Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy
At Grundy County Memorial Hospital, we provide therapy services for all ages to help you recover from illness, injury, or health conditions that impact daily life. Whether it’s walking comfortably, playing with grandkids, or returning to work, we’re here to help you regain function and improve your quality of life.
Expert care with a personal touch
With over 200 years of combined experience, our licensed therapists deliver one-on-one care tailored to your goals. From your first visit, we focus on understanding your needs and creating a plan that works for you. Our commitment to quality has consistently placed us in the 95th percentile for patient satisfaction.
Our team includes specialists in orthopedics, sports injuries, dry needling, pediatrics, pelvic health, and geriatrics—offering advanced care with a personal touch.
GCMH physical, occupational and speech therapists help with a variety of conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Back and neck pain
- Dizziness (vestibular) issues
- Fibromyalgia
- Hand disorders
- Shoulder problems
- Sports injuries
- Stroke and other neurological conditions
- Parkinson's disease
- Lymphedema
- Many other conditions
Our clinic location at the hospital allows patients to have easy access to diagnostic tests such as CT and MRI scans if necessary. We offer state-of-the-art equipment, including a gym and private treatment rooms for your comfort and privacy.
Physical therapy
Whether you need help returning to sports after an injury or need to recover your strength and confidence after joint surgery, our physical therapy services are here for you.
Our therapy team provides multiple treatment techniques to help you best achieve your goals and fit your lifestyle.
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapists (OTs) can help both adult and pediatric patients overcome challenges affecting daily activities. For example, an OT might help you learn how to perform home or work tasks, such as dressing, bathing, or gripping a pen or a hair comb. For pediatric patients, they can help with self-care, fine motor, sensory and other skills.
Speech therapy
Our speech therapists help adults and pediatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders. They also help improve cognitive skills, such as memory, concentration and problem solving.
Athletic training
Our athletic trainer provides expertise to student athletes in Grundy Center Community Schools and at local sporting events. The services include care for injured athletes as well as concussion baseline testing along with helping athletes follow protocol to return to sports.
Driving assessments
Are you concerned about a loved one's safe driving skills or your own? Do you need medical clearance to drive? If so, you may benefit from a driving assessment. Driving assessments are for those with functional challenges that may affect driving skills, such as a health condition or age-related challenges.
Schedule a therapy appointment
In most cases you will need a referral from your physician to schedule a therapy appointment. Ask your doctor to refer you to the experts at GCMH!
If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, please call (319) 824-5097. Our office staff will work with you to schedule a time that fits best for you.
Therapy Team

Jeff Nolder, MSPT, MHA, Therapy Services Manager
Joni Wright, MPT
Sara Jacobson, DPT
Jeremy Fehrmann, DPT, CLT
Harley Forry, DPT
Jenni Sutton, DPT
Margo Dierdorff, OTR/L
Kelly Mathews, OTR/L, CLT
Patricia Munson, M.A., CCC-SLP
Sierra Wiebensohn, M.A., CCC-SLP
Kevin Keller, PTA
Nancy Keller, COTA
Mandy Yoder, PTA
Erika Pottebaum, ATC