Sarah Whitt, PT, DPT, ATC, LAT, OCS, CSCS
Director of Sports Physical Therapy Residency

Sarah serves as the Director of our Sports Physical Therapy Residency and was the Rehabilitation Athletic Training Residency Director from 2017 until 2020. Sarah received a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science in 2004 and her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 2006 from Texas State University. As part of her undergraduate degree from Texas State, she completed the Athletic Training program which included working with women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and the track teams, and she later received her state license and national certification as an Athletic Trainer. She went on to complete her Doctorate in physical therapy and graduated from Regis University in 2010. Sarah is a board certified orthopedic specialist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and enjoy helping athletes reach their full potential after injury.

Mike Macko, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy 
Clinical Director

Michael J Macko PT, DPT, OCS, MTC is the Director of Clinical Services for Texas Health Sports Medicine. In his role, Mike oversees the clinical practice of multiple Texas Health Sports Medicine clinics across the metroplex. Mike is a credentialed clinical instructor and a clinical mentor with the Texas Health Sports Physical Therapy Residency program.

Mike completed his Bachelor of Science degree in movement science from Texas Christian University and his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine Florida. He has an advanced certification in manual therapy and is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He has certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine in performance enhancement, the Titleist Performance Institute for Golf, the Gray Institute as a Nike Golf Performance Specialist, and the National Pitching Association.

Mike played baseball for four years as a scholarship athlete at McLennan Community College and Texas Christian University. Both his father and brother played professional baseball and his father worked for over 60 years in professional baseball. After college, Mike became an avid runner and completed six marathons with a personal best of 3:17. He has a particular interest in working with baseball players and runners.

Kirsti Bennett, ATC, LAT
Athletic Trainer

Kirsti Bennett received her bachelor’s degree from Texas Wesleyan University in 2014. After graduation, she went to work for TMI Sports Medicine where she has floated in different departments. She is currently seeking her Master’s of Healthcare Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. She will graduate in December 2019. She is a member of NATA and SWATA and has been with Texas Health Sports Medicine since June 2015. She enjoys the challenge of solving problems that ultimately help the athlete and athletic programs reach their goals of healthy competition. She is, also, excited for the opportunity to help athletic trainers start and/or continue their journey working in an outstanding profession.

Morgan Tharp
Athletic Trainer

Morgan Tharp holds degrees from Southern Nazarene University (2015) where she was on the Track & Field and Cheerleading teams. She is currently attending A. T. Still University obtaining her Masters in Healthcare Administration. She has been employed with Texas Health Resources since 2017. Morgan enjoys working with the Cheer and Dance teams at University of Texas at Arlington, staffing and scheduling outreach events, and building relationships within our Physician network. She enjoys the opportunity to expand our program into the local school districts and universities. Before joining Texas Health Sports Medicine, Morgan has worked for Wise Health System as an Athletic Trainer in both the school districts and Physical Therapy clinics. She completed an internship with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014.

Chris Hall, MA, AT, LAT, ATC
Business Development Manager

Chris joined Texas Health Sports Medicine in 2015 after spending 30 years on staff at TCU. His administrative duties included the budgetary oversight of the Athletic Training: Sports Medicine area, maintenance of the universities 4 Sports Medicine facilities located on campus and coordinating the medical coverage for all of the 450+ student-athletes within the Athletic Department.

Additionally, he also was in charge of handling the day to day operations of the Physician Suite operated in conjunction with members of the John Peter Smith Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. Hall, who became just the second Director of Sports Medicine in TCU’s history in 2003, played a role in the ongoing development and educational instruction within the Athletic Training Education Program while at TCU. He is an active member in the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) and the Southwest Athletic Trainers Association (SWATA).

Mike Pruitt, MSEd, ATC, LAT
Business Development (Fort Worth)

Mike served as the athletic trainer for Euless Trinity High School for 27 years and at Richland High School for seven years prior to his tenure at Trinity. He enjoys still being a part of the high school athletic scene, especially assisting the smaller private and public schools in and on the outskirts of Tarrant County.

Ben Bowles, MS, ATC, LAT
Business Development (Arlington)

Ben received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree from the University of Texas at Arlington (2004) and his Athletic Administration Master’s degree from Texas A&M University – Commerce (2016). Ben has worked as an athletic trainer in the public-school setting since 2004. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association. Ben also serves as the Region 4 representative for the Texas State Athletic Trainer’s Association and the registration chair for the North Texas Athletic Trainer’s Association. Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and five children and also volunteering at Cleburne Bible Church as a Financial Peace University Coordinator.

Kaylee Jacks, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Sports Dietitian

Kaylee obtained her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Ole Miss in 2014. She completed the Coordinated Masters and Dietetic Internship Program specialized in sports nutrition from Ole Miss in 2016. Kaylee’s previous work experiences include working with Saint Vincent Sport Performance NFL Combine Prep Program, helping NFL hopeful athletes achieve their training and performance goals through nutrition. She also worked as a Sports Dietitian at University of Georgia where she provided student-athletes with educational and clinical nutrition support to enhance performance, training, and recovery. As a Sports Dietitian at Texas Health Sports Medicine, Kaylee works with athletes of all levels to help them utilize nutrition to achieve their goals and optimize their health and sport performance.

Kaylee’s professional memberships include the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), Sports, Cardiovascular & Wellness Nutrition (SCAN), and Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA).

Philip Sheedy, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Phil received his Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science in 2017 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018, both from Northeastern University. He completed a sports physical therapy residency with Texas Health Sports Medicine in 2019. Phil enjoys working with all athletes, and has a particular interest in the treatment of the hip, knee and soccer athlete. He has experience working with athletes of all levels from recreational to professional. He also participates in clinical research of the hip and soccer athlete.

Greg Olson, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Greg graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2013 where he played four years of Division I baseball and earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He attained a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2018 and continued his studies completing a Sports Physical Therapy Residency with Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute in Houston. He is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy as well as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Greg has therapeutic interests consisting of shoulder and knee musculoskeletal injuries, baseball and golf rehabilitation, as well as concussion management. In his free time, Greg enjoys exercising, golfing, watching sports or movies, and being outside.

Kerri Totty, OT
Certified Hand Therapist

Kerri received her bachelors from Hardin-Simmons University and then her Masters of Occupational Therapy from Texas Women’s University. She has been employed within the Texas Health Resources system for greater than 25 years and became a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in 1998. Her greatest joy about being a hand therapist is combining the knowledge of anatomy and creativity to partner with her patients to make the difference between failure and success after complex hand injuries. Kerri’s daughter was a softball pitcher and played through the collegiate level.

Jeffrey Caraway, PT, DPT, COMT
Physical Therapist

Jeffrey earned his Bachelor of Kinesiology and Health Science from LSU in Shreveport, LA and went on to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University in 2010. He is a certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist with the International Academy of Medicine (IAOM) and specializes in manual treatments of the spine and extremities. He desires to work with all types of people to overcome their dysfunction and help return them to their activities. Jeffrey has played and coached basketball at many levels. His real joy comes from his wife and kids, watching them grow and participate in their sports.

Kevin Karrenbrock, PT
Physical Therapist

Kevin graduated from Texas State University in 1987 with a Bachelors in Physical Therapy. He has rehabilitated multiple athletes with various injuries to return to sport over his 32 year PT career. Kevin especially enjoys working with patients with spine injuries/pathologies, through the McKenzie approach (MDT). He has run the Cowtown 10K for the past 5 years and is working up to the half and full marathons in the future. Kevin has 4 grown children, all of whom enjoy running, hiking, and camping.

Tyler Fincher, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Tyler Fincher attended Texas Tech University where she graduated with her Bachelor’s in Exercise Sport Science in 2016. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Texas Tech Health Science Center in 2019. Tyler has completed post doctorate training in pelvic floor dysfunction, bowel and bladder dysfunction, obstetrics, post-partum rehabilitation, and movement analysis. She is passionate about treating pelvic pain and helping women return to an active lifestyle following pregnancy and delivery.

Michael Burgdoerfer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Michael graduated from Texas Christian University in 2013 earning his bachelor’s degree in Movement Science - Kinesiology. He continued to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2016. In his career, he has extensive experience in a wide range of sports and orthopedic injuries working with athletes ranging from professional to recreational; as well as general orthopedics from pediatric to geriatric populations. He strives for continued education with certifications in dry needling, blood flow restriction therapy, and current knowledge growth in sport related concussion management. Michael enjoys running, soccer, and tennis in his spare time; as well as hiking and anything outdoors with his wife and son.

Mason Gist, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist

Mason completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science from The University of Tulsa where he was also a member of the Men’s soccer team as a goalkeeper. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015 from The University of Oklahoma. Prior to beginning a Sports Physical Therapy residency with Texas Health, Mason worked in an outpatient private practice where he obtained his board certification in Orthopedics (OCS) and assisted with multiple high school athletic events, serving as a sports medicine consultant for both Lake Dallas High School and Denton Guyer High School. His clinical experiences include a wide range of ages and diagnosis. Mason also has a particular clinical and research interest in the prevention and management of lower extremity dysfunction.

John Eanes, PT
Physical Therapist

John received his Physical Therapy Degree from the Hogeschool Enschede in the Netherlands in 1995. John has served as an Army Reserve PT since 2000 and has been in the Reserves for over 30 years and continues to serve. He served on three tours at Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort Riley, Kansas and Fort Hood, Texas during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom prior to coming to Texas Health. His interests as a Physical Therapist include shoulder, knee and spine rehab. John is a 2nd generation physical therapist; his mother is also physical therapist. John has 3 kids and a spouse and lives in Keller. He enjoys watching kids be involved in High school athletics.

Michael Marion
Therapy Tech

Devin Moss, PT, DPT, SCS, MBA
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Manager of Rehab Services

Devin received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wabash College in 2009 and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis in 2012. While at Wabash, he played soccer for four years, which included playing for a semester at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Devin completed his Sports Residency Program with Proaxis Therapy in Greenville, SC where he specialized his time with soccer, football, baseball, volleyball and golf. He has a specific interest in rehabilitation of the athletic knee, shoulder, hip, and elbow.

Erica Harris, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy

Erica completed a Bachelors in Exercise Science at Georgia State University in 2013 and then received a Doctor of Physical therapy through the University of Southern California in 2017. She participated in various sports throughout her life including basketball, softball, volleyball, and equestrian horseback riding. She loves connecting with the local and international communities through outreach. She has a passion for working with patients from diverse backgrounds at all stages of life, and especially enjoys working with youth and adolescent athletes in addition to post-surgical knee and shoulder conditions.

Shelbie Miller, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Shelbie received her Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology-Motor Behavior in 2015 from Texas A&M. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017 from Hardin-Simmons University. She is a Sports Certified Specialist with an interest in treating ACL injuries and concussions. She is actively involved with Young Life, Clinical Athlete and the Level Up Initiative. Shelbie has a strong passion for community outreach and education, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration.

Jenifer Presley, PT, DPT, ATC
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Jeni received her Bachelors of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2012 from Harding University and is a state licensed and board certified Athletic Trainer. She graduated with honors in 2016 from the University of Tennessee in Memphis with Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She completed a Sports Physical Therapy Residency at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute in 2017 and is currently training to become a Fellow in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Jeni has worked with athletes of all levels including recreational, scholastic, NCAA Division I, and professional athletes. In addition to clinical work, Jeni is passionate about community outreach, injury prevention, and on-field medical coverage. During her spare time, Jeni enjoys indoor rock climbing, weight training, and competing in endurance races.

Caitlin Nadolny, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Caitlin received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2013 from Texas Christian University. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Texas Woman’s University in 2016. Caitlin completed an Orthopedic Physical Therapy residency with Houston Methodist Sugar Land in 2017. She completed an Orthopedic and Sports Manual Therapy fellowship through the Institute of Athlete Regeneration in 2019 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. While Caitlin enjoys working with all athletes, she has a particular interest in treating hip and knee injuries and sport-related concussions.

Cortney Charlesworth, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Cortney received her Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science in 2011 from the University of Georgia. She was a Division 1 soccer player at the University of Colorado before transferring to UGA. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Georgia in 2016. She completed a Sports Physical Therapy residency at Houston Methodist in 2017 and is currently training to become a Fellow in Orthopedic Manual Therapy with the Institute of Athlete Regeneration. While Cortney enjoys working with all athletes, she has a particular interest in treating foot/ankle and knee injuries. She has experience working with high school, collegiate and Olympic athletes, and her goal as a therapist is to get her athletes competing at a higher level than before their injury.

Justin Tallard, PT, DPT
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Warren Williamson
Therapy Tech

Warren received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Exercise Management from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2019. While at Central Oklahoma Warren played Division 2 football for the Broncho’s. Warren is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and plans to continue his education in either Occupational or Physical Therapy. Warren enjoys working with athletes of all backgrounds but has a special interest in Basketball and Football.

Patrick Carnathan, PT, DPT, MHA
Physical Therapist

Patrick received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in 2004 from Harding University where he worked in the athletic training program working with the baseball, cross-country, football, men’s soccer, and women’s soccer teams. He then completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2007 at the University of Central Arkansas. He also completed a Masters in Healthcare Administration degree in 2017 at University of Texas-Arlington. He enjoys working with physical therapy patients of all ages and activity levels including, but not limited to, sports-injuries, post-surgical, spine/joint pain, and vestibular/concussion therapy. He is pursuing his Board Certification as Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Mike Macko, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy 
Clinical Director

Michael J Macko PT, DPT, OCS, MTC is the Director of Clinical Services for Texas Health Sports Medicine. In his role, Mike oversees the clinical practice of multiple Texas Health Sports Medicine clinics across the metroplex. Mike is a credentialed clinical instructor and a clinical mentor with the Texas Health Sports Physical Therapy Residency program.

Mike completed his Bachelor of Science degree in movement science from Texas Christian University and his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine Florida. He has an advanced certification in manual therapy and is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He has certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine in performance enhancement, the Titleist Performance Institute for Golf, the Gray Institute as a Nike Golf Performance Specialist, and the National Pitching Association.

Mike played baseball for four years as a scholarship athlete at McLennan Community College and Texas Christian University. Both his father and brother played professional baseball and his father worked for over 60 years in professional baseball. After college, Mike became an avid runner and completed six marathons with a personal best of 3:17. He has a particular interest in working with baseball players and runners.

Sarah Whitt, PT, DPT, ATC, LAT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Sarah received a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science in 2004 and her Master's of Science in Physical Therapy in 2006 from Texas State University. As part of her undergraduate degree from Texas State, she completed the Athletic Training program which included working with the volleyball, women's basketball, and track teams, and she later received her state license and national certification as an Athletic Trainer. She went on to complete her Doctorate in physical therapy and graduated from Regis University in 2010. Sarah is a certified orthopedic specialist and enjoys being a mentor in our sports medicine residency program and running our volunteer program.

Amanda Anderson, PT, DPT, MS
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Amanda received her Bachelor of Spanish from SUNY Buffalo in 2011 and her Master of Anatomy and Clinical Health Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in 2014. Amanda also completed the orthopedic residency program at UT Southwestern Medical Center in March of 2016. Amanda is a Certified Clinical Instructor and enjoys mentoring students. Amanda was a varsity high school and college cross country and track runner and continues to enjoy running in her spare time. She completed a marathon in 2012 and thinks she will likely stick to the shorter distances. She enjoys working out at the Gym of Social Mechanics in Dallas and working with post-operative ACL reconstructions and active people of all ages. She is also interested in concussion/vestibular management.

Robert Knight, PT, DPT, MSPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Robert grew up playing competitive soccer and competed on a U.S. national youth soccer team where he gained international experience in Europe. He also has experience in competitive swimming. While at Baylor University, Robert ran track and cross country. He competed at the NCAA nationals in cross country and was the Southwest Conference champion at 1,500 meters and 5,000 meters. He also competed in several triathlons. Robert is skilled in orthopedic manual therapy (OMPT) and target-tissue-training through a medical exercise therapy (MET) approach.

Bobby Jean Lee, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification

Bobby received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine from California Lutheran University in 2011 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2014 from Duke University. She completed a Sports Physical Therapy Residency at Texas Health Sports Medicine in 2015. Bobby was an NCAA All-American and National Champion water polo player. Over the years Bobby has worked with football, soccer, swimming and track and field teams. Bobby enjoys working with all athletes, and has a particular interest in working with overhead athletes, aquatics and athletes with knee injuries. Bobby is passionate about sports performance and bridging the gap between rehabilitation and return to sport.

Kristen Perek, PT, DPT, RYT
Physical Therapist

Kristen received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2017 from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO where she also received her Bachelor of Exercise Science in 2015. Kristen completed her 200 hour YTT certification and will continue integrating yoga not only into her every day practice, but her therapy practices as well. In her free time, she enjoys running and teaching yoga to local runners and athletes as well as people battling cancer. Growing up Kristen participated heavily in competitive swimming from the age of 9 to 22 years of age competing in the 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle, and 100 Backstroke.

Craig Warner, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy

Craig received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry in 2013 at Fairleigh Dickinson University and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2016 from Stony Brook University. Craig was a 4 year letter winner as a pitcher for the Fairleigh Dickinson University Baseball team during his undergraduate years and a pre-season Under Armour All-American in High School. Craig enjoys working with baseball players and has a special research interest in the throwing biomechanics and injury prevention of collegiate and professional pitchers. His additional interests include working with athletes of all sports and youth athletes.

Willie Amos, MS, LPTA, PES
Physical Therapist Assistant

Willie graduated from University of Nebraska in 2004 where he was a scholarship athlete playing football and running track. He went on to play professional football while also developing his skills as a sports performance coach. His passion for helping others achieve optimal health & wellness led him to become a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Willie earned his Associates of Applied Science at Brightwood College in 2016 and has a special interest in biomechanics, sports psychology, and manual therapy.

Jeff Zimmerman, ATC, LAT
Therapy Tech

Jeff received a bachelor's degree in athletic training from the University of Texas at Arlington in May 2006. Jeff enjoys working with baseball and golf athletes. He has been employed at Texas Health Resources since graduation from UTA.

Kevin Auten, PT, MPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy

Kevin played soccer as a scholarship athlete at Coastal Carolina and at the club level at the University of Oklahoma. He has a particular interest in working with post-surgical knee patients as well as patients with lower extremity biomechanical dysfunctions.

Sam Imbus, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy

Sam graduated from The Ohio State University in 2013 with a bachelors in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and from Walsh University in 2017 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Sam likes to remain active through recreational sports and enjoys the outdoors. He enjoys working with overhead athletes and is interested in injury prevention in throwers.

Marty Stajduhar, MS, PT
Physical Therapist

After playing four years of college baseball, Marty played three years of professional baseball in the minor leagues and one year in Italy. Marty both taught and coached at the high school and college level, and then obtained his Physical therapy license in 1986. He was fortunate to be the Texas Rangers baseball team Strength coach and Physical Therapist for 5 years.

Matt Turner, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Matt graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Kinesiology in 2010 and received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Creighton University in 2014. Following his time at Creighton, he finished his Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency training at UT Southwestern in 2016. Matt is also a Certified Clinical Instructor who enjoys teaching. He spent the majority of his life playing soccer, including in college. Among other sports and injuries, Matt has a passion for treating runners and spine pathologies.

Sean Kennedy, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Sean received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration in Inter-professional education in 2015, and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017, both from Saint Louis University. Sean has also earned his Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He enjoys working with all athletic individuals with a special interest in the upper extremity athlete.

Brittany Spear, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Brittany played Division I softball for four years at Northwestern State University, where she majored in Biology. She then attended University of North Texas Health Science Center where she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Brittany enjoys treating a variety of orthopedic conditions with a special interest in sports related injuries of the knee or shoulder. She has a passion for manual therapy and post-surgical rehabilitation. Brittany also specializes in vestibular rehab and is Concussion Health Certified. She enjoys helping athletes get back to their sport after sustaining a head injury.

Kristen Auth, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Kristen graduated from Villanova University with a BS in Biology in 2005 and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University in 2008. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA. She is also a USAT certified coach. Kristen is an avid soccer player and competes in triathlons. Kristen enjoys treating athletes of all levels and capabilities with upper and lower body injuries.

Sarah Whitt, PT, DPT, ATC, LAT, OCS, CSCS
Director of Sports Physical Therapy Residency

Sarah serves as the Director of our Sports Physical Therapy Residency and was the Rehabilitation Athletic Training Residency Director from 2017 until 2020. Sarah received a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science in 2004 and her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 2006 from Texas State University. As part of her undergraduate degree from Texas State, she completed the Athletic Training program which included working with women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and the track teams, and she later received her state license and national certification as an Athletic Trainer. She went on to complete her Doctorate in physical therapy and graduated from Regis University in 2010. Sarah is a board certified orthopedic specialist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and enjoy helping athletes reach their full potential after injury.

Kalyssa Creed, MS, CCRP
Research Coordinator
Fort Worth

Kalyssa received her Master of Science in Clinical Research Management in 2014 from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She has a background in biological research and completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2013 from the University of North Texas. She has a particular interest in Physical Therapy.

Laura Giesler, MPH, ATC, LAT
Research Coordinator
Fort Worth

Laura received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Texas Wesleyan University in 2010 and her Master of Public Health with a concentration in epidemiology from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in 2016. She has a background as a collegiate athletic trainer as well as providing services to middle school, high school, and geriatric patients. Laura is also certified in public health and has special interests in sports related concussions and evidence based practices.

Shiho Goto, Phd, ATC
Clinical Biomechanist
Southwest

Shiho graduated from Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, MI) with a BS in Athletic Training in 1998. In 2009, she received a MS degree in Exercise Science with specialization in Athletic Training at the University of Toledo (Toledo, OH) and earned a PhD degree in the Interdisciplinary Program in Human Movement Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015. She previously served as a staff athletic trainer for football, baseball, and soccer teams in Japan before she started her graduate programs. She has a particular interest in clinical research, including development of effective intervention exercise programs for prevention and rehabilitation of activity-related knee injuries and systematic screening system identify high risk movement pattern and neuromuscular characteristics related to activity-related knee injuries.

Amanda Hawkins, M.Ed.
Clinical Research Associate
Southwest

Amanda received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2007 from Texas State University and her Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Dallas Baptist University in 2010. She has a background in Human Movement research, personal training and exercise prescription and is a former Division 1 collegiate athlete. She has a particular interest in sports medicine injuries, rehab and athletic performance training.

Jozef Palasiewicz, PT, DPT