A physical therapist is an educated, licensed health care professional that specializes in restoring/improving patient’s mobility and reduce pain. Physical therapists receive a doctoral level degree and must take a national exam in order to practice. Our physical therapists will design and oversee the treatment plan and goals for each individual patient at MPTS.
A physical therapist assistant must be a graduate of a PTA accredited program and pass an educational specific licensure examination. As a physical therapist assistant they are educated to make assessments and clinical judgments during treatment sessions to ensure the highest quality and safest treatment interventions for patients. Our PTAs will work with patients instructing exercises, providing physical agents to reduce pain, progressing treatment plan and goals under the direction of our physical therapists.
Meet our Team
Dr. Wisinski is a licensed physical therapist and owner of Midwest Physical Therapy Services. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Women’s Health. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Des Moines University, Iowa. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the physical therapy program at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, in 1986, and received her BS at St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, in 1984. A native of Nebraska, she returned to the state in 1987 to set up her practice. She serves in elected positions in both the Section on Women’s Health, and in the Nebraska Chapter, of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Dr. Wisinski has received certification in lymphedema drainage and orthotics casting as well as specialized training in manual therapy techniques for the spine and pelvis, and training in functional Dry Needling. Click here for more information. She has spent over 25 years specializing in Women’s Health. She routinely lectures at area medical programs and provides seminars to medical professionals around the country. On a state level, she has been honored with the Mary Ellen Sackseder Award, by the Nebraska Chapter, APTA. On a national level, she has been recognized by the National Association for Continence as the Continence Care Champion, and by the APTA as the Outstanding Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant Team Award.
Dr. Stigall received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. After graduating in 2013 she moved with her husband to Omaha and soon became certified in Dry Needling. Click here for more information. She is level 3 certified, allowing her to treat an individual head to toe for pain and functional deficits. She worked in orthopedics for five years prior to joining the MPTS team in 2019. She is also a certified Functional Medicine specialist working on lifestyle modifications in conjunction with MPTS patients.
Dr. Stigall has a special interest in orthopedic injuries including those resulting from pregnancy and wants to share her experience and expertise with others. She also has an interest in nutritional studies, exercise, plant based cooking, military life, traveling, and spending time with her church and family.
Laura joined the MPTS team in 2019. She is a native of Council Bluffs. She attained her Masters in Physical Therapy from St. Ambrose University in Davenport Iowa. She has been practicing for the past 19 years in a small town rural hospital in Iowa. Her background includes all levels of care from acute hospital stays, skilled and home health care and outpatient orthopedics. She has experience treating incontinence symptoms, pelvic pain, and pre-prostatectomy pelvic floor strengthening programs as well as myofascial release and Graston techniques. Laura enjoys treating patients as a whole and educating them on what is normal for the human body. In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, cooking, and reading.
Lindsey received her Bachelors in Science in Exercise Science from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2007. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2010. After graduation, Lindsey worked at a small critical access hospital in Iowa, providing care in inpatient, outpatient, nursing home, and home health settings. She then worked in Omaha where she split her time between two clinics, including MPTS and a clinic specializing in post amputation care & prosthetic training. Lindsey and her husband relocated to Colorado in 2014 where she worked at an outpatient orthopedic clinic focused on Women’s & Pelvic Health. Lindsey has been back in “The Good Life” of Nebraska since 2022 and is thrilled to be back at Midwest Physical Therapy services! She currently specializes in Pregnancy & Postpartum & Pelvic Health.
Lindsey completed training as a Certified Lactation Counselor in 2018. She received her Level 1 certification in Trigger Point Dry Needling through KinetaCore in 2016. In 2015, she received her Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (CAPP-Pelvic) through the Section on Women’s Health. Lindsey has taken specialty courses in Obstetrics and Labor & Delivery, as well as courses through the Institute of Physical Art. In 2023, she began coursework through The Postural Restoration Institute.
Kareena is an Omaha native with a passion for physical therapy. She graduated cum laude in 2016 from Clarkson College with an associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. Kareena has been a part of the MPTS team since 2017. She loves building relationships with her patients and seeing their symptoms improve through stretching, strengthening, manual techniques and more. She enjoys spending time with her family and dog, especially outdoors.
Michelle has a passion for educating and empowering others, and loves how physical therapy helps her do both! Michelle recently graduated summa cum laude from Clarkson College as a PTA. Michelle has had the honor of receiving the national Mary McMillan Award from the APTA for the year of 2023 as well as the Maltese Cross Service Award for 2022 from Clarkson College. Prior to her time at Clarkson, Michelle was a middle school teacher for 3 years in our local school district in Omaha. Originally from Texas, she graduated summa cum laude in 2018 from Louisiana State University with her bachelors in Vocal Music Education.
Michelle loves building relationships with her patients and her colleagues and has a passion for pelvic floor health, balance, and functional strengthening. She loves for others to feel encouraged and hopes to be a partner with her patients in feeling empowered and meeting their goals on their health journey. In her free time, Michelle loves to spend time with her husband and son, friends, and church family. She also enjoys cooking, singing, and being outside.
Melissa is from Maryland, where she attended Montgomery College and obtained a Medical Assistant Certification. She has worked in the Medical field for 20 years, 10 of those years were dedicated to managing several departments including practice management and overseeing an outpatient surgery center. Melissa is a social and friendly person who enjoys establishing interpersonal relationships. She holds a very strong bond to her friends, family, her lovely three kids, and is an avid advocate for patient rights. As a military wife, Melissa has often enjoyed her travels. On her free time, Melissa also enjoys art, dancing, yoga, weightlifting and nutrition.
Macey is from Council Bluffs, Iowa. She is currently pursuing studies to become a Radiologic Technologist. As a veteran, she has experienced many work settings and filled several roles throughout the Navy in the submarine community. She also avidly volunteered to help with programs to support both service members and their families. Outside of school, Macey enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, cooking, and gardening with her family.
Ava is from Omaha, Nebraska. She is currently a freshman attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Science on the Pre-PT track. She is a member of Pre-PT Club, Campus Red Cross Club, and the sorority Delta Delta Delta. Outside of school, Ava enjoys reading, volunteering, and hanging out with family and friends.
