Joan graduated from the South Dakota State University in 1990 with a BS degree in Athletic Training. In 1992, she earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the Mayo School of Health Related Sciences in Rochester, MN. Joan started Physical Therapy Solutions in 1999. She was introduced to the Protonics Neuromuscular Repositioning System in 2000 and was soon taking the Postural Restoration Institute classes. She became Postural Restoration Certified in 2005. Sanford USD Medical Center became interested in the Postural Restoration approach and purchased the clinic in 2008. She is now the Manager of Sanford Physical Therapy Solutions. Joan completed the requirements for a CranioFacial Pain Certification and her clinical doctorate in 2017 through the University of St. Augustine.