Tonya Onstad, PT, MPT

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A Pediatric Physical Therapy Specialist

Tonya Onstad, MSPT, specializes in pediatric physical therapy, aquatic therapy and helmet assessments. She has over 20 years of experience working with pediatric patients and 14 years of experience in aquatic therapy.

She treats:

  • Abnormal gaits, such as toe walking or intoeing
  • Balance disorders
  • General gross motor delay
  • Orthopedic concerns in children
  • Pediatric neurologic and genetic disorders
  • Plagiocephaly
  • Torticollis

Tonya uses unique and effective treatment techniques for torticollis. She also offers a positioning program that, when started early, can prevent babies from needing helmet intervention.

Speaks: English

Specialties

(218) 333-5898

Background Information

Education & Training History

Graduate School:
University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, WI

Experience & Research

Leadership Positions:

  • Lead for the Sanford Children’s Therapy Team
  • Clinical Instructor for Pediatric Physical Therapy Students

Personal Interests

Tonya is married and has a daughter and a stepson. She enjoys reading, biking, swimming, training for triathlons, boating, paddleboarding and scuba diving.

Additional Locations

Sanford Outpatient Rehabilitation

1300 Anne St. NW.
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601

(218) 333-5898

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