Movement is personal.
Your care should be, too.
A Different Approach to Physical Therapy.
Rooted in community. Driven by expertise. Focused on you.
At NextGen Physical Therapy + Wellness, we believe exceptional care should never depend on where you live.
We're bringing advanced, individualized physical therapy and wellness services to the communities we call home, combining specialized clinical expertise with a personal approach that puts your goals, your health, and your quality of life first.
Because you deserve more than temporary relief. You deserve care that helps you move forward.
Our Story
Built on the Belief That Physical Therapy Can Be Better.
NextGen Physical Therapy + Wellness was founded with a simple belief: people deserve access to exceptional, individualized healthcare, regardless of whether they live in a large city or a small rural community.
Too often, physical therapy is viewed as a series of exercises, a short-term solution for pain, or something you do only after an injury or surgery. We believe it can be so much more.
Physical therapy is about understanding how the body moves, identifying why problems develop, and helping people build the strength, confidence, and knowledge to take control of their health. Our practice was built to bridge the gap between advanced rehabilitation and the personal, relationship-driven care that makes small communities special.
What began with a vision for a different kind of physical therapy experience has grown into a multidisciplinary approach to movement, rehabilitation, and wellness, serving communities throughout northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota.
While our services and locations continue to evolve, our purpose remains the same: provide thoughtful, evidence-informed care that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms that brought them through our doors.
We've never been interested in doing things a certain way simply because that's how they've always been done.
The philosophy behind NextGen Physical Therapy + Wellness
A Note From Our Founder
I never set out to become a business owner. I set out to make a difference in how physical therapy was delivered.
Growing up in rural Nebraska, I understood the value of small communities, but I also recognized the challenges that come with accessing specialized healthcare. When I chose to pursue physical therapy, I always envisioned returning home. I wanted to bring back the knowledge, skills, and level of care that people in rural communities often have to travel hours to receive.
After returning home and spending four years practicing as a staff physical therapist, my vision for what healthcare could look like continued to evolve. I loved the relationships that came with practicing in a small community, but I also saw opportunities to do more.
I've never believed that earning a degree marks the end of learning. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and I believe we owe it to our patients to evolve with it. To ask better questions, challenge our own thinking, pursue advanced education, and continually look for ways to improve the care we provide.
I wanted the freedom to build a practice around those beliefs. A place where curiosity was encouraged, growth was supported, and clinical decisions were guided by what was best for the patient, rather than simply doing things the way they've always been done.
And so, NextGen Physical Therapy + Wellness was born.
In the beginning, my vision was centered on providing a different level of care. As NextGen has grown, I've realized that creating something truly exceptional means building a team that shares that same desire to keep learning, growing, and improving.
Today, my vision extends beyond the care I can personally provide. It's about creating an environment where clinicians feel supported in pursuing their interests, expanding their skills, challenging themselves, and developing into the providers they aspire to become.
I don't believe exceptional care comes from asking every clinician to practice the same way. It comes from surrounding patients with knowledgeable, passionate professionals who are encouraged to think independently, collaborate, and bring their own strengths to the table.
As our team and services continue to grow, so does our ability to make an impact. What began as a commitment to advanced, individualized rehabilitation has evolved into a broader vision of helping our communities take a more proactive role in their health through movement, strength, education, and wellness.
I never anticipated all the roles that would come with becoming a business owner. But I've come to recognize that one of the most meaningful parts of this journey is having the opportunity to help others grow, knowing that their growth directly influences the care we're able to provide.
My goal is no longer simply to provide exceptional care myself. It's to build a team and an environment where exceptional care continues to grow, long beyond what any one person could accomplish.
And through it all, one thing hasn't changed: I believe people in rural communities deserve access to healthcare that continues to challenge itself to be better.
Dr. Brenna Sokol, PT, DPT
Founder, NextGen Physical Therapy + Wellness
