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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.


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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.


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Laike Damman, PT

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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.

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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

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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.

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Madison Damman, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Madison is originally from St. Paul, KS. She has experience working with all ages and needs, including speech and language delays, AAC, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Apraxia of speech, fluency disorders, feeding aversions, and infant feeding and swallowing. She has provided direct intervention services in the area of; feeding tube support and weaning, swallowing and feeding concerns, feeding aversions, picky eating, delayed oral motor skills, and pre and post-tethered oral tissue release rehabilitation. Completed Sequential-Oral-Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding training.

Education

Wichita State University: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jerimiah Moss PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

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Kyle Bandy, PTA

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Mandee Hilbrink, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

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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.

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Sam Sabatka PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

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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.

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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.