Corporate Office
4235 North 90th Street
PO Box 34669
Omaha, Nebraska 68134
402-614-7835
Hours
- Sunday: Closed Today
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed Today
Our Corporate Office Team
Joel Makovicka
PT, DPT
President, Board of Directors
Physical Therapist
Joel Makovicka
Joel was born and raised in Brainard, Nebraska. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he not only obtained his Bachelor’s degree but was also a member of the award-winning, three-time, National Championship football teams for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Upon graduation, Joel moved to Arizona to play in the National Football League (NFL) for the Arizona Cardinals. Following his retirement from the NFL, he coached football at the University of Virginia. There, he learned his true calling was in the field of physical therapy. He graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Creighton University and currently focuses his practice on developing physical therapy clinics in Nebraska. Joel is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association, and he recently served on the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Cory Sylliaasen
PT, DPT
Chief Executive Officer
Physical Therapist
Cory Sylliaasen
Cory originally hails from the great state of South Dakota. He was raised in Irene and attended Mount Marty College where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Chemistry. He went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University. Since then Cory, has practiced outpatient orthopedics, home health, inpatient and skilled nursing physical therapy. He has worked exclusively in the outpatient orthopedic setting since 2001 with an emphasis in sports medicine. Cory has been trained in Postural Restoration and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association. He lives in Wahoo, Nebraska and volunteers in numerous community organizations.
Josh Richling
PT, DPT, OCS
Chief Operations Officer
Physical Therapist
Josh Richling
Josh was born and raised in Beatrice, Nebraska. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. He then moved to Omaha to attend Creighton University where he earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Josh has continued to refine his skills and has worked with patients of all ages, with many different diagnoses and functional levels. Josh is also a board-certified Orthopaedic Specialist (OCS), and is certified in Level 1 Functional Dry Needling by Kinetacore. Josh received the Young Alumni Award from the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions at Creighton University. Josh is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association and a Director Emeritus member of the Alumni Advisory Board of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions at Creighton University. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Angie, and his two children, Anna and Sam.
Lisa Jackson
MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Jackson
Lisa was raised in Omaha, Nebraska where she graduated from Millard West High School. After high school she attended College of Saint Mary and was a part of the softball program. She then moved out of state and attended American InterContinental University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management degree. After completing her degree she continued her education and focus on medical billing by obtaining her Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification and Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) certification before returning home to Omaha. Lisa is currently on the board for the Nebraska SIDS Foundation and a member of the agency's Case Review Team for Douglas County. In the fall of 2019, Lisa received the prestigious Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award. Lisa may be reached at lisa@makovickapt.com.
Jordan Makovicka
PT, DPT, MBA, OCS
Chief Strategy Officer
Physical Therapist
Jordan Makovicka
Jordan was born and raised in Brainard, Nebraska. He attended Creighton University to pursue a baseball career while receiving his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. After receiving his bachelor's degree, he continued his education at Creighton where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Since earning his doctorate, he has pursued advanced training in manual therapy through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy and functional dry needling through KinetaCore. In 2022, Jordan graduated from the University of Nebraska – Omaha with his Master of Business Administration. Jordan is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Nebraska Physical Therapy Association.
Jeff Arnold
PT, DPT, OCS
Executive Vice President of Development
Physical Therapist
Jeff Arnold
Jeff was born and raised in David City, Nebraska. He moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and received 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. 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.
Dan McCutchen
PT, DPT, OCS
Chief Compliance Officer
Director of Professional Development
Physical Therapist
Dan McCutchen
Dan was born and raised In Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended college and graduate school at Clarke College in Dubuque, IA where he earned a doctorate in physical therapy. Dan also competed in intercollegiate baseball and tennis while at school. He has since become a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) and received advanced aquatic therapy training. Dan enjoys working with all types of orthopedic patients, especially runners and triathletes. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and has served as APTA of Nebraska Executive Board Secretary since 2018. Dan is also an APTA Private Practice Section Payment Policy Committee Member.
Irene Burklund
MA, SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources
Irene Burklund
Irene was born and raised in Cozad, Nebraska. She moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where she attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. While working for a Nebraska based management, development and consulting firm, she earned her Masters in Adult Education and Human Resources. Irene teaches human relations and management classes at local universities, is a former board member of Heartland Family Services, and belongs to the Human Resource Association of the Midlands and the Society for Human Resource Management. Irene earned her SHRM-CP certification in 2018.
Kathy Byrnes
MPA
Director of Business Development
Kathy Byrnes
Kathy was born in Lincoln and raised in Omaha. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education from UNO and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, from the University of Nebraska. She has served as CEO of three local nonprofit organizations and worked at The Nebraska Medical Center in the Occupational Health, Community Relations, and Marketing Departments. Kathy is a graduate of Leadership Omaha (Class 32), the Nonprofit Executive Institute, and the American Hospital Association’s Creating Healthier Communities Fellowship. She is a former board member of WELLCOM, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Downtown YMCA, Prevent Blindness Nebraska, Wear Yellow Nebraska, and the Gretna Chamber of Commerce. She was in Lincoln's inaugural Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advisory Council and she has served on the Greater Omaha Chamber Business Excellence Awards Selection Committee for several years.
Jon Lerum
CPC
Director of Finance
Jon Lerum
Jon was born in Omaha and raised in Papillion. Jon attended the University of Phoenix where he received an Associate of Arts in Business Administration and Management. He went on to attend Bellevue University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Analysis and Management. Jon joined the Makovicka Physical Therapy billing team in 2014. He was promoted to Director of Finance in 2022. Jon directs the billing staff for all of the Makovicka Physical Therapy locations.