treatments
We treat individuals of all ages and a wide range of musculoskeletal diagnoses including but not limited to:
Acute and chronic neck and back conditions
New and old orthopedic injuries
Motor vehicle accidents
Pre-and post-operative care
Sports injuries
It’s all
about you,
all the time.
At Rode Physical Therapy we treat each patient as a unique individual, with their own specific goals and lifestyle needs. Our sessions are individualized so you'll spend 100% of your visit with YOUR PERSONAL highly-experienced physical therapist. With this continuity of care and our expertise focused exclusively on you, you will feel better faster.
One patient. One therapist.
One goal. Recovery.
testimonials
“...a rare find in the world of science and medicine.”
“Dr. Rode taught me what was needed in order to recover from a herniated disk. Her knowledge is both dense and spacious, reflecting her years of education and experience. She has the unique ability to explain the complexities of human anatomy in such a way that one can easily understand. Her intellect and gift of articulating heady material combined with warmth, light heartedness and generosity of spirit is a rare find in the world of science and medicine. In addition to educating her patients, Dr. Rode’s seasoned work is very hands-on. I experienced great relief from her strength and keen intuition when she performed muscle manipulation. With that said, I highly recommend her for any physical therapy needs.”
Deborah Wilson
“She is skillful, intuitive and has magic hands.”
“When you’re mature and choose to stay active, you’re likely to have physical issues that can greatly benefit from physical therapy. Brenda Rode is my savior! She has repeatedly kept me going in spite of back problems, knee problems, a broken ankle and currently a pinched nerve in my neck. She is skillful, intuitive and has magic hands. Her new office is welcoming and she is always on schedule. In addition she is a wonderful, caring person who can be trusted to come up with the proper treatment program to get you feeling better fast.”
Joanne Dalsass
“...within weeks my pain disappeared due to her expertise and skilled hands.”
“Before starting treatment with Brenda, I had endured chronic pain in my shoulder for months. A neurosurgeon diagnosed the cause as a pinched nerve in my neck. Inoculations gave me no relief. He suggested physical therapy as an alternative to surgery. I was referred to Brenda Rode and within weeks my pain disappeared due to her expertise and skilled hands. I am most grateful for the restoration of my quality of life. I would highly recommend Brenda to anyone with a similar problem.”
Lamar Blair
about us
Dr. Brenda Rode
Brenda was drawn to physical therapy to empower people and facilitate their autonomy after injury. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Pacific University in 2002. After years of practice in outpatient orthopedic settings throughout the state of Oregon, in 2016, she opened Rode Physical Therapy, a privately-owned and operated outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic. At Rode Physical Therapy, she specializes in manual therapy, with a strong emphasis on education and targeted therapeutic exercise. She has a special interest in treating shoulders, necks and the jaw. She strives to empower her patients giving them the tools to recover quickly and avoid future painful or limiting occurrences. Outside of work, Brenda enjoys traveling, traveling and traveling some more. She loves to explore and is drawn to the personal growth that stepping out of her comfort zone brings. She is a dedicated yogi, a true francophile and is never far from a good book.
Dr. Cristin Reed
Cristin brings 20+ years of treatment experience to our rehabilitation team. She is a highly skilled clinician with a hands-on manually focused approach to therapy. She utilizes a vast toolbox of techniques that allows her to provide individualized care to each patient. She is a compassionate and relatable provider focused on helping patients work toward achieving their goals. Cristin enjoys working with patients of all ages with a particular emphasis on complex spine and orthopedic problems. She also has extensive experience treating sports injuries, scoliosis, post surgical conditions and movement dysfunction. Cristin is a Bend native who spent much of her adult life in the Washington, DC area before returning home to live near her family in 2017. She completed her undergraduate degree in Wellness, Nutrition and Exercise Science at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia before earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree from the Medical College of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia in 2005. Outside of work, Cristin is an avid home cook and reader. She enjoys hiking and camping and spending time with her husband, two daughters and large extended family here in beautiful Bend Oregon.
Dr. Karin Hachten-Monger
Karin joins Rode Physical Therapy with over 20+ years of experience in outpatient orthopedic settings. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2001 from Creighton University and is driven to continually learn through professional growth and teaching opportunities. She is CSCS certified and has been active in the community since 2006 teaching many types of fitness classes. Throughout her career she has specialized in manual therapy and patient empowerment. Karin prides herself in patient-centered, individualized evaluations and developing evidence-based treatment plans in pursuing each patient’s maximum potential. She is inspired with each patient’s journey and how to create successful outcomes together. She feels truly blessed to have such an incredible role on the path to wellness with each person. Karin is excited to be a part of the Rode PT team which has such impressive professional education and experience in improving the lives of the great people of Central Oregon, inspired by the company’s mission to facilitate recovery and maximize autonomy and quality of life. Beyond practicing her profession, Karin enjoys spending quality time with her three awesome kids and her pup, Saint.
Kari Szukalski, MPT
Kari has over 20 years of experience in the one-on-one outpatient orthopedic setting treating patients with a mix of hands-on manual therapy and patient education. She loves the problem solving approach to Physical Therapy tailored to each patient’s needs. She enjoys treating patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including pre and post surgical patients, automobile and sports related injuries, and every day “life events”. She holds a certification in the McKenzie method, a system for diagnosing and treating spine and extremity pain. Kari completed her undergraduate degree in Biology, Chemistry and Exercise Physiology and Sports Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After years of sports travel, she switched gears and joined the rowing team at UNC where she still keeps in contact with many of her former teammates. She went on to graduate with honors from Western Carolina University. Outside of work Kari coaches mountain biking to women and children, volunteers for the Pine Mountain Sports Women’s mountain bike program, snowboards, gardens and chases her backyard chickens. She enjoys spending time on the mountain and in the woods with her family.