Our Wahoo Team
Mike Spicka
PT, DPT, OCS
Clinic Director
Physical Therapist
Mike Spicka
Mike grew up in Wahoo, NE and is a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School. He went on to the University of Nebraska at Omaha and received his degree in Exercise Science. He completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, IA. He enjoys treating patients of all ages and a wide variety of orthopedic conditions. Mike is Level 1 certified for dry needling through KinetaCore. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy and Nebraska Physical Therapy Association. Mike lives in Wahoo where he enjoys golfing, and spending time with his wife and children.
Leah Emerson
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Leah Emerson
Leah was born in Beatrice, Nebraska and grew up in Franklin. She attended Franklin High School where she played volleyball, basketball, and ran track. She has a Bachelors of Health Science from University of Nebraska at Kearney, and she earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University. Leah has 4 children, and is married to Erik.
Cory Sylliaasen
PT, DPT
Vice President of Operations
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.
Ashley Myers
PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ashley Myers
Ashley was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa where she attended West High School and participated in volleyball, basketball, and track. She attended Wayne State College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Human and Sports Physiology with a minor in Coaching. Ashley attended Clarkson College and earned a Physical Therapist Assistant Associates degree. When she's not working, she enjoys a variety of intramural sports, outdoor activities, doing makeup, and working out.
Sydney Swartz
PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sydney Swartz
Sydney was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and raised in Malmo. She attended Bishop Neumann Catholic High School in Wahoo where she was a member of the Dance Team. Sydney earned an Associate of Applied Science degree at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Sydney is engaged to be married to Monte.
Wendy Mach
LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Wendy Mach
Wendy was born and raised in Prague, Nebraska and graduated from Bishop Neumann High School in Wahoo, Nebraska. After graduation she moved to Vermillion, South Dakota and attended the University of South Dakota and played softball. After suffering a career ending injury she moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she obtained an Athletic Training degree as well as had the opportunity to work with the Husker volleyball and football teams while working as the head athletic training student. She is a current member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, and certified in Sportsmetrics through the Cincinnati Sports Medicine Research and Education Foundation.
Beth C.
Front Desk Representative
Beth C.
Beth grew up in Prague, NE and attended Prague High School. She attended Northeast Community College. Beth has been with Makovicka since July of 2013, and she says it seems like yesterday! She says the staff gets along very well in Wahoo, and they have fun, but they work very hard and keep focus on their patients. Beth is married to Bryce, and has 4 children she is proud of. As a matter of fact, when she is not working, she's in the gym watching one of her boys play or coaching. She has a young grandson she's also proud of, but she's quick to remind us that she is NOT a grandma...she's Gaga (like lady Gaga).