About Us
One-on-one with a licensed physical therapist every visit
One-on-one with a licensed physical therapist every visit
One-on-one with a licensed physical therapist every visit
Put your trust in our licensed physical therapists. While it is a common practice to use PT techs and PT assistants we do not use them at our clinic. You deserve the best, most qualified care every visit.
Manual Techniques and Specialties
One-on-one with a licensed physical therapist every visit
One-on-one with a licensed physical therapist every visit
Our therapists use a manual, hands on approach to treat. We often hear that our therapists have "magic hands". This compliment is a result of years of skilled manual training producing highly knowledgeable therapists. We also have therapists that have extensive training in specific areas such as chronic back/neck pain,pelvic floor, headac
Our therapists use a manual, hands on approach to treat. We often hear that our therapists have "magic hands". This compliment is a result of years of skilled manual training producing highly knowledgeable therapists. We also have therapists that have extensive training in specific areas such as chronic back/neck pain,pelvic floor, headaches/migraines, tailbone, jaw pain, CranioSacral therapy, and Trigger Point Dry Needling.
See the Difference, Feel the Difference
One-on-one with a licensed physical therapist every visit
See the Difference, Feel the Difference
From the moment you walk in the building to the time you say good bye to your therapist, you will find we are not your average physical therapy clinic. We have friendly front office staff to help answer all your questions.
Our Team
Barb Bauman, PT, Owner
Gail "Cookie" Freidhoff-Bohman
Margot van Eck, PT, MSPT, CST
Barbara Bauman is a physical therapist and owner of Bauman Physical Therapy & Wellness since 1998. She earned her degree from Cleveland State University. She has a strong interest in women’s health and a commitment to manual assessment and manual therapy techniques. Barb’s background in manual therapy includes: muscle energy, indirect mo
Barbara Bauman is a physical therapist and owner of Bauman Physical Therapy & Wellness since 1998. She earned her degree from Cleveland State University. She has a strong interest in women’s health and a commitment to manual assessment and manual therapy techniques. Barb’s background in manual therapy includes: muscle energy, indirect mobilization, myofascial release, visceral manipulation, lymphatic drainage, among others. This diverse background provides for an integrated approach to musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Margot van Eck, PT, MSPT, CST
Gail "Cookie" Freidhoff-Bohman
Margot van Eck, PT, MSPT, CST
Margot van Eck, PT, MS, CST has been with Bauman Physical Therapy since 1999. She attended West Virginia University for undergraduate studies and received a BS in Physical therapy at the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1981. She completed an MS in Physical Therapy at the University of Kentucky in 1996 with an emphasis in orthoped
Margot van Eck, PT, MS, CST has been with Bauman Physical Therapy since 1999. She attended West Virginia University for undergraduate studies and received a BS in Physical therapy at the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1981. She completed an MS in Physical Therapy at the University of Kentucky in 1996 with an emphasis in orthopedics. Margot specializes in manual techniques and enjoys treating all orthopedic problems, chronic neck issues, TMJ, and headaches. She is certified in craniosacral therapy (for 8 years and older) and trigger point dry needling.
Gail "Cookie" Freidhoff-Bohman
Gail "Cookie" Freidhoff-Bohman
Gail "Cookie" Freidhoff-Bohman
Cookie is technically "retired" but you never know when she might pop in the clinic.
Lauren Bush, PT, DPT
Gretchen Busquets, PT, MSPT
Gail "Cookie" Freidhoff-Bohman
Lauren Bush, PT, DPT, RYT is a doctor of Physical Therapy. She received her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology/Sports Medicine from DePauw University in 2004 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Indiana University in 2008. She has been trained in the McKenzie method, visceral manipulation, pelvic floor therapy, and has also atten
Lauren Bush, PT, DPT, RYT is a doctor of Physical Therapy. She received her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology/Sports Medicine from DePauw University in 2004 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Indiana University in 2008. She has been trained in the McKenzie method, visceral manipulation, pelvic floor therapy, and has also attended numerous manual therapy based courses through the Institute of Physical Art. Lauren is passionate about holistic health and wellness and is a certified yoga teacher.
Bri Harvey, PT, DPT
Gretchen Busquets, PT, MSPT
Gretchen Busquets, PT, MSPT
Bri Harvey , PT, DPT received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania in 2017. She has continuing education and experience with vestibular and balance rehabilitation. She also enjoys treating all orthopedic conditions. Bri misses her home state of Pennsylvania but truly enjoys Lexington and the Bluegrass
Bri Harvey , PT, DPT received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania in 2017. She has continuing education and experience with vestibular and balance rehabilitation. She also enjoys treating all orthopedic conditions. Bri misses her home state of Pennsylvania but truly enjoys Lexington and the Bluegrass State. In her free time, she enjoys projects and remodeling her home.
Gretchen Busquets, PT, MSPT
Gretchen Busquets, PT, MSPT
Gretchen Busquets, PT, MSPT
Gretchen Busquets, PT, MSPT recently moved to Lexington from Pittsburgh, PA. She received her Master of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University in Durham, NC. Gretchen has experience treating patients with orthopedic conditions, and incorporates manual techniques with movement to achieve the best outcome. She has 2 teacup poodles
Gretchen Busquets, PT, MSPT recently moved to Lexington from Pittsburgh, PA. She received her Master of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University in Durham, NC. Gretchen has experience treating patients with orthopedic conditions, and incorporates manual techniques with movement to achieve the best outcome. She has 2 teacup poodles, 1 golden doodle, and 2 cats. Her family likes to hike with the golden doodle at the red river gorge trails. In the summer they spend most weekends on the lake and enjoy wake surfing. All the dogs like to come on the boat! Her husband is a retinal surgeon here in Lexington and both of her daughters attend Wake Forest University in NC.
Bethany Dunn Doninger, PT, DPT
Bethany Dunn Doninger, PT, DPT
Bethany Dunn Doninger, PT, DPT
Bethany Dunn Doninger, PT, DPT brings 20 years of experience as a physical therapist. In addition to treating all orthopedic conditions, she also specializes in pelvic floor therapy - women's, men's, and pediatric. She is highly experienced with treating urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, and pre/post-natal
Bethany Dunn Doninger, PT, DPT brings 20 years of experience as a physical therapist. In addition to treating all orthopedic conditions, she also specializes in pelvic floor therapy - women's, men's, and pediatric. She is highly experienced with treating urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, and pre/post-natal care. Bethany also has experience with abdominal issues and using visceral mobilization techniques.
Kim Davis, personal trainer
Bethany Dunn Doninger, PT, DPT
Bethany Dunn Doninger, PT, DPT
Kim Davis is a fitness trainer and has been with Bauman Physical Therapy since January of 2004. She is certified through the American Council on Exercise in both Group Fitness (1996) and Personal Training (1997). Kim teaches classes including: step aerobics, pump (barbell classes), cycling, and Pilates at both Bauman Physical Therapy a
Kim Davis is a fitness trainer and has been with Bauman Physical Therapy since January of 2004. She is certified through the American Council on Exercise in both Group Fitness (1996) and Personal Training (1997). Kim teaches classes including: step aerobics, pump (barbell classes), cycling, and Pilates at both Bauman Physical Therapy and the local YMCA. She works with those with active lifestyles as well as rehab patients.
Leanne Field, office manager
Bethany Dunn Doninger, PT, DPT
Kathleen Willis-Ellison, In-take Coordinator
Leanne Field has been the office manager of Bauman Physical Therapy since 2000. She graduated from Transylvania University in 1998 with a degree in Business with an emphasis in healthcare administration. Leanne is happy to address all the needs of patients and our staff.
Kathleen Willis-Ellison, In-take Coordinator
Kathleen Willis-Ellison, In-take Coordinator
Kathleen Willis-Ellison, In-take Coordinator
Kathleen Wills-Ellison is our In-take Coordinator and likely the friendly voice you hear when you call our clinic. She is always ready to help assist patients with scheduling or new patient paperwork. Kathleen has been at Bauman Physical Therapy since 2012.