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Speakers
Emily Lufsey, PT, DPT, is a current Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Central Florida and completed her undergraduate education in Kinesiology at the University of Maryland. Her professional interests include evidence-based orthopedic rehabilitation and optimizing rehabilitation for active individuals to help them return to the activities they love.
Joshua Velasquez, PT, DPT, is an orthopedic resident at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from UT Southwestern and completed his undergraduate in Kinesiology with a concentration in Human Fitness and Performance at the University of Texas at El Paso. His professional interests focus on the rehabilitation of athletes and the general orthopedic population, with an emphasis on return to activity and long-term functional outcomes.
Carly Gray, PT, DPT, is a sports physical therapy resident at Children’s Health Andrews Institute in Plano, TX, where she specializes in the sports pediatric setting. Her current residency experience includes providing elite-level care within a high school 6A training room, supporting athletes at the FC Dallas Club, and assisting with physical preparation for the NFL Combine. A doctoral graduate of Creighton University and a graduate of Regis University, Carly has built her clinical foundation through rotations at premier facilities as well as time spent in her residency program. She is a recognized researcher and leader, having earned the Emerging Student Research Award from Creighton University and the 2025 Outstanding Student of the Year Award given by the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, for her work on objective quadriceps strength measurements presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, OrthoNebraska Symposium, and HMV & GPB Conference. Carly is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, data-driven rehabilitation to optimize performance and recovery for young and professional athletes alike.
Courtney Boyle, PT, DPT, is a current orthopedic resident at UT Southwestern. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Florida and holds a bachelor's of science degree in Exercise Science with a minor in General Psychology from The Ohio State University. Courtney is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association with a special interest in sports physical therapy.
Dylan Camp, PT, DPT, is the current sports resident at UT Southwestern. Dylan is from New Jersey and completed the six-year dual degree DPT program at Seton Hall University. He worked for one year in an outpatient clinic as well as held a per diem role at a sports PT clinic, both in New Jersey, prior to moving to Texas for residency. Dylan's primary sports of interest are hockey and baseball.
Karley Duda, PT, DPT, is an orthopedic resident at UT Southwestern and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Chapman University. She has a passion for working with active adolescents and adults to support their return to sport, recreation, and movement-centered lifestyles; integrating her expertise as a physical therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) to deliver individualized, performance-focused care. As a southern California native, Karley has served as the CA student representative for COMPTSIG and is passionate about advancing the field of physical therapy through advocacy and clinical excellence.
Laura Beyea, PT, DPT, is originally from Buffalo, NY. She attended D'Youville College in Buffalo for Exercise and Sports Sciences and continued at D'Youville College for her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. After graduation, she completed several travel contracts all across the country before pursuing specialization training through TCH Sports PT residency. Laura's areas of professional interest include working with high school and college athletes, strength and conditioning, and teaching.
Micaela Santillan, PT, DPT, calls Houston, TX home and received her Bachelor’s degree from Houston Baptist University in Kinesiology. She then attended University of Southern California to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Micaela is looking forward to acute care management of sports injuries during residency and learning more about hip and knee pathologies. Outside of the clinic, Micaela enjoys spending time with family, going to the beach, and finding new restaurants/bars. If Micaela wasn’t a PT, she would be a “chief vibe curator at a dance party hotline.”
Abby Horn, PT, DPT, is from Lufkin, TX and attended Texas A&M University to complete her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and her Master of Science degree in athletic training. Upon completion, she attended Texas Woman’s University – Houston for her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Abby’s clinical interests include knee and shoulder pathologies and managing the college athlete. Her hobbies include trying new restaurants, baking/cooking, playing the NYT word game of the day, and watching A&M Sports (GIG ‘EM).
Kendall Bietsch PT, DPT, earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Health, Exercise, & Sport Sciences from the University of the Pacific, where she was a member of the Women’s Soccer team. She went on to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Duke University in 2024. Kendall is currently a Sports Physical Therapy Resident with Texas Health Sports Medicine, where she treats the athletic population at the Arlington clinic and with TCU Athletics. Upon completion of her residency, she will transition to a Division I fellowship position with Duke Athletics.
John Kerr, PT, DPT, is from the Houston area but calls Fort Worth, TX home. He served in the US Army as a Combat Medic before completing his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from University of Texas – Arlington. He then stayed in the DFW area to obtain his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center – Dallas. His clinical interests include knee pathologies, concussion management, and treating the athletic spine. Some of John’s rapid fire favorites include: Band – Queen; Sport to play – Lacrosse; Vacation spot – Colorado; Movie – The Dark Knight.
Nhandi Scott, PT, DPT, native to Oakland, CA majored in Health and Human Sciences in Undergrad at Loyola Marymount University and stayed there to complete a Master of Science degree in Healthcare Systems Engineering. She did her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Southern California University. Nhandi has a special interest in athletic knee injuries, post-op rehabilitation, sports performance, and integrating strength and conditioning considerations into rehab. When not working, Nhandi enjoys working out, parkour, listening to music, and sewing/embroidery.
Sheri Walters, PT, PhD, DPT, ATC, LAT, SCS, CPSS, CSCS, joined the Athletics Department in January 2020. In her role as Assistant Athletics Director and Director of PT and Olympic Sports Athletic Training, she works directly with the 17 Olympic Sports programs to provide comprehensive healthcare, including the provision of physical therapy services across all sports. Prior to joining A&M, Sheri served as an assistant professor at A.T. Still University in the Department of Kinesiology. She also serves as a consultant to USA Women’s Ice Hockey (PT/ATC), including during the 2018 Olympic Games. She served as the strength and conditioning coach for the US Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) program and as a consulting medical provider with US Paralympic Track and Field since 2011. She was invited by the USOPC to assist with the delivery of medical care in London 2012 and Rio 2016. Prior to her appointment at A.T. Still, Sheri served as the Director of Performance Physical Therapy at EXOS - Athletes’ Performance, where she provided rehab services to the NFL Combine Prep groups, NFL Trust, current NFL players, MLB/MiLB, NBA, WNBA, collegiate, and high school athletes. Prior to joining Athletes’ Performance, Sheri served as the Head Athletic Trainer and Rehabilitation Coordinator at Indiana State University. She has also worked at the Medical Center of Arlington which provided rehab services to the Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, Fort Worth Flyers, Dallas Baptist University, and local high schools. Sheri successfully defended her PhD dissertation at Texas Woman’s University and received her DPT from the University of St Augustine, her Master of Physical Therapy and Master of Science in athletic training from the University of Florida while working with the Gator Football and Women’s Golf teams. Sheri served as the assistant athletic trainer for the WNBA’s Detroit Shock prior to attending Florida. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation with an emphasis in Athletic Training from East Central University.
Gabriel Kyei, PT, DPT, calls Fort Worth, Texas home and stayed in the area to attend Texas Christian University to complete his degree in Kinesiology. Following undergrad, he completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Baylor University. Gabriel’s clinic interests include athletic spine, knee, and hip pathologies. Outside of the clinic, Gabriel enjoys playing the drums, basketball, and video games. Some rapid-fire favorites for Gabriel are: Holiday – Christmas; Sport to watch – football; Vacation spot – Jamaica; Ice cream flavor – Vanilla.
Zoe Narvacan, PT, DPT, is originally from Houston, TX and attended Creighton University where she received an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions. She stayed at this institution to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Zoe is interested in working with a variety of diagnoses and is looking forward to diving further into the residency curriculum. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching movies, going to the beach, and trying new restaurants/foods.
Abed Sakallah PT, DPT, completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in Exercise Science in 2021. He then attended UNT Health for his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2025. He is currently the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident with Texas Health Sports Medicine, where he spends his time working with the orthopedic population out of the Fort Worth clinic as well as shadowing physicians and being an Assistant at the UNT Health DPT program, where he helps with MSK classes and labs.
Adam Bender, PT, DPT, originally from Columbus, Ohio, completed his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Rice University, before completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University – Houston. He has a special interest in spine pathologies and is looking forward to the teaching and the clinical education opportunities he will have in residency. If he wasn’t a PT, he’d be a sommelier and although he’s never done karaoke (I’m sensing a team outing opportunity here), his go-to song would be “hey ya!”
Freddy Leon, PT, DPT, from McAllen, TX completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M. He then attended University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Freddy has special interests in spine and knee injuries. When not in the clinic, you will likely find Freddy playing basketball, hiking, biking, and enjoying game nights. If he is running the music in clinic, expect to hear a blend of country, hip hop, and rap.
Kate Neville, PT, DPT, CSCS, graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy in 2022. She then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Duke University in 2025. Kate is currently a Sports Physical Therapy Resident at Texas Health Sports Medicine treating an athletic population in the Fort Worth clinic, as well as at Texas Christian University. At TCU, Kate has been able to work with a wide variety of athletes and provides primary coverage for baseball.
Jac Lindish, PT, DPT, is originally from Plainfield, IL. He attended Saint Louis University and studied Exercise Science. He stayed at SLU to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Jac’s areas of interests include shoulder and elbow injuries in UE athletes, and he is looking forward to Friday Night football games during residency. Outside of the clinic you can find Jac watching baseball, playing pickleball, golfing, and running half marathons with zero training. (seems like a young man’s game…)
Kasey Yu, PT, DPT, calls Sugar Land, TX home. She attended Case Western University and majored in psychology before returning to Houston to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Texas Women’s University - Houston. Her clinical interests include hip and shoulder rehabilitation. Her favorite movie is “She’s the Man,” favorite sport to play is flag football, and favorite dessert is chocolate cake.
Olivia Alvarado, MS, RD, is originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, but calls a few places home. With half of her family in Louisiana and the other in Panamá, she grew up embracing both her Cajun roots and Panamanian culture. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences with a concentration in Dietetics from Louisiana State University. She went on to complete her Master’s in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology with a concentration in Sports Nutrition at the University of Utah. Olivia keeps an open mind as she explores different areas of sports nutrition and is excited to find her niche within the field. Life outside of work is filled with climbing, camping, biking, and running. She looks forward to connecting with new people and learning something from everyone she meets.
Carson Mohr, PT, DPT, CSCS, is a Sports Physical Therapy Resident and MSAT Student at the University of the Incarnate Word, where he is advancing his expertise in high-level athlete rehabilitation, return-to-play performance and emergency response. A former NCAA Division I football player, Carson brings firsthand experience in elite athletics to his clinical practice, allowing him to uniquely bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance. Carson is passionate about continuous growth, mentorship, and holding himself to the highest professional standards. He is committed to developing into a dual credentialed provider within collegiate athletics, where he aims to positively impact both athlete health and athletic performance on a broad scale.
Mikaela Meyer, PT, DPT, is originally from Myersville, MD. She attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah where she was a gymnast and studied kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania. Mikaela’s areas of interests include strength training, biomechanics, and return to play rehabilitation in adolescent athletes.
Rachel Sullivan PT, DPT, graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Kinesiology – Motor Behavior with a minor in psychology. She then attended UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2024. Rachel is currently a Sports Physical Therapy Resident with Texas Health where she works with the athletic population out of the Allen clinic. She is also actively involved in sports coverage, working in the athletic training room with a local high school, Division II college and the UFL, supporting athletes across all competition levels.
Clayton McVay, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, is a Sports Physical Therapy Resident at University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Alabama in 2024 and previously completed his Bachelor's of Athletic Training at the University of West Alabama in 2021. Clayton has a strong professional interest in collegiate athletics and is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to support athletes in their return to sport. He integrates his background in athletic training and physical therapy to provide comprehensive services within sports medicine. Currently, he provides rehabilitation and performance-based interventions for a diverse population of collegiate athletes across a wide range of sports and injury conditions, with an emphasis on optimizing recovery and performance.
Cassie Schumacher, PT, DPT, is originally from Port Neches, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health. She then attended the University of Oklahoma, where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Cassie's areas of interest include injury prevention, education, and the rehabilitation of adaptive athletes.
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