Newcastle, OklahomaPhysical Therapy Central

Kalie was born and raised in southwest Oklahoma City, where she graduated from Westmoore High School. After graduating, she attended the University of Oklahoma, obtaining a degree in Health and Exercise Science with honors. While pursuing her Bachelor’s degree, Kalie worked as a physical therapy technician at Physical Therapy Central of Newcastle. During her days as a technician, Kalie learned valuable skills that set the path for her career as a physical therapist.

Kalie earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2014. She is an active member in APTA as well as OPTA. Kalie began her physical therapy career working in a rehabilitation hospital where she gained extensive experience in treating people with a wide variety of diagnoses, including: neurological impairments, limb loss, deconditioning, orthopaedic injuries, and transplants. Kalie’s areas of interest include working with people with chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders and diabetes. Kalie hopes to obtain a certification in treating special populations through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Additionally, Kalie completed the Evidence In Motion residency program and obtained her Orthopaedic Board Certification (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association in her upcoming years at PTC.

Kalie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, photography, listening to all kinds of music, going to concerts, and exercising. She also has two precious fur babies named Ziggy and Waylon. She also has a baby boy on the way!

Steven was born and raised in Newcastle, Oklahoma. He grew up with a passion for sports, playing football, powerlifting, and track and field. After graduating from Newcastle High School in 2007, he went on to Oklahoma City Community College and then the University of Oklahoma where he graduated in 2013 with his Bachelors of Science and honors with an overall 4.0 GPA during his undergraduate college career. While working towards his Bachelors degree, Steven worked as a physical therapy technician at Physical Therapy Central of Newcastle, where he gained valuable skills that eventually led him towards a career as a physical therapist. Steven then went on to attend and graduate from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2017 with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. While in physical therapy school, Steven completed student rotations in several fields, including orthopedics, acute care rehab and sport rehab.

Upon graduating from physical therapy school, Steven worked at Physical Therapy Central of Newcastle, while obtaining his Manual Therapy Certification in Orthopedics from Evidence in Motion. He then went on to work in home health for two years, while specializing in post-operative care for joint replacement of the knee, hip and shoulder. While working in home health, Steven eventually wanted to return to his hometown of Newcastle to serve the community and continue building his orthopedic skills. Steven’s areas of interest include orthopedic injuries, post-operative care, and deconditioning. Steven is also an active member in APTA and OPTA.

Steven enjoys spending his spare time with friends and family, exercising, going to concerts, watching OU football, playing the guitar and listening to music. He has one spoiled fur baby named Scout and is getting married in September 2021.

Emily was born and raised in Newcastle, OK.  She grew up with a passion for sports, playing basketball and soccer. She graduated from Newcastle High School in 2005, and went on to Oklahoma State University. There, she received her Bachelor’s in Athletic Trainer, and worked with every sport at Oklahoma State as a student athletic trainer, graduating in 2009. Emily then went on to graduate with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Oklahoma in May 2012.

While in Physical Therapy school, Emily was a member of the Student Physical Therapy Association and served as Vice-President of the SPTA. She was also awarded the Elam-Plowman Scholarship for Excellence in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy two years in a row. Emily was the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association Student of the Year in 2012.

Emily is active in several professional organizations: Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association, Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and American Physical Therapy Association.

Her special interests include prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries, orthopedics, sports conditioning, and manual therapy. In 2015, Emily became a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association.

Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing with her dog Rocky, attending OSU sporting events, traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors, fishing and camping.

Brendon grew up in the small town of Elkhart, Kansas, where he competed in basketball and baseball. He received his bachelor’s degree in sports and exercise science from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. He also earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

His areas of interest include orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, and manual therapy. Brendon enjoys working with athletes of all ages and levels, ranging from the middle school athlete to the weekend warrior.

During his free time, Brendon enjoys golfing, biking, anything outdoors, and cheering for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in all sports.