Meet the Team

Craig Butturff is determined to help people reach their fitness and wellness goals. Craig received his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Simmons College in Massachusetts. He also has a degree in Biology, Psychology, and Business Administration.

Craig has presented seminars on many health-related topics at conferences, seminars, and via radio talk shows. He has also written several articles for various newspapers.

Craig previously served as a director of physical medicine for several hospitals and has managed multiple fitness centers. Craig’s specialties include evaluation and treatment of orthopedic injuries and chronic conditions. He has also received years of advanced training with a focus on manual therapy techniques. Craig has over 20 years of extensive experience with sacral iliac joint, chronic low back injuries, pre and postnatal back pain, fibromyalgia, shoulder dysfunctions, work/industrial rehab, orthopedic injuries and sports medicine.

Talia earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. Prior to this, she graduated from The University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sports science and a minor in nutrition. Talia strives to individualize each patient’s plan of care to their personal goals and interests, as well as build a trusting and respectful relationship with each patient. She is passionate about treating and improving the lives of patients in the Women’s/pelvic health, orthopedic, and neurologic populations.

In her spare time, Talia enjoys gardening, hiking, cooking, yoga, swimming, and watching movies.

Amy Pennaz graduated in 2008 from the College of St. Catherine with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. After graduation, she worked in Elkton, Maryland for a year before returning to the Twin Cities to work in orthopedics. She has training in Postural Restoration, Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor, Dance Rehabilitation, Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation., Pilates, Myofascial Release, and Craniosacral Therapy. For 20 years Amy has danced professionally and taught dance mostly in ballet, but also modern dance. As a professional ballet dancer, her study of movement and breathing helps her to understand and treat dancers, athletes as well as patients wanting to improve their posture, activity, and function. She also holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering.

Julia earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Concordia University in St. Paul, MN, after achieving her bachelor degree in Health Sciences from the University of Northwestern - St. Paul.

Julia is passionate about building relationships with patients and helping them reach their goals through focused and individualized care. She seeks to build patients’ confidence in their ability to return to doing what they love to do. Her areas of interest include musculoskeletal and pelvic health conditions, and she is excited to continue expanding her areas of expertise.

In her free time, Julia enjoys running, Nordic skiing, reading, and traveling locally and abroad.