Our Team
Robert Siegmund
Owner - PT, DPT, CSCS
Robert Siegmund was born and raised in the suburbs of New York City. He moved to Omaha in 1997 to attend Creighton University. He graduated in 2003 with his doctorate in Physical Therapy. Rob has now practiced for 16 years in outpatient physical therapy specializing in shoulder injuries, sports performance, TMD/jaw pain and vestibular rehabilitation. He completed a year long fellowship under Bob Donatelli and also is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Rob has also completed post graduate work in Maitland manual therapy and Graston. Rob enjoys college basketball (Go Bluejays) and pro football (Go Giants) as well as gardening and reading. Additionally, Rob coaches both youth basketball and baseball. Rob enjoys helping all athletes and non athletes achieve their maximum potential.
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Susan Siegmund
Owner - PT, DPT
Susan Siegmund was born and raised in Omaha, NE. Susan Graduated from Creighton University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2003. Susan has extensive post graduate training in Maitland manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, foot and ankle, and Graston instrument assisted soft tissue mobilizing. Treatment specialties include spine pain, TMD/headaches, post partum rehabilitation, SI dysfunction and balance training. Susan enjoys spending time with her two children, Ethan and Paige, and cheering on Creighton athletics including soccer, baseball, volleyball and basketball. She is passionate about helping others achieve their wellness and health goals. Susan's hobbies include reading, gardening, and spending time outdoors.
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Robert Chab
PT, DPT, MBA, OES
Rob is originally from the small town of Falls City, NE. He went on to attend Peru State College where he graduated with a degree in Exercise Science. While at Peru, Rob was granted Peru State’s Student of the Year Award through the Nebraska Association of Health and Physical Education. It was also at Peru where Rob began strength and conditioning coaching for middle school, high school, and collegiate athletes. He then moved to Omaha where he attended Clarkson College to receive a Physical Therapist Assistant degree. After Clarkson, he then moved on to graduate school at Wayne State College to achieve a Master’s in Business Administration. Following Wayne State College, he then started working on a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Findlay University in Ohio. Rob has also continued his passion for learning outside of school, receiving an Orthopedic Exercise Specialist certification. Rob is also our Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Elkhorn Sports Performance. When Rob is not working, he enjoys going to the gym with his wife, working on their house, being outdoors, and spending time with family and his two dogs, Larry and Maggie.
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Aaron Vinkenberg
PT, DPT
Aaron was born and raised in Aurora, NE. He received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Nebraska Wesleyan University and graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2023 with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Aaron is passionate about working with others in order to help his patients attain their highest quality of life. He treats with an evidence-based and patient-centered approach to help each individual optimize movement and feel empowered to manage pain on their own. Aaron is a lifelong learner and is actively pursuing further certifications in dry needling and education related to orthopedic PT setting. As a sports enthusiast and avid golfer, you’ll find Aaron watching NFL RedZone on Sunday afternoons and on the links whenever he has the chance. Aaron and his wife enjoy traveling and trying new food and drinks, so he is always open to restaurant suggestions in the Omaha area.
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Heather Dempsey
PT, DPT, Cert. DN, CMTPT
Heather was born and raised near Milwaukee, WI. She went to Bethel College in Indiana and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then attended the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2011. Heather moved to North Carolina for her first PT job, hoping to get away from cold winters and be able to spend time at the beach. She met her husband, Jeff, in North Carolina and in 2015, they moved to Bennington, NE for Jeff's work and to be closer to family. Over the past 12 years, Heather worked in multiple settings, including vestibular rehab, orthopedics, and neurological. She is fully certified through Myopain for Trigger Point Dry Needling and is working towards certification for Functional Manual Therapy through the Institute of Physical Art. She loves her work, helping patients improve their mobility and get them back to doing the things they love. When she is not working, she enjoys being outside, hiking, spending time with family and friends, being involved in church activities, and spoiling her dog, Zoey.
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Hannah McDuffee
PT, DPT
Hannah was born and raised in Columbus, NE. She received her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Nebraska Kearney. She then attended Creighton University where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2023. Due to her passion for working with older adults, Hannah applied for and was accepted into Creighton's Geriatric Residency program. From the fall of 2023 to the summer of 2024, she spent time gaining experience across multiple clinical settings including outpatient, acute care, skilled nursing, and home health. In addition to clinical hours, residency also provided her with the opportunity for teaching in current Creighton physical therapy student labs and providing one lecture for PT students each semester. Residents were also encouraged to engage in learning of their own including a variety of relevant topics in rehabilitation as well as create a research project related to an area of interest. Hannah is currently certified in LSVT Big and is pursuing her Geriatric Certified Specialist through board examination. Outside of work, Hannah loves to spend time with her husband and her dog, goes skiing in the winter months, and spends time with family and friends.
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Kelly Benesch
OTD
Kelly was born and raised in Omaha, NE. Kelly graduated from Creighton University with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in
2015. Kelly has post graduate specialty training in brain injury, as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and in gerontology, with an Executive Certificate in Home Modifications. She loves her work, helping people gain and maintain maximum independence with daily tasks, as well as mobility and strength. When she is not working, Kelly spends most of her time with her three young children and husband, gardening and going to parks.
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Ella Vazquez
MOT, OTR/L
Ella Vazquez is an occupational therapist originally from O’Neill, Nebraska. She trained at College of Saint Mary to receive her bachelor’s degree in rehabilitative studies in 2016 and master’s degree in occupational therapy in 2017. In her several years of practice, Ella has worked with seniors and has experience in orthopedic care, post surgical care, aging in place, cognitive intervention, and sensory integration. She has specialized training through Herman and Wallace for pelvic floor assessment and treatment, as well as myofascial release training. She is passionate about preventative care, mental health, and holistic approaches to chronic pain. Ella and her spouse Fernando have 3 children, and her pastimes include baking, swimming, and podcast listening.
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Brennen Smith
PTA
Brennen Smith was raised in Southwest Iowa and graduated from Atlantic High School. He went to Iowa Western with a major in Pre-Physical Therapy in 2020. Brennen graduated from Clarkson College in 2022 with his Physical Therapist Assistant degree. He is currently enrolled in Clarkson's Healthcare Business Bachelor's program as well. Throughout Brennen's career, his primary setting has been in outpatient orthopedics and has been active with the American Physical Therapy Association by previously being elected as a candidate in the APTA's Student Board of Directors where he advocated for Student Physical Therapist's throughout the midwest. Brennen is extremely passionate about challenging others to reach their pinnacle capabilities and desired outcomes. During his free time, Brennen enjoys spending time in Lincoln during football season, bass fishing, and wrestling with his dog Luca.
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Chelsea Popken
PTA, BS
Chelsea was raised in Scribner, NE and graduated with her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She then went to pursue her PTA degree at Clarkson College in Omaha, graduating in 2013. Chelsea has special training in the LSVT-BIG program to help patients manage and combat symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. Chelsea has worked mostly in out-patient rehab setting, treating a variety of diagnoses and is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals. Chelsea enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, cheering on the Huskers, reading on her Kindle, and traveling to new places.
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Molly Hedge
PTA
Molly is from a small town in central Nebraska. She graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 2017 where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Science. Molly then went on to complete her Associate’s degree to become a Physical Therapist Assistant and graduated from Clarkson College in 2019. Over the last 5 years she has experience in outpatient orthopedic settings. She loves building relationships with her patients and finds joy in helping them reach their goals. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially her husband, two sons, and two dogs. She enjoys the outdoors, camping, and watching movies with her family.
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