ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY RESIDENTS
Harris Health ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY RESIDENTS
Brianna Ramirez, PT, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident
About: Originally from El Paso, Texas, Brianna earned her bachelor’s in Rehabilitation Sciences from UT El Paso and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in Houston. A clinical rotation at Fournace Place sparked her passion for working with underserved communities and led her to pursue an orthopedic residency with Harris Health.
Brianna is dedicated to serving diverse populations and growing as a clinician through mentorship and collaboration. Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with friends, exploring parks, playing pickleball, and discovering new coffee shops around Houston.
Edward Gharibian, PT, DPT
About: Edward Gharibian is an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident with a strong commitment to serving the Houston community. Originally from Tehran, Iran, Edward moved to Houston at a young age and has proudly called the city home ever since. His early years were shaped by a love for competitive basketball, which he played throughout high school.
Edward earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Houston, followed by a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. During his time at TWU, he completed a clinical rotation at the Fournace Place outpatient clinic, where he discovered a deep passion for working with underserved populations. This experience inspired him to pursue a residency with Harris Health, where he now provides evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Outside of his professional work, Edward enjoys staying active through basketball, weightlifting, and hiking. He’s also an avid fan of MMA and basketball, and cherishes time spent with his family’s golden retriever, Beanzo.
Brandon Miller, PT, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident
About: Brandon grew up in Sugar Land, Texas, where a high school baseball injury introduced him to physical therapy and sparked his interest in the field. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from UT Medical Branch in Galveston.
While at UTMB, Brandon volunteered at Grace Clinic and St. Vincent’s pro bono clinic, deepening his commitment to serving underserved populations. He joined Harris Health’s orthopedic residency to continue growing as a compassionate, evidence-based clinician.
Outside of work, Brandon enjoys ultramarathon trail running, pickleball, and cooking.
ORTHOPEDIC RESIDENCY GRADUATES
2008-2009
- Sarah (Zehler) Ammons, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Texas Woman’s University
- Dana Tew, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Texas Woman’s University
2009-2010
- Joseph Elliott, PT, DPT, University of Texas Health Science Center
- Annette Karim, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, Texas Woman’s University
2010-2011
- Alex Bonhomme, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, University of Miami
- Ali (Jeffus) Vargo, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Texas Woman’s University
2011-2012
- Germaine Herman, PT, DPT, OCS, University of Texas at San Antonio
- Jamie Partridge, PT, DPT, OCS, Texas Woman’s University
- Martina (Quivers) Void, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, Texas Woman’s University
2012-2013
- Rocio Antone, PT, DPT, OCS, OT, Texas Woman’s University
- Tabbetha (Cruse) Neve, PT, DPT, OCS, Texas Woman’s University
- Sarah (Lohmann) Worth, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Saint Louis University
2013-2014
- Jim Heafner, PT, DPT, OCS, Saint Louis University
- Elizabeth Lemos, PT, DPT, OCS, Texas Woman’s University
- Stephanie Lynch, PT, DPT, OCS, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Taryn Wright, PT, DPT, OCS, University of New England
2014-2015
- Nicole Baker, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Azusa Pacific
- Gina Herrera, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Texas Woman’s University
- Allison Smith, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis
- Eric Spencer, PT, DPT, OCS, University of Miami
2015-2016
- Nick Allen, PT, DPT, OCS, University of Kansas Medical Center
- Lauren Geiger, PT, DPT, OCS, University of Vermont
- Amanda (Esmond) Koenning, PT, DPT, OCS, University of Texas Medical Branch
- Cinnamon Martin, PT, DPT, OCS, Texas Woman’s University
2016-2017
- Chris Cimo, PT, DPT, OCS, University of St. Augustine
- Pablo Estrada, PT, DPT, OCS, University of Texas at El Paso
- Dana Hill, PT, DPT, OCS, WCS University of Southern California
2017-2018
- Emily Aven, PT, DPT, OCS, WCS University of Incarnate Word
- Amy Hsieh, PT, DPT, OCS, Texas Woman’s University
- Thomas Latimore, PT, DPT, OCS, University of Incarnate Word
2018-2019
- Jaclyn Brooks, PT, DPT, OCS, University of New England
- Melissa Clarke, PT, DPT, OCS University of Florida
- Reka Kovacs, PT, DPT, OCS, Texas Woman’s University
2019-2020
- Allison Butcher, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, Texas Woman’s University
- Oluwatosin Victoria Olowoyeye, PT, DPT, OCS, MS, Texas Woman’s University
2020-2021
- JR Alexander, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Medical University of South Carolina
- Zachary Beauchamp, PT, DPT, OCS University of New England
- Jave Del Rosario, PT, DPT, OCS Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
2021-2022
- Jackson Hitchner, PT, DPT, OCS, Medical University of South Carolina
- Sara Rundgren, PT, DPT, OCS, Texas Woman’s University
- Evelyn Villarreal Laclede, PT, DPT, OCS, University of Texas at El Paso
2022-2023
- Cruz Armas, PT, DPT, OCS, ACSM-EP, Texas Woman’s University
- Nicole Hoppe, PT, DPT, OCS, University of Incarnate Word
- John Schaefer, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, Saint Louis University
2023-2024
- Fermin Garica, PT, DPT, OCS, University of Texas Medical Branch
- Destiny Thompson, PT, DPT, OCS, Texas Woman’s University
- Lila Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Texas Woman’s University
2024-2025
- Jordyn Johnson, PT, DPT, University of Texas Medical Branch
- Lawrence Earl T. Pabalinas, PT, DPT, University of Incarnate Word
- Andres Ramos, PT, DPT, University of Texas Medical Branch