Sam Norden, OTR/L

Sam is from the granite state of New Hampshire, but moved out west in 2011 after completing his undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Sam lived in Utah for a few years and moved up to the great state of Montana where he has lived off and on since 2017. Sam discovered his passion for upper extremity rehab and orthopedics while shadowing an Occupational Therapist in Denver, Colorado.

Sam received his Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Hampshire in 2020. As a recent graduate, Sam is bringing the knowledge and skills he acquired in university to the clinic. Sam specializes in upper extremity rehab, treating a variety of injuries and conditions, as well as in splint and orthosis fabrication. He is currently in pursuit of his Certified Hand Therapy (CHT) license and a Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT).

Sam values a close relationship with his patients to determine the best way to achieve functional independence during meaningful daily activities after suffering an injury or developing a condition.

When Sam is not in the clinic, he enjoys spending time outside skiing, hiking, biking, hunting and fishing.

J.D. Jordan, PT, DPT, CAFS

Born and raised in southern Colorado, JD attended Colorado State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science with a Sports Medicine concentration in 2005. He then moved to Missoula and completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Montana in 2009.

JD has been an outpatient PT in the Bozeman area for the past 10 years and has extensive experience with a variety of orthopedic injuries, post-operative care, and sports related injuries. He is Certified in Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute, Level 2 certified in Functional Dry Needling through Kineticore, certified in blood flow restriction training through BStrong, and is a certified Astym provider. His treatment style is based on biomechanics and exercise and involves identifying and correcting dysfunctional movement patterns. He believes in creating a strong relationship with his clients and educating them on how to identify their own dysfunctional movement patterns in order to prevent future injuries and to allow them to return to a high level of function without pain.

In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, hiking/climbing, nordic skiing, and spending time outside with his wife and dog.

Todd Bushman,PT,DPT,COMT,CSCS

Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Todd was an EMT and worked on a Forest Service hotshot crew fighting wildfires. He and his family began calling Bozeman home in 2021 after he completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University. Todd is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and utilizes his background in exercise science and athletics to provide individualized programming for his patients regardless of training history or gym membership. In 2023, Todd earned the designation of Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist (COMT) with a strong emphasis in manual therapy. He is also certified in upper and lower quarter dry needling.

Todd is an avid rock climber and seeks to continually evolve as a climber and a clinician who can provide rehabilitative care and sound training principles for our local climbing community – and their very specific injury presentations. Todd encourages his patients to make healthy lifestyle choices while helping to cultivate confidence as they manage pain, injuries, surgeries, and aging. Todd will meet you where you are at and include you in the process as you navigate decisions surrounding your physical health. 

Todd grew up playing competitive soccer and wrestling. These days he enjoys spending time outside with friends and his growing family – whether trail running, rock climbing, mountain biking, splitboarding, nordic skiing or hiking… Bozeman has it all.

Ryan Takeshita, PT, DPT

Ryan grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii and attended Montana State. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in 2000, he worked as a technician for some of the laser/photonics companies in the Gallatin Valley. He became interested in Physical Therapy when he tore his achilles tendon in 2014.

Ryan received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2023 from University of Montana School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences. Ryan is certified in dry needling and has been training in techniques from the Institute of Physical Art.

In his spare time, Ryan can be found training for triathlons, enjoying the outdoors, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.

Anna Redick, PT, DPT

Anna received her Bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. She has experience working in pediatrics, neurological rehab, aquatics, orthopedics and sports rehabilitation and specializes in chronic pain. She uses a neurological based approach in her treatments as well as techniques developed by the Institute of Physical Art to help improve awareness, strength, and coordination. She is very passionate about teaching her patients to help them learn and understand more about their bodies and diagnosis. 

In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time with her husband, yoga, pilates, hiking, reading, cooking, DIY projects, and going to concerts.

What Sets gabel PT + wellness Apart From Other Clinics in the Bozeman, MT Area?

gabel PT + wellness utilizes a holistic approach to Physical Therapy. All sessions are one on one between you and your PT. The focus is to look at the whole person and not just where the symptoms are. The goal is to isolate the underlying cause to facilitate a long-term change.

"I am a functional manual therapist, who looks at the body as a kinetic chain and strives for efficiency of movement by addressing mechanical dysfunctions/imbalances, motor control, strength, and endurance of muscles. I work to get at the root cause and underlying driver of a patient’s symptoms and inefficient movements and to fix them.

Whether you have a pain complaint, a lack of movement, inability to perform your favorite activity, or you just want to be more efficient than you already are, come experience Functional Manual Therapy®."

                                                                                                                              -Dani Gabel, PT, DPT, CFMT

Your Treating Physical Therapist:

Dr. Danielle F. Gabel, PT, DPT, CFMT decided to be a physical therapist when she was 14 years old. After tearing her ACL playing competitive soccer, she spent a year rehabilitating her knee. This marked the beginning of her life-long study of body mechanics and movement. Dani went on to play for the Wisconsin Olympic Development Team, FC Milwaukee Club soccer as an All State player, and Division One soccer at the University of Evansville on a full athletic scholarship. Since then, she has had five knee surgeries and two wrist surgeries.

Dani attended the University of Evansville in Indiana and was graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Sport Psychology. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2012 from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

After graduation from PT school, Dani has trained with the Gray Institute and earned her Certification in Applied Functional Science (CAFS). Since 2013, she has been training with the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) practicing Functional Manual Therapy®. She became certified in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT), August 2017. 

Away from the clinic, Dani, her husband Dan, their daughter Taylor, their son Brooks, and dog McLovin spend as much time as possible outdoors biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, camping, and enjoying time with friends and family.

What is Functional Manual Therapy®

Functional Manual Therapy® is an holistic approach to PT that Integrates the evaluation and treatment of three main components: Mechanical, Neuromuscular, and Motor Control. 

To learn more about how Functional Manual Therapy® can help you and the benefits of working with an IPA trained therapist, visit the website of the Institute of Physical Therapy.