Did you know that Transitions at Home North has physical and occupational therapists who can provide therapy right in a patient’s home?
For many people recovering from an illness, injury, surgery, hospitalization, or a change in their ability to move safely, getting to an outpatient therapy clinic can be difficult. Home health therapy brings that care directly to the patient—where they live, where they move, and where their everyday challenges happen.
At Transitions at Home North, our therapists work with patients and their families to improve strength, mobility, safety, independence, and confidence. Therapy may help someone safely get around their home, return to activities they enjoy, reduce their risk of falls, or regain the ability to do something they thought they had lost.
Just as importantly, our therapists take the time to understand what matters most to each individual patient.
Meet Andy, Physical Therapist Assistant
Andy has worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 13 years and enjoys helping people reach their full potential.
“I enjoy working with people and helping them to reach their full potential. I enjoy it when they are successful in regaining functionality with safety in mind.”
Andy wants patients and families to know that there is hope for improving quality of life. “If they have the desire and the proper guidance, it can happen. I want patients to know that this process of healing is different for everyone.”
For Andy, one of the most rewarding parts of home health is seeing patients successfully regain function while staying safe.
Outside of work, Andy enjoys exercising, fishing, spending time with family at the cabin, and attending live professional football games.
Meet Erica, Occupational Therapist
Erica has been an occupational therapist for 23 years. She enjoys helping patients live meaningful lives safely and independently in their own homes.
“I enjoy working with patients directly in their own homes to see their environment and routines that matter to them and then being able to provide solutions that help them live safely and independently in their home.”
Erica also wants families to understand that therapy involves much more than exercises. “Therapy is about so much more than exercises. Our priority is to support patients and families however they need. Therapy covers a wide range of needs.”
Her favorite part of the job is problem-solving—especially helping patients overcome significant challenges and finding ways to make the things that matter to them possible.
Outside of work, Erica enjoys spending time outdoors, walking and hiking, reading, and watching or attending sporting events with her family.
Meet Phoebe Duong, PT, DPT
Phoebe has been a physical therapist for 10 years, including seven years in home care. What she enjoys most about home health is working with patients and their families to identify goals that are truly meaningful to them.
“I love working with my patients and family members to come up with extremely functional goals—I like to work towards what is most important to my patients, and it is fun to come up with that where you actually live!”
Phoebe encourages patients to actively participate in their therapy.
“You’ll get out of it what you put into it. Your participation is key and I will help make it fun to do!”
Her favorite moments are when patients accomplish something they once thought they would have to give up because of aging, injury, or illness.
“I love being able to keep people moving.”
Outside of work, Phoebe enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, hiking and walking, lifting weights, and baking.
Meet Sarah Stockwell, PT
Sarah has been a physical therapist for 7 years, with the last 5 years in home health. Sarah especially values the relationships she builds with patients and families.
“I enjoy getting to know patients in their own environment and helping them become safer and more independent in their daily lives. It is such a privilege to be let into not only somebody’s home, but also their life.”
She also enjoys the variety that comes with home health and the opportunity to travel throughout northern Wisconsin.
Sarah believes therapy is about much more than exercises.
“Therapy is about much more than exercises. It’s about helping you regain confidence, improve safety, and return to the activities that are important to you.”
She reminds patients that progress can look different for everyone and that even small improvements can make a meaningful difference.
For Sarah, the most rewarding part of therapy is watching patients discover that they are capable of more than they initially thought.
Whether it is walking to the mailbox, getting on and off the floor to play with grandchildren, or simply feeling stronger and more confident, Sarah enjoys being part of that progress.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with friends and family, including her 3-year-old son, staying active outdoors, golfing, and enjoying northern Wisconsin’s lake life.
Meet Mark V., Physical Therapist
Mark has worked as a physical therapist in Barron and Washburn Counties since 1992. After more than three decades in the profession, Mark has seen firsthand the difference that providing therapy in a patient’s own home can make.
“I have always enjoyed that patients seen in their own homes are some of the most motivated and appreciative because of their strong desire to remain as independent as possible.”
Mark appreciates the opportunity to help patients maintain their independence while working toward the goals that matter most to them.
Outside of work, Mark enjoys hiking in the mountains, hunting and fishing, and spending time with family on vacations.
Therapy Where Life Happens
One of the unique benefits of home health therapy is that treatment takes place in the environment where patients actually live their daily lives.
A therapist can see the challenges a patient encounters in their own home and work with them on practical solutions. That may mean practicing getting in and out of a favorite chair, safely navigating stairs, improving balance while moving through the kitchen, or building the strength needed to return to favorite activities.
At Transitions at Home North, our therapists are committed to helping patients work toward greater safety, confidence, function, and independence, right at home.
Because sometimes the most meaningful place to provide care is the place people call home.
819 Ash Street, Spooner, WI 54801
715-883-1904
Serving communities throughout northern Wisconsin
Last Update: Sep 25, 2026 10:56 am CDT
