Our Team

Aaron is a clinical instructor for students of various PT/PTA programs. In academics, as an Assistant Professor of Practice, he teaches in the Kinesiology and Sport Management Department at Texas Tech University. Aaron earned a B.A. in Kinesiology with an Athletic Training emphasis from St. Edward’s University, a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and completed a Doctor of Science degree from the TTUHSC. Aaron earned the Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) designation via the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM-US) and is currently pursuing a manual therapy and orthopedic Fellowship via the Institute for Athlete Regeneration (IAR). He is also Bilingual (Spanish).

In his off-time, he is blessed to spend time with his twinkies, wife, and their “experienced” pup. He is also an avid snowboarder and soccer player. Aaron believes patients heal and recover best when their healthcare team takes the time to listen, thoughtfully create a plan of care based on their needs and goals, and effectively engages patients to be actively involved in their rehab process.

While completing her doctoral degree and immediately following graduation, Jill assisted in teaching first-year students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), and Master of Athletic Training (MAT) programs in Gross Anatomy and Functional Anatomy. Currently, she is assisting in teaching second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students in the Musculoskeletal Physical Therapist Practice course at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Jill is trained in Trigger Point Dry Needling and her special interests in the field are orthopedics and manual therapy.

Jill married her husband, Patrick, in their hometown of McAllen, Texas, in 2013 and welcomed a baby boy in 2019. They have a Golden Retriever named Red that loves chasing lizards and protecting the backyard from birds and cats. In her spare time, Jill loves entertaining and cooking, talking football and other sports, exploring new places and living an active lifestyle.

Burt was born and raised in Southern California, but got to Texas as fast as he could! He is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems. After working as a systems engineer/database administrator for several years at Texaco, he returned to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in order to pursue his Master of Physical Therapy. Burt has practiced clinical orthopedic physical therapy since 2007. He quickly realized that post-professional education is tantamount to providing superior treatment and excellent patient care. Burt has completed post-professional training in manual spinal rehabilitation with the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine. He has completed residency with The Manual Therapy Institute in Austin, TX and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Burt is also Titleist Performance Institute certified. TPI emphasizes the Body-Swing ConnectionTM utilized by many tour professionals. So if you are looking to improve your golf game, come by for a screen and see if you body is limiting you from lowering your score!

Burt is married to Courtney and for the past 26 years, they have enjoyed traveling, cooking, and raising three children, Chloe, Ava, and Braeden. Burt enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, exercise, cycling, and staying fit. Anytime he has the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day under the blue bird skies of West Texas, you most definitely will find Burt outdoors!

Lex moved to Lubbock to join Physical Therapy Associates in 2008. Although he lives in Lubbock, he is a Longhorn by heart and consistently must remind people that Texas Tech is his second favorite team and always roots for them…except when they play Texas.

Lex is married to Chelsey and they have a daughter and a son, Callie Grace and Caden Luke. Lex enjoys exercise, snow skiing, and golf.

He graduated with his Doctor of Science (ScD) in Physical Therapy through TTUHSC in 2015 and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at TTUHSC where he teaches Musculoskeletal PT Practice, History & Systems Screening and Differential Diagnosis.

Gary is married to Lyn who is a Pediatric Physical Therapist. They have two children, Mason and Reese, who keep them very busy. In their spare time they attend as many Red Raider football, baseball and basketball games as possible. If you can’t find them at a sporting event, they’re likely camping with their RV.

Kasey has previous experience in pediatric home health and looks forward to growing in the orthopedic area of physical therapy.

Kasey is married to Justin. They welcomed their son, Braxton, into their family August of 2016. Her hobbies include spending time with family, arts and crafts, and fitness.

Liesl grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma. She moved to Lubbock and attended Texas Tech University from 1985-1988. She then returned to the Sooner state and attended and graduated from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center with a Bachelor degree in Physical Therapy in 1990. After working in the orthopedic setting for two years, Liesl returned to the University of Oklahoma to pursue an additional specialty degree in sports and orthopedic physical therapy.

While attending the University of Oklahoma she served as the Associate Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education and assisted in teaching in the Orthopedic and Sports curriculum. She received an Advanced Master of Science in Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in 1996.

Liesl has lived in Lubbock for 22 years and founded Physical Therapy Associates in 2000. She has enjoyed working with the people and the physicians of the West Texas area. Liesl has four children Sloan, Aspen, Elle and Gunnar. That will pretty much tell you what she does with her free time: driving kids to and from activities, watching them play sports, and watching them dance and sing. If time allows you might find her playing tennis or cheering the Red Raiders or Sooners on to victory!
Liesl currently serves on the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and is the Texas delegate to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

She has a son who is a senior in high school. In her spare time, she loves to watch her son run track and cross country, play basketball and tennis. She enjoys spending time with her family playing games, dancing, singing, watching movies, and pretty much anything outdoors.

Kaylee met her husband, Jess, at Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ, where they both attend. While they don’t have children yet, they enjoy spending time with their dogs, Mabel and Quirt. Kaylee and Jess share a passion for travel, with Kauai, Hawaii, being their favorite destination. In her free time, Kaylee enjoys golfing, playing volleyball, snow skiing, water skiing, and spending time with family and friends.