North Platte Physical Therapy

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12/12/2025

Run, don't walk! Santa will be here in 30 minutes! He is here until 6pm tonight! We have hot cocoa and cookies until we run out! Also, the kids will get a complimentary ornament! spread the word and some cheer Santa is here!

11/27/2025

🍂 THANKFUL FOR - EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT! 🍂
Today we’re celebrating Brooke Mangus, who has been an incredible part of the North Platte team for 12½ years! 🎉

✨ Most Thankful For:
“My family. They bring joy to my days and purpose to my years.”
This year was especially meaningful as their family welcomed a beautiful baby daughter! 💕👶

✨ Fun Fact About Brooke:
She has a vast array of hobbies, including baking and competition rifle shooting! 🎯🍰
(Yes… she really does it all!)

✨ Favorite Thanksgiving Dish:
Brooke says she isn’t one to have typical favorites — but since she eats gluten-free, she gets excited anytime there’s a new gluten-free dish to try! 🙌😄

✨ Recommended Thanksgiving Recipe:
Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake — light, sweet, and perfect for sharing around the table! 🍰✨

Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake

Ingredients:

12 cold large egg whites
1½ tsp cream of tartar
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup powdered sugar
1½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour with xanthan gum (ex: Pillsbury)
¼ cup cornstarch

Instructions:

-Place oven rack on lowest position and preheat to 350°F (177°C).
-Mix gluten-free flour and cornstarch; set aside.
-Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Add granulated sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and salt; beat until glossy soft peaks form.
-Add the flour mixture ¼ cup at a time, mixing until fully combined.
-Pour batter into an ungreased 10x4-inch angel food cake pan.
-Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden and springy.
-Immediately invert the pan and cool upside down for 2 hours.
-Once cooled, loosen edges with a knife, remove from pan, and slice with a serrated knife.

11/26/2025

🍁 THANKFUL FOR EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT 🍁
Today we’re excited to highlight Brook Bollinger, one of the wonderful team members who helps make North Platte PT such a special place!

📅 Joined North Platte: April 18, 2024
🙏 Most Thankful For: “My husband & the Lord in my life.”
Fun Fact: Brook has been training horses for over 25 years — talk about dedication AND talent! 🐴💫
🍽️ Favorite Thanksgiving Dish: Mashed potatoes & gravy — a classic that never disappoints.

We’re grateful for Brook’s dedication, warmth, and the spirit she brings to our team.

✨ Brook’s Recommended Thanksgiving Recipe: Great Pumpkin Dessert
A comforting, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
It includes pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, yellow cake mix, melted butter, and chopped walnuts or pecans—baked to golden perfection and best served with Cool Whip or vanilla ice cream. 🍨🎃

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 yellow cake mix
3/4 cup butter (melted)
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients and mix well.
Transfer mixture to a greased 13×9 baking dish.
Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the top.
Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
Top with nuts.
Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serve with Cool Whip, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.

11/25/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Kaylee! 🌟
Please join us in celebrating one of our incredible team members this month — Kaylee!

Kaylee has been part of the North Platte family for nearly 5 years, and in that time she has become a truly valued member of our team. Her dedication, positive attitude, and willingness to always lend a helping hand make her a joy to work with. Whether it’s supporting coworkers or going the extra mile for our patients, Kaylee brings genuine heart to everything she does.

🍂 What She’s Thankful For:
As we head into the Thanksgiving season, Kaylee shared that she is most thankful for her family, friends, and community. These are the people who inspire her, support her, and make life meaningful — and we love that she carries that same sense of care into her work here every day.

🦌 Fun Fact:
A fun accomplishment this year: Kaylee shot her first deer! This milestone shows her adventurous spirit and love for trying new things.

🥧 Favorite Thanksgiving Dish:
When it comes to holiday favorites, she can’t choose just one — it’s a tie between pumpkin pie and stuffing. A classic combo!

🥚 Recommended Recipe:
Kaylee’s go-to dish to bring to gatherings is deviled eggs, a simple but always crowd-pleasing favorite.

We’re incredibly grateful to have Kaylee as part of our North Platte team. Her commitment, warmth, and enthusiasm make a meaningful impact every single day. Help us celebrate her in the comments and show her some appreciation! 👏✨

11/24/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Melissa! 🌟
Celebrating 20 incredible years with North Platte Physical Therapy!

This month, we’re thankful for Melissa, whose dedication, kindness, and joyful spirit brighten our team every single day.

✨ What Melissa is thankful for:
Her family, friends, and amazing co-workers who keep her grounded and grateful.

✈️ Fun Fact:
Melissa is an adventurer at heart! She’s traveled to 48 of the 50 U.S. states and 3 of the 7 continents—with plans to check Hawaii off her list in the next 6 months. We’re already living vicariously through her travel stories!

🦃 Favorite Thanksgiving Dish:
Gluten-Free Dressing — delicious and inclusive for all!

Help us celebrate Melissa and her 20 years of commitment, compassion, and adventure. Drop a thank-you or a favorite travel destination for her next trip! 💛👏

🎃 Melissa’s Recommended Thanksgiving Recipe:
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Dump Cake
Perfect for fall, full of cozy flavors, and simple enough to make even on your busiest holiday!
Ingredients

Pumpkin Layer:

1 box GF cake mix
15 oz pumpkin puree
12 oz evaporated milk
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Topping:

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a bowl, add pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, evaporated milk, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well.
Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 pan.
Sprinkle the box of GF cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture (do NOT mix in).
In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients — pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Sprinkle topping mixture over the cake mix.
Melt the 1 cup butter and drizzle it over the entire top of the cake layers.
Bake 35–40 minutes or until the cake is set and golden.

11/23/2025

⭐ Employee Spotlight Post

Say hello to Brooklin, one of our newest North Platte team members! 🌟

She’s been with us just a month, but she’s already bringing lots of energy — and even better Thanksgiving opinions.

🦃 Thanksgiving must-haves:
🥧 Pecan Pie
🍞 Stuffing
🍫 Million Dollar Fudge

Fun fact: She proudly admits she doesn’t cook for Thanksgiving because her family does it better 😂

Plus — she’s a dog lover, has an Associate’s in Business, and loves adventuring in the Black Hills!

Help us welcome Brooklin! 💛🙌

Brooklin's recommended recipe is million dollar fudge

🍫 Million Dollar Fudge Recipe

Ingredients:

4 ½ cups sugar
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
12 oz milk chocolate chips
1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow crème
2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a large pot, bring sugar, evaporated milk, and butter to a boil.

Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in:
🍫 chocolate chips,
🍫 marshmallow crème,
🌰 nuts (optional),
✨ vanilla

Stir until everything is smooth, melty, and glossy.

Pour into a buttered 9x13 pan and let cool.

Slice into squares and enjoy — it really does taste like a million bucks! 💰😋

11/21/2025

🌟 Employee Thankful Spotlight: Kyra Benjamin 🌟

Today we’re excited to introduce one of the newest members of our North Platte team — Kyra Benjamin, who joined us just 1 month ago and has already brought such a positive energy to the office!

✨ Most Thankful For:
“My kiddos.”
Family is at the heart of everything Kyra does, and her kids are her biggest source of joy and motivation.

💡 Fun Fact About Kyra:
She has worked in insurance for a total of 10 years, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role with us.

🦃 Favorite Thanksgiving Dish:
Turkey with cranberry sauce — a perfect combination of savory and sweet that tastes like the holidays.

🥗 Favorite / Recommended Thanksgiving Recipe:
German Cabbage Salad

1 large shredded cabbage
½ an onion
Oil & vinegar
Salt & pepper
Mix all ingredients together for a simple, fresh, and flavorful side dish!

We’re grateful to have Kyra on the North Platte team and excited for the many contributions she’ll bring as she settles into her new role. Help us welcome her and celebrate what she’s thankful for this season! 💛