Josh Pearson, PT

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.


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.


Sam McLemore DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy / Rehabilitation Director

Sam and her husband, Ryan, have three daughters and a dog. She loves playing sports with her girls, going on walks with her dog, hiking, and traveling. Her family enjoys going on road trips and having family movie nights. She is also active within the community and has served as a member of the Sacred Heart School Council, and is a current member of Sacred Heart Home & School and CCC PTA advisory board. She loves being able to coach her daughters in their youth volleyball, basketball, and softball teams. She enjoys working in her hometown and serving this community. Sam has been a physical therapist since 2010. She enjoys treating total joint replacements, orthopedic surgical repairs, balance impairments, and geriatric wellness for outpatient, inpatient, and skilled nursing populations.

Tina Harris, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

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

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 three children. She likes to spend time with her family as well as cheer on the wildcats, play/coach sports, watch movies, and read.

Halie Forbes OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists help injured, ill, or disabled people develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for everyday life and work. They play a key role in helping patients regain independence, whether recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or adapting to a disability.

Mikayla Simons, OTD, CLT

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists help injured, ill, or disabled people develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for everyday life and work. They play a key role in helping patients regain independence, whether recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or adapting to a disability.

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. In his spare time Derick enjoys giving back to the community by coaching Football and Track for Colby High School, along with spending time with family at the lake, boating, waterskiing, and playing yard games.

Emily Slinger, PTA

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.

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.

Mandee Hilbrink, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Melissa Schmidt, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sam Sabatka PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sara Friesen

Rehabilitation Tech

Sara has been with Citizens Health since 2008. 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 and Kyra. She loves to spend time with family and friends, watching/participating in demo derbies and being outdoors during the nice summer days soaking up that Vitamin D.