John Chatwell, PT is a Physical Therapist at Prairie Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery, PC who graduated with a Bachelor of Science – Biology, from Concordia University, Nebraska in 2013 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Missouri State University in 2017. He has traveled and trained throughout the United States from southern Arkansas to northern California.
John Chatwell, PT is a Physical Therapist at Prairie Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery, PC who graduated with a Bachelor of Science – Biology, from Concordia University, Nebraska in 2013 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Missouri State University in 2017. He has traveled and trained throughout the United States from southern Arkansas to northern California.
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John was very patient and thoughtful of healing process and exercises to continue for my healing and progress
(6 days ago)
May-2026
The Best!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
John is knowledgeable, a good listener, and a good communicator!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Great session
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very considerate of new knee
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
John is a super intelligent physical therapist and has a tremendous understanding of physiological problems. He and the staff are the best.
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
Better coordination with handout charts.
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Chatwell is an amazing therapist! He is technically skilled, knowledgeable, and kind. I had back spasms that would not stop and he helped me to stop the spasms and got me going pain free in one visit. He also taught me how to keep them from returning. I highly recommend him.
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
Simply the best!
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
John is a kind, caring, and an excellent communicator. He explains the purpose and rationale behind the therapy and exercises.
John Chatwell, PT is a Physical Therapist at Prairie Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery, PC who graduated with a Bachelor of Science – Biology, from Concordia University, Nebraska in 2013 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Missouri State University in 2017. He has traveled and trained throughout the United States from southern Arkansas to northern California, meeting and working with individuals from all walks of life in pediatric, hospital rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedic, and acute care settings.
He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS), nationally recognizing him as an advanced, specialized practitioner of Orthopedic Physical Therapy. John has further training and post-graduate education in manual medicine for treatment of spine, neck, and extremity dysfunctions from Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathy and certification in specialty exercise treatment programs for individuals with progressive neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease.
As a Physical Therapist, John finds the greatest joy in helping patients meet therapy goals focused on the patient’s needs and desires while improving bodily and mental wellness.
Outside of Prairie, John and his wife, Christina, reside together in Lincoln, Nebraska near much of their friends and family. They regularly enjoy being outside, playing golf, touring and traveling local and national sites, and hiking.
John was very patient and thoughtful of healing process and exercises to continue for my healing and progress
The Best!
John is knowledgeable, a good listener, and a good communicator!
Great session
Very considerate of new knee
John is a super intelligent physical therapist and has a tremendous understanding of physiological problems. He and the staff are the best.
Better coordination with handout charts.
Dr Chatwell is an amazing therapist! He is technically skilled, knowledgeable, and kind. I had back spasms that would not stop and he helped me to stop the spasms and got me going pain free in one visit. He also taught me how to keep them from returning. I highly recommend him.
Simply the best!
John is a kind, caring, and an excellent communicator. He explains the purpose and rationale behind the therapy and exercises.