Josh Pearson
Josh Pearson, PT
Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Karly Pearson
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Karly Pearson, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Sam McLemore
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Sam McLemore DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Sam has been married to her husband Ryan for 15 years and they have three daughters and a dog. She loves playing sports with her girls, going on walks with her dog, hiking, and participating in spin, kickboxing, and yoga classes. Her family enjoys going on road trips and having family movie nights. She is also active within the community and volunteers serving as a member on the Sacred Heart School Council, Sacred Heart Home & School, and CCC PTA advisory board. She loves being able to coach her daughters in their youth basketball and softball teams. Sam enjoys working in her hometown and serving this community.
Specialties:
Sam has bee a therapist for over 12 years and enjoys treating: total joint replacements, vestibular disorders, balance impairments, orthopedic surgical repairs, geriatric wellness, and utilizing her knowledge in yoga, manual therapy, and muscle energy techniques.
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Tina Harris
Doctor of Physical Therapy / Rehabilitation Director
Tina Harris, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy / Rehabilitation Director
Tina has 40+ years of experience in general orthopedics, hand therapy, neck and back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, balance dysfunction, and generalized weakness. She is married to Cliff Harris, and has 2 fur babies (Riley, a Chocolate/German Shorthair cross, and Gizmo an American Fuzzy Lop). She is an active community member, currently serving as Treasurer for the Thomas County Amusement Assn, is a Kiwanis and Sacred Heart Church member serving on the parish council and liturgy commission. Tina has served on the Colby-Thomas County Chamber Board of Directors, CCC PTA Advisory Board, AYSO Region 994 as regional commissioner, coach, and referee. When not working or volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cake decorating, camping, biking, hiking, paddle boarding, gardening, and playing pickleball.
Education
BS Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University, DPT from Rocky Mtn University for Health Professionals
Specialties:
Certification in Dry Needling, Certification Graston Technique
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Mackenize Best
Speech Language Pathologist
Mackenzie Best, M.S.,CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
She is a Hoxie native and returned back to Hoxie after graduating. Mackenzie values faith, family, and friendship. She works hard to customize care plans for each individual using a person-centered approach. Her primary goal is to assist each individual in participating in daily activities. She offers a wide range of individualized treatments for all ages. Mackenzie is married to her husband, Heath, and they have two children. She likes to spend time with her family as well as cheer on the wildcats, play/coach sports, watch movies, and read.
Specialties:
Mackenzie offers a wide range of evaluation and treatment options in the in-inpatient, nursing home, and outpatient settings for all ages. She works with cognition: memory, attention, orientation, problem solving, etc.; language: following directions, expressing wants and needs, AAC devices, reading, writing, phonological processes, pragmatics (social); articulation: sounds in words; swallowing: oral and pharyngeal phases; voice impairments.
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Brittany Shields
Occupational Therapist
Brittany Shields OTR/L, CLWT
Occupational Therapist
Brittany is a Colby native and moved back to Colby after graduating from KU in 2016. She met her husband, Justin, shortly after moving to Colby. Brittany and Justin got married in November of 2019. They happily welcomed their twins Brooks and Rena in March 2021 and are excitedly expecting a baby girl in February 2023. Brittany enjoys spending time playing with her children, cooking, vacationing at the lake and playing volleyball.
Specialties:
Brittany is a certified lymphedema and wound care therapist. Wound care is currently being taken care of by Citizens Medical Center's wound care clinic but Brittany is still treating for lymphedema. She is also specialized in pelvic floor rehabilitation to treat those experiencing a range of pelvic floor symptoms, including: urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain. Additionally, Brittany treats orthopedic conditions involving the upper extremity.
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Derick Bacon
Physical Therapist Assistant
Derick Bacon PTA, FMS 1- 2
Physical Therapist Assistant
Derick grew up in in Overton NE, and moved to Colby for the PTA program at the Colby Community College where he met his wife Jennifer. After graduation, they moved to Grand Island, NE and worked there for 7 years before moving back to Colby in 2017. They have 3 girls, Jordan, Caylee, and Rylynn and a son Dawson. Derick is an avid Nebraska football fan, and enjoys coaching football at the Jr. High level here in Colby. He enjoys spending time with family at the lake, boating, waterskiing, and playing yard games.
Specialties:
Derick is able to see all types of diagnosis but has most experience with outpatient sports and orthopedic rehab. He has specific training with Functional Movement Systems and concussion rehab using the Dynavision for vision training.
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Grace Sabatka
Physical Therapist Assistant
Grace Sabatka PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Grace is originally from McDonald KS, and is married to her husband Konnor. Grace values faith, family and friends and has a huge passion and love for helping people. Some of Grace's hobbies include; makeup artistry, singing, dancing, reading, learning, and content creating. When Grace is not at work you can find her running her makeup business from home. Grace is excited to be a part of the CMC team.
Specialties:
Grace enjoys working with people of all ages but has the most experience with the rehab of the inpatient side. Grace works hard to always treat all her patients as a whole with the utmost respect while providing them with quality care.
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Jennifer Bacon
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jennifer Bacon PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jennifer grew up in Dodge City, and moved to Colby for the PTA program at Colby Community College where she met her husband Derick. After graduation, they moved to Grand Island, NE and worked there for 7 years before moving back to Colby in 2017. They have 3 girls, Jordan, Caylee, and Rylynn and a son Dawson. Jennifer enjoys watching KU basketball, playing volleyball and swimming, as well as being outdoors with her family hiking, snow skiing, and being on the water.
Specialties:
Jennifer initiated training in Postural Restoration techniques from the Postural Restoration Institute in 2019. Jennifer has a special interest in pediatrics and neurological rehab and is very competent working with patients of all ages with all diagnoses.
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Jeremiah Moss
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jeremiah Moss PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jeremiah grew up in Hoxie, KS working on his family's farm. He attended Colby Community College for the PTA program in 2011. After graduation, he worked as a PTA in Colorado Springs, CO - for 8 Months, Hays, KS - 2 Years, and in Overland Park, KS - for 4 years before deciding to come back to his roots and settle down in Northwest Kansas. Jeremiah is an avid follower of Hoxie High School Sports, as well as the KSU Wildcats, Kansas City Chiefs, and Kansas City Royals. He enjoys spending time with family at the lake, enjoys going to concerts, and sporting events.
Specialties:
Jeremiah has worked as a PTA in outpatient and inpatient settings but has most of his experience in skilled nursing care, working mostly with the geriatric population in assisted living and long-term care facilities. Jeremiah is also wound care certified with three years of experience, one of those years being under the direct supervision of a wound care specialist.
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Kyle Bandy
Kyle Bandy, PTA
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Mandee Hilbrink
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mandee Hilbrink, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Paul Schrick
Physical Therapist Assistant
Paul Schrick CPTA, ACLS
Physical Therapist Assistant
Paul is originally from Colby, KS and is married to his wife Torie. They have 4 children: Joseph, Sebastian, Philomena and Kolbe. His hobbies include spending time with his family, watching his kid’s activities and he is the Head football coach for Colby Middle School.
Specialties:
Paul specializes in Cardiac Rehab, orthopedic and skilled nursing therapy. Paul enjoys getting to work with a wide variety of patients and making sure each patient receives quality care for their specific injury or ailment. Paul is certified in advanced cardiac lift support (ACLS) with additional training in kinesiotaping and wound care.
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Sam Sabatka
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sam Sabatka PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Crystal Hayes
Rehabilitation Secretary/Receptionist
Crystal Hayes
Rehabilitation Secretary/Receptionist
I was born and raised in Colby. I attended CCC and graduated with an associate degree in applied science. I have been a CNA, CMA, and CRA. I have also worked as an office manager for a local trucking company before moving to Hays. Upon moving back to Colby, I started working for Tina Harris Physical Therapy as office manager. I am married to the love of my life, Matt Hayes. We have 3 children. Morgan Smull, Dakota and Zach Redwing and Austin and Marie Hayes. We are the proud grandparents of Milo Hayes. We also have our fur babies Rip and Nala. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy watching football and NASCAR with my husband. GO BRONCOS!! We enjoy volunteering at our church and helping at the racetrack. I enjoy cooking and baking. Every once in a while, you will find baked goodies near my desk for others to enjoy.
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Sara Friesen
Rehabilitation Tech
Sara Friesen
Rehabilitation Tech
Sara has been with Citizens Health for 12 years. She started in housekeeping for 2 1/2 years before transferring to the Rehab team where she found her love of helping patients. She was a tech in the department for 7 years before she became the receptionist. Sara is married to Jory and they have 2 children, Evan & Kyra. She loves to spend time with family & friends, watching/participating in demo derbies & being outdoors during the nice summer days soaking up that Vitamin D.