Karen received her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She has practiced in acute care, long term care, home health and outpatient care.  Her extensive continuing education is strong in the areas of orthopedics, manual therapy, and industrial health as well as health care management. She is certified by Sole Supports as a custom orthotics fitter. She is qualified to perform, and highly experienced in, functional capacity testing.  Within the field of orthopedics, Karen's areas of special interest are foot/ankle, headaches, and pediatrics. She also is the physical therapist for Good Samaritan Health Care Center and Alliance Public Schools.

Professional Affiliations:  Karen has served on the Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, and is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (Orthopedic, Sports and Private Practice Sections) and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association. She is a long-time member of the clinical faculties of UNMC and Creighton University, with a passion for educating professional PT students.

Karen and her husband enjoy spending time with their grown children and their families. Hobbies include gardening, camping, hiking, snow skiing, reading, and writing. Karen is active in the women's ministries of her church and serves on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity of Box Butte County.