Davis

Janie Taylor, PT, DPT, OCS, is a partner in Physical Therapy Central as well as Confluent Health.  She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Physical Therapy Central.  Janie started her career with Physical Therapy Central in 2006 as a staff physical therapist.  She became a managing partner in 2011, opening the Davis location.  Prior to transitioning to CEO, Janie took on the role of Regional Director for PTC, as well as Director of Compliance.

In 2003, Janie graduated summa cum laude from Oklahoma State University with an BS in Human Sciences.  She then attended the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, graduating with a master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2006.  Janie earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree from A.T. Still University, School of Health Sciences in 2009.  Janie continued to develop her practice by earning her board certification in orthopaedics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2010.  Janie was recently honored by Oklahoma State University as a College of Human Sciences Rising Star Alumni.

Janie has been active in the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) since 2003, serving as membership chairman, Secretary, and 1^st Vice President.  She as been active with the OPTA legislative committee, advocating for the PT profession on Capitol Hill many times over the past years.  Janie received the Emerging Leader Award from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2008.  In 2011, Janie was awarded the OPTA Kenneth Ball Award for Significant Service to the association.

Janie enjoys spending time with her husband, Tommy, and 3 children – Kate, Harrison, and Anna.  She loves warm weather activities, attending all her children’s sporting events, and rooting on her OSU Cowboys!

Kim Tabor joined Physical Therapy Central in July 2015. She brings over 10 years experience in the physical therapy field. Kim received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Fitness in 2003. She went on to receive her Master’s degree and Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy in 2006 from Central Michigan University. Kim is a former NAIA and NCCAA Track and Field athlete and has a special interest in sports rehabilitation.

Kim has used her therapy skills in a variety of settings including working in a rehabilitation hospital and on a Marine Corp base helping active duty military prior to joining Physical Therapy Central. Since becoming a therapist, she has continued to use an evidence based approach to treat a wide variety of injuries and is comfortable working with patients of all ages. She works with patients using individualized exercise programs and manual treatments along with instruction in proper exercise techniques to help them recover from current injuries. Kim also strives to teach patients how to prevent future injuries as well. She has attended multiple continuing education courses, with specific interest in gait and running mechanics.

Kim has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2004 and uses this membership to stay informed on the latest research and developments in the practice of Physical Therapy. She also enjoys participating in local road races and triathlons. Kim, her husband, Dr. Phillip Tabor, and their young son, are excited to live and work in Davis.

Sierra was born and raised on her family’s cattle ranch in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. She graduated from Wynnewood High School in 2005. Sierra graduated in the top 10% of her class and was active in student council, FFA, cheerleading, and participated in the Oklahoma High School Rodeo Association.

Sierra gained an interest in pursuing a physical therapy career while working as a physical therapy technician for Physical Therapy Central. She earned an Associate in Diversified Studies with an Emphasis in Science, from Oklahoma City Community College in 2012. She was later accepted into the Murray State College PTA program Sierra graduated with her Associates in Applied Science with Physical Therapy Assistant option in 2015.

Sierra married her husband, Brandon in July of 2013. Currently they reside on her family’s ranch in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. In her spare time, Sierra enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and family. Sierra loves participating in outdoor actives such as hiking, paddle boarding, and riding horses on her family’s ranch.

Sierra is an active member of the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association. She is excited to come home to her Physical Therapy Central family as a physical therapy assistant (PTA).

Amanda grew up in Lawton, OK. She attended Eisenhower High School where she was involved in student council, tennis, and softball. After high school, she moved to Norman, OK to attend the University of Oklahoma. Amanda graduated from OU in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science and a Minor in Spanish. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Langston University in 2017.

While in physical therapy school, Amanda completed clinical rotations in outpatient orthopaedic, inpatient rehabilitation, pediatric, and acute care settings. Throughout these clinical experiences, her love for pediatrics and orthopaedics continued to grow. Amanda received the Clinical Excellence Award during her last year of physical therapy school. Throughout both her undergraduate coursework and PT school, Amanda worked as a tech at numerous Physical Therapy Central locations. She is excited to come back to her PTC family as a member of the team in Davis.

Outside of PT, Amanda enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, watching and participating in sports, traveling, and going to concerts.

Kaitlin Hesse was born and raised in the small town of Muenster, TX. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 2013. After high school, she attended Texas A&M University earning her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. She then attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo, TX where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2020. While in PT school, Kaitlin gained clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, inpatient rehab, acute care, and pediatrics. Her love for outpatient orthopedics grew while on a clinical internship with Physical Therapy Central in Elk City.

Kaitlin was involved in many student-led groups during PT school including the pediatric association, orthopedic and manual therapy association, and she served as Secretary of her class.

During her free time, Kaitlin enjoys running, hiking, kayaking, playing soccer, traveling, or just being outdoors. She is excited to join the PTC family in Davis!