Aksarben
6307 Center Street, Suite 105
Omaha, Nebraska 68106
402-884-7453
402-884-5983
aksarbenclinic@makovickapt.com
South side of Center St. at 63rd in the Aksarben Place shopping center.
Our Aksarben Team
Gregg Schlueter
PT, DPT, ATC/L
Clinic Director
Physical Therapist
Gregg Schlueter
Gregg was born in Lincoln, and grew up in Hastings, Nebraska. He attended University of Nebraska Lincoln, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Educational and Human Science. He then earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UNMC. Gregg has been Clinic Director of the Makovicka/Sylliaasen Physical Therapy clinic in Waverly, Nebr from June 2016--June 2018. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a member of the APTA, Orthopedic section.
Lauren Watson
PT, DPT, OCS
Director of Occupational Health
Physical Therapist
Lauren Watson
Lauren was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. Following high school, Lauren went to Truman State University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and played collegiate soccer. She then attended Creighton University where she obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Lauren is a board certified orthopedic specialist after completing a residency with Evidence in Motion, and she's a current member of the American Physical Therapy Association. She has also completed advanced training in women’s health physical therapy.
Jeff Arnold
PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Jeff Arnold
Jeff Arnold Jeff was born and raised in David City, Nebraska. He moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to obtain his Bachelor’s degree at Nebraska Wesleyan University, where he was a member of the football team. He then moved to Omaha, Nebraska to attend the University of Nebraska Medical Center. There, he earned his Master and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy. Since then, Jeff has continued to refine his skills and has been board certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and as an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) . In addition, he is certified as a Sportsmetrics trainer, a program proven to reduce ACL injuries. Jeff is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, The Nebraska Physical Therapy Association, and The National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Al Smith
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Al Smith
Al was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. After high school, Al went to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he studied English while he played baseball. Al developed a passion for physical therapy over the course of recovering from 8 surgeries, the last of which, ended his baseball career. Al spent time after college working in research, then as a personal trainer before launching his physical therapy career at Creighton University. Al has stayed involved with Westside High School the last 7 years organizing the strength and conditioning program for their baseball and girls basketball teams. When he's not hitting the gym as an educator or enthusiast he is pursuing his part time project as a real estate agent or traveling the world!
Chris Derozier
PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Chris Derozier
Chris Derozier was born and raised in Fort Lupton, Colorado. He and his family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 2011. Chris then pursued his passion for helping others and attended Clarkson College where he obtained his Associates of Physical Therapist Assistant Degree. An avid cyclist, Chris has been Retul Bike Fit certified to provide the most comprehensive bike fit available.
Abbey Schueth
PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Abbey Schueth
Abbey was born and raised in Ewing, Nebraska where she attended Ewing High School. After graduating high school, she went on and received her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Health Science at the University of Nebraska-Kearney; she also was on the volleyball team during her time at UNK. She then moved to Omaha and attended Clarkson College where she earned her Associates Degree of Physical Therapist Assistant.
Christina V.
Front Desk Representative
Christina V.
Christina was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in La Vista, Nebraska. She attended Bryan High School in Omaha and graduated from University of Nebraska-Omaha with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Christina started with Makovicka Physical Therapy as an intern/physical therapy technician, and now works as a Front Desk Representative. During her free time, she likes to get together with friends and family.