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Curtis Basnett

Curtis was born and raised in Ravenna, Nebraska. He moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he obtained an Athletic Training degree. Curtis then moved to Omaha, Nebraska and attended Creighton University where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and completed an orthopedic residency through the partnership of Creighton University and Makovicka Physical Therapy. He is an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Curtis is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association. He volunteers for Special Olympics and performs fitness screening for the athletes during the Spring Games in Nebraska. Curtis enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, and helping out on his parent's farm.

Chris Cameron

Chris was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa. He attended St. Ambrose University in Davenport where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, graduating with honors. He then moved to Omaha, Nebraska to attend Creighton University where he graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Chris is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) with extensive experience in treating foot and ankle injuries, and is a Level 2 Functional Dry Needling specialist. He directs Makovicka Physical Therapy’s expanded occupational health program in Lincoln and Omaha and is certified to perform Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE's). Chris is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association (NPTA). He is currently serving on the Steering Committee for the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award Review Committee in Lincoln. Chris was recently nominated to the Workers Compensation Association of Nebraska Board of Directors.

Meagan Nyhoff

Born and raised in Hastings, Nebraska, Meagan attended Hastings High School. She earned a Bachelors's degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Meagan is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association.

Joe Heider

Joe was born in Lincoln, Nebraska but grew up in small towns northwest of the city. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelors in Spanish several years ago and has lived with his lovely wife since graduating from UNL. They have two fun-loving daughters. Joe decided to broaden the scope of his career with an Associates Degree of Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Clarkson College. Joe enjoys the opportunity to help people meet their goals and get back to life. He also enjoys playing drums in a local band and riding his bike to work.

Sarah Carpenter

Sarah was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, and she attended Northeast High School where she was a member of the softball team. She attended Southeast Community College and earned her Physical Therapy Assistant degree, and was certified in CPR. Sarah has three children, Adalynn, Orion and Christian, Jr.

Andrew Polk

Andrew was born in Norfolk, Nebraska and raised in Lincoln. He attended Lincoln Lutheran High School where he played basketball and baseball. Andrew furthered his education by attending Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA where he earned his Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. He holds a Y-Balance Test certification, and previously served on the Scottsbluff Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

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