Meet the Staff at the Rejuv Medical Clinic

Joel Baumgartner, MD

Dr. Baumgartner is a board certified physician with specialized fellowship training in non-surgical orthopedics and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, and completed his family practice residency at the University of North Dakota. He completed advanced training in sports medicine with a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center. Dr. Baumgartner uses the latest in diagnostic and treatment technology to treat musculoskeletal injury and pain."  Lecturing internationally to other physicians and professionals he instructs on pain evaluation, diagnosis and the latest treatment options.  
He has authored a book on Prolotherapy and PRP technique and is a contributing author to other published texts on pain management.  He stays active in his free time, trying to stay fit and enjoys competition in tennis, volleyball and running.  His family and faith remain his priority and his favorite name to be called is “Daddy”.

Todd Keasling, ATC

Todd brings years of experience to the Sports and Orthopedic Medicine team at Rejuv.   He is a skilled certified athletic trainer and has rehabbed patients ranging from the elite athlete to the weekend warrior. He enjoys the challenges of treating those injured and has a keen sensitivity to the needs of those going through treatment.   When not taping an ankle or tending to an injury, you may find him sailing the lakes of Minnesota with his beautiful wife and daughter.

Rob Taylor, ATC

Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.

Sharon Kramer P.T.

Sharon is our skilled physical therapist.  She has years of knowledge and experience treating patients suffering from chronic pain conditions to   sports and recent injuries.  She delights in seeing patients improve in their function, strength and performance levels.  She is also a gymnastics coach in her “free time” and the mother of two very talented gymnasts.

Ashlee Ford, MS, RCEP

As an Exercise Physiologist, Ashlee studies the acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations of physical activity to improve the health, fitness and performance of athletes and the general population.

Mary Neisen, FNP, Family Nurse Practitioner

Mary has a health promotion practice that assists clients to improve their overall  level of wellness. she assists client’s In balancing their  hormones to treat many symptoms including fatigue, stress, bone loss, sleep problems, hot flashes, low sex drive, gastrointestinal dysfunction and memory loss. Mary provides medical assistance and supervision for our weight loss programs.

Susan Schneider, RN

Susan is an experienced and compassionate addition to the Rejuv Medical family.  She has a tender heart for healing and getting to the root of her patient’s concerns and needs.  She found Dr. Baumgartner as a former patient in need of Prolotherapy and, with her enthusiasm and zest for life; she soon became Rejuv’s head nurse.  She runs the Aesthetic and Anti-Aging side of the practice with years of experience in bio-identical hormone replacement and body and soul rejuvenation

Stephanie Koppendrayer, Nurse & Office Manager

Stephanie is the quarterback of the team at Rejuv Medical.  She runs a tight ship and keeps the rest of us on-schedule and in line.  She has years of experience as an Orthopedic nurse and we are blessed she found her way to Minnesota from the mountains of Colorado.   She is an avid biker (with pedals, not gas) and has a mean spike on the volleyball court.  She also enjoys inspiring young athletes to be all they can be as a local volleyball coach in the community.

Ann Hanson, Receptionist

Ann is the first person to take your call when you phone the Sartell Clinic. There is never a dull moment behind the front desk. Honored to be on the front lines, Ann helps you to have an enjoyable experience here at Rejuv Medical.

Tim Schmidt, Business Development Director

Business Development means that Tim is in charge of being creative. He is typically behind the scenes at the clinic and at the performance center. However, when Rejuv Medical makes a public appearance, expect to meet Tim at the event. He is positioned to represent Rejuv Medical. His tasks change daily from ad design, web development, developing additions to the business plan, to sales, marketing, and public event attendance.

Meet the Staff at the Rejuv Medical Weight Loss & Performance Center

J.R. Burgress M.S., C.P.T, Fitness Director

J.R. is a Certified Personal Trainer who specializes in nutrition. After playing college baseball and Rugby he achieved his Masters in Science from SCSU. His passion is to help others make changes in their lives that will enrich and benefit them and their families for years to come. In his free time him and his wife love to embrace a lifestyle of health and fitness, he also still plays amateur baseball, men’s rugby, and men’s softball.

Christine B., Certified Personal Trainer

Christine is a fitness professional involved in exercise instruction. She motivates clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability to her clients. Christine also measures the client's strengths and weaknesses with fitness assessments. She also educates her clients in many other aspects of wellness besides exercise, including general health and nutrition guidelines.

Marcus Eguia, Certified Personal Trainer

Marcus started his career in the United States Marine Corps working with fellow Marines to keep them within Marine Corps height and weight standards. Marcus is now a fitness professional involved in exercise instruction. With his military background, Marcus has a unique way of motivating his clients through goals and accountability. He also educates his clients in many other aspects of wellness besides exercise, including general health and nutrition guidelines.

Tim Moes, Certified Personal Trainer & Office Manager

As a certified personal trainer, Tim helps people achieve a physique and fitness level they never thought was possible. He also is the office manager at the performance center in charge of operations and overall company performance.

Rich Schimenek, Certified Personal Trainer & HARDcore Facilitator

Rich's job varies significantly per client.  As a certified personal trainer, he helps people with weight loss, getting faster and stronger, and coaches proper weightlifting techniques. Which bleeds over into his experience as a coach and helping run the HARDcore Athletic Program.

Rich Theisen, Certified Personal Trainer

As a personal trainer at Rejuv Medical, Rich understands the importance behind nutrition and exercise. He encourages his clients to make lifestyle changes to achieve their goals.

Tom Polipnick, Certified Personal Trainer NASM, PES, CES

Tom stresses the importance of eating well, the importance of making good life decisions, the importance of proper form of exercises, and he specifically designs and tailors his workouts and meals based on individual goals and needs.  He"ll guide you in acheiving your goals which will ultimately enable you to live the best life you can.

Julia Krengel, Certified Personal Trainer

The scope of practice for Julia is to enhance the components of fitness for the general, healthy population.  Proper exercise prescription may result in improved body composition, physical performance, and health outcomes.  Julia will pay close attention to your exercise form, workout routine, and nutrition plan.

Nick Evans, Certified Personal Trainer & Front Desk

Nick is on the front line when it comes to your needs when you walk into the performance center. He is here to answer your questions and get you checked in before an amazing workout. He also heads up several boot camp classes and is well on his way to helping several clients achieve their weight loss goals.

Nick Stram, Front Desk

Nick runs our front desk at the performance center. He is your resource to answer calls and questions.

Dr.  Baumgartner travels to Honduras to provide Prolotherapy to those whose bodies are broken down from years of hard work, but do no have access to proper medical care.  While there, he trains physicians from around the world in advanced Prolotherapy injection techniques and the physical examination of the patient. 

“It is humbling to see how much we take for granted and how blessed we truly are.  Every year, I learn more about the human spirit and the true beauty every human being possesses.”