Mike Bartels, PT, PRC
Owner and physical therapist, Mike has practiced for 22 years in the Omaha area. He graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a PT degree in 1988. He has devoted his entire career to treating musculoskeletal pain and injury. He is certified in the use “Postural Restoration” to treat the causes of pain and disability. Mike also has a strong interest in cycling related injuries and is a competitive cyclist himself.

Beth Bartels, PT, Owner
Beth is a 1988 graduate of UNMC.  She is a native of Albion, NE.  Beth has worked in Omaha and Papillion since graduating from UNMC’s Division of Physical Therapy.  Beth and her husband Mike are the owners of EDGE Physical Therapy in Papillion, NE.  She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Assoc, Nebraska Physical Therapy Assoc., and has served on the Sarpy Community YMCA Board.   

Beth has enjoyed working with orthopedic, sports and spine patients for the past 20 years.  She has worked closely with the Papillion-LaVista school’s tennis teams in shoulder injury prevention.  Beth also is a guest lecturer for the PLV Junior High and High School’s health education classes.  Beth’s interests outside of work include cycling, golf, and skiing and spending time with her two sons.

Lori Thomas, PT
Lori graduated from Creighton University’s Physical Therapy program in 2001. She has worked in the Omaha area since graduation, focusing on outpatient orthopedics; she also has experience with in-patient orthopedic care. Lori enjoys treating orthopedic, spine, and sport’s injuries. Her treatment approach is strongly influenced by her advanced training in postural restoration. She has recently joined Mike and Beth at Edge Physical Therapy in Papillion, NE.