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Doug has been a physical therapist with Columbus Community Hospital since 2003. Prior to joining our Rehab Services team, he worked at Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, Montana, and at Fremont Area Medical Center in Fremont, Nebraska. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from Concordia University in 1997 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Creighton University in 2000.

Doug is a certified manual therapist (MTC), receiving his certification from the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, Florida, in 2007. He is the only certified manual therapist in the area, joining eight others in the state of Nebraska and more than 1,600 nationwide.

He specializes in the treatment of neck pain, back pain, headaches and vertigo, but enjoys working with a variety of orthopedic conditions. He is part of the Concussion Management Team at Columbus Community Hospital, providing on-site services and ergonomic assessments at Behlen Manufacturing in Columbus. He also consults one-on-one and in exercise groups with YMCA members at the Columbus Wellness Center.

Doug facilitates the YMCA’s SpineFit exercise class and serves as lead therapist on our outpatient team at Rehab Services at the Wellness Center. He is additionally certified in PWR!Moves® for Parkinson’s patients.

Doug lives in Columbus with his wife and four children.