ActivePT

Active PT & Sports

Annie Rhinesmith

DPT, OCS, Cert. DN

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified in Dry Needling

Annie earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas in 2022. She completed her undergraduate studies at Dordt University in 2020, where she was also a member of the women’s basketball team.  She joined the ActivePT team in 2023.

Annie is passionate about helping patients manage and overcome pain related to a wide range of injuries, including those affecting the shoulder, hip, knee, and spine. She has a special interest in sports injury rehabilitation and post-surgical recovery. Her approach to care emphasizes hands-on assessments and personalized treatment plans that address the whole person. Annie is committed to walking alongside her patients—physically, mentally, and emotionally—throughout their rehabilitation journey to help them improve their quality of life and reach their goals.

Outside of the clinic, Annie lives in Rochester and enjoys staying active through workouts and sports, traveling, going to sporting events, and spending meaningful time with friends and family.

 

Certifications and Education

  • OCS – Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas – 2022
  • Cert. DN – Certified in dry needling from the Spinal Manipulation Institute and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy

Memberships

  • APTA – American Physical Therapy Association
  • MNAPTA – Minnesota Physical Therapy Association

Surgical Observation

  • Total hip arthroplasty
  • Total knee arthroplasty