Critical-thinkers.
Positive minds.
Driven by details.
Committed to growing.
We are Minnesota’s experts in all aspects of athletic development & lower extremity rehab with a special interest in ACL rehab of the competitive athlete.
Built on quality.
Powered by relationships.
Our People
Mike Brasch MS, CSCS, USAW
Head OF Athletic PERFORMANCE
MS Human Performance: Exercise Physiology – Minnesota State University – Mankato
BS Health, Exercise, and Rehabilitative Science: Exercise Science – Winona State
Prior Experience:
MASH Performance
Northern Illinois University
Colorado Rockies (MLB – AA Affiliate)
Minnesota State University – Mankato
University of Minnesota / University of Iowa / University of Wisconsin
Ben Suek BS, CSCS, USAW, CISSN
Athletic PERFORMANCE Coach
BS Exercise Science – University of Wisconsin- Lacrosse
Prior Experience:
Deep Relief to Peak Performance – Athletic Training Center (Maui, HI)
Laurus Athletic Rehab and Performance LLC
Brennan Blake
Athletic PERFORMANCE Coach
BS Exercise and Health Science – St John’s University (in progress)
Prior Experience:
Previous Laurus Intern (Summer 2024)
Brian Gordon MS, CSCS, PN1
Athletic PERFORMANCE Coach
HEAD AtHLETIC PERFORMANCE COACH – TOTINO-GRACE HS
MS Exercise Performance & Injury Prevention – California University of Pennsylvania
BS Exercise Science – Minnesota State University – Moorhead
Prior Experience:
Team China – National Sailing Team (2020 Olympics – Gold & Bronze Medals, 2024 Olympics )
UFC Shanghai
UCLA – Football
North Dakota State University – Football (National Champions)
University Of Minnesota – Olympic Sports
Clemson University – Olympic Sports
Greg Sheldon PT, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist / ATHLETIC TRAINER
Doctorate of Physical Therapy – University of Minnesota
BS Athletic Training – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Special Interest: ACL rehab and return to competition, management of tendon injuries, management of hip and groin pain especially in the hockey athlete, shoulder instability, psychological readiness for return to sport following injury, and treating the adult barbell athlete.
Jenna Robertson PT, DPT
Physical Therapist – Sports RESIDENCY TRAINED
Doctorate of Physical Therapy – Creighton University
BS Exercise Science – Creighton University
Sports Physical Therapy Residency – Gundersen Health System (WI)
Emergency Response for the Athlete – Certified.
Special Interest:
Knee: ACL, PCL, meniscal pathology, hamstring strains/tendinopathies, patellar tendinopathy, OCD lesions/microfractures.
Hip: labral pathology, proximal hamstring tendinopathy/avulsion.
Ankle: sprains, fractures, Achilles tendinopathy/repairs.
Neurocognitive objective testing following major lower body injury. Return to competition for the elite basketball player.
Julie Eibensteiner PT, DPT, CSCS
Owner/Founder & Physical Therapist
Doctorate of Physical Therapy – University of Minnesota
MS Kinesiology emphasis Sport Psychology – University of Minnesota
BS Kinesiology – University of Minnesota
Special Interest: ACL rehab and return to competition, applied research investigating risk of primary and secondary ACL injury, psychology of coaching/instruction & coach development.
Coaching Background:
A License – United States Soccer Federation
Premier Diploma – National Soccer Coaches Association of America
National Goalkeeping License – United States Soccer Federation
National Youth License – United States Soccer Federation
Over 20 years of coaching experience on the NCAA D1 & D3 level (men & women), US National Youth Staff & Elite Youth Clubs.
Our Story
“There has to be a better way.”
These thoughts and the right amount of sheer stubbornness to want to do things well are what ultimately pushed Julie into launching Laurus into what it is today.
The formation of Laurus came upon the conclusion of a college soccer career with the University of Minnesota & after a decade accumulating elite youth and college coaching experience – truly understanding the front lines of competitive sport from multiple perspectives.
While employed as physical therapist at an insurance-based practice and continuing to coach, one of Julie’s own high-achieving college bound soccer players injured her ACL in the aftermath of the Great Recession. Julie took on the rehab of this player independently and quickly learned the value of being able to practice at the top of her PT license when not handcuffed by insurance companies and the corporate medical model.
In April 2010, Laurus was formed with the goal of finding a better way to specialize in the ACL rehab and prevention of competitive players. She supplemented her income by continuing to coach soccer as Laurus grew.
Hard work combined with the guidance of excellent mentors, millions of mistakes (most often not repeated), and good luck at the just the right times paved the way for Laurus as it’s known today – leading the way in blending the worlds of high-quality rehab and expert-led performance in a truly athlete-centered model.
The goal was simple back then & remains today:
Provide the most effective rehab experience available centered around the unique needs, motivations, and goals of the competitive athlete from post-injury to FULL return to play.
How?
Commit to a practice supported by the best available scientific evidence, experienced planning, informed decision-making, and delivered with the athlete at the center of it all.
Surround oneself by a team of co-workers equally driven by high quality work, shared values, and the freedom to consider better ways.
Our Purpose
MISSION
To empower the competitive athlete to succeed.
VISION
Laurus Athletic Rehab & Performance will be the sought after destination to both work and train in the field of athletic development and rehab of competitive athletes.
VALUES
Professionalism
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Competence
Autonomy
- Critical thinking
- Explore different perspectives
- Accountability
Joy
- Growth mindset
- Overdeliver
- Care
- Life-giving
Take the first step.
We can’t wait to meet you.
Contact us to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals.