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Chelle attended Shawnee High School where she was active in cheerleading, competitive dance, and received an academic letter jacket. After high school Chelle followed in her father and sister’s footsteps to Stillwater to be a Cowboy. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Oklahoma State University (OSU), receiving a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Nutritional Sciences. She was an active member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority among many other campus organizations. Following her time at OSU, she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Oklahoma (OU).

Passionate about making a difference in her patients’ lives, Chelle has committed herself to being a lifelong learner. She completed the year-long Manual Therapy Certification through Evidence In Motion (EIM) and is Board Certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OSC). Chelle is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association (OPTA).

Chelle resides in Oklahoma City with her husband Eric. They have two beautiful little boys, Shepard and Henry, and two lively doodles, Bear and Izzy. Chelle and Eric enjoy anything with their boys, spending time with family and friends, cooking, walking the dogs, and rooting on the OSU Cowboys!

John was born and raised in California. Having family ties in Oklahoma, he attended the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, earning his Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 1982. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and completed the fellowship program in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy at EIM Health Institute in 2011, and is a recognized Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist (AAOMPT). John has also received his Board Certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist in 2005. He has also completed two year-long programs in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.

John is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Level I Track & Field Coach through the USATFA. He is a member of the APTA, OPTA, AAOMPT, the APTA’s Orthopaedic Section and the Foot and Ankle Special Interest Group.

John’s professional interests are teaching and mentoring fellow physical therapists particularly in the clinical setting, and integrating evidence based practice with clinical decision making. He has taught a number of continuing education courses/workshops over the years at the local, state and national level.

John’s primary interest is the evaluation and treatment strategies for shoulder and hip conditions and orthopaedic differential diagnosis.

In his spare time, John enjoys experimenting with different ways to perform rehabilitation exercises and participating in ultra-endurance activities. Over the years he has completed a number of marathons and ultra-marathons; both he and his wife Patricia enjoy hiking, especially at high altitudes. John currently resides in Oklahoma City.

Kaitlyn was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, where she grew up playing soccer, basketball, and golf. It was a sports injury during her freshmen year of high school that first introduced her to physical therapy, and she has continued to

develop a passion for the field ever since. Kaitlyn went on to play Division I golf at the University of Idaho (UofIdaho), where she earned athletic and academic all-conference honors. While at UofIdaho, she also received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Health from the University of Idaho.

Continuing her education, Kaitlyn moved to Denver, Colorado to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at the University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus.

Kaitlyn enjoys treating patients with all types of injuries using a combination of

manual therapy and specific exercise. She believes in individualized care and strives to help her patients achieve their personal health and wellness goals. Kaitlyn has been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She plans on completing her Orthopedic Clinical Specialists (OCS) certification to further enhance her ability to treat a variety of orthopedic conditions.

Kaitlyn now resides in Edmond, OK with her husband, Derek, and pets, Ryder and Tiger. During her free time, she enjoys visiting family/friends in the Pacific Northwest, playing/watching sports, snow skiing, yoga, camping, cooking, and trying out new restaurants.