The physical therapists at Physical Therapy Central all have advanced physical therapy degrees at either the masters or doctorate level. This allows the therapists to provide efficient and effective treatment outcomes for the patients. Each member of the staff completes a minimum of 40 continuing education hours per year to stay at the top of their field.
Bridgit A. Finley, PT, DPT, OCS Board Certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Bridgit grew up in Oklahoma City with her two brothers and attended Casady high school where she lettered in basketball, volleyball and softball. She moved south to continue her education at Baylor University. Bridgit received an undergraduate and graduate degree in Exercise Physiology from Baylor University in 1988 and a B.S. in physical therapy from The University of Oklahoma in 1994. In March of 2005, she graduated from A.T. Stills with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. In December 2009, she completed the Executive Management Course with Evidence in Motion.
Bridgit is an APTA credentialed clinical instructor and works with students from all over the country. In 2009, Bridgit was awarded the prestigious Signe Brunstrom Award for excellence in clinical teaching by the American Physical Therapy Association. She has received the outstand clinical instructor award from Oklahoma City Community College, University of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association.
Bridgit is certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and specializes in Manual Therapy, Orthopedics and Spinal Dysfunction. She is actively involved in the APTA and OPTA since 1994. She is currently a member of the orthopedic and manual therapy section of the APTA. Bridgit is working toward a manual therapy certification through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) where she has successfully completed Levels I and II. Her goal is to be certified in Orthopedic manual therapy by 2011. She is a lifelong learner and continues to gain new skills to help her patients get Back to Work, Back to Play and Back to Life.
Bridgit resides in Norman and is interested include combining healthy eating with gourmet cooking, walking her dogs and cycling. She loves to travel and spend time with her friends. She is on a vision quest to find the perfect cup of coffee.
The staff of Physical Therapy Central would like you to know that we are compassionate professionals who are committed to achieving your personal goals. Please feel free to contact Bridgit with any questions at bfinley@ptcentral.org (405) 579-1600.
Our Mission is to get you Back to Work, Back To Play, Back to Life.
Dale A. Boren Jr., PT, OCS Board Certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Dale was born and raised in NW Oklahoma in the small town of Camargo. He went to Leedey High School where he loved the outdoors and pitching for the Mighty Bison who went to 6 State Tournaments. Following high school, he earned his Bachelor of Science from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK in 2002. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2005. Dale graduated with distinction at the top of his class and was inducted into the Alpha Eta Honor Society.
Following nominations from the faculty at OU, Dale was awarded the prestigious Mary McMillan Scholarship Award from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 2005. The Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) awarded Dale with the Clinical Education Excellence Award from Langston University in 2009 for providing excellence in clinical instruction to physical therapy students.
Dale's physical therapy interests include outpatient orthopedics, sports injuries, spinal dysfunction, manual therapy, aquatic therapy, and he often volunteers for sporting events for athletes with disabilities. He is currently an active member of both the APTA and the OPTA as well as the orthopedic and sports physical therapy sections of the APTA. Dale has been working toward a manual therapy certification through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). He recently took a vigorous examination to become a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in physical therapy.
Dale currently resides in Moore with his wife Christa and their two sons, Aidyn and Hudsyn. They have a Shih Tzu named Bella who the boys practice their wrestling moves on daily. The Boren’s enjoy spending time together outdoors and they take frequent road trips to be with their families in NW Oklahoma. When Dale and Christa get time to themselves, they enjoy going out to dinner and a movie. In the fall, they enjoy hitting the woods to go deer hunting, where Christa usually shows her husband up!!
Dale would like for his clients to know that he brings small town values and a solid work ethic to the clinic daily. He is compassionate about physical therapy and his clients, and he will go above and beyond to assist his clients in the attainment of their personal and functional goals. Feel free to email him at dboren@ptcentral.org or for additional information please call: (405) 579-1600.
Our Mission is to get you Back to Work, Back To Play, Back to Life.
Casey W. C. Kirkes, PT, DPT, NSCA-CPT
Casey was born and raised in the mountains of Southeastern Oklahoma. He attended the small high school of Buffalo Valley where he enjoyed success in baseball, basketball and competitive speech and debate among other activities.
Casey attended two years of junior college while playing baseball. He then transferred to the University of Oklahoma where he completed a Bachelors of Science degree in Health and Sport Science from the University of Oklahoma in 2005. He earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Langston University in 2009 where he also received the clinical education excellence award. The award is presented to the student with the highest ratings in the clinical education courses and the clinical education seminar courses throughout the program.
Casey’s interests are in orthopedics, sports physical therapy, spinal dysfunction, manual therapy and sports conditioning. He is currently pursuing prerequisites for becoming a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist. Casey has been an active member of the APTA/OPTA and an orthopedic section member since 2006. Casey has been a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) since 2005.
Casey is currently co-conducting evidenced based physical therapy research in coordination with Langston University and Physical Therapy Central, Inc. The study focuses on physical therapy patients’ understanding of written health related information. The study will be presented for publication in December, 2010.
When he is not at work, Casey enjoys spending time with his wife Heather, son Briar and his new baby son Bodee. He also enjoys cheering on the Sooners, cycling, snowboarding, water sports, working with his horses, hunting and fishing. If it has to do with the outdoors he’s game!
The staff of Physical Therapy Central would like you to know that we are compassionate professionals who are committed to achieving your personal goals. Please feel free to contact Bridgit with any questions at ckirkes@ptcentral.org (405) 579-1600.
Our Mission is to get you Back to Work, Back To Play, Back to Life.
Elizabeth Darter, PT
Elizabeth grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma with her parents and younger sister. She was involved in gymnastics and cheerleading when she was younger. She attended Yukon High School and was a cheerleader for the Millers. After high school, she attended the University of Oklahoma and went on to cheer for the OU Sooners from 2002-2004. Elizabeth also worked as a physical therapy technician during college and this was when she felt a calling to go into Physical Therapy as a profession. After completing her Bachelors of Science degree in Health Studies, she was accepted into OU’s physical therapy program. Elizabeth received her Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2008.
While in PT school, Elizabeth was awarded the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association W.K. West Scholarship in 2007 and also received the Elam-Plowman Physical Therapy Scholarship in both 2007 and 2008. The scholarships were based on academic excellence and GPA. Elizabeth had several clinical affiliations in outpatient orthopedic settings which emphasized exercise progression as well as manual and manipulative therapy. She worked with orthopedic surgeons for the first two years after graduating and has extensive experience in the area of sports medicine and post surgical rehabilitation.
Elizabeth is currently an active member of both the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association (OPTA). Her interests include orthopedics, manual therapy and spinal dysfunctions. Continuing the program of excellence in education demonstrated by other Physical Therapy Central therapists, Elizabeth is interested in returning to school to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She will also pursue manual therapy certifications in order to broaden her ability to effectively evaluate and treat orthopedic patients.
Elizabeth resides in Norman, OK with her dog, Max. Max is quite the handful and has been known to jump into stranger’s cars and run into neighbor’s front doors if he gets the chance. Elizabeth is engaged to be married in August of 2010. Her fiancé owns and operates a local recording studio and is very involved in the music scene in Norman. Elizabeth and her fiancé enjoy traveling, doing anything outside and cheering on the OU Sooners.
The staff of Physical Therapy Central would like you to know that we are compassionate professionals who are committed to achieving your personal goals. Please feel free to contact Elizabeth with any questions at edarter@ptcentral.org (405) 579-1600.
Our Mission is to get you Back to Work, Back To Play, Back to Life.
"Elizabeth Darter, Dale Boren Jr., Bridgit Finley, and Casey Kirkes"
Each physical therapist has received hundred of hours of training in manual therapy and spends one on one time with each patient to restore their motion, decrease their pain and get them back to their life.
