our clinicians:
meet the team
Jennifer Schaal,
PT, DPT, ATC
Owner
Jenny, a local, board certified athletic trainer and licensed physical therapist, graduated from Burlington High School in 2004. She attended the University of Nebraska where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Education and Human Sciences. She completed her athletic training certification in 2008 where she trained some of the most elite athletes nationwide. She served as a student athletic trainer for the Nebraska Husker volleyball, football, softball, dance, and the track and field teams. In 2011 she graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine. Jenny is certified in advanced functional dry needling, Rock tape application and functional assessment. Her interests include manual therapy, sports medicine, functional dry needling and Rock taping.
Michele Ivans,
PT, MSPT
Michele is a licensed physical therapist, originally from Goodland, KS. She graduated from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2002 with her Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. She has practiced in various areas (Norman, OK, Baton Rouge, LA, Great Bend, KS, and the Kansas City area), following her husband who was a collegiate volleyball coach early in their marriage. She is thankful for these experiences in various locations, as it has allowed her to work with various clinicians, learn from each of them, taking away techniques from each to develop her own approach. Michele graduated from Goodland High School then went on to play volleyball at Wichita State University, and was named an Academic All-American her senior year. Michele is certified by the American Institute of Balance to treat concussion and vestibular dysfunction and also in LSVT BIG to treat patients with Parkinson’s Disease. She enjoys manual therapy, functional dry needling, treating orthopedic conditions, and helping address patients’ pain utilizing light, vascularization-type exercises.
Rachel Doty,
PT, DPT
Rachel, a licensed physical therapist, grew up in Southeast Colorado, graduating from McClave High
School in 2004. She attended Fort Hays State University where she received her Bachelor’s degree
in Human Biology. In 2012, she graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University
of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus. After graduating, she practiced in the
Denver-Metro area in a variety of settings with her goal to gain as much experience as possible to
be able to move to and serve a Rural Community. Rachel Specializes in Wound Care services with
her passion of serving rural communities also keeping her interested in all aspects of Physical
Therapy, including out-patient services. Rachel is certified in advanced manual therapy techniques
including manipulations, functional dry needling, myofascial cupping techniques, RockFlossing,
RockTaping, and IASTM. Her interests include advanced wound care, manual therapy, sports
medicine, and functional training.
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Kerrie Robinson,
PTA, BS
Kerrie, a certified physical therapist assistant, graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2009 where she received her Bachelor's of Science in Sport and Exercise Science. Kerrie received her applied science degree from Hutchinson Community College in 2012. She has experience with cancer and cardiac rehabilitation. Kerrie is originally from Holyoke, Colorado, and understands rural healthcare. She is certified in Rock tape application, functional assessment and Rock blades. Her interests include work hardening, sports training, and functional/postural correction.
Craig Smith,
PTA, NREMT
Craig is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. He grew up south of Cheyenne Wells where he also attended school and graduated from in 2017. He then attended Colby Community College with his degree in Applied Science in PTA. Craig went on to earn his EMT certification with IV where he is an active member of Cheynne County EMS and Cheyenne Wells Volunteer Fire Department, as well as involved in many other different boards and groups in the community. He is a very family focused guy and loves spending time with his family, especially at the lake. Some of his interests in therapy include orthopedics and manual therapy. Craig's hobbies are sports of all kinds, wakeboarding, and hunting.
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Jim Biberston, PTA
Jim is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. Despite not starting his career as a PTA, it's now his lifelong pursuit. After a 24-year tenure at Mobil Oil refinery and a decade as the owner of Directbuy of Albuquerque, he returned to school at PIMA Medical Institute, earning an associate's degree in science as a PTA. For the past 6 years, Jim has specialized in outpatient therapy, showcasing his passion for connecting with patients and aiding in their well-being through daily treatments.
During his leisure time, Jim indulges in rebuilding VWs, playing softball, and cherishing moments with his wife, three grown children, their spouses, and seven grandchildren.
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Lori Holmes,
Office Manager &
Claims Specialist
Haylie Romans,
Physical Therapy Technician
