Chris worked as a physical therapist in both Seattle and Spokane prior to moving to the Flathead Valley. He enjoys being outside with his wife and three kids, and particularly likes camping, hiking, fishing and golfing. As a physical therapist and leader of PTA, Chris relishes “the opportunity to change someone’s quality of life on a daily basis.”

Josh Christoferson

PT, DPT

Josh Christoferson

PT, DPT

Josh grew up in Billings, MT, and enlisted in the Army Reserves upon graduating high school. He then went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Montana State University. Josh worked as a Personal Trainer and Exercise Physiologist for two years. In 2021, he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Creighton University. His interests include orthopedic and sports rehab, with an emphasis on working with the tactical athlete and veteran community.

Josh currently lives in Kalispell and enjoys trail running, hiking, snowboarding, hunting, and traveling in his free time.

Megan Henry

PT, DPT

Megan Henry

PT, DPT

Megan received her undergraduate degree in Biology with a minor in Environmental Studies at Gonzaga University. She acquired her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

Megan was a soccer player throughout college and saw multiple teammates get injured and not receive the rehab needed to return to playing the sport they loved. She went into the field of physical therapy because she believed she could do better for her friends and others who are injured in the same way. Megan specializes in manual therapy and plans to further her education in mobilization with movement techniques.

In her off time, she enjoys everything outdoors and during winter she loves to snowboard.

Wyatt Jordan

PT, DPT

Wyatt Jordan

PT, DPT

Wyatt is originally from Escondido, CA and got his undergraduate from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff Arizona. He went on to receive his doctorate in PT from the University of St. Augustine in San Marcos, CA.

When Wyatt is not treating patients to help them move and feel their best he can be found mountain biking on the local single tracks and making turns on Big Mountain. Wyatt’s passion for outdoor recreation and activity is his driving force for his patients as he wants to keep them motivated and help them return to a life of fun and activity.

Jake Groh

PT, DPT

Jake Groh

PT, DPT

Jake grew up in Spokane, WA, and graduated from Carrol College in Helena, MT with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science and Public Health. He later completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado at Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. His background in the United States Army and collegiate level soccer, has motivated Jake to help others achieve their highest level of function. His treatment approach is focused on using biomechanics and manual therapy combined with specific, goal-oriented exercises to achieve optimal function.

Jake recently moved to Kalispell with his wife Megan and their two dogs Harvey and Piper. When he’s not in clinic, he enjoys all outdoor adventures from running, hiking, and boating in the summer to downhill skiing and snow shoeing in the winter.

Devin Hallstrom

PT, DPT

Devin Hallstrom

PT, DPT

Devin is a dedicated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in human movement and rehabilitation. Originally from Michigan, Devin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Montana State University and went on to complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Devin worked as a personal trainer, gaining hands-on experience in fitness, strength training, and individualized program design. Devin brings a well-rounded, personalized approach to physical therapy, focused on helping individuals achieve their health, performance, and recovery goals.

Kade Brantingham

PT, DPT

Kade Brantingham

PT, DPT

Kade is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a background in sports, orthopedic and neurological rehab who is enthusiastic about improving performance in all aspects of human movement. Kade is originally from Southern Colorado and attended Western Colorado University where he was a two sport NCAA athlete. He then attended the University of Utah where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Kade has extensive experience in resistance training for overall strength, resilience, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. He is certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling and is passionate about manual therapy skills as well as progressive, individualized exercise prescription.

Luke Demolli

PT, DPT

Luke Demolli

PT, DPT

Luke is a dedicated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in human movement and rehabilitation. Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Luke earned a Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University, where he also competed as a collegiate baseball player. He went on to complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Colorado.

With a background in athletics and performance, Luke brings a well-rounded, individualized approach to physical therapy, focusing on helping patients return to the activities they enjoy and achieve their health and performance goals. His clinical interests are complemented by a passion for the outdoors, including skiing, biking, backpacking, fishing, and climbing. Outside the clinic, Luke enjoys staying active through recreational sports such as softball, volleyball, and golf.

Abigail Zaremba

PT, DPT

Abigail Zaremba

PT, DPT

Abigail’s passionate about helping people live active, healthy lives and become the strongest version of themselves. As a former competitive dancer who overcame overuse injuries through strength training, she brings a personal understanding of recovery, resilience, and performance.

She has a special interest in dizziness, headaches, orthopedic and overuse injuries, and neck, back, and shoulder pain. She enjoys working with athletes—especially lifters and runners of all levels. Her approach combines manual therapy, progressive overload, and functional movement to deliver lasting results.

Tristan Tollas

DPT

Tristan Tollas

DPT

Tristan grew up in a remote Arizona community, staying active through sports and hands-on work. After experiencing injuries firsthand and managing his own recovery, he developed a strong interest in movement and rehabilitation, which led him to pursue a career in physical therapy.

He’s passionate about helping people not just recover, but return stronger, more confident, and independent. His approach focuses on functional, goal-driven care that translates to real life—supporting long-term health, performance, and an active lifestyle.