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Finding Paths to Relief
Specializing in physical therapy for runners and active lifestyles
Our Team
Christy Nielsen, Owner, PT, DPT
Christy is an expert in physical therapy for runners, and has a lifetime of experience to reinforce her licensing and training. She grew up in Treynor, Iowa, where she excelled in cross country and track. She earned her undergraduate degree in exercise science and psychology and her doctor of physical therapy degree from Creighton University. She has competed in three Olympic trials in marathon, in more than 50 marathons and 300 races. She has focused much of her education and training on the treatment of athletes and runners. She is a certified coach with the Road Runners Club of America. In her free time she continues to train and race as well as coach runners. She also loves showing and riding her quarter horse, Donnie!
Andrew Nelson, PT, DPT
Andrew joins the RunnerPT group with three years of physical therapy experience in Red Oak, IA. He grew up in the Omaha area and graduated from Westside High School. He completed his undergraduate degree in business administration at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He Was accepted into the Physical Therapy program at UNMC and earned his doctor of physical therapy degree in 2019.
Andrew was a good athlete in high school excelling in football and baseball. He is capable of helping athletes and all walks of life with rehabbing new and old injuries. He especially enjoys working with post-op ACL rehab, shoulder injuries, and other lower extremity injuries. His passion is to get you back to your peak condition.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife Kenzie, two dogs, attending sporting events, golfing, and running.
Please call us today to schedule an appointment with Andrew.
Matt Johnson, PTA
Matt comes to Runner PT with over 12 years of experience in several different physical therapy settings. He grew up in Council Bluffs, IA where he attended Abraham Lincoln High School and excelled in basketball, baseball, football, and track. He went to Undergrad at Morningside University in Sioux City, where he played basketball. Following graduation, he was an assistant coach for the Morningside Men's basketball team and also attended Western Iowa Tech's Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Matt enjoys working with runners as well as athletes of all types. He has run 6 full marathons and approximately 40 half marathons in 27 different states (so far).
In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, Kate, their two boys, Brooks (4) and Bennett (2), and their two mini goldendoodles (Bogey and Bomber). Matt also works part time at a local golf course and is an avid golf-a-holic.
Anita Murnane, Physical Therapy Tech/Clinic Manager
Our Services
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use to treat pain and movement impairments. The physical therapist inserts a "dry" needle, one without medication or injection, into areas of the muscle.
Cupping
Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. It is used to help with relaxation, blood flow, pain and inflammation. Some think of it as a deep-tissue massage.
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) uses stretching and deep pressure to break up rigid muscle tissue, relax muscle tension, and move fluids trapped in the tissues that cause pain and inflammation. STM is used to treat soft tissue injuries including muscle strains and sprains. It is a type of manual therapy.
Graston Technique
The Graston Technique is one of the most effective techniques a physical therapist can use to help you get relief from chronic pain. It is a type of soft tissue mobilization technique and manual therapy that involves gently massaging and scraping sections of the skin with special ergonomic stainless steel instruments to help (IASTM)
Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill
Developed b NASA, the Alter G uses air pressure technology to provide accurate, safe and comfortable partial weight-bearing therapy as you aim to walk, jog or run during a rehabilitation program.
Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill
Developed b NASA, the Alter G uses air pressure technology to provide accurate, safe and comfortable partial weight-bearing therapy as you aim to walk, jog or run during a rehabilitation program.
Blood Flow Restrictive Training
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Incredible Facilities
We offer a full gym area to help YOU reach your maximum potential in recovery, and beyond.
Indoor turf
Work on getting recovered with a cushioned, indoor turf area.