Mark is a 1989 graduate of Kansas University Medical Center’s Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science Department. Mark came to Hastings in 1990 and co-founded PTSR in 1992. Mark was recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) in 2008. Mark provides on-site care for local industries. He has had extensive training in balance, mobility, and vestibular rehabilitation. He is certified in the rehabilitative management of patients suffering from concussion. Mark is also certified in Functional Dry Needling. He enjoys treating foot problems and is an excellent option for management of any foot and ankle injuries.

Brent graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Division of Physical Therapy Education in 2000. Brent is originally from Springview, NE and joined PTSR in June 2001. The American Physical Therapy Association recognized Brent as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) in 2007. Brent has attended numerous continued education courses related to orthopedic physical therapy; balance and mobility; and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. He is certified in Functional Dry Needling. Brent’s hobbies include golf, hunting, and fishing. He enjoys spending time with his family including wife, Melissa, and two children, Tristan and Isabelle.

Ethan is originally from Alliance, NE. He played tennis while attending Midland Lutheran College and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 2009. Ethan earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2012. Ethan moved to Hastings in 2013 and joined PTSR in 2015. He is certified in Functional Dry Needling and is an active member of both the American and Nebraska Physical Therapy Associations. He enjoys treating neck and back pain, as well as spine and rib dysfunctions. Ethan’s hobbies include playing tennis, golf, hunting, and fishing. Ethan enjoys spending time with his wife, Lindsey, and two children, Charlie and Rory.

Abbi attended Hastings College and earned her Bachelor of Biology degree in 2001. Abbi earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2005. Abbi has provided Pediatric Physical Therapy for Hastings Public Schools since 2006. Abbi and her husband, Jayson, reside in Hastings.

Courtney is originally from Columbus, NE. She joined PTSR as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2018. She then pursued her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree and graduated from College of Saint Mary in 2024 where she was the president of her cohort. She returned to PTSR with a speciality in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy along with the continued passions of sports rehabilitation and pediatrics. Courtney is very involved in her community by coaching volleyball at Adams Central and assisting the OB/GYN clinic with their monthly Birth Prep classes. She is a Leadership Hastings Alumni. Courtney’s work is her passion and believes it is an incredible privilege to be a part of the journey to recovery in each of her patient’s lives. In her free time, Courtney enjoys playing volleyball, spending time with her family, and loving on her dog.

Seth’s passion and commitment to restoring healthy movement through
individualized care to his patients stems from his experience in a wide-range of
therapy environments including athletics, outpatient and skilled nursing. Seth
studied athletic training at the University of Nebraska Lincoln before working as an athletic trainer for the Kansas State University football team. He then completed his physical therapy education at the University of Iowa followed by an Orthopedic Manual Therapy residency program. Seth believes that pain tends to resolve when the body moves the way it was designed to move. His treatment style targets barriers to healthy movement and empowers patients to prevent future issues through education in self-management strategies. Seth joined the PTSR family in 2020.

Brett is originally from Sutton, Nebraska, and brings a strong background in athletics and performance to his work as a physical therapist. As a former collegiate football athlete, he served as a team captain and earned all-conference honors. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Baylor University, where he developed a strong interest in working with athletes and gained experience across youth, collegiate, and professional levels. He is passionate about returning athletes and active individuals to a level above their prior function, with the belief that underlying limitations often contribute to injury risk. Brett believes rehabilitation and training should look similar, viewing rehab as training performed in the presence of injury. Outside of the clinic, Brett has a strong interest in sports performance and makes an effort to stay updated on the latest research and trends.

Outside of the clinic, Brett enjoys golfing, spending time with friends and family, and helping with his family’s cattle operation.

JC is originally from Lawrence, Nebraska, and is proud to be serving the community and surrounding areas in rural Nebraska. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Strength and Conditioning from Doane University, where he was a member of the track and field team and received all-conference honors in triple jump. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, graduating in May 2026. JC believes that movement is medicine and is passionate about helping patients regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that bring them joy. He enjoys working with patients of all ages and activity levels, including athletes striving to return to competition as well as individuals recovering from joint replacements, surgeries, and everyday injuries. Believing that movement is medicine, his goal is to provide individualized, evidence-based care that empowers each patient to move with confidence and return to the activities they love. Outside of the clinic, JC enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and working out.

Bryan is a 1995 graduate of Colby Community College’s physical therapy assistant program. Bryan came to work at PTSR in 1992 after graduating from the University of Nebraska with a B.S. in Exercise Science. Bryan provides care for clients needing occupational medical services (PCP, or drug/alcohol screening) in addition to his duties at PTSR.

Austin is a 2020 graduate of Southeast Community College, where he became a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant, and was the president of his class. He began working at PTSR in 2020. Austin assists in providing othopedic and aquatic therapy. Austin resides in Hastings with his wife and three kids. He is an avid Husker football fan and in his free time, enjoys hunting, shooting, fishing, working in his yard and spending time with his family.

Chad is a 2001 graduate of Creighton University’s Occupational Therapy School. Chad joined the staff at PTSR in December in 2001. Chad received his Certified Hand Therapist recognition in 2009. Chad’s primary focus is rehabilitating injuries to the hand, wrist or elbow. He also creates custom splints for upper extremity injuries. In addition to his work with upper extremity injuries, Chad provides on-site care at local industries, evaluates ergonomic situations, administers post offer pre-employment fitness tests and conducts drug/alcohol screening tests. In 2011, Chad was recognized as a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist.

Josie is a Hastings, NE native. She graduated from Adams Central High School in 2015. Following graduation, Josie attended Hastings College where she participated in softball for 4 years and earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Health Systems and Psychology in 2019. She later pursued an associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy through Central Community College and graduated in May 2024 with her Occupational Therapist Assistant degree. Josie assists with providing care for patients with hand and upper extremity injuries. Josie is also involved with various industrial programs that PTSR offers.

Becky has been a staff member since 1992.

Lindie has been a staff member since 2017.

Carmen has been a staff member since 2022.

Sarah has been a staff member since 1997.

Bree has been a staff member since 2024.

Kendra has been a staff member since 2025.

Jake has been a staff member since 2025.