Papillion

Papillion

8419 South 73rd Plaza, Suite 104
Papillion, Nebraska  68046

402-991-2745

402-991-2748

Southwest corner of 72nd and Giles

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Our Papillion Team

Kelsey Swan

PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Director
Physical Therapist

Kelsey Swan

Kelsey grew up in Ralston, Nebraska. She moved to Hastings, Nebraska, where she played volleyball for four years, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Hastings College. Kelsey came back home to Omaha, Nebraska where she continued her education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy.. Kelsey is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association.

Ryan Thayer

PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Ryan Thayer

Ryan was born in Omaha, and grew up in Fremont. He attended Fremont High School where he played football, ran track and wrestled. Ryan attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where he earned a bachelors degree in Biology. He then attended Briar Cliff University where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and served as the Outreach Coordinator for the pro bono clinic. Ryan is certified in dry needing and SASTM. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Emily Howser

PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Emily Howser

Emily was born and raised in West Point, NE and graduated from West Point Central Catholic High School. She attended Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha, NE and graduated in May of 2015 where she received her Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting. Emily is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association.

Shannon Daly

PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Shannon Daly

Shannon was born and raised in Omaha where she attended Marian High School and played softball. She then earned a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and also in Psychology from the University of Sioux Falls. She was a member of the USF softball team and named All-American during her senior year. Shannon then attended Clarkson College where she received her Physical Therapist Assistant degree.

Katherine L.

Front Desk Representative

Katherine L.

Katherine was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska where she graduated from Archbishop Ryan High School. She attended the University of Nebraska-Omaha where she majored in Education and Psychology. She came to Makovicka Physical Therapy in October 2011 and works as a front desk representative. She is retired from the Omaha Police Department after thirty-three years of service with the City of Omaha where she gained continued knowledge and experience in administrative services. Katherine enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and biking in Colorado.