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Karissa Stensgard, DPT

Physical Therapist

Locations

Oakdale ObGyn Clinics

Maple Grove

Contact

(763) 587-7000

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Language Spoken

English

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About Karissa Stensgard, DPT

Care philosophy: I am passionate about women getting the care they need so they can live the life they desire.

After graduating from Des Moines University with my doctorate in physical therapy, I started my career at an outpatient orthopedic clinic. It was there that I developed a solid foundation in treating patients in all life stages – from young people with athletic injuries to adults with post-opt procedures and chronic pain management, all the way to geriatric patients with balance and fall risk issues. I was able to help patients overcome their injuries, whether acute or chronic, and open their eyes to the autonomy they have over their bodies to heal and not be held back by pain or dysfunction for the rest of their lives.

As I have progressed in my field, I have been enlightened through my own life experiences and by watching many women friends and family members accept musculoskeletal dysfunction just because they had a baby or a menstrual cycle. This is where my passion for pelvic floor women’s health really developed. I am passionate about women getting the care they need so they can live the lives they desire.

I combine my orthopedic knowledge and pelvic floor training to help women experiencing pelvic health dysfunction, incontinence (urinary leaking), pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, or presenting for care during pregnancy or post-partum to heal and achieve the goals they have set for themselves.

I am married to my husband, Garret, and we have a Boston Terrier named Titus. In my free time, you can find me going on coffee dates with friends, playing Frisbee with my dog, going on walks and bike rides, or spending time on the lake with family and friends. I also am active in my church, and my relationship with Jesus Christ is the foundation for everything I do and live for.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science, Health Science: University of Minnesota – Rochester, MN
Doctor of Physical Therapy: Des Moines University – Des Moines, IA

Certifications

Licensed physical therapist, Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy
Level 1 Pelvic Floor Training
Dry needling
Blood flow restriction

Insurance Information

Our practice accepts most major insurances. However, we encourage you to call your insurance provider about your coverage.

MN-Aetna

MN-Americas PPO

MN-BCBS of MN

MN-Cigna

MN-HealthPartners/Cigna

MN-Hennepin Health

MN-Humana

MN-Medica

MN-Medicaid

MN-Medicare

MN-Multiplan

MN-PreferredOne

MN-Railroad Medicare

MN-VA CCN

MN-UHC

MN-Ucare

MN-Tricare

Hospital Affiliations

Oakdale ObGyn Clinics

North Memorial Health Maple Grove Hospital

9875 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Blaine Surgery Center

11225 Ulysses Street NE
Blaine, MN 55434

North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center

9855 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Special Interests

  • Pelvic health
  • Pregnancy and post-partum care
  • Pelvic dysfunction
  • Incontinence (urinary leaking)
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Pelvic pain

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Care philosophy: I am passionate about women getting the care they need so they can live the life they desire.

After graduating from Des Moines University with my doctorate in physical therapy, I started my career at an outpatient orthopedic clinic. It was there that I developed a solid foundation in treating patients in all life stages – from young people with athletic injuries to adults with post-opt procedures and chronic pain management, all the way to geriatric patients with balance and fall risk issues. I was able to help patients overcome their injuries, whether acute or chronic, and open their eyes to the autonomy they have over their bodies to heal and not be held back by pain or dysfunction for the rest of their lives.

As I have progressed in my field, I have been enlightened through my own life experiences and by watching many women friends and family members accept musculoskeletal dysfunction just because they had a baby or a menstrual cycle. This is where my passion for pelvic floor women’s health really developed. I am passionate about women getting the care they need so they can live the lives they desire.

I combine my orthopedic knowledge and pelvic floor training to help women experiencing pelvic health dysfunction, incontinence (urinary leaking), pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, or presenting for care during pregnancy or post-partum to heal and achieve the goals they have set for themselves.

I am married to my husband, Garret, and we have a Boston Terrier named Titus. In my free time, you can find me going on coffee dates with friends, playing Frisbee with my dog, going on walks and bike rides, or spending time on the lake with family and friends. I also am active in my church, and my relationship with Jesus Christ is the foundation for everything I do and live for.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Health Science: University of Minnesota – Rochester, MN
Doctor of Physical Therapy: Des Moines University – Des Moines, IA

Certifications

Licensed physical therapist, Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy
Level 1 Pelvic Floor Training
Dry needling
Blood flow restriction

Oakdale ObGyn Clinics

North Memorial Health Maple Grove Hospital

9875 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Blaine Surgery Center

11225 Ulysses Street NE
Blaine, MN 55434

North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center

9855 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369

  • Pelvic health
  • Pregnancy and post-partum care
  • Pelvic dysfunction
  • Incontinence (urinary leaking)
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Pelvic pain