Meet Our Physical Therapists
Personalized, whole-body physical therapy in Downtown Milwaukee and Pewaukee since 1996.
Care Built Around You
Our highly trained, board-certified physical therapists continually advance their skills to bring you the latest treatment options and focused one-on-one care.
We work to pair you with the physical therapist best suited to your specific needs, helping maximize your outcomes and get you better faster.
Since 1996, Body Mechanics has stood apart through individual attention. You will meet with the same therapist during a 30–60 minute session—not be left unattended on machines or devices. That focused care helps us accomplish more in each visit while giving you a steady guide on your path to recovery.
Our therapists combine skilled hands-on treatment, patient education, and specific exercise prescriptions tailored to your lifestyle and goals. You will be listened to, respected, and empowered to take an active role in your rehabilitation.
Andy Kerk
President, PT, ATC, CMTPT
Andy has practiced physical therapy since 1983 and has developed into a respected leader in the Milwaukee-area orthopedic and sports physical therapy community. In 2014, the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association selected Andy as the Physical Therapist of the Year Award winner. He founded the independent free-standing PT practice of Body Mechanics in 1996 and has successfully assembled a talented team of highly skilled manual physical therapists to serve the area.
Jenna Mielke
PT, DPT, CMTPT, Milwaukee Clinic Director
Jenna dreamt of being a physical therapist long ago after being a patient herself and suffering two knee injuries requiring extensive rehabilitation. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point where she was on the women’s basketball team. Jenna values her personal experiences as an athlete and the ability to relate to the mental aspect of injury and recovery.
Elizabeth Melville
PT, DPT, CMTPT
Elizabeth believes strongly in one on one personalized care in order to allow for the best, most individualized treatment possible. She is a good listener and strong supporter of patient education which allows each person to have control of their own health and rehabilitation process. She believes that the combination of strong manual therapy treatment interventions with specific exercise prescriptions can provide great results for her patients. She is a strong proponent that treatment must be tailored to fit each patient’s individual lifestyle and goals. Elizabeth enjoys working with a variety of patients including all activity levels, abilities, and ages.
Gabrielle Newton
PT, DPT
Gabby has always had a knack for health and wellness, and as such was keen to start her physical therapy journey immediately upon entering college. Gabby graduated from Milwaukee’s very own Marquette University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). She enjoys working with patients of a variety of general orthopedic conditions, and always strives to be their biggest cheerleader. She approaches 1:1 treatment ready to actively listen and collaborate with her patients, believing that patience and teamwork are some of the biggest keys for success.
Matthew Kinkade
PT, DPT, CMTPT, Pewaukee Clinic Director
Physical therapy is a second career for Matt – he worked as a carpenter and served with a disaster relief organization in his early 20’s. It was here that service and helping others became a passion that propelled him into physical therapy education. Matt’s approach to physical therapy starts with the understanding that everyone is created on purpose, for purpose. His professional skills and development are an expression of his core purpose to compassionately meet the needs of those he serves and that they, in turn, become strong to serve their family and community.
Carl Goehner
PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT
Carl’s approach to physical therapy includes a thorough assessment of the problem area and neighboring structures with a detailed interview and history of the patient. Following the Body Mechanics practice paradigm, Carl utilizes a combination of hands-on, skilled, manual therapy intervention along with individualized home exercise and self-care methods to address each patient’s symptoms and limitations. Carl is an excellent listener and communicator and a strong believer in educating his patients about the factors that contribute to their symptoms thereby training them to be active participants in their rehab.
Our Purpose & Core Values
We exist to provide hope and a path to success so our clients can feel better, stay active, and optimize their potential.
Optimistic
We believe every client can improve their situation. We begin every plan of care with optimism, intention, and confidence in your potential.
Confident
We believe our work is effective and valuable to our clients’ health and well-being, offering a cost-effective and empowering path forward.
Committed
We apply our resources, knowledge, and skill—and collaborate with our team and trusted healthcare partners—to help each patient improve.