Melissa Stoddard

Melissa is a Nebraska native who graduated from Clarkson College. She is an experienced practitioner in Orthopedics and Vestibular therapy. She also played soccer and basketball from youth through high school which contributed to her passion for sport medicine and physical therapy. Melissa has a passion for sports medicine, healthy aging and enjoys working with individuals […]

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Nick Hunter

Nick is a UNMC graduate and former collegiate all academic baseball player that suffered multiple knee injuries in his athletic career. These injuries shaped his appreciation for the special relationship between physical therapy and athletics. As an Iowa native Nick began his career in Arizona developing his passion for sports medicine. As a passionate golfer […]

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Karri Iten

A graduate of Creighton University, Karri became a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics in 2014. Also a former swimmer at Creighton University, she has a passion for working with people of all ages and ability levels to return them safely to their favorite activities. She is an avid runner who can be found at many […]

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Logan Tate

A UNMC graduate, Logan grew up in a small town just northwest of Omaha. Logan has always been passionate about teaching healthy living and injury prevention. An avid runner, he has experience coaching high school cross country and other sports. As a result, he has developed a passion for caring for knee, foot, and ankle […]

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Cindy Engel

Cindy is a Certified Hand Therapist with more than 25 years of experience in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area. Cindy joined OrthoNebraska in 2022 and brings a wealth of experience in the treatment of the hand, wrist and elbow. Cindy works directly with the team of hand surgeons at OrthoNebraska to provide specialty hand […]

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Huong Zagozda

With OrthoNebraska since 2019, Huong is an occupational therapist who is particularly interested in helping individuals of all ages overcome a variety of hand, wrist, and elbow disorders. Specializing in the rehabilitation of the hand, wrist, and elbow she works alongside the team of hand surgeons at OrthoNebraska fabricating custom splints for a wide range […]

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Joe Johns

A Nebraska native and graduate of Des Moines University, Joe has over 20 years of experience. He often utilizes manual skills such as muscle energy technique and myofascial release (MFR). Joe has a passion for treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, but has a special interest in the shoulder and back.

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Ryan Thayer

A Nebraska native, Ryan is a Board-Certified Physical Therapist with experience in advanced manual therapy techniques, such as functional dry needling. As a high school and collegiate athlete, he participated in football, wrestling and track. Ryan has a passion for sports performance and rehab, providing guidance for healthy aging.

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Willie Stoddard

Willie is a Physical Therapy Assistant and grew up in central Nebraska. After receiving chemotherapy treatments for Leukemia he underwent extensive procedures for his hips and knee by the age of 23. Through this he discovered his love for physical therapy. Willie works with an unmatched passion and experience that motivates people to return to […]

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Morgan Wilberger

Morgan has experience working with patients in a wide variety of acute (hospital) settings. Since joining OrthoNebraska in 2021, Morgan has enjoyed working more closely with orthopedic patients. She uses her knowledge and combined experiences to provide exceptional care.

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Stacy Pokorny

Backed by a passion for helping people return to their active lifestyles, Stacy enjoys treating a variety of conditions with a particular interest in orthopedics. A former college athlete, she competed in basketball and track.

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Eric Horstman

Eric’s life-long participation in baseball led to his passion for treating athletes and reducing youth injury rates, especially in overhead athletes. As a former player at Southeast Missouri State his passion involves treating athletic injuries within all sports while combining various research-based treatment strategies. His extensive knowledge in biomechanics and movement impairments delivers unmatched performance and […]

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Taylor Cech

Taylor is a Physical Therapist and Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Taylor has a passion for the post-surgical treatment of the sports medicine patient. Taylor has a passion for collaborating research and patient care. While focusing on the knee and lower extremity, she works alongside OrthoNebraska physicians to foster extraordinary care to athletes and active […]

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Patrick McKeon

Pat, an Omaha native, enjoys working with patients of all ages and uses his experience in the fitness industry to help patients meet their physical therapy goals. While having a passion for training younger athletes Pat specifically enjoys working with the rehabilitation of older clients as well. Joining OrthoNebraska in 2021 Pat brings an unparalleled […]

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Erica Fry

Erica joined the OrthoNebraska team in 2021. A collegiate volleyball player, her experience with injuries led her off the court and into the training room as she developed a passion for helping athletes return to their sport. In addition to focusing on sports medicine, Erica has a special interest in blood flow restriction. She marks […]

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Dominic Ilardi

A United States Marine Corps veteran and residency-trained and board-certified sports physical therapist, Dom joined OrthoNebraska in 2021. Before moving to Omaha, Dom worked at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. He provided therapy services for OSU athletes, including care and sideline coverage for the rugby teams.

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Rachel Grossman

Rachel is a dedicated occupational therapist who specializes in the rehabilitation of hand, wrist, and elbow injuries. An Omaha native, she began her hand therapy career in Arizona and returned home to join OrthoNebraska in 2021. Working directly alongside the hand surgeons at OrthoNebraska her clinical training is with the custom fabrication of splints while […]

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Kenny Patterson

Kenny brings extensive sports medicine experience to his role as part of OrthoNebraska’s Thrower’s Performance program. Formerly a left-handed pitcher at Murray State College and Emporia State University, Kenny has worked with countless professional, Olympic, collegiate, high school and youth athletes across all sports. Prior to joining OrthoNebraska in 2019, Kenny provided physical therapist services […]

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