Staff

Staff
Physical Therapists

Anya Kerkman, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Exercise Science
Graduate/Professional Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center - DPT
Specialties: Cancer rehabilitation, lymphedema therapy
Professional Certifications: Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Lymphology Association of North America

Shelby Randolph, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Hometown: Gilbert, IA
Education: Simpson College, Des Moines University
Specialties: Cancer Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Balance/Fall Prevention
Professional Certifications: Dry Needling Level 1
Physical Therapist Assistants

Courtney Pick, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hometown: Hartington, Nebraska
Undergraduate Education: Northeast Community College, Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapist Assistant
Specialties: Cancer Rehabilitation, Lymphedema Therapy
Professional Certifications: Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Occupational Therapists

Paige Groetken, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: LeMars, IA
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Graduate/Professional Education: University of South Dakota
Specialties: Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Pediatric Pelvic Floor Disorders

Kristen Stelzer, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Adams, NE
Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Nutrition, Exercise & Health Sciences
Graduate/Professional Education: Creighton University; Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
Treatment/Specialties: pelvic floor therapy (women’s & men’s health)
Speech-Language Pathologists

Polly Ubben, MA, CCC-SLP-L
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hometown: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Undergraduate Education: B.A, Communication Disorders, University of Northern Iowa with honors
Graduate/Professional Education: M.A., Communication Disorders, University of Norther Colorado
Treatment/Specialties: Head and Neck Cancer, Voice, Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)/Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion (PVFM) trained at National Jewish Hospital in VCD/PVFM management. Parkinson’s Certified in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT-LOUD), International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL) Certified Speech Instructor, trained at Dr. Blom’s office in tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis (TEP) fitting and management, McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP) certified, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) certified, trained in cancer rehabilitation. Currently the VP of Medical for the Nebraska Speech Language Hearing Association, prior recipient of the Di Carlo award as well as the ACE award from ASHA. Has been both an instructor of the graduate level Voice Disorders class at the University of Nebraska as well as guest lecturer in medical speech pathology. Clinical Externship instructor for over 20 years.
Professional Certifications: IAL, LSVT, MDTP, NMES, Myofacial release
Administration

Michelle Ruzicka
HR Director

Jody Backer
HR Coordinator
