Optimal
Physical Therapy
Jeremy Bieber: PT, DPT, OCS
When Jeremy Bieber began practicing in 2005 in Casper, he found himself immediately dedicated to his patients, the field and the city in which he practiced. A Casper native, he experienced the benefits of physical therapy after a high school football injury, and from that point forward, he knew he wanted to bring high quality care to his hometown. Jeremy attended the University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT). Jeremy then returned to Casper to begin practicing; a short 3 years later he earned his Orthopedic Certification Specialty (OCS). Jeremy continues to seek growth and improvement of his skill set by regularly attending continuing education courses. In the treatment room, patients often don’t know what to expect during an appointment, so Jeremy proactively works to establish an open dialogue. Listening to patients and educating them on their pain and treatment are both critical components of his care.
Dustin Davidson: PT, DPT
Dustin Davidson never planned on starting his own practice after he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska, but quickly after he began his career, he realized that the Casper community deserved more. Dustin uses functional mobility assessments and focuses largely on manual therapy. He uses each patient’s goal to design his treatment plan. This hands-on approach means that Dustin never begins an appointment with a definitive treatment plan; instead, he learns how the patient is feeling by assessing their current pain levels and functional activity restrictions. Using this information, each appointment serves as one step closer to achieving the patient’s goal.
Lauren Hiipakka: PT, DPT
Lauren was born and raised in Casper with a mother who was an occupational therapist, and therefore was exposed to the wonderful world of OT her entire life. As soon as she was able to observe a therapy session for her two younger cousins with developmental delays, she knew she wanted to do this as a career. After finishing her undergraduate education at Casper College and the University of Northern Colorado, Lauren received her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from Touro University Nevada in 2015. She then returned to Casper and had been working with people of all ages for four years at an outpatient clinic in our community. She particularly enjoys working with her pediatric patients at Optimal. Lauren is very dedicated to her profession and works hard to provide evidence-based treatment for each and every person through continuing education. She treats each person as a whole and works hard to determine underlying factors that may be affecting outcomes.
Erik Hiipakka: PT, DPT
Erik’s first exposure to Physical Therapy began in high school while receiving treatment for knee injuries sustained during football. Erik decided that he would like to provide others in the community with this type of care. Erik dedicated the next seven years, following high school, to earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Touro University. Erik was determined to return to a smaller community, much like Casper, WY in order to be an active participant in the healthcare community. Erik is focused on orthopedic physical therapy, he offers the most current evidence based interventions and treatments. Erik maintains a high level of competency through personal research and continuing education courses. Erik has experience in various manual labor positions and has a passion for different hobbies including: hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and recreational sports; this helps him relate to his patients and provide them with the most personalized care possible. Erik has a comprehensive understanding from his patient’s vantage point, because he has also been on the receiving end of Physical Therapy treatments. Erik is compassionately dedicated and recognizes that his patient’s expectation is to improve functional abilities and decrease pain as soon as possible, and he strives to achieve this from day one. Following your initial evaluation through your entire care episode Erik strives to continue building upon these improvements and provide education on how to prevent future pain or injury at the affected area.
Jacob Bratton: PT, DPT
Jake decided he wanted to become a physical therapist after being injured in a basketball game and undergoing physical therapy himself while in high school. Jake began his journey to becoming a physical therapist at the University of Wyoming, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion prior to receiving his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Idaho State University. As a practitioner, Jake enjoys working with a diverse population, with a particular interest in orthopedics and athletics. Jake ensures his patients receive the highest quality care by remaining committed to being a life-long learner, as he enjoys staying up to date on the latest research and interventions that are improving patient outcomes around the world. He emphasizes that each of his patients are their own individuals and require a customized assessment and treatment plan in order to attain their specific goals. He does subscribe to one overarching theme for each of his patients: “Movement is Medicine.” As a patient of Jake’s, you can expect a combination of manual therapy and progressive exercise interventions tailored toward meeting your goals and returning to the activities that you enjoy most.
Nathan Stack: President of Operations
As the President of Operations Nathan Stack is responsible for running all facets of the business. Prior to joining Optimal, Nathan spent time in college focusing on Physical & Life Sciences, Computer Science, and Business. Having a diverse interest in many fields lead to various work experiences in everything from construction to IT, leading Nathan to a perfect fit to utilize all his skill sets at Optimal. He earned his BS degree from the University of Wyoming. He is dedicated to the successful growth of Optimal while focusing on exceptional patient centered service and maintaining a positive enjoyable culture amongst all his colleagues.
Therapy Services
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- ORTHOPEDIC INJURY
- MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY
- PRE/POST SURGICAL CARE
- LOW BACK PAIN
- NECK PAIN
- HEADACHES
- ARTHRITIS
- TENDONITIS
- BALANCE
- GENERALIZED WEAKNESS
- PATIENT EDUCATION
- FUNCTIONAL DRY NEEDLING
- FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY ASSESSMENT - SFMA AND FMS
- SPORTS SPECIFIC REHAB
- POSTURAL EDUCATION
- BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT
- RETURN TO WORK
- PAIN MANAGEMENT
- KINESIO TAPING
Pediatric Physical Therapy
- DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS
- TORTICOLLIS
- PLAGIOCEPHALY
- CEREBRAL PALSY
- SPINA BIFIDA
- RHETT SYNDROME
- DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER, FREQUENT FALLING
- DOWN SYNDROME
- MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
- IDIOPATHIC TOE WALKING
- PLAY-BASED MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT
- STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE TRAINING
- POSTURAL STABILITY AND BALANCE TRAINING
- FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY TRAINING FOR IMPROVED INDEPENDENCE
- RETURN TO SPORT
Speech-Language Pathology
- TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SEQUELAE
- CONCUSSION/POST-CONCUSSION SYNDROME
- EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DEFICITS DUE TO STROKE
- RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE DEFICITS DUE TO STROKE
- PEDIATRIC SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DELAYS
- MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS
- VOCAL NODULES, POLYPS
- CHRONIC COUGH
- IRRITABLE LARYNX SYNDROME
- HOARSE, BREATHY, STRAINED VOICE SYMPTOMS
- ORAL PHASE SWALLOWING DISORDERS
- OROPHARYNGEAL SWALLOWING DISORDERS
- SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
- STUTTERING
- COGNITIVE REHABILITATION TRAINING
- APHASIA THERAPY
- APRAXIA & DYSARTHRIA THERAPY
- VOICE THERAPY
- DYSPHAGIA THERAPY INCLUDING THERMAL TACTILE STIMULATION, NEUROMUSCULAR STIMULATION, ORAL-MOTOR EXERCISES
- DYSFLUENCY THERAPY
- DEVELOPMENTAL NORMS SCREENING FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS – SPEECH & LANGUAGE
- AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION SERVICES
- PEDIATRIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-18 YEARS