“My treatment approach embodies the knowledge that we are uniquely and wonderfully created inside and out. It is a privilage to work with clients in discovering the source of dysfunction and in building a solid foundation to a healthy system, to live life to its fullest!”
Expertise
• Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT)
• Pelvic health training, APTA, Hermann and Wallace, Barnes
• Chronic Pain
• Kinesio Tape KT 1 & 2
*Prestigious International Credential
Education
• Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy, Andrews University (2012)
• Master of Physical Therapy, University of Iowa (1992)
• B.A., Psychology, University of Nebraska (1988)
Since becoming a Physical Therapist, Shani has had great fun practicing in a variety of settings including subacute, skilled nursing, transitional, outpatient and women’s health. Most recently, she owned and operated her own outpatient Physical Therapy clinic in Wisconsin for over 18 years.
In addition to seeing patient’s at KINECIO Physical Therapy, Shani is a full time Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Concordia University, where she is the lead instructor for the musculoskeletal sequence and developed and teaches the women’s health course. Dr. Johnson has provided advanced clinical education to licensed physical and occupational therapists both locally and nationally. Previously Dr. Johnson served as adjunct faculty for the Physical Therapy program at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.
Shani understands the importance of physical therapy integral in the challenges that are ever present in the health care system today.She plays an active role as a member of the APTA, WPTA, Academy of Pelvic Health, Orthopedic, Sports, Educational and the Private Practice Sections.
Humor is part of Shani, so laughter is eminent. She also enjoys outdoor activities, spending time with her husband and two dogs, cooking and textile ‘crafting’.
