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Dr. Ziegele currently provides in-person services to the Fox Valley in Neenah, Wisconsin.
Dr. Sara Ziegele is currently providing services located in 920 Wellness Studios - Oshkosh.
Dr. Sara Ziegele, PT, DPT
Meet Dr. Ziegele! Sara completed her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Movement Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010. She further went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at UW-Madison in 2013. Since then she has spent her career working with athletes ranging from Olympians, Ironmen, and semiprofessional athletes to casual weekend warriors. She has clinical expertise in treating orthopaedic injuries and runners of all levels and specializes in gait analysis and return to running programs.
After years of working with clients under a large healthcare system, Dr. Ziegele recognized the desire of her patients to be treated on their own terms. In order to truly allow her patients to pursue their personalized goals without the confines of the traditional clinic, she started Preempt Physical Therapy, LLC.
By actively listening, Dr. Ziegele hears what is most important to you and prioritizes care accordingly. With Preempt, you can address whatever challenges stand between where you are and where you want to go. A typical treatment plan will include therapeutic exercise and body mechanics retraining with manual therapy and/or dry needling as needed to keep moving forward.
Certifications and Skills:
Dry Needling: Myopain Course I
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
Runner's Clinic and Gait Analysis
Post-operative Rehab
Return to Sport Progression
Post-concussion Rehab
Advanced Training in Manual Therapy
Wellness and Fitness
Activities and Hobbies: “I love living an active lifestyle. Whether it's a casual run or a family hike, I am always up for an outing! As a mom of two little ones, I enjoy pint-size adventures and experiencing them right alongside my kids.”
What People Are Saying About Dr. Ziegele
“Sara Ziegele was absolutely amazing! She is compassionate and focused on getting me back to where I was before my injury. She listened to every detail I provided and planned the next steps based on what she heard. She always came back spot-on with the treatment needed to alleviate my discomfort. I am so grateful for the knowledge and exercises I came away with so I can continue my journey to recovery and the opportunity to give it my all at the gym! Thank you Sara!”
“I have loved the partnership with Dr. Sara and my staff team at Fusion Footwear in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Her passion, knowledge and teaching skills are top notch. She is able to communicate with all team members and effectively program for specific needs. Highly recommend!”
“If you are interested in a running gait analysis check out Dr. Sara Ziegele at Preempt Physical Therapy, LLC in Neenah! She was a wealth of knowledge during my appointment and I walked away feeling very confident with ways I can improve my gait mechanics 🏃♀️ ❤️ Thank you!!”
“If you are looking for an experienced, professional, knowledgeable, and personal Physical Therapist, stop looking because you found her! As an RN myself, I thought my struggles with intermittent symptoms of dizziness were just something I needed to adapt to. Not only did Sara truly listen to my history, in doing so was able to provide a treatment that I completely responded to and my BPPV RESOLVED! Thank you Dr. Ziegele for giving me back the confidence to return to all that I enjoy in life.”
“Sara was absolutely amazing! I went to see her about a year after having my first child, complaining of Achilles issues as I was ramping mileage up for marathon. I had already been treated at a large, well-known PT company for what later became evident as a related issue. Sara didn’t just treat my Achilles but connected it to several other things, including leftover weakness from childbirth. She built a plan that would increase my strength overall and prevent further issues. I love her holistic approach to PT and looking at the whole body instead of just the immediate cause of pain. This is why I continue to go back with any other concerns! She’s the best!”
“Dr. Ziegele is absolutely fantastic! She really took her time with me during the initial consult to gain a thorough understanding of my previous PT experiences, current issues, and preferred health outcomes for me. She is patient and a very good listener. She is also a wonderful teacher and helped me learn about my body and my PT exercises in language that I could easily understand. Essentially, it is clear that her training and knowledge are top-notch, but so is her care and compassion for her patients! I cannot recommend her enough!”
“Sara changed my life. In 2016 I wheeled in to meet her. A few months later I was walking out. I met her after a head on car accident in 2015. She is not only an amazing person but a great physical therapist. She knew just how far to push me yet still feel comfortable. She talked me through everything and the mechanics through each movement. Working with Sara was amazing. She is fun, sweet and personable. She comes up with new ways to help you and always has an idea. She will not only get you feeling better but also get to know you. She forever changed my life and helped me become me again. I highly recommend working with her.”
“Sara is an amazing physical therapist - she not only focuses on the area that brought you to PT in the first place, but heals by taking a holistic approach. My experience with Sara was healing from postpartum trauma - she took a kind and gentle yet aggressive enough approach to achieve all of my goals that I wasn’t sure I’d ever get to. Her knowledge and expertise is broad yet in-depth, and overall I highly recommend her! ”