Papillion
8419 South 73rd Plaza, Suite 104
Papillion, Nebraska 68046
402-991-2748
papillionclinic@makovickapt.com
Southwest corner of 72nd and Giles
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 returned home to Omaha, Nebraska where she continued her education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Kelsey is a board-certified orthopaedic specialist and Level 2 certified in Dry Needling. Kelsey is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (ATPA) and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association (NPTA).
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.
Barbara Billingsley
PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Barbara Billingsley
Barbara was born in Bellevue, NE. She grew up in Ralston and attended Ralston High School where she participated in softball, volleyball and Spanish club. Barb earned her Associate's degree from Highland Community College and her Bachelor's in physical education from Missouri Western State University. She attended Nebraska Methodist College for her physical therapist assistant degree. Barb is Rocktape Level 1 certified, and is a member of the APTA. Her hobbies include coaching 12U NE Gold select softball, giving pitching lessons, staying active and traveling.
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.