About Strive

Striving for excellence in physical therapy and occupational therapy for injuries at work and at play.

What we DO.

Strive Physical Rehabilitation offers a broad range of occupational and physical therapy services, including Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE), Work Conditioning, Work Hardening and Physical Therapy.  Strive specializes in the personalized care of injured workers, athletes and personal injury clients. We provide individualized treatment plans, tailored to each client’s unique requirements, and provide an encouraging and fun environment while challenging each client to succeed.
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Our dedicated team has a passion for industrial rehabilitation and with almost 45 combined years of experience in the field, we are excited about providing quality, evidence-based care in a personalized environment.

Our GOAL.

Our goal is to aid injured workers and our other patients back to their life – at work and at play – in a positive and caring environment.

Teri Jo Lientz, DPT, MPT, ATC

Physical Therapist, Owner

• B.S. in Psychology from the University of Washington, Masters in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Montana.
• Physical Therapist for 21 years in the fields of outpatient sports medicine and work rehabilitation.
• Board certified athletic trainer, assisting with local high school football and sports teams with emphasis on concussion programs.
• Combined skills in manual therapy, sports therapy/athletic training and evidence-based practice to support the injured worker in gaining function, strength and confidence.

Julie Milasich, OTR/L, CHT

Occupational Therapist

• B.A. in Psychology and Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Puget Sound.
• Experience working in hospital-based skilled nursing as well as an acute care hospital setting.
• Certified hand therapist, with over 14 years of experience working with hand therapy clients as well as injured workers.
• Focus on client education, with the goal to help clients understand their recovery and the sometimes confusing return to work process.

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Candy Ognoskie, COTA/L

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant​

• Associates of Applied Science Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance from Pima Medical Institute.
• Certified occupational therapist assistant with over 17 years of experience in the medical field.
• Experience in a variety of settings including industrial rehab, schools, acute care and skilled nursing facilities.
• Focus on increasing independence for clients by improving and regaining fine and gross motor skills to return to the life they enjoy.

Cathie Pitts

Office Manager

• Experience working in Customer Service and Administrative positions for over 20 years.
• Has a passion for helping others and assisting them in any way to help them achieve their goals. 

"An injury is not just a process of recovery
it's a process of discovery.”

-conor mcgregor