Physical Therapy Ergonomic Continuing Education in Austin

This is an opportunity for physical therapists who are seeking mentorship to advance their skills in the art and science of physical therapy. It is a match for therapists who are already excellent clinicians but are hungry to grow and stretch beyond what they currently know and have been exposed to.  It is also a match for therapists who would like the opportunity to treat patients in a fee for service facility where they are completely free to put all of their focus and energy into patient care.

Meet our Previous Apprentices

Courtney Rolnick, PT, DPT, CMLDT

Courtney Rolnick, PT, DPT, CMLDT received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas State University in 2016 after receiving her Bachelors of Science in Dance from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2006. Prior to starting her career in physical therapy, Dr. Rolnick taught dance for 10 years in her hometown of Madison, WI focusing on ballet technique, pointe work and dancing in a local West African dance company. Courtney believes that the practice of physical therapy should be integrative and holistic in nature and recognizes the importance of the mind/body connection in healing.

"I have appreciated and valued the opportunity to work one on one with patients. This has allowed me to grow exponentially as a practitioner. Just having time to work with patients in this capacity allows a deeper understanding of each patient and a more in depth knowledge of their pathology, who they are as a person and their goals. With the luxury of time and communication I have realized that it is really a partnership to help a person towards healing.

I have grown in ways I could not have imagined. My communication and listening skills have progressed far beyond my expectations in the three years at New Dimensions. I no longer feel like I need to have all the answers right away, but rather with patience and listening to the patient have faith that we will get there together. I no longer feel nervous seeing a pathology I have not seen before because I feel secure in the fact that I will do everything I can to best serve the patient, whether that means referring them out, reaching out to other clinicians to get help, researching, talking more in depth with the patient or asking the more questions. My manual skills have improved so much by learning from and observing both Rebecca and Mark. I trust my hands as a tool to help me diagnose and guide my treatment now. In addition, my critical thinking skills and diagnostic skills have progressed due to the fact that at New Dimensions I had a wide variety of patients with complex issues.

Rebecca is by far one of the most skilled practitioners I have ever encountered. Her manual skills, critical thinking, and holistic approach to treatment really allows her to serve a wide variety of patients with great success. Her attention and commitment to her patients goes far beyond what I have seen in other practitioners. Her healing nature truly is wonderful to be around and I could wholeheartedly state that she is one of the most knowledgeable practitioners in Austin." – Courtney Rolnick, PT, DPT, CMLDT

Ben Shook PT, DPT, COMT

Ben Shook, PT, DPT, COMT, graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with a doctorate in physical therapy in 2010. Additionally, he trained with the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM) and became a certified orthopedic manual therapist (COMT). He was working towards his fellowship with IAOM in 2012 when he joined the New Dimensions Physical Therapy Team as an apprentice under the direction of Rebecca Kern Steiner PT, OCS. "The depth of care at New Dimensions is what I have valued the most. When a person comes to the clinic they receive care they would never receive anywhere else. They are supported from all levels as a human being. They enter into a space where they are demonstrated love from a very fundamental level. When a patient feels they are loved and cared for in depth they are truly able to heal in a way that is transforming. I have grown tremendously as a physical therapist to a level that I didn't think was possible. You gain the ability to see things that others will never see and feel things that only your patient feels in the their own body. Working with Rebecca is entering a new level of physical therapy that I have never seen before. Rebecca is honestly the best physical therapist I have been around. Her ability to see what is not obvious in unmatched. If you are patient you will begin to see the same things. If you are looking to be challenged at every level as a physical therapist then New Dimensions will provide every bit of that. If you want to treat in a very intimate environment where you can provide one-on-one care that is unmatched then you are at the right place. You will gain a lifetime of skills in a very short amount of time." – Ben Shook, PT, DPT, COMT

Kim Sterrett

Kim Sterrett, PT, LMT, graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri and has been practicing Physical Therapy for 24 years. She has enjoyed working a variety of therapeutic settings including Orthopedic/Sports Medicine, Post-surgical, and Geriatric care. In 2006, Kim achieved a license in Massage Therapy and advanced training in Craniosacral Therapy along with other energy based modalities. She started Awakenings Massage, LLC, a private massage practice in Kansas City, Missouri, where she worked until September of 2009. In her search to expand her knowledge of rehabilitation techniques and biomechanics, Kim moved to Austin, TX and discovered New Dimensions Physical Therapy and it's owner, Rebecca Kern Steiner.

"I have had the incredible privilege to enter into an apprenticeship program with New Dimensions Physical Therapy. During this time, I have worked side-by-side with Rebecca Kern Steiner to learn an approach to physical therapy and the human system that has enhanced my skills beyond any training I have been exposed in my 24-year professional career. The experience has expanded my mind in understanding how profoundly the musculoskeletal system is interrelated and how to apply my evaluation and treatment techniques to a biomechanics perspective. Rebecca's knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, muscle testing, and the body's ability to process through physical and emotional challenges is beyond compare. I've learned skills in assessing and retraining subtle muscle recruitment patterns in functional and athletic activities that make a significant difference in the efficiency and accuracy of body movement patterns. Rebecca has spent years researching, understanding, and educating on the biomechanics of the foot and ankle and has developed a method of orthotic evaluation and design customized to individual needs. My observational and manual skills have grown significantly, allowing me to see way beyond a patient's primary symptom or pain issue to discover the cause of imbalance and stress. I now have tools to help people reach goals faster and improve their function beyond what they were able to achieve in other PT settings. I am more confident and competent working across a broad spectrum of  patients, ranging from those with common functional  challenges to individuals with more specific and intense issues often faced by high-level athletes. This approach to the whole person assists all patients in reaching goals and becoming balanced, strong, functional and confident in their lives, activities and sports. Documentation of findings and treatment as well as constant reevaluation and assessment of the body at each visit is a strong focus of Rebecca's practice and she teaches this with patience and consistent examples. Overall my experience at New Dimensions has been priceless in my life journey. I have been blessed to work with such a knowledgeable, caring individual and her staff and I'm excited to carry on this knowledge into my future life and Physical Therapy practice." – Kim Sterrett PT, LMT

Laura K. Wilson

Laura K. Wilson, PT, DPT, CEAS, CWT graduated from Iowa State University in Ames, IA with a BS in Psychology in 1992. She graduated with an MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA in 1999 and later returned to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2004. She is a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist from the Back School of Atlanta and is a Certified Weight Trainer through the International Weightlifting Association. She is also an advanced level practitioner of the Barnes method of Myofascial Release.

"When I first came to New Dimensions, I was a good PT already, with lots of great skills and techniques.  I was capped out at my previous employment; I felt uninspired, unchallenged and stagnant.  I chose to step into the river flowing from Rebecca.  I knew I would be placing myself on the bottom rung of a new ladder, yet was content to learn and grow in a new way.

There were many new skills to learn with Rebecca, from detailed movement analysis to clinical kinesiology, which in and of itself is an ongoing development.  Then there was foot and lower extremity mechanics and orthotics.  I never had an appreciation for how much the foot impacts the whole until I experienced the need for orthotics myself.  Not only did they relieve the low back, hip, knee, ankle and foot pain that I acquired when I began sprint workouts, but they allowed my pelvic floor muscles to release in a way that all the pelvic floor work in the world could not achieve long-term.  Orthotics expanded my pelvic floor practice — who knew that would happen?!

Personally, I was extremely intimidated by Rebecca's prowess as a PT.  I'd never encountered someone so much like myself, yet running at high octane levels.  My own fears and performance mentally were shaken to the core; eventually crumbling.  Sweet Rebecca, the whole time, gave me space to have the fears, the competitive spirit, the jealousy, and the worries of not being good enough.  She patiently waited, when necessary, stepped in with advice for treatment or a hug or encouragement.  She always knew the right mix.  She is a true mother, full of love and grace.  She leaks the goodness of God over everyone.  You simply need to be in her presence for but a moment to understand on a cellular level, who this special woman is.

To anyone who seeks to step into her nest, you will learn fabulous techniques, skills, and details within details. However, you will learn far greater things about yourself, your values, identity as a person and your place in the world as a healer, not just a PT. If you seek it, you will find it here.  Pursue after it, and it will chase you down.  While I am sad to leave, I know that an eaglet has a season in the nest before it must leave to exercise the new wing span and strength it has gained while in the protection of the Eagle.  I feel so prepared to take on anything.   I've been shown what is possible; now, I am ready to fly and create a new nest in Colorado." – Laura Wilson DPT

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