Kearney Family Physical Therapy- Located next to Family Practice

(Back row, pictured left to right)

Jami Woltemath: Office Manager

Jami is from Red Cloud, Nebraska and went to Southeast Community College in Beatrice and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.  She has a nursing background and ended up on the administrative side of nursing and marketing, but Jami now particularly enjoys the health care field and patient care. Her favorite part of the job is the day to day interactions. She enjoys meeting new people and working with all her co-workers. In Jami’s spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cattle, dirt track racing and fishing. A quote she lives by is, “Embrace all things with compassion!”

Lorene Miller: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Lorene Miller is from Kearney and went to Central Community College in Grand Island. Her favorite part of her day is watching each person conquer new tasks. The pride and happiness that comes across the patients faces when they complete a task makes each day worth it to her. She enjoys spending time getting to know each person and finding what is meaningful and important to them. After being a nurses aide for years she knew she wanted to be in a healthcare position with the ability to help people. She saw what occupational therapy did for the nursing home residents and knew that’s what she wanted to do with her life.  In her spare time she loves to spend time with her three boys and husband. They enjoy swimming, fishing, and being outdoors! A quote she lives by is, “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.”

Rogene Rasmussen (Ro): Occupational Therapist

Ro grew up in Amherst, Nebraska and went to Mid Plains Community College and got her advanced degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center.  She became a  therapist because her grandma had a stroke when she was in high school and she came to live with her family and they took care of her. It was at that point in her life she knew she wanted to be in the health care field. Her favorite part of her day is coming to work every day with amazing co-workers and watching people become pain free, stronger, safer and more independent. In Ro’s free time she enjoys anything outdoors, walking, riding horses and watching rodeos. A quote she lives by is,  “Helping one person might not change the world, but it could change the world for one person.”

Matt Kenny: Physical Therapist

Matt is from Red Cloud, Nebraska and got his undergraduate from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and went to University of Nebraska Medical Center for his advanced degree in Physical Therapy. He chose Physical Therapy as a career because he wanted a career where he could help people. Therapy is such a unique opportunity to get to work together with patients towards achieving their goals. He especially likes meeting new people and helping them reach their goals so patients are able to return to their normal life an/or even possibly better than before they came and saw us. In Matt’s spare time he enjoys spending time with family and friends. A quote he lives by is, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Logan Payne: Physical Therapist

Logan grew up here in Kearney and graduated from Rockhurst with her undergraduate in 2013 with a bachelors degree in Exercise Science and received her advanced degree in Physical Therapy from UNMC in Omaha.  She had physical therapy when she was a senior in high school following a knee injury. She really enjoyed her time in physical therapy and developed a close connection with her PT.  Her favorite part about being a Pediatric Therapist is watching kids grow and develop gross motor skills. Their faces seem to light up when a new task is accomplished. In Logan’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, Craig and family, enjoying the outdoors whether its out on the lake, on a walk, or outdoor target archery. A quote she lives by is, “No ‘Payne,’ no gain” (Hint: Last Name).

(Front row, pictured left to right)

Tori Garcia: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Tori is from Cambridge, NE and graduated from Central Community College in Grand Island. Growing up she had always known she wanted to work in a field where she could help people. After shadowing both an Occupational Therapist and COTA, she instantly knew that was the career path she wanted to take. One of her favorite parts of her job is that there are so many opportunities to work with a wide variety of people and every day is always different. It’s always amazing to watch people reach their goals and get them back to doing what they love. Her favorite part of her job is being able to build a relationship with each and every patient she gets to work with. In Tori’s free time she likes spending time with her family and friends, baking, camping, and anything outdoors in the summer time. A quote she lives by is, “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.”

Cassie Fish: Speech Therapist

Cassie grew up here in Kearney and got her undergraduate and Master’s degrees at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.  She knew speech pathology was the perfect profession for her when she saw her passions of critical thinking and giving back to others merge into meaningful work. She especially enjoys how each day brings new challenges, new gains, and always leaves her with a smile on her face. In Cassie’s free time she is a frequent goer to country concerts, she enjoys playing volleyball and golf,  she is an avid traveler, but also loves to cozy up at home and read a great book next to her puppy, Boston. A quote she lives by is, “Be honest. Be kind. Be Silly.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Shelby Paxton: Physical Therapist Assistant

Shelby grew up in Stuart, NE and got her Physical Therapist Assistant license from Northeast Community College. She knew she wanted a career in helping make a difference in someone’s life. She feels it is very rewarding to help people attain or regain their goals. Her favorite part about being a PTA is getting to watch the progress of all her patients as well as building relationships with each one. In Shelby’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading and running. A quote she lives by is, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford

Kellie Gossman: Physical Therapist

Marissa Castillo: Physical Therapist Assistant

Marissa grew up in Benkelman, NE and got her Physical Therapist license from Colby Community College. She knew she wanted to work in the health field and had always found the body very interesting and loved learning the anatomy. After completing observation hours, Physical Therapy caught her eye after watching a patient walk for the first time after a terrible car accident. In Marissa’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her daughter and family. She also likes wake-boarding and anything that has to do with summer/water. A quote she lives by is, “Be in love with your life. Every minute of it.” -Jack Kerouac

Sydney Wagner: Speech Therapist