Abigail Arango, PT, DPTPelvic Floor Physical Therapist at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute – The Woodlands. BS from Abilene Christian University and DPT from Loma Linda University in California. Post-graduate course work in pelvic health and obstetric physical therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Health Physical Therapy
Ryan Collins, MPT, SCS, CSCS Physical Therapist at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute - Pearland. Masters in Physical Therapy from University of Texas Medical Branch‐Galveston. Sports Certified Specialist by American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Special interest in sports rehabilitation of the extremities with emphasis on return to play and strength & conditioning.
John De Witt,PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D
Founder and President of John DeWitt PhD Consulting and Director of Applied Sports Science at Rice University Department of Athletics. BS in Computer Science Engineering and Electrical Engineering from the University of Toledo, MS in Exercise Science and Physical Education from Arizona State University and PhD from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinction, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Previous experience as a senior scientist at NASA Johnson Space center, senior biomechanist with the Chicago Cubs Baseball Club and performance data science analyst working with MB, NBA, MLS, NFL, NCAA and USOPC and ATP using motion capture systems, force platforms, EMG and other technology to optimize performance, enhance recovery and minimize injuries.
Ashlyne Elliot, PHD, LAT, ATCClinical Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston. BS in Kinesiology from the University of Houston, MAT from the University of Houston and PhD in Kinesiology from Baylor University while providing clinical care to Division 1 athletes. Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification and Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Texas Department of Health. Previously Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology at Texas Christian University. Inducted Professional Member of the Athletic Training Academy, National Academics of Practice.
Christian Frey, MDOrthopedic 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. BS from Emory University, MD from Baylor College of Medicine, Residency and Internship at Stanford University, Orthopaedic Sportsmedicine Fellowship at the Vanderbilt University. Team Physician for Cypress Ranch High School. Special interest in advancing orthopedic research through artificial intelligence and computer vision to develop augmented reality tools that improve surgical precision.
Kimberly Gandler, MSHuman Performance Manager, Sports Biomechanist/Exercise Physiologist: Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. Previous Adjunct Professor of Biomechanics: University of Houston Clear Lake. BS and MS from Arizona State University. Internships: WL Gore, Medical Products Division and AZ BioDesign Adaptive Neural Systems Lab. Formerly Motion Analysis Lab Manager and Research Engineer at SHRI-CORE Orthopedic Research Labs. Special interest in human movement mechanics and injury prevention.
Craig Garrison, PhD, PT, ATC, SCSDirector of Research & Education, Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine Consultant to University of Houston Athletics and Texas A&M University. Previous Associate Professor, Athletic Movement Performance Lab and Sports Physical Therapy Fellow Director at Northwestern University’s Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences and Director of Sports Medicine Research at Texas Health Sports Medicine in Fort Worth.
Michael Greaser, MDOrthopedic 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 IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute. BS degrees from University of Texas at Austin and the University of Arizona, MD at University of Texas Medical School, Internship and Residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Foot and Ankle Fellowship at OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. Team Physician for several area high schools. Special interests: surgical and non-surgical treatment of the lower extremity and sports medicine.
Layci Harrison, PhD, LAT, ATCClinical Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Interprofessional Education and Patient Simulation and Director of Clinical Education of the Master of Athletic Training Program at the University of Houston. BS from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, MS from Cumberland University, PhD from Middle Tennessee State University. Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification and Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Texas Department of Health. Director of Clinical Education for CAATE. Consultant for the Astronaut Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation (ASCR) Specialists. District 6 Representative to NATA’s Career Advancement Committee. Athletic Training Representative with Society of the Performing Arts’ Artistic and Education Committee. Member of American College of Sports Medicine Professional Education Committee and Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Young Professionals Committee.
Sean Healy, DO, MSPrimary Care Sports Medicine Fellow at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston affiliated with Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS degree from Emory University and MS from University of Akron. DO from University of Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine. Family Medicine Residency at Bon Secours/Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati. Physician coverage for Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash, LOVB Volleyball, University of Houston, Houston Christian University and Cypress Falls High School.
Kate Hughes, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCSLead Physical Therapist, Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute-Memorial City. BS from Texas A & M University, MS from Texas Womens’ University Institute for Health Sciences – Houston and her DPT from Simmons College in Boston. Volunteer medical support for a multitude of events. Sports Certified Specialist and Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist by American Board of Physical Therapy Association. Special interest in sports-related concussion rehabilitation.
Nesreen Ibrahim, MD, MBA
Medical Director of the Children’s Memorial Hermann Child Psychiatry Consult & Liaison Services and is the Program Director of Sports and Performance Psychiatry at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Assistant Professor in the Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School. Dual Board-Certified General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, and an ISSP-Certified Sports and Performance Psychiatrist. MD from University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and Fellowship at Drexel University. Delegate to the Harris County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association House of Delegates. Expert Panelist for the Texas Medical Board. Provides mental health care to elite athletes, including NCAA and professional competitors.
Mark Knoblauch, PhD, LAT, ATC, CSCSProgram 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).
Walter Lowe, MDOrthopedic Surgeon, Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Medical Director, Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. Founding member: International ACL Study Group. BA from Colorado State University, MD from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Sports Medicine in Inglewood. 2014 Jack C. Hughston Sports Physician Award by the Sports Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Recipient of the NFL’s 2018 Jerry ‘Hawk’ Rhea Team Physician of the Year Award with the Houston Texans. Head Team Physician: Texas A&M University. Special Interests: ACL injuries and sports medicine.
Kim Lowry, RD, CSSD, LDSports Dietitian, Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Registered and Licensed Dietician. BS in Exercise Science from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania where she was a four-year member of the cross country and track teams. Previously Sports Dietitian at the University of Houston and Rice University and cross country/track and field coach with East Stroudsburg Youth Track and Field and Midland Park High School (NJ). Current Sports Dietitian with St. Thomas University and Jordan High School.
Karly Mendez, PhDSenior Human Performance Specialist, Sports Biomechanist/Exercise Physiologist at Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS from Metropolitan State University of Denver, MS and PhD from Concordia St. Paul University. Special interest in sports biomechanics, exercise physiology and athlete performance optimization with a focus on applying performance testing and data-driven insights to improve athletic performance and reduce injury risk.
Austin Nguyen, DOPrimary Care Sports Medicine Fellow at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston affiliated with Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BA and BS degree from University of Washington. DO from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. Team physician for Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash, LOVB Volleyball, University of Houston, Houston Christian University and George Ranch High School.
Samantha Nila, MS, LAT, CMBSAthletic Trainer/Insurance Liaison at Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS from Tarleton State University and MS from Eastern Kentucky University. Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Texas Department of Licensure and Registration. Teacher Certification and Principal Certification from the Texas Education Agency. Certified in Computer-Based Medical Systems. Previous Head Athletic Trainer with the Houston Comets, Baylor College of Medicine, The Kinkaid School and Galena Park High School.
Morgan Nishisaka, MS, RD, LDSports Nutrition Resident at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute – Shepherd Square and Sugar Land. Licensed and Registered Dietitian. Certified and Licensed Dietitian. BS and MS from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Previous Assistant Dietitian with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Athletics and Research Assistant/Registered Dietitian with Cal Poly Partners. Team Dietitian with University of St. Thomas, Houston Christian University, Northbrook High School and Memorial High School.
Summer Ott, PsyDDirector of the Concussion Program and Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston. She consults for most Houston professional sports teams and numerous university and school districts across Texas. Dr. Ott serves on medical advisory committees for USA Cheer and Major League Rugby. She has received NIH, Moody Endowment, and Mission Connect funding to study adolescent concussions, co-authored research on sports-related concussions, and helped develop Natasha’s Law, which sets return-to-play guidelines for Texas student-athletes.
Michelle Sutherland, PT, DPT, OCSPhysical Therapist and Running Sports Medicine Specialist Lead at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute – Shepherd Square. BS from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and DPT from University of Maryland Baltimore. Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by American Physical Therapy Association. Primary Physical Therapist for University of St. Thomas.
Travis Turner, MS, LAT, ATC, PES, CES, AIB-VR/CONAthletic Trainer/Business Development at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. BS from Texas Lutheran University and MS from West Virginia University. Licensed and Certified Athletic Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist and Corrective Exercise Specialist. Previously: Assistant Athletic Trainer for Operations and Logistics with the Houston Texans, Manager of Global Patient Operations and Community Services with Houston Methodist and Athletic Training Intern with the Houston Texans and St. Louis Rams.
James ‘Bubba’ Wilson, LAT, ATC, CCISMAthletic 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.
Camden Wilson, MEdHuman Performance Specialist Memorial Hermann Houston Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. BS from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, MS from Howard Payne University. Previous Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Howard Payne University and Research Assistant at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
