Meet the Sports medicine Team

Megan Werner, LAT, ATC, ITAT, NASM-CES

Sports Medicine Coordinator

Megan graduated from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 2010, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. After graduation, she was the athletic trainer at Oregon High School. Megan joined Advanced PT in 2013 and became the athletic trainer at Hortonville High School. She now serves as an onsite provider for Advanced PT’s Industrial & Tactical Medicine wing while continuing her role as Sports Medicine Coordinator, overseeing athletic training services for community and youth sporting events. Her professional interests include injury prevention, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and working with athletes of all ages. Additionally, Megan is trained in cupping therapy, early intervention, and job site analysis, is an ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer, and holds a Corrective Exercise Specialist certification through NASM.

Growing up on a dairy farm near Houston, MN, Megan developed a love for the outdoors and being physically active. She was a 3-sport athlete in high school and played ice hockey while at UW-La Crosse. In her free time, Megan enjoys cooking, hiking with her husband and golden retriever, and traveling, especially to our country’s National Parks.

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Nevada Watson, MS, LAT, ATC

Lawrence University - Head Athletic Trainer

Nevada earned a Bachelor of Science degree from George Mason University in 2013 and a Master of Science Degree from the University of South Florida in 2016. She has experience in various settings including high school, Division II, and Division III collegiate and clinic settings.

Her professional interests include athlete & athletic trainer mental wellness, soft-tissue mobilization, injury rehabilitation and educating and mentoring athletic training students.

Outside of work, Nevada enjoys road cycling, trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with her spouse and two dogs.

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Marc Viergutz, MS, LAT, ATC, GTS, PES

Lawrence University - Associate Athletic Trainer

Marc graduated from Grand Canyon University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. He went on to get his Masters in Athletic Training from the University of South Florida in 2019.

He is originally from Madison, Wisconsin, but grew up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Marc played baseball mostly growing up and now plays golf casually. His professional interests include injury prevention, recovery, mobility, and keeping his athletes out on the field doing what they love to do!

In his free time, he likes to play video games, watch sports, and spend time at his family's waterfront property in Minocqua.

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