Josiah Parker PT,DPT
Josiah is the founder and lead therapist of Elevate Physical Therapy. He grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and went to undergraduate school at the University of Nebraska at Kearney where he was a 3 year captain of the basketball team, first team academic all conference, and earned a degree in business management. His pursuits then took him to the University of Nebraska Medical Center where he served as class president, was a LEND scholar, received the APTA's minority scholarship award, and earned his doctorate of physical therapy.
Since graduating in 2013 Josiah has developed well rounded skills treating pediatrics, weekend warriors, professional athletes, geriatrics, and pretty much anyone in between. He has spent time honing his craft with many continuing education courses including dry needling, FMS, SFMA, PRI, Kevin Wilk, and concussion courses with the AAN and University of Pittsburgh. Being at the cutting edge of patient care continues to drive him and he is consistently looking for new opportunities to learn.
Josiah is married to his wife Kimberly and they have two kids, a son named Titus and a daughter named Ruby. In his free time he loves any time he can get with family and enjoys being outdoors, especially for hiking or golf.
Julie Banning PT,DPT
Julie graduated from Concordia University, Seward, NE with a BA in Biology and a BS in Secondary Education. A brief interlude in teaching led her back to pursue her original passion, to treat people in medicine. This background combined with a love of physical therapy drives her desire to help her patients understand the why and how in their physical therapy journey.
After graduating from Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine and Science in 2007, with her doctorate of physical therapy, Julie has continued to expand and develop her skills. She has a strong background treating a wide spectrum of orthopedic injuries across the lifespan. She received her Postural Restoration Certification in 2012. She has diverse skills including visceral mobilization, dry needling and functional tri-planar assessment. Clinically Julie places a strong emphasis on biomechanics of the body and loves to celebrate the ‘wins’ toward physical therapy goals. She considers herself a movement specialist and loves to identify the elements that may be restricting movement patterns.
In her free time, Julie enjoys reading, exploring new ideas and traveling near and far. Julie grew up in Wyoming but now calls Nebraska her home. Any opportunity to spend time outdoors hiking, cycling or walking is a highlight of the day. Spending time with extended family continues to be a priority as well.
Holly Timberlake
Holly is a Customer Experience Specialist. Her passion for physical, mental, and spiritual health helps fuel her desire to constantly learn more. An Omaha native, she attended Millard Schools and graduated from Grace University, where she met her husband Darren. Together, they have three children, Lore, Jonah, and Micah. Most of her career has been spent serving people through nonprofit organizations and she enjoys working on a team. In her free time, she likes spending time with her family and friends and making new connections. In addition, she enjoys reading, traveling, and being outdoors, especially on or near water.
Ali Brackett
Ali is a Customer Experience Specialist. She grew up in Caledonia, a small town in Mississippi. While in high school, she played softball and ran cross country which led to several knee surgeries. Following these surgeries, she went through several years of physical therapy to regain her strength and mobility. Today, Ali has full range of motion with her knees, and an appreciation and understanding for everyone who goes to physical therapy. Ali graduated from East Mississippi Community College in 2019 with her Associates in Liberal Arts Degree. During her time in college, she was part of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and worked full time as a waitress. Once she graduated college, she traveled to Louisiana where she met her husband, William. Her husband's job in the military moved their family to Omaha where William works at Offutt AFB. Ali and her husband have a son named Ryker. In her spare time, Ali loves being a mom and running a small Etsy shop where she sells crochet blankets.