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Jenna is a 2012 graduate of Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, with a biology minor. She continued her education at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota, where she graduated with a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy in 2015. Jenna’s prior professional experience in the Norfolk and Madison areas included applying her skills in outpatient therapy, local skilled nursing facilities and industrial settings.

Jenna began her occupational therapy career at Columbus Community Hospital in 2016. Since joining the rehab team at CCH, her primary role has been in outpatient therapy; however, she also has fulfilled roles in the home health care, acute care, senior behavioral health and pediatric settings.

In 2024, she advanced her career to serve as lead occupational therapist for Rehab Services. Jenna has specific interests in the treatment of upper extremity conditions, concussions and Parkinson’s disease.

Jenna has attained Level II certification in myofascial decompression, and has additional training in instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization techniques. She also has certifications in specialized treatment of Parkinson’s disease through Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!Moves®) and LSVT-BIG®, and she is a co-leader of the CCH Parkinson’s Wellness Group and Rock Steady Boxing class.

Jenna enjoys offering treatments and continuing to learn about a variety of conditions and diagnoses, and she strives to help each of her patients achieve their highest potential in performing meaningful activities with independence and satisfaction.

She and her husband, Lance, are both natives of rural Columbus, and currently reside in Columbus with their two sons. Together, they enjoy spending time with family, traveling, being active with outdoor activities and recreational sports, and coaching and instructing youth sports.