I appreciated how she understood my son’s age and got all the information she needed to give me a health plan and he thought he was just there to play! I left with a good plan to help him improve his skills.

March 12, 2026

Shannon was excellent! Explained everything thoroughly, and helped me feel confident that goals would be acheived.

February 6, 2026

Shannon is an excellent physical therapist. She explains everything very well due to her vast knowledge, experience, and expertise. Friendly and warm.

January 23, 2026

She’s so personable and caring. I appreciate her suggestions and will try my best to work on the exercises. She really knows what she’s doing.

September 16, 2025

Shannon was very kind and thorough. She gave us hope that we will get to a solution, and minimize pain.

June 13, 2025

Shannon truly cares about her patients. I always get great results from her. Looking forward to her helping me with my issues.

February 8, 2025

Very attentive, understanding, helpful & great listener

January 7, 2025

Shannon is fabulous! She’s very knowledgeable, thorough, and friendly. She truly cares about her patients and their outcome.

December 4, 2024

Shannon is amazing!

October 28, 2024

Listens attentively; clear explanation of what she’s doing; very patient; clear direction on home exercises.

September 27, 2024

Shannon was very personable, knowledgeable and informative. She asked a lot of questions AND explained why she was asking them. I was very impressed with her and the other staff in the office

August 1, 2024

Shannon was very caring & explained my issues and a clear understanding of how to proceed with therapy. A great listener!

July 31, 2024

I felt like Shannon truly cared about me and getting my physical issues resolved.

June 12, 2024

This is my 3rd round of therapy with McFaland Clinic, Iowa Falls. Always my first choice for rehab. Throughout I have had excellent professional care from friendly, confident, competent therapists.

April 16, 2024

Shannon is very knowledgeable and very kind. Gives a lot of great info on first visit.

March 8, 2024

Shannon is wonderful at what she does. Every therapeutic excersise was explained to me in a very easy to understand way. She would show me the motion and explain to me how it would benefit my healing. I definitely would recommend Shannon to anyone who needs PT!

March 7, 2024

Shannon was professional and did a great job of listening to my concerns. I felt very grateful and think she is really helping me recover.

February 7, 2024

Very good , always smiling and helpful. Always asking if there is anything else she can do.

January 19, 2024

Shannon always helps me and give me exercises to do at home

January 4, 2024

Shannon was compassionate and professional in my care. She found the source of the pain I'd been having and helped me get some relief. Shannon also explained my treatment throughly.

November 21, 2023

Shannon thoughtfully addressed my concern. Through a series of test she was able to diagnosis the problem and get me back up to full speed.

November 6, 2023

Shannon has so much knowledge of the issues I have going on. I trust her to get me on the right track. She is kind and listens to the things that need fixing. I have had her before and she got me to the place I needed to be in my recovery.

October 15, 2023

She was easy to work with and friendly

September 28, 2023

Super knowledgeable and truly cares!! Highly recommend!!

August 29, 2023

About

Medical Interests

General Orthopedics
Women's Health
Geriatrics
Pediatrics

Joined McFarland Clinic

June 2013

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

Certified manual therapist

Education

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

BS - 1994-1997

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

MPT - 1998-2000

Internship

Health South, Des Moines, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, IA
Area Education Agency, Ames, IA

Professional & Personal Interests

Leadership Roles

Previous Facility Manager

Hobbies and Personal Interests

Biking, Running, Reading

Community Involvement

Mission Board Member at Faith Evangelical Church

Shannon Skartvedt, MPT, ATC, CMPT

Primary Clinic

Iowa Falls Office

Patient Testimonials