ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY RESIDENTS
Harris Health ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY RESIDENTS
Jordyn Johnson, PT, DPT
About: Jordyn grew up in Montgomery, Texas where she played volleyball competitively throughout high school. After graduating high school, she attended Texas A&M University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. After graduating Texas A&M, Jordyn attended The University of Texas Medical Branch to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
When starting physical therapy school, Jordyn always felt that she would work in the sports realm of PT. However, after being involved at her school's pro bono clinic, she realized that caring for the underserved was the direction her career would go. Although her direction made somewhat of a change, orthopedics has always been her passion. With PT school coming to an end, Jordyn felt there was still so much to learn. She wanted to find a path that would help her grow into a clinician that would have the confidence to provide the best possible care to her patients. This led Jordyn to apply to the Harris Health Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency Program to do just that.
In her free time, Jordyn enjoys photography, exploring the outdoors, hunting, and watching sports. She also has a basset hound named Roux that loves to meet everyone who crosses her path.
Lawrence Earl T. Pabalinas, PT, DPT, CSCS
About: Lawrence moved to the Rio Grande Valley from Iloilo City, Philippines. The ‘familia’ aspect of the borderland culture influenced a more uplifting perspective in and out of school. At the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, he studied Exercise Science with a Physical Therapy concentration. Lawrence found his passion in making the community stronger, and he loved being a part of organizations that aimed to give back to the valley.
After undergraduate studies, he attended the University of the Incarnate Word School of Physical Therapy. His clinical rotations consisted of acute care, wound care, orthopedics, and sports. Now, he hopes to grow as a clinician through the Harris Health orthopedic residency to make a meaningful, positive impact across the community. Lawrence enjoys powerlifting, the occasional hip-hop dance class, and hanging out with his cats: Jude and Juju.
Andres Ramos, PT, DPT
About: Andres Ramos, PT, DPT, discovered their passion for physical therapy after sustaining a basketball injury in high school, which exposed them to the rehabilitation process and inspired their career path. They earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at El Paso and went on to receive a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
While at UTMB, Andres Ramos volunteered at St. Vincent’s Pro Bono Clinic, where they provided essential care to underserved populations—a commitment they plan to continue and build upon at Harris Health. Their professional philosophy revolves around delivering the best possible care to all individuals, regardless of status or background, and ensuring that each patient receives personalized, evidence-based treatment.
In their free time, Andres Ramos enjoys playing basketball and weightlifting, which also informs their holistic approach to physical therapy.
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, 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 Garcia, PT, DPT, University of Texas Medical Branch
- Destiny Thompson, PT, DPT Texas Woman’s University
- Lila Tran, PT, DPT Texas Woman’s University
2024-2025
- Andres Ramos, PT, DPT, University of Texas Medical Branch
- Jordyn A. Johnson, PT, DPT University of Texas Medical Branch
- Lawrence Earl T. Pabalinas, PT, DPT University of the Incarnate Word
2025-2026