Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach

Jennifer Svoboda

Jennifer (Jen) Svoboda is a native of Howells, Nebraska. As a youngster she represented Team USA in the World Youth Track and Field championship in Marrakech, Morocco. She attended the University of Kentucky on a track and field scholarship, specializing in the throwing events. In 2012, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and completed her Master’s Degree in Health Promotion and Sports Leadership in 2014. She began her coaching career at the University of Southern Mississippi, eventually earning a position as the Head Throws Coach at Stanford.

Emily Brodersen

Emily Brodersen is a Nebraska Native. She graduated in 2015 from Wayne State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. Emily is certified in Personal Training through the American College of Sports Medicine. Emily focuses on the senior community and keeping them mobile and providing them with a high quality of life as they transition through different stages.  She also specializes in educating new mothers how to navigate the hormonal changes their bodies are experiencing.

Sandra Burwell, RDN, LMNT

Sandra is a native of Shelby, Nebraska.  She received her Bachelors in Nutrition Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney and completed her Dietetic Internship at University of Nebraska Medical Center. She holds additional training in Adult Weight Loss Therapy, Low FODMAP diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome from Monash University and became a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in 2022.  Sandra has nearly 30 years of experience as a dietitian within hospital and nursing home settings, wellness education and public health.

Jaclyn Rech

Jaclyn Rech is a native of Gretna, Nebraska.  She graduated in 2016 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Exercise & Health Science. She also holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Southeast Community College in Lincoln. She received her Personal Training Certification through the American College of Sport’s Medicine in 2019.

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The Parkinson's Empowerment Group at Butler County Health targets so many aspects and symptoms of Parkinson’s. It improves a person’s posture, mobility, balance, and coordination, as well as cognition and ability to multi-task. I also like the flexibility of the program and being able to adjust exercises from each position to fit the need of each individual patient.  

Andy Valenti, Physical Therapist Assistant

My strategy in nutrition coaching is to focus on the positive – what things could we add to increase the variety of healthy foods in your routine?  By focusing on adding more healthy choices, you will not feel deprived as you gradually leave out less nutritious choices.  My goal is to help you get a personalized approach to wellness that you can achieve and maintain with your current lifestyle.

Sandra Burwell, Registered Dietitian

Butler County Health has felt like home to me from the beginning of my employment.  I have spent more than 5 years working in an environment that has challenged me to pursue my nursing skills in many different areas such as the Emergency Department, Obstetrics, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care and as Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Coordinator.

Tara Palensky, RN

BCH Roots to Shoots Pediatric Therapy Clinic eliminates the need for long commutes to distant facilities like Madonna, allowing Aria to maximize her therapy sessions and educational opportunities.  It is significant for Aria’s overall well-being as it reduces the stress and agitation she had from extended travel.  The staff is like our family to us.

Jennifer Prothman

The communication between us and Leia’s Roots to Shoots therapists is excellent.  We are given the tools and resources to practice techniques at home for ongoing progress and development so she can continue to thrive.  The entire staff at Roots to Shoots goes above and beyond what needs to be done; from teaching her to wear something as simple as a mask, to helping her feel comfortable riding in another vehicle like a school bus.  They are our angels.

Stacey Bykerk

I feel having a 3D mammogram was a blessing for me since it detected my Stage 1 cancer.  The technicians were very helpful as they explained how the machine worked compared to the 2D method.  A big difference is that the 3D machines moves above your head from one size to another and gives a more complete image of the breast.  The testing time also seemed shorter than the standard mammogram.

Judy Dubs

I had a bunion on my foot and I wanted it removed,  but I really didn't want to travel too far to have the procedure done.  So when Butler County Health started providing Podiatry Services, I made an appointment right away.  Dr. Carlston is professional and personable.  He took the time to explain what happens during the procedure and afterwards.

Jill Pokorny

Being able to have my blood drawn at Butler County Health saves me a weekly trip to Omaha.  It is simple to schedule an appointment that works with my schedule and the staff is quick and efficient at drawing my blood samples.

Tanner Zeilinger