Our experienced faculty and mentors provide a collaborative environment that allows each resident to reach their full potential. They are dedicated to your success.
Program Director
Travis Gunderson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
- Palmsten A, Gunderson TC, Neimuth L, Yungtum W, Chmielewski TL. Higher Knee-Related Confidence and Younger Age Contribute to Risk Appraisal after ACL Reconstruction. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX Feb 2025.
- Cooper C, Gunderson TC, Courtney CA. The Cervical Otologic Connection; Was DD Palmer on to Something? A Case Report. AAOMPT Annual Conference, Orlando, FL Oct 2024.
- Chmielewski TL, Meierbachtol A, Aberman R, Gunderson TC, Sikorski J, Cummer K. Go to the Back Before Moving Forward: Addressing Psychological Responses in ACL Reconstruction. J Sport Health Sci. 2024; Sep;13(5):666-669.
- Gunderson TC, Sikorski J, Aberman R, Chmielewski TL. What’s the Risk – Understanding Risk Appraisal after ACL Reconstruction. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, Feb 2024.
- Gunderson TC, Benecuik JM, Bialosky JE, Russel H, Chmielewski TL. Physical Therapist Readiness to Manage Fear of Re-Injury after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA Feb 2023.
Faculty
Kathleen Caulfield, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Kathleen earned her physical therapy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed the Meriter Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency at UW Hospitals and Clinics and UnityPoint Health, as well as the University of Illinois at Chicago Fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice, Research, and Education. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, specifically the Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Sections, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, and the Minnesota Physical Therapy Association.
Her publication, “The Pelvic Girdle: Evidence-Informed Physical Therapy Patient Management,” is featured in the fifth edition of Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, edited by G. G. Simoneau and G. Riddle, and published by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, APTA.
Bill Koch, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Beyond direct patient care, Bill is actively involved in quality improvement initiatives, focusing on mentoring and onboarding new clinicians, enhancing direct access to PT services, and improving spine care. With over a decade of experience as a residency mentor, he has made significant contributions to the field.
Bill is an adjunct faculty member and guest lecturer in the Physical Therapy program at the University of Minnesota, where he co-leads a summer elective in advanced clinical orthopedics and assists with lab instruction. He has also taught online residency courses through Evidence in Motion. Bill has presented at state and national conferences and conducts continuing education courses in the Midwest, covering topics such as clinical communication, patient education, neurodynamics, and orthopedic PT. He firmly believes that effective communication with patients is the most crucial skill and responsibility in clinical practice.
Chris Kramer, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
With over a decade of experience mentoring residents, Chris has also instructed online residency courses for Evidence in Motion. He is actively involved in the University of Minnesota’s Physical Therapy Program as a teaching assistant, guest lecturer, and course instructor. Chris has presented at both state and national conferences and has led continuing education courses in the Midwest on topics such as clinical communication, patient education, neurodynamics, and orthopedic manual physical therapy.
Chris believes that physical therapists are primary care musculoskeletal providers, and through mentoring residents, he is helping to shape the future of medicine.
Trent Stensrud, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS, CMTPT, FAAOMPT
Since 2016, Trent has been deeply involved in clinical education, serving as a clinical instructor for PT students and teaching the cervicothoracic content of our curriculum. He is an adjunct faculty member at Augustana University, a resident mentor, and an instructor in a dry needling continuing education program. Trent is passionate about teaching hands-on skills and ensuring that therapists can effectively apply what they learn from literature into practice. He challenges residents to reach their highest potential and become future leaders in the profession.
A member of the APTA and AAOMPT, Trent has also independently published three books, showcasing his dedication to the field and his drive to contribute to the future of physical therapy.
Clinical Mentors
Dr. Brandon P. Busch is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapy specialist with over 17 years of experience. He currently practices at TRIA in Bloomington, where he treats a wide range of orthopedic patients, from post-operative cases to those with persistent pain.
Brandon earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota in 2007, with a thesis focused on the role of the trapezius muscle in shoulder movement. He became a board-certified orthopedic specialist in 2014. As a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and its Orthopedic Section, he stays actively involved in the professional community.
Passionate about mentoring, Brandon guides new hires, physical therapy students, and residents. He leverages his expertise in treating persistent pain, sports injury rehabilitation, and motivational interviewing to help residents become successful physical therapists.
Cameron Cooper, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Cameron Cooper is a faculty member and clinical mentor in the TRIA Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Chemistry from Minnesota State University – Mankato, and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Concordia St. Paul. Cameron completed his orthopedic residency with Evidence in Motion at Park Nicollet and his fellowship training with Northwestern University in Chicago, IL.
With three years of experience as a clinical mentor in the orthopedic residency program and one year mentoring fellows in training, Cameron’s mentoring style emphasizes hypothesis-based reasoning. He guides residents through evidence-based and patient-centered care, focusing on modern approaches to manual therapy and exercise training. Cameron and his residents have presented at the MN APTA conference.
Cameron is actively involved in various programs, including hockey, return to sport, LEAP, headache, TMJ, and spine care. He also serves on committees for the TRIA Musculoskeletal Conference, clinical practice guidelines, new hire mentoring program, and the acute injury clinic. He is a member of the APTA, AAOMPT, Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.
Cameron has contributed to research projects and case reports on topics such as PT utilization following ACL injury, return to sport programs post-ACL injury, psychologically informed care post-ACL injury, and the cervical otologic connection.
Kent earned his undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College and completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Mayo Clinic. As a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Minnesota Physical Therapy Association (MNPTA), he actively participates in continuing education and presentations.
A member of the APTA (Orthopedics Section, Minnesota Chapter), Lucas has been published more than ten times, including PT-related research in Sports Health and numerous articles from his time as a research assistant at Mayo Clinic in journals such as Neurology and Sleep Medicine.
Lucas believes in the transformative power of education and the importance of guiding the next generation of therapists. His experience as a mentor for three residents and numerous PT students has shown him the value of fostering growth, building confidence, and professional development in the profession. He works hard to provide residents with personalized support, practical insights, and a collaborative learning environment that shapes their practice and encourages them to be the best PTs they can be.
Bill Koch, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Beyond direct patient care, Bill is actively involved in quality improvement initiatives, focusing on mentoring and onboarding new clinicians, enhancing direct access to PT services, and improving spine care. With over a decade of experience as a residency mentor, he has made significant contributions to the field.
Bill is an adjunct faculty member and guest lecturer in the Physical Therapy program at the University of Minnesota, where he co-leads a summer elective in advanced clinical orthopedics and assists with lab instruction. He has also taught online residency courses through Evidence in Motion. Bill has presented at state and national conferences and conducts continuing education courses in the Midwest, covering topics such as clinical communication, patient education, neurodynamics, and orthopedic PT. He firmly believes that effective communication with patients is the most crucial skill and responsibility in clinical practice.
Chris Kramer, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
With over a decade of experience mentoring residents, Chris has also instructed online residency courses for Evidence in Motion. He is actively involved in the University of Minnesota’s Physical Therapy Program as a teaching assistant, guest lecturer, and course instructor. Chris has presented at both state and national conferences and has led continuing education courses in the Midwest on topics such as clinical communication, patient education, neurodynamics, and orthopedic manual physical therapy.
Chris believes that physical therapists are primary care musculoskeletal providers, and through mentoring residents, he is helping to shape the future of medicine.
Dr. Kaitlyn Stimson serves as a clinical mentor in our Physical Therapy Residency program. She earned her Social Work degree from the University of North Dakota before pursuing her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. Following graduation, Kaitlyn completed an orthopedic residency and is board-certified.
Throughout her career, Kaitlyn has remained committed to advancing evidence-based practice and fostering education. She has served as a clinical instructor for numerous physical therapy students from a variety of academic institutions, mentoring them to become skilled, evidence-driven therapists.
Additionally, Kaitlyn is actively involved in several specialized programs, including Sports-Dance Medicine, LEAP, Headache, Vestibular, and new hire mentoring, and contributes to the creation and updates of Clinical Practice Guidelines. Kaitlyn’s unwavering dedication to education and professional development ensures a lasting impact on the next generation of physical therapists.
Dr. Jeremy Tan is a mentor at the Woodbury location for the TRIA physical therapy residency program. Jeremy received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX. After graduation, he completed an orthopedic residency at UTMB and became board-certified in orthopedics in 2020. Jeremy then completed a fellowship in orthopedic manual physical therapy from OPTIM Physical Therapy in Houston, TX.
Jeremy has been with TRIA since 2020 and is involved in several specialty programs, including spine and pain, headaches, running, and dry needling. In addition to these roles, Jeremy has served as a clinical instructor to numerous DPT students and is a mentor in the TRIA mentoring program.
Since becoming a physical therapist, Jeremy has been passionate about continuing education, not only for his own knowledge and practice but also to inform and guide colleagues and new graduates. He brings a unique skill set to residency mentorship that includes a combination of evidence-based care, advanced skills in manual therapy, and years of experience in mentorship (both as a mentee and mentor).
Dr. Ben Wahlquist serves as a physical therapist at the TRIA Maple Grove location. He is a residency-trained clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. Ben has been a residency mentor for two years and a mentor in the new employee mentoring program for five years. He especially enjoys helping new clinicians develop their clinical reasoning skills combined with evidence-based practice.
With a strong athletic background and continuing education certifications such as the Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete and the Barbell Rehab Method, Ben specializes in helping fitness athletes return to pursuing their goals. He received his undergraduate degree from Bethel University and is a graduate of the St. Kate’s DPT program.