Julia Anderson received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University in the May of 2024. You may have met Julia already as she completed her Doctoral Capstone Project with us at Thrive OT this past spring.

Julia has experience in burn therapy, pediatric feeding, and perinatal health. Julia has extensive training regarding scar tissue assessment and treatment for all types of scar tissue, including C-section scars. Julia has completed pelvic health training through Herman & Wallace courses, myofascial wellness techniques through Amy Meyer, and additional lymphatic drainage courses.

Julia is passionate about women’s health and wellness, specifically maternal mental health, which was the focus of her Doctoral Capstone. She is currently pursuing her Perinatal Mental Health Certification. Julia is excited to work with you at each of our locations, and she even offers telehealth services to those in Kansas.

Julia Anderson received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University in the Ma... Read More

Allison is an occupational therapist from Bennington, Nebraska. She obtained her master’s degree in occupational therapy from the College of Saint Mary in 2021. She also holds a Bachelor’s Cum Laude in rehabilitation studies. Allison has specialized experience in Women’s health, pelvic floor, upper extremity, and aging in place. She is passionate about preventative care and ergonomics. Outside of work, Allison enjoys spending time in nature, riding horses, and playing with her dog Whinnie.

Allison is an occupational therapist from Bennington, Nebraska. She obtained her master’s degree ... Read More

Hi, my name is Courtney Hundtoft. I completed my bachelor’s degree in rehabilitative studies in 2014 and my master’s degree magna cum laude in occupational therapy in 2015 at College of Saint Mary. I am also a former elementary school teacher and have enjoyed working in the pediatric setting as part of my training in occupational therapy. I consider myself a lifelong learner and continue to teach every day in my therapy sessions. Over the past 10 years I have worked in a variety of settings across the lifespan including the intensive care unit, acute rehabilitation, the spine hospital, and outpatient oncology. I have specialties in lymphedema care and prevention through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies and breast cancer rehabilitation through Klose Training.

I have a passion for treating the mind and the body and for the past 5 years, along with managing lymphedema, I have focused on strength and endurance training, cognitive training, and stress management to best serve my clients in the oncology setting. I completed pelvic floor training in the fall of 2024 and continue to work towards completing my 200-hour yoga certification. Since having my three children and experiencing the different stages of healing and wellness pre-and post-partum, I have found a desire to learn more about pelvic floor function. Through my recent training I have personally benefited from learning about pelvic floor treatment and continue to utilize the new tools I have learned for my own wellness. I am excited to treat in this setting and hope to work with parents to provide them with additional support along their pregnancy and birthing journey. I enjoy working with clients and their families to identify what is most meaningful to them and to form personal goals that will enhance their quality of life and overall well-being.

My husband, John and I have three children, Christian, Harman, and Skylar, and our dog, Mookie. I enjoy singing, cooking/hosting, reading, yoga, and cycling. We love going to the zoo and traveling to Okoboji to spend time on the lake with family and friends! I feel so fortunate to get to do what I love for a living. I look forward to meeting new clients in the communities we serve at Thrive!

Hi, my name is Courtney Hundtoft. I completed my bachelor’s degree in rehabilitative studies in 2... Read More

Amanda is an occupational therapist from Omaha, Nebraska. She obtained her master’s degree in occupational therapy from College of Saint Mary in 2023 after earning her bachelor’s in rehabilitation studies in 2022. Amanda has a passion for women’s health, optimizing wellness, and preventative care. She takes pride in helping people feel like the best versions of themselves. She has experience treating neurological and orthopedic injuries, post-surgical and trauma, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. She has completed training for pelvic floor rehabilitation, myofascial release, and breastfeeding. When Amanda is not working, she enjoys traveling the world, playing golf with her husband Cody, strength training, walking her golden retriever Maverick, and spending time with her family.

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Claire began her career practicing as an OTA, working with the adult population. Her desire for continued personal and professional growth inspired her journey to become an Occupational Therapist. During OT school, Claire gained experience across a variety of settings, including maternal health, school-based therapy, and inpatient rehabilitation. She is dedicated to empowering others to reach their wellness goals and enhance their quality of life.

When she’s not in the clinic, you can find her spending time with her husband and Golden retriever, trying new restaurants with friends, hitting the gym, or planning her next travel adventure! Say hello as you see her around

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Laura completed her undergraduate studies in human biology at Chadron State College and received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University in May of 2023.

Laura has experience in pediatric feeding, primitive reflex integration, sensory development, myofascial release, and lymphedema therapy. She has completed John F Barnes level 1 myofascial release seminar and is passionate about chronic pain relief and teaching others natural pain management strategies. Laura is also passionate about women’s health and the mother-baby diad, which has continued to grow with her recent Herman and Wallace pelvic floor training.

In her free time, Laura enjoys baking, reading, puzzles, games, and learning new skills.

Certifications: Myofascial Release John F Barnes Level 1

Myofascial Release for Traditional Healthcare Workers

Pelvic Floor Specialist Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Level 1

Infant and Toddler Sensory Development Harkla’s Early Intervention Blueprint: Sensory and Developmental Milestones for Infants and Toddlers

Primitive Reflex Integration Harkla’s Assessment and Integration of Primitive Reflexes

Various Pediatric Feeding Trainings

Laura completed her undergraduate studies in human biology at Chadron State College and received ... Read More

Ella Vazquez is an occupational therapist originally from O’Neill, Nebraska. She trained at College of Saint Mary to receive her bachelor’s degree in rehabilitative studies in 2016 and master’s degree in occupational therapy in 2017. In her several years of practice, Ella has worked with young children through seniors and has experience in orthopedic care, post surgical care, aging in place, emotional regulation, cognitive intervention, and sensory integration. She has specialized training through Herman and Wallace for pelvic floor assessment and treatment, as well as myofascial release training. She is passionate about preventative care, mental health, perinatal care, and holistic approaches to chronic pain.

Ella resides in Omaha with her spouse Fernando and their three adventurous children: Sofia, Oliver, and Samuel. She enjoys swimming, traveling, podcast or audio book listening, and baking. Ella has had personal experience as a patient with post trauma pain, postpartum care, and cranio-sacral therapy with her youngest child, which she wishes to pursue training in as a practitioner in the future. She strives to compassionately advocate for her patients as well as encourage them to advocate for themselves in pursuit of a high quality of life.

Ella Vazquez is an occupational therapist originally from O’Neill, Nebraska. She trained at Colle... Read More