NEUROLOGIC PHYSICAL THERAPY RESIDENTS

Courtney Goetz, PT, DPT

Neurologic Physical Therapy Resident

About: Courtney Goetz grew up in Burlington, Kansas, where strong community values and caring for her mother after a below-the-knee amputation inspired her path into physical therapy. She was drawn to the profession by its blend of clinical expertise and emotional support, finding meaning in guiding patients through moments of vulnerability and growth.

Courtney earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas, graduating in the top 10% of her class, and completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She received the Marsha E. Melnick Research Award and the Legacy Award for her potential in service, education, and research.

She chose Harris Health for its mission to serve underserved communities and its strong mentorship culture. After residency, Courtney plans to pursue board certification in neurologic physical therapy and mentor future clinicians as a clinical instructor. Her practice is grounded in empathy, adaptability, and respect for each patient’s unique story.

Crystal Nguyen, PT, DPT

About: Born and raised in Houston, Crystal began her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M as a pre-dental student before discovering her passion for physical therapy. With a background in martial arts and sports, she was drawn to movement as a form of healing and the field’s holistic approach to care.

Her interest in neurologic rehabilitation deepened after her grandfather’s stroke, where she served as his caregiver and witnessed the transformative power of therapy. Crystal earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, solidifying her commitment to neurologic care.

Now a resident at Harris Health, Crystal is focused on providing compassionate, impactful care to underserved communities. She hopes to one day give back through mentorship, teaching, and continued service. In her free time, she enjoys staying active, exploring coffee shops, cooking, and spending time with loved ones and nature.

Morgan Glick

Hometown: Boerne, TX

About: Morgan was born and raised in Boerne, Texas before moving to east Texas to play soccer at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches. After undergrad, she went to Iceland to play a season at the professional level before continuing her education at Texas A&M, earning her Master’s in Clinical Exercise Physiology. She worked as an exercise physiologist with patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions for a couple of years, where she realized her true passion was in physical therapy.

Morgan has always lived and enjoyed an active lifestyle, embracing the philosophy of exercise as medicine. As she worked with more and more patients, she saw the need for helping people with various injuries optimize the way they moved to not only improve their physical health, but to be able to do the things they loved and increase their quality of life. Morgan’s mom had lived with paraplegia following a spinal cord injury since before she was born, and when Morgan decided to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy, she knew she wanted to help people like her mom who had suffered life changing neurological injuries.

Throughout her time as a DPT student at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, her passion for serving the underserved was deepened through the culture of service there that fostered a multitude of volunteer and pro bono opportunities in the community. As PT school went on, Morgan knew she wanted to find a position after school that would allow her to serve the community and the neurologic patient population, all while becoming the best provider she could be, making the Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency at Harris Health the perfect fit for her goals.

Jocelyn Davila, PT, DPT

Hometown: Boerne, TX

About: Jocelyn was born and raised in Houston, TX and attended the University of Houston (Go Coogs!) prior to moving out to San Antonio to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at UT Health Science Center San Antonio. She is immensely proud to represent her family’s sacrifices, dedication, and commitment to creating a foundation for success, as a first generation graduate. She realized her love for the neurologic patient population while being a program coordinator for Adaptive Athletics at the University of Houston, as well as volunteering at TIRR Memorial Hermann during her undergraduate studies.

Aside from being a DPT student, Jocelyn dedicated her time to being class Vice President, worked in the Office of Student Life, and mentored high school students interested in the field of physical therapy. Jocelyn is familiar with the Harris Health System as she spent 2 clinical rotations at both Ben Taub General Hospital and Fournace Place. During those rotations, she discovered the neurological residency program by connecting with current residents & residency director at Fournace Place. She was drawn to the program's sense of community within the therapy teams & the dedication towards holistic patient care. The HHS neurological PT residency also provided a chance to serve the community she was raised in and to give back to the Harris County community.

Following residency, Jocelyn hopes to become a Board-Certified Neurologic Physical Therapy Specialist. Her ultimate goal is to provide the highest quality care to Houston’s underserved communities by maximizing patient independence, improving functional mobility and being a nurturing provider. She hopes to positively impact lives, one patient at a time. Outside of work, Jocelyn enjoys family time, testing out new cuisines, and snuggling with her cat, Lovebug. She also spends a considerable amount of her free time trying to satisfy her insatiable sweet tooth, playing volleyball, and napping.