Clinical Expertise and Special Interests
Lisa specializes in treating patients with neurological and vestibular dysfunction. She has almost three decades of experience in treating patients suffering from post-concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury, dizziness, stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Gullain-Barre’s syndrome, cerebellar disease, Inclusion-Body Myositis, and other rare neurological diseases. She performs assessments and makes recommendations for manual and power wheelchairs. Lisa provides a wide variety of treatments including education, exercise, manual therapy, balance and visual training.
Educational Foundation
Doctor of Physical Therapy: University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, TN
Bachelor of Science: Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisa Truttschel's background and training?
Lisa Truttschel is a physical therapist at Neuroscience Group's Appleton location with nearly three decades of experience specializing in neurological and vestibular physical therapy. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, completing her graduate clinical education out of state before returning to Wisconsin. Her clinical experience spans post-concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, ALS, Guillain-Barré syndrome, cerebellar disease, Inclusion-Body Myositis, dizziness, vestibular dysfunction, and other rare neurological diseases — one of the broadest neurological PT scopes on the NG team. She is also qualified to perform assessments and make recommendations for manual and power wheelchairs, and her concussion program affiliation places her as a resource for NG's Summit Concussion Clinic at the Appleton location.
What certifications or licenses does Lisa Truttschel hold?
Lisa holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is licensed as a physical therapist in Wisconsin. No additional specialty certifications are listed on her page beyond her DPT — her differentiating clinical strength is her nearly three decades of specialized neurological and vestibular PT practice experience, which represents a depth of real-world expertise that formal certifications alone cannot fully capture. Patients seeking further credential information can contact Neuroscience Group directly.
What does Lisa Truttschel do at Neuroscience Group?
Lisa is a physical therapist at Neuroscience Group's Appleton location, providing neurological and vestibular physical therapy evaluation and treatment for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. With nearly 30 years of neurological PT experience, she is one of the most seasoned neurological physical therapists in the NG practice and in the broader Fox Valley region. She works within NG's integrated care model, receiving referrals from neurologists, neurosurgeons, and the concussion program for patients whose physical therapy needs are tied to complex neurological diagnoses. She also performs wheelchair assessments and makes recommendations for manual and power mobility equipment, an additional clinical service that addresses the functional mobility needs of patients with more advanced neurological disease.
What conditions does Lisa Truttschel treat or help rehabilitate?
Lisa's neurological PT scope is among the broadest on the NG team. She treats post-concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Guillain-Barré syndrome, cerebellar disease, Inclusion-Body Myositis, vestibular dysfunction and dizziness, and other rare neurological diseases. This depth of condition coverage reflects nearly 30 years of building expertise in the neurological PT subspecialty and makes her a meaningful resource for patients with uncommon diagnoses that many generalist PTs have limited experience with. Her treatment modalities include patient education, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, balance training, and visual training — a comprehensive toolkit suited to the complexity of the neurological conditions she manages.
What is Lisa's approach to patient care?
Lisa is a compassionate provider with a strong drive to help patients meet their goals and achieve the best recovery possible within their individual circumstances. She creates a positive and comforting environment where patients feel genuinely valued and actively involved in their own care — listening carefully to their concerns and goals before building a treatment plan around what matters most to them. Her nearly three decades of experience in neurological PT means she has worked alongside patients managing some of the most challenging diagnoses in medicine, and that longevity of practice informs both her clinical depth and her human understanding of what patients and families are navigating when they come through the door.
“I am a compassionate provider who has a strong desire to help patients meet their goals and achieve optimal recovery. I provide a positive and comforting environment for my patients, making them feel valued and involved in their own care by listening to their concerns and goals for therapy.”