Our Founders

Teresa M. Van Aacken
PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

Teresa has over 14 years of clinical experience as an orthopaedic physical therapist. She received her certification as Industrial Rehabilitation Specialists in 2005. A 1991 graduate of Marquette University, Teresa dedicated the first six years of her career to providing physical therapy to active duty personnel and eligible beneficiaries as an officer in the United States Navy. Currently ranked as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserves, she continues to provide contributory support to Naval medical treatment facilities in Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Illinois.

Fostering her interest in the area of differential diagnosis, Teresa received her certification as a Neuromusculoskeletal Screener through National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland in 1992, completed her didactic and practical requirements for credentialing as an electroneuromyographer in 1994, received board specialist certification in orthopaedic physical therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2003, and graduated with her Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy in 2004.

In addition, she received her credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2002. Teresa received her certificate of competency in evaluation & treatment of Vestibular disorders in 2006. Her expertise has allowed her to not only treat patients, but to mentor students from UW-LaCrosse, UW-Madison, and Carroll College as well as serve as adjunct faculty at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

Success has always been the result of Teresa's hard work. Teresa was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for her versatility in directing the seamless transition of a hospital-based clinic to an outpatient-based physical therapy clinic while providing remarkable cost-savings to the federal government. Teresa believes in a "team" approach and an "evidence-based" methodology to patient care.

Teresa resides in Oshkosh with her husband, William, and her three children, Gabrielle, Anthony, and Evan

Brandi Meyer
LAT/LPTA CIRS

Brandi is a licensed athletic trainer, physical therapist assistant and certified aquatic fitness instructor. Brandi received her certification as Industrial Rehabilitation Specialists in 2005. She attended Southern Illinois University on a track scholarship, where she was a graduate assistant in charge of football. Brandi was 4 time high school sprint champion in the state of Illinois. Her background as an elite sprinter has enabled her in developing cardiovascular conditioning, core stabilization and dynamic stability programs for all ages and levels of function.

Brandi is a national speaker and presenter on aquatic therapy, teaching at hospitals and speaking at symposiums. She has developed aquatic conditioning and rehabilitation programs for university football teams and at hospitals and clinics in Iowa and Wisconsin. She is currently completing her degree in Master's in Business Administration at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She is well known in Oshkosh being involved in community events and organizations.

Brandi brings her combination of athletic training and physical therapy skills as well as leadership qualities to her team.

Larry Briand
MS, PT, ATC

Larry holds a Masters Degree in both education and physical therapy; along with being a certified licensed athletic trainer. Larry has been a leader in private practice physical therapy for greater than 25 years. Larry is very active in the profession, taking a proactive stance with industry issues and healthcare trends. He has presented on local, regional and national levels.

Larry believes patients will have direct access in their community to physical therapists in all environments. Physical therapists will be practitioners of choice and will hold all privileges of autonomous practice.

Larry's passions include the ability to grow and develop people. He believes each individual is an asset. Larry is very involved on a daily basis with leadership training, new growth, and driving the business growth and development of each clinic.

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I cannot say enough good things about Elite Physical Therapy. I have had great success with co-treatment of chiropractic and physical therapy. My patients have excelled with their healing time, flexibility and strength after undergoing the rehabilitation program at Elite Physical Therapy. I like the hands-on personal approach and my patients appreciate the care and one-on-one time they experience.

The facility has a lot to offer with the ability to rehab and continue with the use of exercise and equipment after the patient has been released. Elite facilitates the patient in becoming more independent.

Shelda Fosso, D.C.D.I.C.C.P