Barb and staff are exceptional. The ultimate professional who goes above and beyond. Barb is in it for the mission of helping people. She mentors her PTAs to do the same.

November 15, 2023

Always helps me with issues. Caring and interested in addressing the issues. Wonderful

November 7, 2023

Listened to my concerns and did a great job of addressing each one.

October 12, 2023

Best physical therapist I’ve ever seen. Patient, thorough, listens, and understanding.

September 21, 2023

Barb is amazing! The best physical therapist in town.

August 30, 2023

Barb is knowledgeable and skilled and fun at the same time!

August 8, 2023

Barb is exceptionally knowledgeable and personable

July 7, 2023

Barb was so helpful with my daughter, she was very patient and explained things so well. It was very easy to understand what was going on and how we are going to move forward. She’s excellent!

June 14, 2023

Barb listened to my concerns, answered my questions and explained what the therapy was to accomplish.

June 9, 2023

Barb is exceptional. The only reason I wouldn’t recommend her is because then more people would go to her leaving less time for me. She’s wonderful. A miracle worker.

May 17, 2023

Barb continues to be both consistent with what works and also creative with approaching my neck pain and headaches while working within my limitations. She is a big part of my hope with pain management.

April 18, 2023

Barb is such an amazing physical therapist- she is terrific at pinpointing the root cause of the issue and great at addressing it. She is extremely capable and knowledgable and knows exactly what to do to fix the issue. This is first time that I am seeing her for my shoulder issue, but she has helped me in the past over the years for other joint issues. I feel lucky to be able to work with her to address my shoulder pain.

March 24, 2023

Very helpful Physical Therapist; improved physical function and reduced pain, as a result of physical therapy.

March 18, 2023

Barb is exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, and caring with attention to detail.

February 21, 2023

Barb always explains the treatment program very clearly and has a very positive attitude while doing so. I find this very encouraging.

January 5, 2023

Very helpful, works hard to fit you, great listener and problem solver

December 8, 2022

Barb is very knowledgeable and professional which puts you completely at ease with the exercises she asks you to work on.

December 6, 2022

Takes time to really understand injury and problems associated to tailor treatment for best outcome.

November 23, 2022

Knowledgeable, prepared, and kind.

October 18, 2022

About

Medical Interests

Sports Physical Therapy emphasizing biomechanical analysis
Post-surgical rehabilitation including knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle
ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation
Running video analysis and shoe education
Pose Running Technique Certification
Overhead throwing injury prevention, treatment, and analysis
Hip preservation with hip labral repair rehabilitation
Dance and Gymnastics injury prevention and rehabilitation
Manual therapy including soft tissue and joint mobilization
Dry needling
Rock Tape certified
Orthotic fabrication

Joined McFarland Clinic

February 1999

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

Sports Certified Specialist
Certified Athletic Trainer
Dry needling
POSE running technique specialist

Education

Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa

Softball and volleyball athlete
Softball All American

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Masters of Physical Therapy

Internship

Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa
Dreyer Medical Clinic, Aurora, Illinois
Zabloki VA Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Professional & Personal Interests

Leadership Roles

Clinic Manager, McFarland Clinic North Ames Physical Therapy
Program Manager, Clinical Excellence Team

Hobbies and Personal Interests

Running, strength training, Yoga, reading, horses
Sports enthusiast following college All American career
Lives on an acreage outside of Story City with husband and 3 children enjoying country life and showing horses

Barbara Palas, PT, SCS, ATC

Primary Clinic

North Ames Office

Patient Testimonials