Kelli Mack, OTR/L, CLT, CMTPT/DN
Detroit Lakes,MN
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist with a passion for manual therapies with 20+ years in Myofascial Release. I am a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist in Dry Needling along with several modalities. Over 25 years of experience in working with pediatric to adult patients in a variety of settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Occupational Therapist
Sanford Health: Home Health
Fargo, ND
05.2024 - Current
- Executed evaluations and treatment plans for youth-adult home health patients.
- Optimized daily living by identifying A/E to enhance safety, performance and quality of life.
- Manual tx of MFR/MLT to alleviate pain, enhance fluid and tissue mobility.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service. 1 year review "Exceeds Expectations; applies to individuals who consistently demonstrate a high level of performance and work "above and beyond" what is expected. Work consistently exceeds expected levels of quality and quantity and timeliness established for the role. These individuals make significant contributions beyond individual work in support of the department and/or organization. Demonstrates consistently how one lives the core values and mission through their day-day actions and behaviors. Kelli you are a fantastic OT. You love to treat patient's and they are lucky to have you as their therapist. Any feedback that I'd have for you is just related to your hyperfunctionality. Please ensure you are taking breaks and have a good work-life balance as well. You are so appreciated! Carrie Voightman
Registered Occupational Therapist
Perham Health: Home Health
Perham, MN
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Executed evaluations and developed treatment plans for a wide age range from pediatric to geriatric.
- Targeted enhancements in ADL function, pain reduction, and improved range of motion.
- Strengthened endurance levels to support elevated quality of life outcomes.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Ethos/Knute Nelson
Fargo, ND
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Executed comprehensive evaluations and developed tailored treatment plans for diverse diagnoses.
- Improved ADL function, reduced pain, and enhanced range of motion in patients.
- Focused on increasing strength and endurance to elevate quality of life standards.
Registered Occupational Therapist
St. Mary’s/Essentia
Detroit Lakes, MN
12.2010 - 10.2020
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and developed treatment plans for pediatric to geriatric populations in hospital, outpatient, nursing home, TCU, and home health settings.
- Served as long-term substitute for Birth-5 age group at Detroit Lakes Schools.
- Supervised COTA staff within School District to enhance service delivery quality.
- Guided students through clinical experiences to foster learning and skill acquisition.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Ecumen
Detroit Lakes, MN
09.2015 - 07.2020
- Managed Occupational Therapy services, performing evaluations and crafting treatment plans for adults and geriatrics with varied diagnoses.
- Advanced ADL performance while alleviating pain and enhancing strength/endurance through structured interventions.
- Identified equipment requirements via home assessments, specializing in wheelchair positioning solutions.
- Delivered educational presentations to patients, promoting autonomy in health management.
- Supervised COTAs and students, ensuring effective therapeutic practices within the department.
- Attended Medicare meetings along with care conferences to refine service delivery models.
- Conducted routine initial and yearly screens to evaluate ongoing patient needs.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Pro Rehab at Frazee Care Center, Villa Maria, Elim
Watertown, MN
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Department manager of PT, OT, and ST services for over 10 years, overseeing scheduling, purchasing, and billing processes.
- Conducted evaluations and developed treatment plans for adults and geriatrics in home health environments.
- Prioritized improvement of ADL performance, pain reduction, and enhancement of strength and endurance.
- Delivered tailored interventions across various diagnoses, contributing to improved quality of life.
- Stayed PRN until 2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
The College of St. Catherine
St. Paul, MN01.2001
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Art/Biology Major, Psych Minor
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN01.1995
Skills
IASTM
Dry Needling
Kinesiology Tape
Blades
Lymphedema
Myofascial Release
Dementia Specialist
Certification
- State of Minnesota, #102620, Renewal Date:2027-04-30
- State of North Dakota, #1058, Renewal Date: 2026-06-30
References
- Leah Hochstein, APRN, AGNP-C (Adult & Geriatric NP), Leah.hochstein@sanfordhealth.org, 218.270.0487, Sanford Detroit Lakes, Detroit Lakes, MN
- Carrie, Lahr, APRN, AGNP (Adult & Geriatric NP), carrieramsey@gmail.com, 218.841.1608, Essentia Detroit Lakes, Detroit Lakes, MN
- Maralee Moen, COTA, agingwellfitness@gmail.com, 320.815.3384, Rehabcare Group Alexandria, 56326 County Road 16 NW, Evansville, MN, 56326
- Diane Ladwig, Business Owner of Wheelchairs Unlimited, WCU@Arvig.net, 218.847.2433, 218.234.5235, Wheelchairs Unlimited, 808 Washington Ave, Suite 6, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501
- Tessa Thomas, DPT, Tessa.Thomas@perhamhealth.org, 218.347.1880, 218.348.2256, Perham Home Health Therapy
- Janna Johnson, DPT, Janna.Johnson@perhamhealth.org, 218.347.1880, 701.270.8497, Perham Home Health Therapy
- Carrie Voightman, OTR/L, MOT, carrie.Voightman@sanfordhealth.org, 701.640.1254, Sanford Health
Affiliations
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. 1019273, 2027-03-31
Training
- How Does Your Engine Run, November 12, 1999
- Sensory/Visual Strategies for Autism, November 12, 1999
- A Structured Approach for Students with Autism/PDD, March 29-30, 2003
- Handwriting Without Tears, March 1, 2003
- Charting the C’s Assistive Technology Training Event, April 28-29, 2003
- Myofascial Release I, August 20-22, 2004
- Physical Agent Modalities for the OT, October 29-31, 2004
- Pediatric Myofascial Release, October 16-17, 2004
- Helping Young Children with Sensory Processing Disorders, March 30, 2005
- Myofascial Unwinding, May 17-19, 2005
- Fascial-Pelvis Myofascial Release, June 10-12, 2005
- Cervical-Thoracic Myofascial Release, August 25-27, 2006
- Aging & Cognition, April 16, 2008
- Tendon Injury Rehab of the Hand, November 21, 2008
- Animal Assisted Therapy/Delta Society, May 15, 2009
- Assessing & Training Progressive Neurological Diseases, June 2, 2009
- Physical Agent Modality Basics, August 11, 2009
- Treating the Arthritic Hand, May 7, 2010
- Starting in the Middle Enhancing Function Through Trunk Control, March 25, 2011
- Write It Right: Enhancing Your Documentation Skills, April 2, 2011
- Assessment & Treatment of Shoulder Dysfunction, April 8, 2011
- Coding & Billing for Therapy & Rehab, August 15, 2012
- Women’s Health Seminar The Myofascial Release Approach, February 7-10, 2013
- Comprehensive Lymphedema & Venous Edema Management, March 9-14, 2015
- The Hands-on Guide to Vestibular Rehabilitation: Clinical Decision-Making to Treat Vertigo, Dizziness & Balance, April 14, 2016
- The Ultimate Hands-On Wound Care Clinical Lab, October 31, 2016
- Physical Therapy Fundamentals & Treatment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, May 24, 2017
- Myofascial Mobilization May 5-6, 2018
- Rocktape FMT Kinesiotape Basic & Performance September 15-16, 2018
- Rocktape FMT RockPods January 12, 2019
- Mark Barnes Equine Myofascial Release 1, June 21-23, 2019
- Rocktape Blades & Blades Advanced March 23, 24, 2019
- MoCA Test Certification June 10, 2020
- Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) Nov 25, 2020
- Mark Barnes & Tamara Thomas Equine Myofascial Release II March 29-30, 2021
- Equine Skill Enhancement Seminar Tamara Thomas Equine Myofascial Release March 31, 2021
- Magnawave Training & Certification (PEMF) June 8, 2021
- A Positive Approach to Care; A day with Dementia Expert Teepa Snow and Her Positive Approach to Care; October 6, 2022
- Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) November 29, 2022
- MyoPain Dry Needling 1: Foundations I, December 11, 2022
- MyoPain Dry Needling 2: Foundation II, February 12, 2023
- MyoPain Dry Needling Equine, April 12-14, 2024
- MyoPain Dry Needlig 3: Foundation III, June 6-8, 2025
Timeline
Registered Occupational Therapist
Sanford Health: Home Health
05.2024 - Current
Registered Occupational Therapist
Ethos/Knute Nelson
10.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Occupational Therapist
Perham Health: Home Health
09.2020 - 05.2024
Registered Occupational Therapist
Ecumen
09.2015 - 07.2020
Registered Occupational Therapist
Pro Rehab at Frazee Care Center, Villa Maria, Elim
06.2015 - 09.2015
Registered Occupational Therapist
St. Mary’s/Essentia
12.2010 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
The College of St. Catherine
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Dakota State College of Science
Bachelor of Arts - Art/Biology Major, Psych Minor
Concordia College
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