Oklahoma City Southwest

Rory was raised in Harrah, Oklahoma and graduated from Harrah High School, playing baseball and running cross country throughout his high school years. In 2009, Rory started college at The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He studied biology, was heavily involved in campus activities and clubs, and earned the George Austin Award for Campus Leadership, in addition to many other awards and accolades. During this time, Rory also began working at PT Central in Chickasha, where he discovered his passion for physical therapy. He graduated from USAO in 2014 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Natural Science, and minored in Chemistry and Liberal Arts.

In 2015, Rory became one of the chosen few to join South College’s inaugural class for their Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. He was featured on the President’s and Dean’s honor rolls multiple quarters and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2017. During his time at South College, Rory completed a rotation at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City. This experience allowed him to gain first-hand experience working with patients affected by multiple neurological conditions, including strokes, traumatic brain injuries and more. Rory will continue his education by completing a residency via Evidence in Motion with a focus in orthopedic conditions. He is a member of the APTA and OPTA.

Rory and his wife, Taylor, were married in 2014 after dating throughout high school and college. They then welcomed their son, Micah, in 2015. They currently reside in Moore with their two dogs, Teddy and R.J.. Rory and his family are passionate Thunder fans and enjoy as many home games as possible at the arena. On the weekends, you will find this family exploring the streets of Oklahoma City, enjoying time with family and friends, or spending time at a local golf course.

Laura was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended Jenks High School and became a student athletic trainer for various sports and rehabilitation. This sparked her interest in choosing PT as a career. She graduated then moved to Norman and attended the University of Oklahoma. Laura served as prayer group leader in her sorority and was involved in many campus activities. She remained on the Dean’s Honor Roll. Her favorite class at OU was the human cadaver anatomy course. Laura obtained a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Laura has experience working as a PT technician in both inpatient and outpatient facilities. She was accepted into the Physical Therapy Assistance (PTA) program at Oklahoma City Community College and began the program. She worked full time while in the PTA program. Laura served as her class treasurer and was awarded the 1st Kylie Newey memorial PTA scholarship for academic achievements. Laura has worked at Integris Baptist Medical Center and was a student at OU Medical Center. Laura appreciates her experience in the hospital mostly because she can use her knowledge of post-operative orthopedic surgeries in the outpatient setting. Laura recently graduated and is licensed in the state of Oklahoma.

Currently Laura resides in Moore, Oklahoma, with her fiancé Andrew and their adopted puppy, Boomer! She enjoys daily outdoor adventures and fetch with Boomer. In the fall, you can catch Laura cheering on the Sooners every weekend. Laura enjoys taking their bass boat out for a day of fishing and relaxation on the lake. Her favorite place is Lake Texoma. Laura also enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite time of the year is Christmas and attends numerous large displays of Christmas lights. Laura also enjoys iced cold brew coffee and has a collection of various coffee mugs from different cities/states. She also enjoys anything Disney.

Laura plans to transition from a PTA to Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) in the upcoming years. She also plans to become certified in Orthopedic management and has a strong interest in vestibular rehabilitation.