Meet Our Team
Dr. Crystal Whitmarsh, PT, DPT, NCS
Dr. Crystal Whitmarsh is a board-certified neurologic physical therapist. After graduating in 2006 with her associate's degree, she moved to Minnesota with her husband and began working as a physical therapist assistant in outpatient orthopedics for the Mayo Clinic Health System in 2007. She continued her educational journey and completed her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2010 and in 2013 she obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
In 2017, Dr. Whitmarsh transferred to the Mayo Clinic, Rochester campus to focus on neurologic rehabilitation, where she specialized in brain and spinal cord injury. During that time she served on several committees and became an instructor of physical medicine and rehabilitation, silver quality fellow, and an associate of teaching in the Academy of Educational Excellence.
n January of 2023, Whitmarsh Health & Wellness she launched in Kasson, MN, with the goal of providing exceptional, 1:1 performance physical therapy. The mission of WHW is to provide training, education, and empowerment to the community while promoting a whole-person approach to health & wellness physical therapy.
In addition to Dr. Whitmarsh’s academic and professional accomplishments, she and her husband, Jim, opened their coffee roasting business, Trail Creek Coffee Roasters in 2017. They have 2 boys, Isaiah (9), and Micah (8), and her best girl, Cortado the goldendoodle.
Dr. Rhianna Hanson, PT, DPT
Dr. Rhianna absolutely loves working with fellow moms - before, during, and after baby. She is a mom of 2, and is attuned to the changes that one experiences in pregnancy and postpartum!
She also very much enjoys working with older adults, helping to improve their strength and balance so that they can excel in their senior years.
For the past six years, Rhianna, her husband, and their two daughters have called Kasson home, where her husband serves as a pastor. They adore the small-town charm of Kasson, often spotted biking the local trails together. Rhianna enjoys crafting with her oldest daughter, tending to her gardens, and staying active with lifting and yoga. With gratitude, she brings her physical therapy skills to her beloved community, feeling blessed to live her dream in Kasson.
Marlo Zosel
Marlo is our amazing Client Experience Coordinator. Marlo is a dedicated coach who possesses a passion for helping individuals recognize the profound impact that small changes can have on their lives. Her personal mission is to empower people to embrace and maintain a healthy lifestyle by bridging the gap between their beliefs and actions. With a genuine love for guiding others on their journey towards well-being, she serves as a beacon of inspiration, showing that every little step forward can accumulate into transformative results. She is here to serve our new clients as they embrace wellness.