Doctor of Physical Therapy and Clinic Manager, Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center
Q: Tell us about yourself.
A: Hi! My name is Morgan Siems, and I am a physical therapist and clinic manager at Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center. I was born and raised in Aberdeen, SD, and later pursued my undergraduate degree at Concordia College in Moorhead, followed by my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.
I am deeply passionate about my work and grateful for a career that allows me to positively impact the quality of life of others while building meaningful relationships within our community. Walking alongside patients during some of their most difficult moments is both fulfilling and challenging, and I am grateful for the opportunity to support them during this time. I strive to make a positive difference in their lives—big or small.
Outside of the clinic, I enjoy spending time with my close friends and family. This past year, I married my best friend, Brendon, and we are looking ahead to 2026 with excitement as we prepare to grow our family and continue building a life together.
Q: What inspired you to get involved in your community at a young age?
A: I’ve always had a deep desire to help others—it’s something intrinsic that I just can’t turn off. Growing up, I was fortunate to be surrounded by an environment that encouraged servant leadership and community involvement. Both of my parents were highly active in our church, school, and local community, and my education reinforced strong values, faith, and the importance of giving back. Being immersed in that kind of environment taught me by example—and through a sense of gratitude—the importance of serving others, a mindset I carry with me to this day.
Q: Who has been the most influential mentor in your life, and why?
A: I have been fortunate to have many incredible leaders in my life, but the person who has influenced me the most is my father. He was a quiet leader—a man of integrity, compassion, and selflessness. He taught me some of my greatest lessons, including one I hold particularly close to my heart: Teddy Roosevelt’s 1910 speech, “The Man in the Arena.”
My father shared this quote to remind me that it is not the critic who counts, nor the one who points out how the strong stumble. True credit belongs to those who strive to do great deeds—who, at best, triumph, and at worst, fail, yet fail while daring greatly. This lesson has guided me through both challenges and triumphs, reminding me that it’s okay to fail. At least we tried. In life, all we can do is try—try to be better, try to help others, and try to make a meaningful impact.
