Specialized Hand & Occupational Therapy in Hemingford, Nebraska
Expert occupational therapy for the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions - specialized care close to home.
Accepting New Patients · Most Insurance Plans Accepted · Same-Week Appointments Available
Specialized Hand Therapy.
Close to Home.
Niobrara Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy brings Certified Hand Therapist–level care directly to rural Nebraska — no long drive to Scottsbluff or beyond required. Whether you're recovering from a hand or wrist injury, rebuilding strength after a stroke, managing arthritis, or working to stay active and independent as you age, you deserve specialized care close to home.
We are an occupational therapy practice — not physical therapy. That means we focus on helping you return to the activities that matter most: buttoning your shirt, holding your grandchild, getting back to work, or simply living life on your own terms.
What We Treat
From complex upper extremity injuries to neurological rehabilitation and healthy aging — comprehensive occupational therapy for every stage of life.
Hand, Wrist & Upper Extremity Care
Certified Hand Therapist-level treatment for carpal tunnel, trigger finger, tendon injuries, fractures, post-surgical rehab and more.
Stroke & Neurological Rehabilitation
Regaining function and independence after stroke, Parkinson's, MS, or other neurological events affecting your upper body and daily life.
Arthritis & Healthy Aging
Managing chronic joint pain, maintaining independence, and staying active at every stage of life.
Work Injuries & Ergonomics
Recovering from work-related upper extremity injuries and preventing future ones with personalized ergonomic assessments.
Prenatal & Postpartum Care
Addressing carpal tunnel, mommy’s thumb, shoulder pain and other upper extremity challenges during and after pregnancy.
Pediatric & Occupational Therapy
Supporting children with fine motor, sensory, and visual-motor challenges to help them thrive in daily activities.
Why Choose Niobrara Rehabilitation & Hand Therapy?
The Only CHT for Miles Around
TaLisa Brown is one of only three Certified Hand Therapists in the entire Nebraska Panhandle - and the only CHT serving Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan, and Sioux counties. That level of specialization used to mean a long drive. Not anymore.
Rooted Right Here
TaLisa lives, works, and raises her family right here in the Hemingford community. This isn’t just her practice. It’s her home. You’ll be treated by someone who
Care That Fits Your Life
New patients are typically seen the same week a referral is received. We accept most major insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and workers' compensation , with private pay options available.
You, Not Just Your Diagnosis
Treatment starts with understanding you, your goals, your daily life, and what success looks like for you. Every plan of care is built around the individual, not just the condition.
TaLisa Brown,
OTR/L, CHT
With 13 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist, TaLisa opened Niobrara Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy to bring specialized care to the community she calls home.
She is one of only three Certified Hand Therapists in the Nebraska Panhandle - a credential that requires a minimum of 4,000 hours of direct hand and upper extremity practice and a rigorous national board exam. A Nebraska native, TaLisa earned her Master of Occupational Therapy from College of Saint Mary and has dedicated her career to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Her approach is simple: understand the whole person first, identify the root cause, and build a plan of care around what matters most in their daily life.
TaLisa lives outside of Hemingford, Nebraska, with her husband Ty and their children and is committed to supporting the Hemingford community. In her spare time, TaLisa enjoys supporting her kids' activities, spending time at the lake or pool, golfing, and watching the Huskers!
For Patients & Referring Providers
New Patients
Scheduling Your First Visit
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If You Have Insurance
Ask your physician's office to send us a referral - then call to schedule.
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Paying Privately?
No referral needed. Call the clinic directly or fill out our form to get on the schedule.
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Your First Visit
A 45–60 minute evaluation to build a personalized plan of care together.
Most major insurance plans accepted, including Nebraska Medicaid, Medicare, and workers' compensation. Private pay options available.
Referring Providers
Refer a Patient
Refer to Niobrara Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy for skilled occupational therapy evaluation and treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, including post-surgical rehabilitation, peripheral nerve injury, tendon repair, fracture management, neurological upper extremity dysfunction, healthy aging, pediatric occupational therapy and wheelchair evaluations.
TaLisa Brown, OTR/L, CHT provides specialized, Certified Hand Therapist-level care in the Panhandle Nebraska Region.
Referrals can be sent by fax to (866) 877-2532.
Serving the Nebraska Panhandle and Beyond
Located in Hemingford, Nebraska at Sand Canyon Health Center, Niobrara Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy serves patients from Hemingford, Alliance, Chadron, Crawford, Scottsbluff, and communities across Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan, Sioux, Scotts Bluff counties and Morrill County.
Specialized occupational therapy care used to mean a long drive. We're here to change that - and we're accepting new patients.
Hemingford Alliance Chadron Crawford Scottsbluff Box Butte County Dawes County Sheridan County Sioux County Scotts Bluff County Morrill County
Start Your Recovery Today
Accepting new patients. Same-week appointments available.
Or ask your provider to send a referral via fax to (866) 877-2532