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Staff

Physical Therapists

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

Carrie Maryott, PTA

Hometown: Decatur, Neb.
Education: Northeast Community College
Certifications: APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, Child Passenger Safety Technician
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Op Care, Child Safety Education
Delayna Minnick, PTA

Hometown: West Point, Neb
Education: Northeast Community College
Specializations&Interest: Geriatric Care, Orthopedics
Lisa Miserez, PTA

Hometown: Beemer, Neb.
Education: Northeast Community College
Certification: LSVT BIG
Specialization & Interests: Home Health, Nursing Home Care, Orthopedics
Jil Mortensen, PTA

Hometown: Logan, Iowa
Education: Clarkson College
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Op Care
Sierra Pieper, PTA

Hometown: Clarkson, Neb.
Education: Northeast Community College
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics & Post-Op Care
Cheryl Steffen, PTA

Hometown: Howells, Neb.
Education: Northeast Community College
Specialization & Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Op Care

Occupational Therapists

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

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

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

Office Staff

Janelle Nebuda

Office Manager
Jill Hakel

Business Health and Wellness Assistant
Kathy Johnson

Receptionist
Bonnie Paus

Receptionist
Joy Stratman

Receptionist

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