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Mike Schaack
Katie Blalock
Tawnie Frey
Robin Gibson
Brett Shumate
Heather WhiteMike Schaack, DPT, FAAOMPT, MSPT
Mike Schaack graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology from U.C. Davis in 1992. Immediately following his undergraduate studies, he attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton and received his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy in 1994. In 2004 Mike partnered up with Paul Swanson and together they operated Swanson Schaack Physical Therapy until 2013. During this time, Mike went back to school and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Pacific University in Oregon in 2009. In 2013 Mike took sole ownership and Schaack Physical Therapy was born. Mike currently has two Schaack Physical Therapy clinics located in Lincoln and Roseville, CA.
Over the course of Dr. Schaack's career, he has taken numerous short and long term spinal courses along with upper and lower extremity courses to hone his manual skills. His ongoing pursuit to improve his expertise included a full year of residency training. In 1999, Dr. Schaack completed the Kaiser Hayward Residency Program in Advanced Physical Therapy and became a Full Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.
In addition to clinical work, Dr. Schaack started Schaack Physical Therapy Seminars in 2008 and currently teaches continuing education classes for fellow physical therapists at his Lincoln clinic and across the United States including California, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Hawaii.
When he is not working or teaching, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, Melinda, and their three wonderful children: Lauren, Kyle and Jake.Katie Blalock, DPT, OCS
Katie grew up in Fremont, Ca and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from California State University, East Bay in 2008 with a major in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology.
Katie then attended graduate school at the University of the Pacific and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010. After graduating, she worked in a private outpatient clinic in Fremont, completed a yearlong Maitland manual therapy course and received her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification. In 2024, her family moved to Lincoln and she joined the Schaack Physical Therapy team.
Katie thinks that being a PT is the best job ever and absolutely loves coming to work every day. She considers it to be a privilege to help patients get back to important activities in their life.
When she is not working, Katie spends time with her husband and 3 children and enjoys reading, running and dreaming of her next trip to Disneyland.Tawnie Frey, DPT
Dr. Frey was raised in the Central Valley and began participating in sports at a young age. Following high school, she attended a junior college where her involvement in athletics, sports medicine, and adapted physical education further spurred her interests in the field of physical therapy. Dr. Frey received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from California State University Fresno and then went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from California State University Sacramento. She enjoys treating a variety of orthopedic and sports related injuries using an evidence based, holistic, and individually tailored approach. Dr. Frey goes beyond rehabilitation of current injuries to provide her patients with a preventative approach towards future injury and is passionate about promoting overall health and wellness.
When not at work, Tawnie can be found spending time with family and friends and staying active outdoors. Some of her favorite outdoor activities include hiking, biking, snowboarding, recreational sports, and camping.Robin Gibson, PTA
Bio coming soon...Brett Shumate, DPT, CSCS
Brett graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology from San Diego State University and went on to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Sacramento State.
Prior to joining our team, he worked with a variety of patient populations including post-surgical, neurological, cardio-pulmonary, and orthopedic. With his passion for neurologic rehabilitation, health and wellness, and chronic pain conditions, Brett brings a rounded knowledge to the team at Schaack PT, and is grateful for the opportunity to help in facilitating his patient's return to their normal lifestyle.
When not at the clinic, Brett loves spending time with his wife and son. He has a passion for the outdoors and can be spotted in the wild enjoying hiking, camping, backpacking, rock climbing, and paddleboarding.Heather White, DPT
Dr. White graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State University, earning her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with a Minor in Biological Sciences. Heather immediately applied to Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs and was graciously accepted into the program offered by her alma mater. Dr. White considers herself a patient centric practitioner and strives to lead with integrity, respect, and compassion while practicing her art. She is a fellow Lincolnite and is proud to have the opportunity to rehabilitate, promote, and preserve the function of those in her surrounding community. While her interests are vast, she focuses her continuing education through the lens of her current clientele.
When not working, Heather enjoys spending time with her son, friends and family, exploring new learning opportunities and having adventures.