Meet The Team

J.R. Gustafson earned his Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Development with a focus

on community health and exercise science from Montana State University (2012) and his

Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University (2015). His clinical experience

includes internships at Billings Clinic (acute care), Maricopa Burn Center, and Lone Peak

Physical Therapy. During graduate school, he also served as an anatomy fellow, teaching

anatomy and physiology to healthcare students.

A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) since 2020, J.R. specializes in hand, wrist, elbow, and

shoulder rehabilitation. His expertise includes custom splinting, orthotics, and casting, treating

conditions such as fractures, dislocations, tendon injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, skier’s

thumb, and chronic issues like tendonitis and headaches. He also has a passion for cervical and

thoracic spine care.

Outside the clinic, J.R. enjoys Montana’s great outdoors—mountain biking, camping, hunting,

fishing, and coaching hockey. He’s a proud husband and father, cherishing time with his

beautiful wife and three amazing kids. After moving to Butte over eight years ago, J.R. and his

family found a deep connection with the community, drawn to its strong, supportive spirit.

Watching his kids grow up surrounded by such care and belonging fuels his dedication to giving back through exceptional care for Butte and the surrounding areas, helping patients return to

the activities they love.

Specialties:

• Biomechanical movement assessment

• Hands and Upper Extremity

• ASTYM Certified

• Myofascial release trained.

Jake is a physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach specializing in movement-based assessment, return to activity/sport, and longevity resistance training programs. As a strength coach, he develops youth athletes to bring their performance to the next level. 

Jake earned a Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology with a minor in sport and exercise psychology (2014) and went on to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2017) from West Virginia University. Since 2017, he has spent his professional time learning about movement analysis, biomechanics, and athletic development in a variety of sports. Jake has worked with athletes in many sports including, track and field, swimming, mountain bike, football, volleyball, and baseball. Like most Montanans, Jake is a lover of the outdoors and competes in cross country mountain bike races, swims in mountain lakes, and enjoys fishing.

Specialties:

• Biomechanical movement assessment

• Strength and conditioning

• Youth athletic development

• Remote resistance training programming

• Certified functional dry needling

• Blood flow restriction

As a dedicated therapist at Strength in Motion, Ashley specializes in both pelvic health and orthopedic rehabilitation. Her goal is to empower you to take control of your health and return to the activities that you love. Ashley received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 2011. She moved back home to Butte in 2013 and has been treating members of the community she loves since then. Ashley has advanced training in pelvic health including pre/postpartum care, urinary and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and post-surgical care. She also has extensive training in orthopedics, manual therapy and dry needling. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband and children, being outdoors hiking, biking, camping, golfing, and attending her children’s events.

Specialties

• Trigger point dry needling

• Pelvic health, including pre/postpartum care, incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, and men’s health

• CAFS (Certification in Applied Function Science)

• Orthopedic evaluation and treatment and manual therapy (NAIOMT)

Beth Salusso is a Butte Native. She received her bachelor's in applied health science at Montana Tech in 2002. She completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Montana in 2006.  

Beth has experience treating all injuries and post-surgical patients. She excels in spinal rehabilitation, temporomandibular dysfunction, headaches, back, and neck pain.  She finds great passion and drive for providing excellent care for the community of Butte.   

Beth is a specialist in Applied Functional Science, is Graston certified, and has taken courses in Active Release Therapy, ART.   

Outside of work, Beth enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids camping, hiking, and snowboarding. She and her husband Mark are active members on different athletic boards to help support kids in the community.

Specialties:

• Movement assessment

• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) treatment

• Active Release technique

• Graston technique

Sarah earned her undergraduate degree in Health and Human Performance from Montana State University in 2013, and then went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Montana in 2016.She specializes in vestibular and concussion rehabilitation. Her passion for this area of physical therapy grew after working in a vestibular clinic in Missoula before returning home to Butte in 2018. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys any chance to get outside and be active. 

Specialties:

• Vestibular Rehabilitation 

• Concussion Rehabilitation 

Tawni earned her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mary in 2016. She moved back home to Butte in 2018. She typically treats orthopedic issues, specifically shoulder and spine and is certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) BIG for patients with neurological disorders. Outside of work, Tawni enjoys being outside, maintaining an active lifestyle, and spending time with friends and family. 
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Through her training in LSVT BIG, Tawni specializes in treating patients with neurodegenerative conditions. Examples include: Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and
stroke. Aspects of BIG training focus on increasing size and speed to normalize movement patterns and retraining balance to decrease risk of falls. 
 
Specialties:

• Movement assessment

• Orthopedics (shoulder & spine)

• Neurodegenerative disease (LSVT BIG)

As a proud Butte native, I’ve spent over a decade helping people in my hometown regain strength, confidence, and independence through outpatient occupational therapy. After earning my master’s from the University of Mary in 2014, I spent ten years at SCL
Health, becoming a trusted part of Butte’s rehab community—known for personalized care, lasting outcomes, and meaningful patient relationships.
 

My clinical focus includes musculoskeletal and neurological conditions affecting the upper extremity. I use evidence-based techniques—manual therapy, ASTYM, cupping, BFR training, custom orthoses, and targeted modalities—combined with personalized
exercise programs and patient education. Every plan is built around what matters most to the patient: restoring function, achieving goals, and improving quality of life.
 

Outside the clinic, I stay active with my husband Shane and our two boys, Huddy and Rocco—whether we’re cheering from the sidelines or exploring Montana’s outdoors. You’ll often find me hiking, fishing, hunting, skiing, or traveling and making memories with family. I enjoy and embrace the importance of physical fitness and health in both my personal life and professional practice. That same focus on connection and purpose
guides my work each day. I look forward to helping you move better, feel stronger, and
get back to doing what you love.

Ensures the clinic runs smoothly by handling scheduling, administrative tasks, and patient coordination. She supports both our staff and patients to create an organized, stress-free environment.

Helps the clinic run smoothly by handling scheduling, administrative tasks, and patient coordination. She supports both our staff and patients to create an organized, stress- free environment.  She is a Butte native and enjoys spending time with her husband and
four children.  She spends her free time mountain biking, running, and hiking.

Jaimee is a physical therapist who was born and raised in Butte. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Montana (2015) and completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon (2018).

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She started her professional career working for almost eight years at Stenson Physical Therapy, helping people of the Butte community to move better and achieve their goals. Since joining the SIM team, her main goal as a healthcare provider remains the same:
to provide individualized care to help patients meet their goals and return to the activities they love, while creating meaningful relationships along the way.

Jaimee has experience treating patients with orthopedic injuries, post-surgery, chronic
pain, and spinal, hip, knee, ankle, foot, shoulder and elbow pain. She also has experience in treating patients with Multiple Sclerosis, post-stroke, and Parkinson’s Disease. Jaimee is also passionate about the assessment and treatment of older adults
and other patients who are at risk for falls.

Jaimee’s most important titles are being a wife and mother. She enjoys spending time with her husband, her daughter, and her mini Aussie dog. She is the president of and coaches in Copper City Softball Little League. She truly enjoys helping to provide the girls of Butte the opportunity to learn and play the game, to develop friendships, to learn life lessons, and to stay active.

Specialties:

• Orthopedics

• Post-operative rehabilitation

• Fall risk assessment and rehabilitation

Sidney is a Butte native. She received her bachelor’s in Exercise and Health Science from Montana Tech in 2022 before receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Montana in 2026. Growing up in Butte, she is excited for the opportunity to
give back to the community that has always been home.

Sidney enjoys working with patients of all ages, abilities, and diagnoses. She values building meaningful relationships with her patients and taking an individualized approach to care, with treatment centered around each person’s goals. She enjoys
helping patients return to the activities that matter most to them, whether that means getting back to work, recreation, sports, or simply moving more comfortably through everyday life.

Outside of the clinic, Sidney loves taking advantage of all that Montana has to offer, especially skiing, hiking, and making memories with family and friends. This has shaped her desire to help others continue doing the things they love.