Physical Therapists

Joseph Mathews received his Bachelors in Physical Therapy from India (1999), Masters in Physical Therapy from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas (2003) and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St Augustine, Florida (2010). He excelled both in academic and clinical realms receiving the award for “Best Outgoing Student” in his Bachelors program and “The…

Michael attended Texas Tech University from 1979 to 1983. He went on to study Bachelors in Physical Therapy at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas (1985). He was a member of the “Alpha Eta Honor Society” and “Who’s Who Amongst College and University Students”. Michael has been a licensed Physical Therapist in Texas since 1985. During his…

Shawn is a Houston native, born and raised in Katy. He studied at Texas State University to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Sports Science and then his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Following graduation from physical therapy school, Shawn completed his fellowship in orthopedic manual physical therapy from the Manual Therapy Institute. He uses a combined approach of movement analysis…

Sini Mathew is a native of Pennsylvania, graduated magna cum laude from Temple University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. She then went on to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple as well. After graduating, Sini worked for over two years focusing on general orthopedics and geriatrics, specializing in neuromuscular rehabilitation and injury/fall prevention, after which, she…

Originally from the DFW area (Grapevine), Mandi attended Houston Baptist University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a minor in Kinesiology. She played Division I soccer for four years at HBU and graduated Cum Laude with honors including Tri Beta Biological Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society and Great West Academic All-Conference Team. She then attended Texas…

Erin was born and raised in Plano, TX. She attended Oklahoma State University where she got her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences. She then went on to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She is currently in the process of attaining her fellowship in orthopedic manual physical therapy through the Manual…

Elorie Komorita, PT, DPT comes to us as a recent graduate with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin, Texas. Before that, she received a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from the University of Houston in 2015, where she graduated with high honors. Her specific approach to physical therapy involves utilization of…

Brandon Lau, PT, DPT is the newest physical therapist to Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. He graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2020, and prior to that, he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin from the Kinesiology Exercise Science program in 2014. He plans to attain a fellowship in…

Marisol Monasterio is originally from Caracas, Venezuela. She received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Psychology from the University of Houston in 1997, and Master degree in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 2001. Ms. Monasterio received her Certification in Hand Therapy in 2006. She has been trained in advanced orthotics for the upper and lower extremity, and has…

Originally from Lawrence, Kansas, Meaghan received her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Evansville in 2015. During her four years at UE, she played Division I volleyball for the Purple Aces, and was a member of the Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society. Meaghan then received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas in 2019….

Tara Krueger, OTR Born in Illinois and raised in the Spring/Tomball area, Tara is now a part of our permanent team of occupational therapists after working with us as an OT Technician. Most recently, she graduated from the MOT program at Texas Women’s University in Houston. Prior to TWU, she attended Stephen F. Austin State University from 2014-2018 and graduated…

Nikole is a native Houstonian who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Houston. After graduating, Nikole attended Houston Community College where she earned her license as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Nikole is compassionate and committed to her patients as a new graduate pursuing her career at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. After playing soccer on a…

Elizabeth comes from a family background of physical therapy. Her mother is a physical therapist, and Elizabeth grew up in her family’s practice. Here she discovered her passion for the human body, how it works, and her desire to help people heal. After graduating high school, Elizabeth pursued a physical therapy aide job while continuing her education to earn her…

Mikala Scales is the newest addition to our physical therapy team. She attended Navarro Junior College for two years, followed by completing her Bachelors degree and graduating Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin University, where she was a Dean’s List recipient for four semesters. Most recently, she completed the PTA program at Houston Community College where she graduated with honors….

Ashley Pham, PTA was born and raised in the Houston area. She attended the University of Houston from 2011 to 2015 and received her Bachelors degree in Kinesiology with a Minor in Nutrition. While at UH, she excelled in both academics and sport by making the Dean’s list, competing on the UH Women’s Club Volleyball team, and by playing both…

Grace is originally from Waco, TX and has recently moved to the Houston area within the last year. Grace attended McLennan Community College in Waco where she recently graduated from the PTA program with honors. She has completed a wide range of clinicals in hospitals, orthopedic outpatient, and pediatrics. Grace has known she has wanted to work in physical therapy…