Board Certified Sports Dietitian at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS from University of Connecticut and MS from The Ohio State University. Previous Assistant Dietitian with Texas Rangers and contracted with USA Volleyball and USA Sled Hockey. Owner of ‘The Injury RD’, a private practice providing nutrition support for injured athletes and sports medicine providers.

 

 

Nurse Practitioner and Practice Manager for Walter Lowe, MD in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Certified Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. Previously Operating Room Nurse at Kirby Surgical Center. BSN from The University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, MS-NP from University of Texas Health Science Center Houston.

 

 

Sports Medicine Physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Program Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at UTHealth. Sports Medicine Outreach Program Medical Director with Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from University of Texas at Dallas; MD with Distinction in Research from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; Chief Medical Officer: Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash. Team physician for the Houston Texans and Houston Rockets.

 

Sports Medicine Physician in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). BS degree from Harding University, DO from University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Internship and Residency HCA Houston Healthcare (West), Sports Medicine Fellowship at UTHealth Houston. Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. Houston Police Department Cadet Medical Training Faculty, Houston Marathon Medical Team and Team Physician for Cypress Falls High School.

 

Physical Therapist at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. DPT from Northwestern University and is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy. Clinical Instructor in Memorial Hermann’s Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency programs and involved in research surrounding sports related knee Injuries. Certified in Functional Dry Needling. Physical Therapist collaborations include Houston Christian University, Stratford High School, RISE Gymnastics, Open Dance Project and USA Gymnastics.

 

 

Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). BS from Xavier University (LA), MD from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Nashville), Sports Medicine Fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Medical Residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and Master of Physical Therapy from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Member: American Medical Society of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics – Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness.

 

Director of Shepherd Square Performance Lab & Division 1 Sports Fellowship Program at the Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. Previously served on faculty at Texas Women’s University School of Physical Therapy and University of Houston. Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists, Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Sports Physical Therapy. BS degree from Texas A&M University. MS and DPT from Texas Women’s University. Professional honors include: Dorn Long Outstanding Clinic Instructor Award, APTA Emerging Leader Award, APTA Signe Brunnstrom Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, and the Southeastern District of Texas Physical Therapy Association Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice.

 

Physical Therapist and Pediatric Orthopedic Program Coordinator at Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. BS from Texas A&M University, Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy and Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Schroth Certification, Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School-Concept. Physical Therapist Mentor on scoliosis and pediatric orthopedic diagnoses.

 

 

Director of Shoulder Reconstructive Surgery and Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS degree from Texas A&M University (Baseball Academic All American), MD from University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Internship at Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Surgery, Residency with Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program. Sports Medicine Fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital (Baltimore) and Shoulder Fellowship at Alps Surgery Institute (France). Team Physician for Texas A&M Athletics.

 

 

Pediatric Cardiologist and Medical Director at Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Houston focusing on preventative cardiology and cardiac health in athletes. Previous Department Chair of Pediatrics on the Women’s Hospital Pediatric Symposium Committee. MD from The University of Texas Medical Branch of Galveston, Residency at the University of Utah and Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at UT Southwestern. Inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Provides sports physicals and cardiac screenings for organizations and coaches her children’s sports teams.

 

 

Assistant Athletic Trainer, Houston Dynamo 2. BS from University of Iowa and MS from Western Illinois University. Assists in developing individualized injury prevention programs, collaborates with strength & conditioning staff on rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols, and oversees team gym sessions, providing movement analysis and performance coaching. Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification and Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Texas Department of Health. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Former Athletic Trainer at Houston Dynamo Academy, Indian Hills Community College (IA), Western Illinois University, and Davenport Central High School (IA).

 

Program Director and Clinical Associate Professor, Master of Athletic Training Program in the Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston. BA from Wichita State University, MS from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, PhD from the University of Houston and Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification and Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Texas Department of Health. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Former Head Athletic Trainer: Lamar University and Pratt Community College (KS).

 

Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician, Medical Director and Owner of Houston Health & Sports Medicine. BS from the University of Texas at Austin, MBA from Rockhurst University (MO), and DO from Kansas CIty University of Medicine and Biosciences. Residency at Memorial Hermann Health System and Fellowship at Cone Health (NC). Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification. Previously Assistant Athletic Trainer at Houston Christian University and Intern Athletic Trainer with Detroit Lions.

 

Denise Nichols has served for the past 24 years as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s office. Recently promoted to Bureau Chief of Intake, Denise formerly served as Division Chief of the District Attorney’s Crimes Against Children Division where she spent over a decade prosecuting child abuse offenders. Denise received her undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University and her law degree from the University of Houston. She has been a member of the Texas bar since 1998.

 

 

 

Sports Dietitian Resident at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS from Ithaca College and MS from The University of Utah. Registered Dietitian. Previous Dietetic Internship with The University of Utah Athletic Department. Currently providing nutrition education and counseling services to 4 high schools, University of Houston, Rush University and physical therapy clinics.

 

 

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School (UT Health) affiliated with Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS in Exercise Science from the University of Texas at Austin. MD and Residency at University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Colorado.

 

 

Orthopedic Surgeon, Associate Professor and Hand Fellowship Director with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School (UT Health) affiliated with Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BA from Baylor University, MD from Baylor College of Medicine, Residency and Internship at Northwestern University, Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington & Harborview Medical Center. Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery with added Subspeciality Certificate in Orthopedic Surgery of the Hand. Active in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and currently sits on the board of the Texas Orthopaedic Association.

 

Orthopedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) McGovern Medical School and affiliated with Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS from Washington University in St. Louis, MD from Baylor College of Medicine, Residency at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Fellowship at the Emory Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center (Atlanta). Team physician: University of Saint Thomas, St. Pius X, Lutheran North High Schools, River Oaks Clay Court Championships and various Ironman events.

 

Sports Dietitian at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. Dietitian for Houston Dynamo, Athletic Training+Health, Houston Christian University and several area schools. Adjunct Professor, University of Houston Master of Athletic Training Program. Consulting Sports Dietitian, Gatorade Sports Science Institute and the NBA G League. Co-Creator, annual Texas Sports Nutrition Symposium. Registered and Licensed Dietitian. BS from Texas Christian University, MS in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University. Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitian Association’s (CPSDA) Excellence Award recipient. Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Preceptors Outstanding Preceptor Award recipient.

 

Physical Therapist at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS from University of Florida and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Duke University School of Medicine. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Committee Member American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. Actively involved in post-operative knee research with specific interest in the female soccer athlete. Team Physical Therapist with Houston Christian University and Stratford High School.

 

Emergency Medicine Physician, Director of Sports Medicine and Assistant Professor for the Department of Emergency Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) McGovern Medical School. BA from University of St. Thomas and MBS from William Carey University. Residency at University of Florida College of Medicine and Fellowship at University of Arizona College of Medicine. MD at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Certified in Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

 

 

Physical Therapist, Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS from West Virginia University, MEd from University of Houston and MBA from Texas Southern University. DPT from Temple University. Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy. Involved in Physical Therapy education in the areas of emergency response, pediatrics, hip preservation and gymnastics-related injuries.

 

 

Athletic Trainer, Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS from Baylor University. Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification and Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Texas Department of Health. Subject Matter Expert and Exam Development Committee member for Athletic Training Licensure Examination through the Texas Department of Licensure and Regulation. Former President and Board member of Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society and Board member of Texas State Athletic Trainers’ Association. Assisted in development of Concussion Management Protocol and Return to Play Protocol for Public and Private Schools as required under Texas HB 2038. Past District 6 representative for the NATA ATs Care Committee. Certified Instructor for Individuals in Crisis. Selected to GHATS Hall of Honor, TSATA Hall of Honor and SWATA Hall of Fame. Previously Head Athletic Trainer at Kingwood Park and Kingwood High Schools and physician office Athletic Trainer for Dr. Walter Lowe.

 

Head Athletic Trainer at Dekaney High School. BS from Bridgewater State University, MS from Indiana State University, MEd from the University of Houston. Licensed and Certified Athletic Trainer. Past President SWATA and GHATS. Fourteen years of service to the NATA Research & Education Foundation Board of Directors. SWATA Hall of Fame and GHATS Hall of Honor. Recipient of many national, state, district and local awards for service to the sports medicine community. Present member of the SWATA Clinical Program Committee, the NATA MDAT Committee and ATLAS Ambassador for the Korey Stringer Institute.