TLC Physical Therapy

At TLC Physical Therapy, we love what we do, and it's evident in our practice. It's not just about treating the patient; it's also about understanding the patient and what they are going through. Our mission is to treat pain and get patients back into their daily routines as quickly as possible. We are a private physical therapy practice, established in 1997, offering physical therapy treatment and fitness assessment to people of all ages. We specialize in manual therapy techniques, targeting chronic pain, and focus on care and injury prevention. We also offer massages and own and operate a 24/7 fitness center, providing access to clientele who do not have a direct link to a physical therapist. We serve rural Northeastern South Dakota.

Meet Our Therapists

Thea Loy Pallansch, PT, DPT, is our President. She received her Bachelors of Physical Therapy (PT) at The University of North Dakota in May of 1978 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at The University of North Dakota in December of 2007. In 2020, Thea received a Bachelor's degree in General Studies from South Dakota State University. She specializes in Myofascial Release (John Barne's method) and received Level 1 Dry Needling Certification in 2022. Awards include the South Dakota Physical Therapy Association's Hall of Fame and the Heart of Dakota Award for Customer Service. When not working, Thea enjoys gardening, reading, singing with family for various community events, baking pies, hunting pheasants and deer, driving MOPAR muscle cars, and spending time with grandkids.

Jennifer Nelson, PT, DPT, is our Secretary Treasurer. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of North Dakota in 2012. Jen specializes in MFR (Myofascial Release-John Barne's Method), Dry Needling, and is a Certified Sole Supports Provider. She enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, running, fitness, and spending time with her family, husband, and two children. She has completed a half-marathon in 2020 and 2021.