Physical Therapists

Christopher Youso, PT Christopher Youso, PT

Title: Physical Therapist & Clinical Director

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - 1996
University of Texas - Austin, TX
Associates of Applied Science - 1997
San Antonio Community College - San Antonio, TX
Master of Science in Physical Therapy - 2002
Southwest Texas State University - San Marcos, TX

Continuing Education:
Aquatic Rehab Training (ATRI)
Assessment & Treatment of Compression Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity
Sports Medicine Rehab (UTHSCSA)
Clinical Instructor Certification (TPTA)
Harkness Center for Dance Injuries NYU Hospital for joint disease

Certifications:
Certified Clinical Instructor (TPTA)
CPR

Experience:
Over 9 years of experience in Physical Therapy
Former Scholarship athlete for The University of Texas at Austin - Football (1992-1995)
Orthopedics
Sports Rehab
Aquatic Therapy
Dance Rehab & Education

Donna Brath-Sowell, PT Donna Brath-Sowell, PT

Title: Physical Therapist

Education:
Bachelor of Science - 1975
Major - Biology
Minor - Psychology
University of Texas - Austin, TX
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy - 1976
UTHSC - Dallas, TX

Continuing Education:
* Pediatrics
* Sports Medicine Symposium in San Antonio
* Orthopedics
* HippoTherapy

Certifications:
* CPR

Experience:
* 33 years of experience in P.T.
* Methodist Hospital - Houston, TX
Supervised Sports Medicine - worked with professional sports teams: Astros (baseball), Aeros (hockey), Oilers (football)
* School for Multiple Handicapped Children - HISD
Director of Physical Therapy
Special Olympics
* Richmond State School
Initiated HippoTherapy program - 1983
Aquatics
Special Olympics - Aquatics & Equestrian
Wheel Chair Modification
Orthotics
* Austin Communitiy College
Instructor of Physical Agents course - 2002
* Pediatrics
* Orthopedics
* Aquatics
* Sports Rehab

Donna Robles, PT Donna Robles, PT

Title: Physical Therapist

Education:
Mariano Marcos State University – College of Health Sciences, Philippines

Certifications:
CPR

Experience:
College of Physical Therapy Instructor
Training Staff for Physical Therapy
Neurological Exposure with Physical Therapy Muscular
Aquatic Therapy
Neurological
Orthopedics

Julie Clarke, PTA Julie Clarke, PTA

Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Education:
•Austin Community College, Associate Degree of Applied Science – 2005
•Northwestern College, Bachelor of Arts -2001
Major: Social Work

Certifications:
•CPR & First Aid

Experience:
•4 years of experience in Physical Therapy
•Orthopedics
•Aquatics
•Outpatient rehabilitation facility
•Strength Training

Board Certifications:
•Texas State Board of Examiners of Physical Therapy

M. Elsa Bui, PT, NCS M. Elsa Bui, PT, NCS

Title: M. Elsa Bui, Physical Therapist

Education:
Undergraduate Pre-requisites 1995-99 (St. Mary’s Univeristy – San Antonio)
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Sciences – 1999 (UTMB – Galveston)
Master of Physical Therapy – 2001 (UTMB-Galveston)

Continuing Education:
Integrated Chiropractic and Physical Therapy for the Spine, ongoing 2008-2010 (Family Health Chiropractic and Rehabilitation)
Back Education Training, 2008 (Institute of Physical Art/IPA)
Vestibular Rehabilitation, 2006 (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/RIC)
Smart Balancemaster Operator Certification, 2006 (Neurocom International/Oregon)

Certifications:
Neurological Clinical Specialist/NCS, 2008 (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties)

Experience:
Over 9 years of experience
Orthopedics: spine care, sports injury, sports performance (Family Health Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, Director of Physical Therapy)
Neurology: stroke/brain injury, spinal cord injury, vestibular/balance rehabilitation, movement disorders: multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease (Memorial Hermann/SMART Clinic, Houston)
Trauma care: inpatient and outpatient (University Hospital in San Antonio, Quentin Mease Community Hospital/Harris County Hospital District in Houston)
Skilled nursing/assisted living, outpatient neurology and orthopedics/sports

Mia McKee, PTA Mia McKee, PTA

Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Education:
University of Texas, Austin, TX 1981
Austin Community College, Austin, TX
Associates of Applied Science

Continuing Education:
Aquatic Rehab Training (ATRI)
Vertigo Based Therapy
Fibromyalgia
The Lumbar Spine & Pelvis - Manual Therapy

Certifications:
Burdenko Method Level 1
Burdenko Method Level 2
CPR

Experience:
Water Aerobics Instructor for 20 years
Fibromyalgia
Aquatic Therapy
RSD- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Michael Larrinaga, PT Michael Larrinaga, PT

Title: Physical Therapist

Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health, and Physical Education - 1972
Stephen F. Austin University
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy - 1974
graduated with High Honors - U.T.M.B Galveston

Continuing Education:
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Chronic Intractable Pain Syndromes
  • Work Hardening and Job Site Analysis
  • Pilates Core Strength and Stabilization
  • EMG/Neuro-muscular Re-training
  • Mckenzie and Spinal Therapy
  • Feldenkrais and Alexander Techniques
  • Myofascial Release Techniques
  • Swiss Ball Balance Stabilization
  • Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
  • Treatment of RSD/CRPS
  • Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndromes
  • Treatment of Migraine and Muscle Tension Headaches
  • Applications of Electro-acutherapy, Light, Sound, and TENS in treatment of pain

Certifications:
  • CPR

Experience:
  • 35 Years as a Physical Therapist
  • University of Texas Health Center Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 4 years
  • St. David's Pain Management Program- 18 years
  • Sports Medicine
  • Neuro-muscular Retraining
  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Movement Therapies
  • TENS
  • EMG/Biofeedback Training
  • Electro-Acutherapy
  • Myofascial Techniques
• Manual Therapy

Nikki Hawken, PTA Nikki Hawken, PTA

Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Education:
• Associate Degree of Applied Science – 2006
• Registered Massage Therapist – 1996

Certifications:
• CPR & First Aid
• Certified in Myofascial Release- John F. Barnes Method


Experience:
• 1 year of experience in Physical Therapy
• Adult
• Pediatric Population
• Aquatic & GYM
• Acute Care
• Wound Care
• Inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Facility
• 10 years experience in Massage Therapy

Board Certifications:
• Texas State Board of Examiners of Physical Therapy
• Texas State Board of Massage Therapy

Shannon M. Casati, PTA Shannon M. Casati, PTA

Title: Physical Therapist Assistant & Certified Pilates Instructor

Education:
Associate Degree of Applied Science – 2004

Continuing Education: Harkness Center for Dance Injuries NYU Hospital for joint disease

Certifications:
CPR / First Aid
Pilates Instructor
McKenzie A & B

Experience:
Over 5 years of experience in Physical Therapy
Adult Population
Pediatric Population
Aquatic & GYM
Therapist at Spine Austin for 1 1/2 years
Professional Dancer
Dance Medicine