My name is Marcus Ribant and I am a Certified Athletic Trainer. I work with athletes here a Northern, and I am the Athletic Trainer at Coopersville High School.
I graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. During my time at GVSU, I worked with their Football and Basketball programs as well as Forest Hills Northern and Grandville High School. I have a strong passion for all sports and enjoy working with athletes of all ages. In my spare time I enjoy fishing, running, and biking. This summer I plan to enter a couple biathlons and triathlons.

I graduated from the GVSU DPT program in 2007, and I have worked with NPT for four years. I have a passion for biomechanics and optimizing joint function. I work part-time at our Sparta location. The rest of my time I spend with my two boys who are 2 ½ years and 9 months. I also enjoy exercising, swimming, and any outdoor activities that I can accomplish with two little ones.

I've been with Northern Physical Therapy for 8 years. I started in 2003 as a PCS (Patient Care Specialist) and transitioned into the HR role within 2 years. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my 3 children, ages 22, 19, and 5; and my hobbies include camping, canoeing, and cooking.

I've been a Medical Biller for fourteen years and I enjoy communicating and working with people. I have been with Northern Physical Therapy for one year and have enjoyed all of it. I have one daughter who is a freshman in high school and she keeps me very busy. My hobbies include volleyball and shopping. I love being outdoors as much as possible, especially in the summer.

I’ve been a Physical Therapist for eight years, and almost five of those years I have worked for NPT. My area of professional passion is lymphedema therapy as well as treating vestibular and balance dysfunction. I am a certified lymphedema therapist through LANA. I love meeting people, hearing their stories, and figuring out how I can help them return to doing their favorite things. I travel to all five of our NPT offices as a “floating” physical therapist. Outside of work, I enjoy camping, speedskating, playing soccer, and scrapbooking.

Congratulations are in order for two of our therapists who recently achieved advanced certifications in their respective fields. 

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Certificate

Terri Jeurink, a Physical Therapist at our Coopersville Clinic has received her Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Certificate from the Women’s Health Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

This certification recognizes the specialty of pelvic floor rehabilitation, including evaluation and treatment for men and women who may have urinary incontinence (leakage), urinary frequency or urgency, bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain. To obtain the certification, Terri had to complete three different classes and competency exams held by the APTA, collect letters of reference, and complete a case report within 1 year after completing the necessary courses.  

“I am passionate about helping people feel better, especially when it comes to issues that affect their everyday lives. Obtaining my Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Certification will allow me to better assist those patients and help them feel good again.” Jeurink says.

Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certificate

Susan Roemer, a Physical Therapist at our Wayland Clinic has received her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Certificate from the American Physical Therapy Association.

To acquire the certification, Susan had to demonstrate extensive knowledge in the field of orthopedic physical therapy through experience (of which she has 8 years), continued education, and passing a rigorous exam that tests her intricate clinical knowledge of orthopedic tests, problem solving, assessment, evaluation and treatment skills.

“While attaining the OCS certification I acquired new techniques for diagnosing and treating orthopedic conditions, which has helped me to treat patients more efficiently and effectively” Susan said.

Great job Susan & Terri! Your continued education will help our patients get back to feeling good!

I enjoy being a physical therapist because it allows me to help others understand their bodies so they can help themselves. My #1 goal is to empower my patients by teaching them exercises so they can manage their symptoms on a daily basis from home. This is probably why I’m so passionate about the McKenzie method, which I have been certified in since 2006.

I was born and raised in Coopersville and enjoy treating patients there in the tight-knit community. When I’m not working, I enjoy organizing, hanging out by the pool, running 5Ks, and attending sporting events with my husband Tony.

After graduating from GVSU, I spent time in outpatient orthopedics, home health care, burn/wound care, nursing homes, and working with veterans. I am passionate about spinal manual therapy and have taken multiple continuing education courses honing these skills and earning a certification in the Mulligan approach. I feel it's all of these experiences that led me to the purchase of NPT in 2003. In recent years, I've spent less time treating patients and more time in billing so I can help our patients understand the ever-changing world of health insurance and Medicare.

When I'm not working at our clinic or on the computer managing medical records, you'd likely find me near Wayland where I live with my husband, three kids, and four hunting dogs. I enjoy spending quality time with my family, scrapbooking, card making, reading mysteries, and spending time at the cottage.

As a new therapist for NPT, I am enjoying the challenges and rewards of working with clients at our Grant location. Everyday is something new and fun due to the unique character of people and their needs. I also enjoy working with a great team that always has the customer’s best interests in mind and strives towards accomplishing the client’s therapy goals.

My name is Terri Jeurink. I grew up in a small town by Flint and came to West Michigan to attend GVSU in 1991. I have worked in the rehab setting for 16 years. I worked as a PTA/COTA then obtained my masters in PT in 2004. My passion is outpatient PT and my specialty is pelvic floor rehab. I recently obtained my pelvic floor certification through the APTA in 2010. I have been married for ten years and love spending time camping, exercising, fishing playing cards and gathering together with family and friends.

Terri Jeurink is a Women's Health specialist and physical therapist. She will be sharing her knowledge at the Women’s Health Events mentioned above.