Meet Our Team

Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine has a team of highly qualified medical professionals and support staff who work together to meet our patients’ needs and provide excellent care.

Michelle

Office Manager

Michelle has worked in healthcare for over 16 years and has been the Office Manager for Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine since 2008. She was born and raised in Cedar Rapids.

Michelle is certified in non-surgical spinal decompression and laser therapies and is very passionate about her career. She loves helping people and the most rewarding part about working with patients is the outcome they experience at the clinic. She enjoys spending each day making a difference in the lives of others, whether it is greeting them, helping assist them with a treatment, or working behind the scenes making sure the facility is run smoothly. Each day is rewarding.

Michelle is a mother of 3, and she loves to watch each of them with their life adventures and spending time with family and friends. She loves to be outside in the summer months spending time in the sun.

Hayley, CNA, RN

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hayley brings over 11 years of healthcare experience to her role, including eight years as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) before earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and becoming a Registered Nurse.

Her personal journey as a Type 1 diabetic inspired her to pursue nursing and fueled her passion for helping others navigate their own health and wellness journeys.

As a CNA, Hayley gained valuable experience in skilled nursing and rehabilitation, nephrology, and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). After becoming a nurse, she relocated to Coralville to join the University of Iowa’s Pediatric ICU team, where she continues to pick up shifts and remain connected to acute pediatric care.

Hayley is passionate about integrative and holistic medicine and is excited to continue expanding her knowledge while contributing to the mission of Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine. She values a patient-centered approach and enjoys helping individuals optimize their health and overall well-being.

Outside of work, Hayley enjoys spending time outdoors—especially hiking and hammocking—as well as weight lifting and yoga. She is also a devoted dog mom to two dogs who have her whole heart, and she loves spending as much time with them as possible.

Benjamin, LAT, ATC

Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer

Ben grew up and attended school in California where he attained his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, He practiced sports medicine in the collegiate and secondary school settings for 5 years before he moved to Iowa in 2017.  Since making the “best move of his life” he has worked for Mercy Medical and PCI to provide Athletic Training coverage around Cedar Rapids.  Now he is happy to work in the clinical setting to provide a dynamic structure to therapy at Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine. Ben’s daily goal is always to try to make patients leave rehabilitation feeling better than when they arrived.

Other than helping patients; Ben enjoys spending time with his wife, doing church activities, hopes to start a family soon, and likes playing video games in his free time.

Sarah

Certified Medical Assistant

Sarah comes to us from Texas. She graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M and holds a CMA certification. Sarah brings her passion and enthusiasm for the medical sciences and is also pursuing a career as a Physicians Assistant in the future. Her hobbies are painting, playing pickle ball, teaching catechism for 2nd grade, and spending time with family