Staff
Physical Therapists
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Christine Hutchinson, PT, DPT- Rehab Department Manager
Hometown: West Point, Neb.
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Certifications: APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, LSVT BIG
Specialization & Interests: Home Health, Nursing Home Care, Orthopedics, Neurologic Rehab, Women’s Health -
Kelly Blanc, PT, DPT
Hometown: North Bend, Neb.
Education: Creighton University, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Certifications: Functional Dry Needling, LSVT BIG
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Op Care, Sports Medicine, Neurologic Rehab -
Tim Jacobsen, PT, CSCS
Hometown: Winside, Neb.
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Wayne State College
Certifications: Certified Sports and Conditioning Specialist, APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Op Care, Sports Medicine, Neurologic Rehab -
Jeff Kirchmann, PT, DPT, CSCS
Hometown: West Point, Neb.
Education: Creighton University, Wayne State College
Certification: LSVT BIG
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Op Care, Sports Medicine, Neurologic Rehab -
Terry Nelsen, PT, DPT
Hometown: Norfolk, Neb.
Education: University of South Dakota, Mayo Clinic, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Certifications: APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, Ergonomic Evaluator, FCE Certification
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Op Care, Sports Medicine, Neurologic Rehab, Ergonomic & Work Place Consultation -
Jamie Ridder, PT, DPT
Hometown: Nora, Neb.
Education: Clarke University, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Certifications: APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, Functional Dry Needling, LSVT BIG
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Op Care, Sports Medicine, Neurologic Rehab -
Michael Schutte, PT, DPT
Hometown: Wisner, Neb.
Education: University of Nebraska Lincoln, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Op Care, Sports Medicine, Nursing Home, Ergonomic & Work Place Consultation -
Ashley Strehle, PT, DPT
Hometown: Ashland, Neb.
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Specialization & Interests: Pediatrics -
Mark Yosten, PT, DPT
Home Town: West Point, Neb.
Education: University of Nebraska Omaha, University of Saint Mary
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics, Geriatrics, Sports Medicine, Neurologic Rehab
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
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Nichole Chambliess, OTR/L
Hometown: Craig, Neb.
Education: Creighton University, Midland University
Specialization & Interests: Nursing Home Care, Home Health, Orthopedics, Post-Op Care, Hand Therapy, Seating and Positioning, Low Vision -
Michelle Spenner, MOT, OTR/L
Hometown: Howells, Neb.
Education: College of Saint Mary, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Certification: LSVT BIG
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics, Neurologic Rehab, Hand Therapy, Inpatient Rehab, Geriatrics -
Amanda Hegy, OTD, OTR/L
Hometown: Fremont, Neb.
Education: Creighton University, Midland University
Certifications: AOTA Certified Clinical Instructor, SOS Feeding Approach for Feeding Therapy, Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) Level 1 Certification
Specialization & Interests: Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Neurologic Rehab, Hand Therapy, Early Intervention -
Holly Hunke, OTD, OTR/L
Hometown: West Point, Neb.
Education: Creighton University; Doane University
Specialization & Interests: Geriatrics, Nursing Home Care, Acute Care, Post-Surgical Care, and Orthopedics -
Heather Koehlmoos, OTR/L
Hometown: Pierce, Neb.
Education: University of South Dakota
Specializations & Interests: Nursing Home Care, Geriatrics, Seating and Positioning -
Cally Tejkl, OTD, OTR/L, CLT
Hometown: Oakland, Neb.
Education: Pacific University, College of Saint Mary, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Certifications: Certified Lymphedema Therapist through Academy of Lymphatic Studies, LSVT BIG
Specialization & Interests: Lymphedema, Cancer & Post-Mastectomy Rehabilitation; Inpatient & Swing Bed Rehabilitation; Assistive Device/Technology; Neurologic Rehabilitation, Geriatrics
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Elisha Kirchmann, COTA/L
Hometown: Storm Lake, Iowa
Education: Hawkeye Community College, Wayne State College
Specialization & Interests: Inpatient Rehab, Nursing Home Care, Geriatrics
Speech Language Pathologist
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Olivia Walker, MS,CCC-SLP
Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa
Education: University of Nebraska Omaha
Certifications: Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, LSVT LOUD, VitalStim Therapy
Specialization & Interests: Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Neurologic Rehabilitation