Staff

Clinic
Physical Therapists

Josh Buechler, PT
Physical Therapist, Rehab Director
Hometown: Menno, SD
Education: Des Moines University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Certifications: LSVT-BIG for Parkinson's Disease
Specialization and interests: Neurological Disorders, Balance/Fall Prevention, Post-Amputee Rehabilitation, Orthopedics

Gabriel Fisher, PT
Physical Therapist
Hometown: McCool Junction, Nebraska
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Specialties: Sports, Orthopedics
Professional Certifications: ATC

Michelle Morris, PT
Physical Therapist, Outpatient Manager
Hometown: Gibbon, NE
Education: Creighton University, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Certifications: Cancer Rehabilitation
Specialization and interests: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Custom Orthotic Fitting, Total Joint Rehabilitation

Matt Giffin, PT
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Kearney, NE
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Certifications: Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Specialization and interests: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

Micah Kern, PT
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Wood River, NE
Education: Creighton University, Concordia University
Certifications: Lymphedema Therapist, Cancer Rehabilitation
Specialization and interests: Women's Health, Cancer Rehabilitation, Orthopedics

Adam Liess, PT, ATC
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Kearney, NE
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Certifications: Athletic Training
Specialization and interests: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Athletic Injuries, Balance and Fall Prevention

Emilie Reisen, PT
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Douglas, NE
Education: University of Nebraska-Medical Center, Wayne State College
Specialization and interests: Pediatrics, Neurological Disorders

William Westman, PT
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistants

Lance Fox, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hometown: Cozad, NE
Education: Clarkson College, Hastings College
Specialization and interests: Orthopedics, Aquatic Therapy, Manual Therapy

Jenna Watt, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hometown: Dodge City, KS
Education: Colby Community College, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Specialization and interests: Orthopedics, Aquatic Therapy
Occupational Therapists

Bruce Albrecht, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Kearney, NE
Education: Colorado State University
Certifications: Work Capacity Evaluator
Specialization and interests: Myofascial Release, Industrial Rehabilitation, Functional Capacity Evaluations, Work Place Safety, Hand Therapy, Pre / Post Hire Screening

Mackenzie Aten, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Lexington, NE
Education: College of Saint Mary
Specialization and interests: Neurological Disorders, Driving Evaluations, Vision Therapy, Orthopedics of the Upper Extremity, Pediatrics, Aquatic Therapy

Olivia Nekl, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Arapahoe, NE
Education: College of Saint Mary
Occupational Therapist Assistants

Krissy Karsten, COTA
Occupational Therapist Assistant

Paul Pape, COTA
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Professional Education: University of Nebraska - Kearney, Pima Medical Institute
Specialties: Pediatrics, Reflex Integration
Certifications: Delay the Disease
Speech-Language Pathologists

Whitney Mumm, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Liz Weber, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Kearney, NE
Education: University of Nebraska-Kearney
Certifications: Vital Stim Therapy, Beckman Oral Motor, PROMPT
Specialization and interests: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Alternative and Augmentative Communication, Pediatric Swallowing and Feeding Disorders, Dysphagia
Administration

Michelle Ruzicka
HR Director
