DR. ANGELA M. REICH
PT, DPT, FAAOMPT

As our Clinic Owner, Angela has been an integral part of the business since 2010 when she was hired as a staff physical therapist. Angela’s management role has grown along with the clinic, as she became the clinic operations director in 2013 and eventually took ownership of the clinic in April 2022. In her role, she has strived to create an environment that capitalizes on people’s talents and encourages innovation and collaboration to improve the business’ overall health.

A Garden City native, Angela graduated from Kansas State University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. She got her Doctorate Physical Therapy Degree from Creighton University in 2009, and in 2013 became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists after completing her fellowship coursework and mentoring through The Manual Therapy Institute.

Angela has extensive experience in orthopedics and is trained in mobilization and manipulation techniques of the spine and extremities. Angela has also focused her studies on women’s pelvic health since 2011 when she realized a significant need for the community and built a program from scratch. She treats a wide array of problems including incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, pregnancy related pain, diastasis recti, and postpartum rehab. Education is an important component of her approach, as many of her patients don’t realize they have a common, treatable condition and dismiss their symptoms as “normal.”

Accelacare has given Angela the opportunity to help address rural healthcare needs and pursue her passion of educating and empowering people. She has a constant need to invest in the community and intertwine other businesses and resources to improve the quality of life for everyone in the community and surrounding areas.

She created Accelacare’s award winning clinical education program that includes the top PT programs across the nation and has grown the program from 1-2 students per year to 15 students per year. Her resume also includes being a faculty mentor for The Manual Therapy Institute Fellowship, James Dunning Spinal Manipulation Institute, and Regis Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship. She has mentored numerous fellows and residents over the years and hopes to increase learning opportunities in the years to come.

DELFIN SARMIENTO
PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert Dry Needling, Cert SMT, Dip. Osteopractic

Delfin brings a wealth of experience and advanced training in Orthopedics stemming from over 15 years of practice and advanced education. Delfin’s dedication to improving his practice has led him to achieve Fellowship designation, which is the highest honor in Physical Therapy, along with a multitude of certifications that have expanded his practice.

Delfin completed his Physical Therapy education in the Philippines in 2003, and emigrated to the US in 2009, practicing in Florida before moving to Kansas. Delfin has completed specialized training in Orthopedics, Dry Needling, and Blood Flow Restriction, and is currently completing his board certifications in Sports Medicine and Electrodiagnostics to better serve his community.

Outside of the clinic, Delfin loves to travel with his family and collects Starbucks coffee mugs in all of the states and countries he visits. He also enjoys playing ping pong and badminton, and playing the Playstation with his two daughters.

DIRK NEBBELING
PT

Dirk is a licensed Physical Therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience helping patients recover from injury, surgery, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Originally from the Netherlands, he has lived in the United States since 1996 and brings a diverse cultural perspective to patient care. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dirk enjoys serving a broad range of patients within the community.

His clinical interests include orthopedic rehabilitation, with particular interests in joint replacement recovery, shoulder rehabilitation, spinal conditions, and the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Dirk is committed to providing individualized, evidence-based treatment programs that help patients reduce pain, improve mobility, restore function, and return to the activities they enjoy. He is also currently pursuing training in dry needling to further expand the treatment options available to his patients.

Throughout his career, Dirk has developed a reputation for building strong therapeutic relationships and empowering patients through education, hands-on care, and functional rehabilitation. He believes that successful outcomes are achieved through a collaborative approach that combines clinical expertise, patient commitment, and personalized care.

Outside the clinic, Dirk enjoys staying active through sports, particularly soccer. He also enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and continually studying to stay current with the latest developments in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Together with his wife, he is actively involved in their church community in Dodge City, Kansas, and enjoys serving wherever they can.

DR. KRISTI NGUYEN
PT, DPT

Kristi graduated from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Mary in December 2024. Her passion for physical therapy was ignited through personal rehabilitation experiences during military training. This transformative period inspired her to pursue a career dedicated to helping others, including proactively supporting fellow service members by screening for injuries within her unit.

With a strong interest in pelvic floor rehabilitation and orthopedics, Kristi holds a certification in pelvic floor therapy and is dedicated to continuously expanding her clinical expertise. She plans to pursue additional specialized certifications to provide the highest quality of care to the Accelacare community.

Outside the clinic, Kristi leads an active and diverse lifestyle. She enjoys regular workouts, cooking, listening to music, watching movies, and drawing. Always eager to explore new interests, she has recently embraced hobbies such as rock climbing, frisbee golf, and bachata dancing.

SIDDHESH AKERKAR
PT, DPT, OCS

Dr. Siddhesh Akerkar is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with over 10 years of experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. He is currently pursuing a specialization in Pediatric Physical Therapy to further expand his expertise and serve a broader patient population.

Siddhesh has advanced training in vestibular rehab, stroke rehabilitation, pediatric developmental therapy, TMJ dysfunction, male pelvic floor therapy, taping, and dry needling. His clinical background also includes post-operative care, ergonomic assessments, workplace modifications, prosthetic training, and wheelchair evaluations.

He has been proud to serve the communities of Finney, Grant, and Ford counties for more than a decade and is committed to expanding access to high-quality rehabilitation services throughout Southwest Kansas. Siddhesh is fluent in English, Urdu, and Spanish, allowing him to connect with patients from a wide range of backgrounds.

DIRK NEBBELING
PT

Dirk is a licensed Physical Therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience helping patients recover from injury, surgery, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Originally from the Netherlands, he has lived in the United States since 1996 and brings a diverse cultural perspective to patient care. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dirk enjoys serving a broad range of patients within the community.

His clinical interests include orthopedic rehabilitation, with particular interests in joint replacement recovery, shoulder rehabilitation, spinal conditions, and the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Dirk is committed to providing individualized, evidence-based treatment programs that help patients reduce pain, improve mobility, restore function, and return to the activities they enjoy. He is also currently pursuing training in dry needling to further expand the treatment options available to his patients.

Throughout his career, Dirk has developed a reputation for building strong therapeutic relationships and empowering patients through education, hands-on care, and functional rehabilitation. He believes that successful outcomes are achieved through a collaborative approach that combines clinical expertise, patient commitment, and personalized care.

Outside the clinic, Dirk enjoys staying active through sports, particularly soccer. He also enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and continually studying to stay current with the latest developments in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Together with his wife, he is actively involved in their church community in Dodge City, Kansas, and enjoys serving wherever they can.

THERON CHATMAN
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

Theron Chatman is originally from Lithonia, Georgia, and currently works at Accelacare as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Mississippi Valley State University, where he also played football. In 2021, Theron became a certified Personal Trainer and later served as a Strength and Conditioning Intern at the university. He spent three years as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Belhaven University while earning his MBA.

Theron is drawn to Accelacare for the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients of all ages and backgrounds. He is passionate about helping individuals achieve their health and fitness goals, believing that everyone deserves to live their best life.

In his free time, Theron enjoys working out, watching sports, and spending time with his family. He loves attending sporting events and is excited to support the community of Garden City.

PRITHVI MURTHY

Prithvi Murthy is the CEO of Accelacare Physical Therapy and Accelacare Occupational Services. He joined Accelacare as a financial consultant in 2019 and has served in his current capacity since April 2022. He was brought on to refine Accelacare’s operations, finances, and clinical mentorship model with the goal of growing Accelacare into a broader healthcare platform serving patients throughout the Midwest and across clinical settings.

Prithvi’s interest in Accelacare stemmed from his curiosity around how to create a patient-centric healthcare system that benefits clinicians, employees, financial stakeholders, and patients. Prior to working in healthcare, Prithvi worked in various roles in finance. He spent time working in Hedge Funds and Private Equity with the goal of understanding how markets, companies, and the investment process function. In these roles, he held responsibility for deploying and managing hundreds of millions of investable assets.

He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Southern California and completed a one-year General Course program in Economics at the London School of Economics.