Our Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
Paul Gardner, PT, GCS
Paul also serves as a mentor to younger clinicians to help them develop stronger clinical skills. Born and raised in Plattsmouth, Paul has been a Bellevue resident since 2001. He and his wife do their best to keep up with their five children, and Paul’s commitment to personal wellness extends to running, camping, reading and smoking meat.
Jenifer Johnson, PT, DPT
She has received over 40 hours of post graduate education in this area and is qualified to help treat women with issues such as incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction and issues related to pregnancy. In her spare time, Jenifer enjoys watching soccer, cheering on the Huskers and spending quality time with her husband and two children.
Sarah Blomenkamp, PT, MPT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
Sarah and her husband Matt have two children, Isaac and Ally. They have a dachshund named Lucy that keeps them on their toes as well. Sarah and her family enjoy watching and attending sporting events, spending time with extended family and friends and have a great appreciation for music.
Loretta Zechmann, PTA
Loretta received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from Iowa State University and her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Northeast Community College.
Jenny Rose, PTA
She strives to teach patients proactive ways to take charge of their health rather than merely reacting to present injuries or physical deficits. Her dedication to health and love of adventure extends to running road races, hiking, traveling, photography and enjoying the outdoors with friends and family.
Occupational Therapists
Kathy Ramaekers, OTR/L, CHT
Kathy loves to learn new techniques to pass on to her clients and has completed certifications in lymphedema management in 2005, hand therapy in 2008 and LSVT BIG program in 2015 for treatment of clients with Parkinson’s Disease. She is able to use her experience, training and comprehensive skill set to achieve the best functional outcomes possible. She enjoys time with her family, going on bike rides, scuba diving and just hanging out!
Speech Therapists
Amber Detter, M.S., CCC-SLP
Amber has a special interest and passion in treating individuals with cognitive difficulties and/or Parkinson’s disease. Her certifications include Vitalstim for the treatment of swallowing and LSVT LOUD for the treatment of voice.
Amber is originally from Beatrice, Nebraska and currently lives in Bellevue. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, photography, traveling and spoiling her Sheltie mix.
Massage Therapists
Laura Phillips, MA, CCH, LMT
Laura has her own practice in Omaha and started offering her services at Hillcrest in 2017
Cynthia DeVore, LMT
Paul Gardner, PT, GCS
Paul is the Administrator of Community Rehab for Hillcrest Rehab Services. A physical therapist for nearly 20 years, he has held various positions with Hillcrest Health Services for nearly 13 years including Director of Rehab (inpatient and outpatient) at Hillcrest Health and Rehab and the Director of Hillcrest Physical Therapy. Paul received his undergraduate degree in biology from Dana College and a master’s of physical therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is a certified geriatric specialist and also specializes in spine care. He is passionate about preventing painful conditions rather than reacting to those conditions and helping older adults optimize function to remain active in their community.
Paul also serves as a mentor to younger clinicians to help them develop stronger clinical skills. Born and raised in Plattsmouth, Paul has been a Bellevue resident since 2001. He and his wife do their best to keep up with their five children, and Paul’s commitment to personal wellness extends to running, camping, reading and smoking meat.
Jenifer Johnson, PT, DPT
She has received over 40 hours of post graduate education in this area and is qualified to help treat women with issues such as incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction and issues related to pregnancy. In her spare time, Jenifer enjoys watching soccer, cheering on the Huskers and spending quality time with her husband and two children.
Sarah Blomenkamp, PT, MPT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
Sarah and her husband Matt have two children, Isaac and Ally. They have a dachshund named Lucy that keeps them on their toes as well. Sarah and her family enjoy watching and attending sporting events, spending time with extended family and friends and have a great appreciation for music.
Loretta Zechmann, PTA
Loretta received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from Iowa State University and her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Northeast Community College.
Jenny Rose, PTA
She strives to teach patients proactive ways to take charge of their health rather than merely reacting to present injuries or physical deficits. Her dedication to health and love of adventure extends to running road races, hiking, traveling, photography and enjoying the outdoors with friends and family.
Kathy Ramaekers, OTR/L, CHT
Kathy loves to learn new techniques to pass on to her clients and has completed certifications in lymphedema management in 2005, hand therapy in 2008 and LSVT BIG program in 2015 for treatment of clients with Parkinson’s Disease. She is able to use her experience, training and comprehensive skill set to achieve the best functional outcomes possible. She enjoys time with her family, going on bike rides, scuba diving and just hanging out!
Amber Detter, M.S., CCC-SLP
Amber has a special interest and passion in treating individuals with cognitive difficulties and/or Parkinson’s disease. Her certifications include Vitalstim for the treatment of swallowing and LSVT LOUD for the treatment of voice.
Amber is originally from Beatrice, Nebraska and currently lives in Bellevue. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, photography, traveling and spoiling her Sheltie mix.
Laura Phillips, MA, CCH, LMT
Laura has her own practice in Omaha and started offering her services at Hillcrest in 2017
Cynthia DeVore, LMT
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