About Us

	Dave Vanderhoff, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS Dave is a 2001 graduate of Des Moines University (DMU)with a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy.  Dave then completed his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from DMU in 2006. He has previously worked in hospital settings concentrating on Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Ergonomics. Dave is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and has obtained the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification.   Practice Location: Pella
	Shelly DeRuiter, PT Shelly graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Physical Therapy degree in 1992. She has developed advanced rehabilitation skills in orthopaedic care and women's health issues. She is one of only two Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) Therapists in Iowa having attended every Postural Restoration Institute (www.posturalrestoration.com) course and successfully completing a rigorous clinical and analytical testing process in 2010.   Practice Location: Pella
	Elise Spronk, MS, OTR/L Elise is an Occupational Therapist.  She received a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of South Dakota in 1997 and has since gained practice experience in Hand Therapy and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation. She is also certified by Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy as a Lymphedema Specialist. At Work Systems Rehab & Fitness, Elise manages Pediatric Therapy services for residents of Pella and surrounding communities.   Practice Locations: Pella, Oskaloosa, and Newton
	Darren McGriff Darren joined Work Systems Rehab & Fitness in 2011 as Fitness Manager.  He earned his certification in personal training in 2008.  Darren has trained professional boxers and mixed martial artists. He has been on the USA Iowa Region Volleyball Board of Directors since 2005 and a national level player from 2001 – 2003.  He has fifteen years of prior management experience in the dealership and automotive repair business. Darren has a passion for working with young athletes and conducts many clinics to enhance skill development with local area athletes. Practice Locations: Pella
	Katherine Gliarmis, ATC Katherine Gliarmis is a 2007 graduate of South Dakota State University’s athletic training program and a 2010 graduate of Illinois State University’s Masters in Kinesiology, athletic training program. She has previously worked as an athletic trainer for South Dakota State University and Illinois State University with the cross country and track and field programs. Her duties at Work Systems Rehab & Fitness include serving as the head athletic trainer at Pella Christian High School and as a staff member for Work Systems’ Medically Oriented Gym (MOG).   Practice Locations: Pella
	Mark Blankespoor, PT, DPT Mark is a Physical Therapist and President of Work Systems Rehab & Fitness. In December 1998 he opened Work Systems Rehab to assist industries in their return to work process. He currently consults with a variety of industries throughout Iowa. He is also a faculty member with WorkWell Systems.   Practice Locations: Onsite Consulting, Des Moines and Pella
	Troy Vander Molen, PT Troy joined Work Systems Rehab & Fitness in 2001. He has previously worked in various private and hospital-based Outpatient Orthopaedic Practices. He has a strong interest in Manual Therapy, Functional Treatment Protocols, Sports Medicine, and Overuse Injuries. He has had the opportunity to work with many different industries helping them solve work injury problems with Ergonomic Analysis and Training, Functional Job Descriptions, Prework Screens, and On-site Therapy.   Practice Locations: Pella, Newton, and Onsite Consulting
	Tracy Fuller, LMT Tracy has been a licensed Massage Therapist since 1996. She is a highly-skilled Massage Therapist who specializes in Neuromuscular, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports, and Pregnancy Massages.   Call Work Systems Rehab & Fitness at (641) 628-4622 to set up your appointment today!   Practice Locations: Pella