Samuel Helgeson, DPT

• About
  • Specialties: Physical Therapy

  • Gender: Male

  • Languages: English
  Biography

  What I Do

  My philosophy of care is to learn more about my patients to find their interests and values. This way I can better treat the whole person rather than just injuries. I believe that being empathetic in my care helps me tailor plans specific to each patient.

  My clinical interests include orthopedics, lymphedema and vestibular rehab.

  Why I Love My Work

  I love meeting patients from diverse family backgrounds, ethnicities and age groups, and hearing their stories. I also enjoy working with the amazing rehab team and CentraCare staff.

  I was motivated to choose healthcare because I wanted to help people every day and make a meaningful impact on their lives. I chose physical therapy because it allows me to spend more time with patients, getting to know them and focusing on what will improve their health and overall well-being.

  Getting to Know Me

  Outside of work, I love being active with baseball, volleyball and golf. I also enjoy nature by hiking, fishing and hunting. Family and friends are also very important to me, and I spend as much time as possible with them.

  Education
  • College
    Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
  • Doctorate
    Physical Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
  Certifications & Licensure
  • • LSVT-BIG - Lee Silverman Voice Treatment for Parkinson’s disease patient