Christian has worked for Physical Therapy Plus since 2017. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, and his Bachelor’s degree in Physiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Christian got into PT after a snowboarding injury led to surgery. During rehabilitation, he gained an appreciation of the time and care that a PT is able to give patients, and quickly realized that it was his life’s work to help people recover and improve physically. He enjoys treating all types of cases, especially balance issues and stroke recovery. He believes that empowering people to become health conscious and self-reliable is the most effective way to improve health in the long term. Being from Pojoaque, he is glad to be home and working with people from his community. He enjoys snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, camping, mountains, the ocean, and video games – and is happy to talk extensively about any of them.

Katie graduated with her Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University in 2016, then pursued a range of holistic therapies to bridge her deep understanding of human physiology with practical approaches to health and well-being. As a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and yoga therapist, she brings both biomechanics expertise and mind-body wisdom to her work. Her approach encourages embodiment— creating conscious connection to one’s whole body— while supporting holistic healing with functional movement and mind-body therapy. Whether working with someone recovering from injury or deepening their physical practice, Katie draws on her engineering background to understand the mechanics while honoring the whole person. As an ultrarunner and avid outdoor athlete, Katie knows firsthand what it means to push through challenges while listening to your body, making smart decisions that support your overall well-being: mind, body, and spirit. This perspective shapes how she guides others on their healing journeys.

Ellen received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2012. Over the last decade, she has gained extensive experience in treating diverse populations presenting a variety of challenges, including post-operative shoulder and knee rehabilitation, complex orthopedic trauma, and vestibular issues. Ellen established the vestibular rehabilitation program at Jackson County Physical Therapy in Medford, Oregon, successfully treating BBPV in a large population and developing rapport with referring physicians. At PTP, she continues to pursue her interest in vestibular rehabilitation, as well as specializing in kinesiology taping, and orthopedic evaluation and treatment of the cervical spine and upper extremities. When not working at the office, Ellen enjoys practicing martial arts and yoga, and going hiking.

Nikole received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Florida in 2018, and her Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Cell Science from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) in 2013. After, she worked in Arizona, and has enjoyed making the southwest her home. During the past 2.5 years, she also worked as a travel PT in California and Alaska. She is excited to see what New Mexico has to offer. She initially became interested in PT while helping injured runners during her undergrad years of college. Nikole enjoys learning about each of her patient’s interests and goals, and designing individual plans to address each patient’s specific needs. Her background is primarily in orthopedic and sports injuries, with a special focus on running-related injuries. In her spare time, she enjoys long-distance running, hiking, skiing, paddleboarding, being a foodie, and getting into a good book.

As well as being the Los Alamos PTP Inc receptionist/scheduler, Kierra is a full-time student at New Mexico Highlands University with a focus in Business. Kierra graduated from New Mexico School for the Arts in 2020 with a focus in dance and minor in creative writing. She loves to hang out with family and friends, dance, color, and build puzzles.