Yukon

Shawn is from Wichita Falls, Texas and he attended Burkburnett High School where he graduated in 2004. He graduated with distinction from the University of Oklahoma in 2008 with his Bachelor of Science in Health Studies. Shawn received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in May of 2010 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy with Evidence in Motion in 2014.

During physical therapy school, Shawn completed clinical internships with Physical Therapy Central of Newcastle, Physical Therapy Central of Oklahoma City, and Ben Hogan Sports Therapy Institute in Ft. Worth, TX. These experiences provided an excellent background in orthopedics and allowed him to work with patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and explore several treatment methods. In his final year of physical therapy school, the faculty awarded him the 2009-2010 OUHSC Dean’s Award for Clinical Excellence.

Shawn has been actively involved in APTA and OPTA since 2009, and is a member of the APTA Sports Therapy Section. His areas of interest include manual therapy, evaluation/treatment of general orthopedic conditions, prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries, and spinal dysfunction. In 2014, he completed a two year APTA Sports Physical Therapy Residency program which helped him obtain his board certification as a sports clinical specialist (SCS).

Outside of the clinic, Shawn enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and daughter.

As a native of Calumet, Oklahoma, Emily graduated from Calumet High School. She then earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Sports Science and a minor in Biology from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. While at Northwestern, she played women’s basketball. Upon graduation, she spent two years at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Enid at their inpatient rehabilitation center working as a rehab technician.  Emily attended Murray State College where she received her Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) degree .

During PTA school, Emily completed clinical internships at Valir of Piedmont, St. Anthony’s Hospital of Shawnee, and Therapy Specialists of Oklahoma of Edmond. These experiences have provided her with an excellent background in the outpatient orthopaedic setting and have allowed her to work with a wide variety of patients and diagnoses. She has been an active member of the APTA and OPTA since 2017. Her professional interests include orthopaedic physical therapy, sports rehabilitation, and manual therapy.

In her free time, Emily enjoys traveling, working out, outdoor activities, sporting events, attending concerts, and spending time with family and friends.  She is very excited to be a part of the Physical Therapy Central team and see what the future brings!

Elizabeth is from the Oklahoma City area and graduated from Mid-Del Christian High School. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Southern Nazarene University in 2002 while playing on the 1999 NAIA National Championship winning women’s golf team. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2019 where she served for two years as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Student Liaison.

Elizabeth has been an active member of the APTA and Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association since 2016 and is a member of the APTA Sports Therapy Section and the Geriatric Section. Her areas of interest include manual therapy, balance training and fall prevention, sports rehabilitation, and spinal dysfunction.

Outside of the clinic, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, and family. She also likes playing golf, singing with her family in the choir, exercising, and gardening.

Jordan was born and raised in Piedmont, Oklahoma, where she was active in sports and academics from a young age, competing in softball and graduating as a valedictorian from her high school class. Following high school, she earned a full-ride softball scholarship to Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Oklahoma, where she played first and third base for the Lady Eagles. As an undergraduate student, she was president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, secretary of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Biology, Psychology, and Bible. After graduating, Jordan pursued her life-long dream of becoming a physical therapist. She graduated from Baylor University, earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree.

Her areas of interest include evaluation/treatment of general orthopedic conditions, prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries, pediatrics, and manual therapy. She has been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association (OPTA). Her career goals include pursuing her Manual Therapy Certification and eventually becoming board certified as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist. Jordan is passionate about building intentional relationships with patients and delivering personalized and specific treatment that will allow them to get back to the things they love most. She truly believes she has the best job ever!

Jordan is married to her high school sweetheart, Palmer, and they reside in Yukon, Oklahoma. She is the oldest of her four siblings and enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants and coffee shops in OKC, and going on walks with her Corgi, named Rory. She is excited to be a part of the Physical Therapy Central team and looks forward to serving the Yukon community.