Tony Friese BS.P.T. has nearly 20 years of experience as a physical therapist working in outpatient rehab settings and taking care of a wide range of patients including those with knee, back, and neck issues.  Tony has a special interest in working with patients with dizziness or imbalance issues.

In 2001 he developed and implemented a vestibular rehabilitation program that included working with physicians in the diagnosis, treatment and on-going management of patients with balance issues, completing his competency in vestibular rehabilitation in March of 2006. “I’m very excited to be a part of a medical practice with a strong emphasis on treating the patients with balance disorders,” said Friese. “The Northern Lights Clinic’s collection of technology, medical doctors, audiologist, along with physical therapy make the clinic’s approach truly unique,” he said.

“Dizziness and complaints of unsteadiness and vertigo are some of the most common reasons people visit their doctors,” says Friese.   “In many cases, these sensations are caused by conditions affecting the vestibular system, which is located in the inner ear and controls the sense of balance.”

Andrew Barker M.P.T. earned his Masters of Physical Therapy degree from Central Michigan University in 2003. Since then, Andrew has completed extensive continuing education with concentration on manual medicine from Michigan State University's college of osteopathic medicine in addition to other manual related techniques including: myofascial release, positional counter strain release, cranial sacral therapy and exercise prescription.

Andrew has a personal interest in treatment related to the spine and manual therapy. He is interested in TMJ dysfunctions, vestibular restrictions, and myofascial pain syndromes. He commonly treats patients with chronic headaches, migraines, cervical spine, rib cage, lumbar spine and pelvic dysfunctions.

He has a growing interest in pediatrics and young adults and the effect manual therapy can have by enhancing their current abilities as well as prevent many dysfunctions when they enter adulthood.

He enjoys many outdoor activities and lives in his hometown of Menominee, MI.