Education:
Bachelor of Science in Zoology (BS) – North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) – Creighton University, Omaha, NE

Certifications:
Functional Dry Needling (August 2021)

Professional Affiliations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – Member of the Orthopedic Section
Nebraska Physical Therapy Association (NPTA)

Areas of Special Interest:
Sports Medicine – Runners and recreational athletes, as well as overhead athletes
General Orthopedics – Neck, Shoulders, Low back, Hips, Knees, and Ankles

Treatment Philosophy:
I am passionate about providing an individualized treatment plan using patient-specific goals, evidence-based interventions, and clinical reasoning to empower patients to return their passions through movement and exercise. At a minimum, my goal is to return my patients back to their prior level of function but strive to get them back to what they enjoy doing at a higher level by demonstrating their improvements through objective measures and functional outcomes. I enjoy learning about my patients’ interests and what drives them, hopeful they will entrust me to help them with any physical deficits they may have in the future. 

Personal Notes: 
Nate was born and raised in North Dakota where he attended Hankinson High School and participated in football, basketball, track and field, and baseball. He continues to participate in recreational running events from 5k runs to half marathons. He is married to Kelsie, with a daughter Boston and son Houston. They enjoy spending time with their dog, Penny, staying active with bike rides and youth sports, and singing and dancing around the house, as well as hanging out with family and friends at the lake.