Karen L. Hansen, PT, DPT
Physical Therapy
Approach To Care
Karen provides physical therapy services with specialization in vestibular/ dizziness, post concussion, neurologic conditions including Parkinson’s Disease, MS, and stroke, and spinal conditions including migraine/ headache, and neck pain. This clinic has advanced vestibular and balance testing equipment including Vestibular First Infrared goggles and Neurocom Smart Equitest for Computerized Dynamic Posturography.
Karen offers specialized manual interventions for muscle and joint conditions including soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, and joint mobilization.
“I like to evaluate complex cases, and I individualize care based on the patient's needs.”
Experience
Education
- St. Olaf College, Bachelor’s of Science Biology
- Washington University School of Medicine, Masters of Science Physical Therapy
- Washington University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Certifications
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- LSVT – Big for Parkinson’s Disease
Personal
Karen is a native to Minnesota. She has two teenagers and two pups. She enjoys going to concerts and outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and cross country/downhill skiing.
Accepted Insurance
All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare

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