Nichols Hills

Cate was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma with her parents, brothers, and dogs. When she was younger, she participated in soccer, competitive tumbling, dance, softball, and tennis. She graduated from Edmond North High School, where she was a state champion in tennis and was selected to participate in All-State tennis after her senior year. She attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman, where she was active in the Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Cate graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science. Following graduation, she moved to Oklahoma City to pursue a career in physical therapy and graduated from OU Health Sciences Center in 2014 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She completed the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency through Evidence in Motion (EIM) and is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. Cate is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association (OPTA).

Cate currently lives in Oklahoma City with her husband and dogs. When she’s not in the clinic, Cate enjoys spending time with friends and family, running and staying active, and rooting for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Oklahoma Sooners. She enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and experiencing new things. Her most memorable trips include Japan during cherry blossom season, Hawaii, Jamaica, and hiking through Yellowstone National Park. Cate has participated in the Oklahoma City Memorial half-marathon multiple times and enjoys helping other runners achieve their goals.

Andrea earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. Her interests include concussion education, how hormones affect the recovery process, and working with female athletes. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (ASSPT), and Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association (OPTA).

Andrea lives in OKC and enjoys eating at local restaurants, getting drinks at Fuzzy’s with her friends, traveling, and watching the Food Network with her rescue dog, Sam. Her favorite travel memories include hiking an active volcano in Guatemala and releasing baby sea turtles into the ocean in Costa Rica. She enjoys volunteering her time with different organizations that promote health and wellness, such as the Endeavor Games, OKC Memorial Marathon, and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. She is excited to join the team at PTC and looks forward to continuing to grow and develop as a therapist.

Thomas was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and raised in Yukon, Oklahoma. He is a proud first-generation born Asian American; his parents were South Vietnamese refugees during the Vietnam War. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma – Norman Campus with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. Following undergrad, he obtained certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. He then became a Physical Therapy Technician where he  was exposed to the world of physical therapy.

Continuing his education, Thomas was accepted into physical therapy school and graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. His proudest achievement right out school was being accepted into the USAF direct commission officer program as a captain physical therapist. Unfortunately, he had to withdraw from this opportunity due to a medical injury, but he remains optimistic and holds firm that everything in life happens for a reason to place you on the path that you are meant to walk. To that end, Thomas is very excited to further his physical therapy career as a member of Physical Therapy Central and hopes to continually develop himself as both a therapist and a human being.

When he isn’t working, Thomas enjoys weightlifting, trying new places to eat, traveling, and spending time with family or friends. His favorite vacation spot, to date, is Grand Cayman, but he hopes to visit more places that are outside of the continental United States. Besides physical therapy, he has a passion for researching bodybuilding concepts, the gaming industry, technology innovations, investment opportunities, and cooking recipes.