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Andrew J. Will, M.D. |
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Andrew J. Will, M.D., grew up in Bemidji,
Minnesota. He is a third generation medical physician,
following in the steps of his father, Theodore J. Will,
a surgeon, and his grandfather, Theodore H. Will, a
family practice physician.
Dr. Will is a graduate of St. John’s University, Collegeville,
MN and the University of Minnesota Medical School. He
completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee where
he was chief resident. He has been in medical practice
since 1998.
Dr. Will is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pain
Medicine. He is board certified in Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation and in the subspecialty of Electrodiagnostic
Medicine. He has been a Contributing Editor for Rehab
in Review, and is current president of the Minnesota
Physiatric Society, the state organization for Minnesota
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Dr.
Will is a third generation physician. His grandfather,
Dr. T.H. Will, was a family practice physician
in Ohio and his desk now sits in the TCPC reception
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Dr. Will attends numerous continuing
education courses throughout the year to stay
at the forefront of his specialty and to provide
the most advanced care for his patients. Recently
he put his medical services to work in Central
America. In 2007, he accompanied his father on
a volunteer medical mission with Rotarians to
Santa Barbara, Honduras.
Dr. Will lives in Edina with his wife, Staci, and
their two children. They both enjoy being active
in their children’s school and spending time with
their large extended family. |
Dr.
Will doing physical exams on residents
of a mountain village near Santa Barbara,
Honduras. |
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Twin Cities Pain Clinic
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What is a Physiatrist? |
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Dr. Will is a board certified specialist in
physical medicine and rehabilitation. A physician in this
specialty is also know as a physiatrist (pronounced fizz-EYE-uh-trist).
The specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation began
in 1947, but is often unknown to patients because it is a relatively
small specialty representing only about 1% of medical doctors.
In addition, physiatrists often sub specialize in particular
areas. Dr. Will’s practice focuses on the spine and other painful
musculoskeletal problems. |
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Psychologist |
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Georgia Panopoulus, PhD, LP |
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Health and Behavioral Psychologist |
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Georgia Panopoulus, Ph.D., L.P. believes pain can change a person’s core belief system. “Pain is a traumatic life event that is negative. It has life-changing impact on everything from sleep patterns, to a person’s ability to work or not work and it affects a person’s trust in his own body to do the things he used to do,” said Dr. Panopoulus.
Over her 11 years in practice, Dr. Panopoulus has developed a mind-body approach to addressing pain. “We’re not saying it’s in a patient’s head; I am a member of a clinical team who assess each of our patients needs and then we take an integrated approach to address the pain issues. We don’t want to over utilize any one method. It usually requires several different treatments that might include stretching in physical therapy, medical intervention supervised by the doctor as well as behavior modifications,” said Dr. Panopoulus.
Dr. Panopoulus graduated from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine with her graduate degree in psychology. After completing a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Panopoulos became the Director of Ambulatory Services of Psychiatry from 1998-2000.
Before joining Twin Cities Pain Clinic, Dr. Panopoulus built up an extensive resume consulting for a variety of inpatient and outpatient services at the University of Minnesota clinics as well as the Fairview University Health System.
Dr. Panopoulus is married and has three daughters. Much of her leisure time revolves around sharing her Greek heritage and culture with her family. |
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Physical Therapists |
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Linnae Grant, PT |
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Linnae Grant, P.T., gradually made her way
west to Minnesota via Connecticut and Illinois. Born on the
east coast, Grant moved to Chicago to attend Northwestern
University for undergraduate degree and continued on to earn
her Master’s from Northwestern University Medical School;
Programs in Physical Therapy (NUPT).
“I was drawn to the physical therapy field through my own
experiences growing up playing a variety of sports,” said
Linnae, who played soccer and softball, competed in gymnastics,
and also was an active cyclist.
“I enjoy treating a variety in my patient caseload, helping
people achieve their restored function so they can return
to activities they enjoy and need to do,” added Linnae.
When she finds a little free time, Linnae unwinds by spending
time with family and enjoys reading the classics. |
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Leslee Harper, PT |
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Leslee Harper, P.T., specializes in manual
therapy including Muscle Energy, Trigger Point Release, Myofascial
Release, Active Release Technique (ART) along with core strengthening
exercises.
Harper earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology
from the University of Minnesota and her Master’s in Physical
Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN.
Her work in pain management and rehabilitation has been especially
gratifying. “I believe the patients I see want to get better,”
said Leslee. “And they work hard to get rid of those nagging
pains. The best part is seeing my patients decrease their
pain levels and return to living healthier, more active lifestyles.”
Leslee unwinds at her cabin near Brainerd with family and friends,
enjoys running, boating and attending outdoor concerts. |
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Maureen Henderson, PT |
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Maureen Henderson, P.T., graduated from the
University of Colorado with a degree in physical therapy in
1977. In December 2007, she became one of 23 physical therapists
in the nation to earn Postural Restoration Certification which
required over three years of post graduate course work and
clinical training.
“In my thirty plus years of clinical practice, I’ve felt
passionate about post graduate education as a way to improve
my skills and patient outcomes,” said Maureen. In addition
to Postural Restoration Certification, Henderson has advanced
levels of training in Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy,
St. John’s Neuromuscular Therapy, Muscle Energy and the Neurodevelopmental
Treatment of adults.
Maureen has been a guest lecturer at the programs in physical
therapy at the University of Minnesota, the College of St.
Scholastica, and the College of St. Catherine and to groups
of physicians.
Maureen and her husband have three children, a horse and two
dogs. They enjoy skiing, canoeing, hiking, bicycling, swimming,
horses, gardening and reading. |
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Nurse Practitioners |
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Amy Krenzer, NP |
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Amy Krenzer, N.P., said her interest in pain
management began while working at Hennepin County Medical
Center as a registered nurse. “I supervised patients in the
hospital and recognized how treating the pain benefits the
patient’s overall healing,” said Amy.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Community Health
from Mankato State University, Amy went to the College of
St. Catherine, Minneapolis campus, for a nursing degree. She
completed her advanced nursing degree at Metropolitan State
University in Saint Paul. Amy is a Certified Pain Management
Nurse and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pain Management.
Her greatest satisfaction comes from knowing she can provide
resources most patients have never heard of; and, therefore
providing hope to patients worn down by the stress of living
in pain.
Amy looks forward to her annual tropical vacation with her husband
and playing with their two dogs. |
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Christy Lester, NP |
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Christy Lester, N.P. earned her bachelor of science in nursing
from Truman State University, in Kirksville, Missouri. While
interning with a family nurse practitioner her senior year,
Christy knew she wanted to continue her own education and
pursued a graduate degree. After graduating from the nurse
practitioner program at Drake University, Christy specialized
in cardiology and has worked in both the clinic and hospital
settings in Des Moines, LaCrosse and most recently at Abbott
Northwestern’s Minneapolis Heart Institute.
Christy was drawn to pain management and rehabilitation by
her cardiology experiences in the clinic setting. "I
love listening to patients' stories. I learn what activities
they enjoy, and I help them return to those activities. I
can see my work impacting their lives."
She and her husband enjoy
camping, hiking, family, spoiling their cat and riding their
Harley on warm Minnesota days.
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Molly McNaughton, NP |
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Molly McNaughton, N.P., was drawn to working
in the field of pain management and rehabilitation while working
in orthopedics at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. “After working
with patients who have been faced with a loss of function,
I find it very rewarding now to help patients get past their
pain and recover a full range of activities in their lives,”
said Molly.
She works at helping patient’s identify an activity they
have lost the ability to do and turn that into a goal for
their recovery. “I recently had a hard-driving corporate lawyer
who used to enjoy playing the piano to unwind,” said Molly.
“He thought he’d never play again and his focus was getting
back to work. However, with medical intervention and physical
therapy, he is back to work and playing the piano
again which has made him very happy.”
Molly received her Bachelor of Science and her Master’s of Science
from the College of St. Catherine’s in Saint Paul. She is married
and has four energetic daughters. In her free time, she enjoys
walking and biking on family outings. |
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What is a Nurse Practitioner? |
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NP’s are advanced practice nurses who provide
high-quality healthcare services similar to those of a doctor.
NPs diagnose and treat a wide-range of health problems. They
have a unique approach and stress both care and cure, health
promotion and patient education.
NPs have graduate, advanced education and clinical training
beyond their registered nurse preparation. Most have master’s
degrees and many have doctorates. Most NPs are nationally
certified in their specialty area and are recognized as expert
healthcare providers.
NPs have been providing care for more than 43 years. The specialty
was started in Colorado in 1965 and has spread across the U.S.
As of 2007, there are 120,000 practicing NP’s. |
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Registered Nurses |
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Annie Fox, RN |
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Annie Fox, R.N., B.S.N., brings her experience in home health care nursing to Twin Cities Pain Clinic. “In both my work experience and my experience caring for my own family members, I have helped people with a wide range of pain issues. The psycho-social aspects of pain are most intriguing because it is so subjective. Everyone perceives their own pain differently. The challenge is to help them articulate it and then partnering with them to find workable solutions. It’s this challenge that motivates me every day,” said Annie.
Her fondness for literature first drew Annie to attend the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English writing. And then the highly-literate Annie heard her true calling to the field of nursing. She graduated from the University of St. Catherine’s with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing.
In her free time, Annie enjoys long-distance running and long-distance trail riding on her horse through the river valley in the east metro regional parks. |
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