Curtis was born and raised in Ravenna, Nebraska, and earned a degree in Athletic Training from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Curtis then moved to Omaha to attend Creighton University, where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and completed an orthopedic residency through the partnership between Creighton University and Makovicka Physical Therapy.
Curtis is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and holds a certification in Athletic Training. He is also an APTA-certified clinical instructor, regularly mentoring PT and PTA students, as well as local high school and college interns interested in athletic training and physical therapy.
He discovered his passion for rehabilitation through his athletic training background and chose to pursue physical therapy to make a broader impact on people’s lives. Curtis has a strong interest in working with athletes but is equally passionate about helping individuals of all ages and activity levels return to doing what they love. He enjoys guiding patients through the hard parts of recovery, helping them build lasting strength, and celebrating their long-term progress.
Curtis brings a grounded, approachable presence to the clinic, shaped by his upbringing on a central Nebraska farm, and takes pride in connecting personally with each patient he works with. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys life with his wife, whom he married in 2012, and their three amazing kids. He also enjoys helping out on his parents’ farm and working on home projects with his family.