Our Team

Ramona A. Kane PTA

Ramona A Kane, Physical Therapist Assistant, (PTA) earned her associate degree for Physical Therapist Assistant at Hutchinson Community College.

Mona enjoys helping people achieve their goals and improve their quality of life through Physical Therapy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and reading.

Minduelyn “Mindy” Amend PT, MPT

Mindy is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Section, and Kansas Physical Therapy Association. She has previously been a part of the Admissions Committee for WSU’s Physical Therapy program. Outside of the clinic, Mindy and her husband, Luke, enjoy spending time with their little girl, Ella. Her hobbies include visiting with family and friends, riding horses, going to the lake, and KSU football. Mindy states, “I feel that I am a more exercise based therapist, using manual skills when appropriate. I enjoy helping patients to recover to their full potential.”

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Kansas State University in 2001
• Masters of Physical Therapy degree from Wichita State University in 2003

Additional Training

• McKenzie Lumbar Spine Course completed August 2004
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor – February 2005

Focus

• Sports Rehabilitation
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Aquatic rehabilitation
• Pediatric PT

Dr. Aaron Babbidge PT, DPT

Aaron enjoys spending time with family & friends, reading, and exercising. Although he enjoys a variety of books like novels or books about health & nutrition, his favorite types of books to read are philosophy & theology. Aaron also trains to compete in track & field and also powerlifting competitions. He says he likes to have some competition to motivate him to always better himself. He has been married to his wife Riley since 2013 & they welcomed their first child, Augustine “Augie” in 2014.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Wichita State University in 2013
• Doctor of Physical Therapy from Wichita State University in 2017

Dr. Brenna Barlow PT, DPT

Brenna graduated in 2013 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology that she obtained from Wichita State University. She has been working for Advanced Physical Therapy since graduating from PT school. She always knew during school that she wanted to work with different types of patients, but she did not discover her true calling until she started working for this company. She has obtained multiple certifications in pelvic floor rehabilitation, which includes men’s and women’s pelvic health, incontinence control, pre- and postnatal care, and treatment of various pelvic pain disorders. She finds that working with this population can be very rewarding, and she greatly enjoys educating patients on how to care for themselves to improve their quality of life. In her down time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, going to the movies, swimming, and spending time at the various lakes

Education

• Graduated in 2013 with her Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Wichita State University

Additional Training

• ASTYM certified

Focus

• Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
• Urinary Incontinence and Frequency
• Pelvic Pain
• Pain associated with pregnancy
• Pain associated with postpartum

Dr. Kenny Barry PT, DPT

Kenny is originally from North Carolina and grew up mostly in Derby, Ks. He now lives with his Wife and two kids in Maize, KS and has worked at the South Meridian location since graduating from Wichita State in 2011. Kenny has experience working in both Outpatient and home health care settings. His favorite thing about his job is getting to help people achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

In his free time Kenny enjoys spending time with his family, going to church, watching and playing sports, playing guitar, and traveling.

Education

• Wichita State University – 2008
  • Bachelor’s in Exercise Science
• Wichita State University – 2011
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy

Focus

• Post Op
• Orthopedics
• Sports Rehab
• Manual Therapy
• Geriatrics
• Balance and Gait Training
• Worker’s Compensation
• MVA

Melissa Bartlett PTA

Melissa earned her associate degree for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from Hutchinson Community College.
Melissa is passionate about working with post op and vestibular patients.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her son and being outdoors. She also loves a good book.

Dr. Trebor R. Besser PT, DPT

Trebor grew up in Pratt Kansas knowing that he wanted to go into the medical field. He found that Physical therapy was the best fit for him. He attended Kansas State University and received a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology prior to attending Rockhurst University and obtaining his Doctorate in Physical therapy in 2013. Trebor and his wife enjoyed living in Kansas City, and they remained there for 5 years where he worked in an Outpatient and Sports Physical Therapy setting. He was able to treat a wide range of patients from 3-100 years of age and from the disabled all the way to professional athletes. After having 2 daughters, Trebor and his wife decided to move to the Wichita area to be close to family.

As a Physical Therapist, Trebor takes a hands-on approach utilizing various manual techniques and exercise prescriptions, individualized to each patient. He believes in empowering his patients to be able to perform self-maintenance, and he educates them about how to do this. He is passionate about educating his patients about the best way to improve functional mobility and improving quality of life. It is very important to Trebor to maintain an open line of communication with patients and other healthcare providers. He wishes to continue to grow as a therapist, and he is eager to develop great relationships with his patients and the community.

When Trebor isn’t in the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his wife Lindsey and their two daughters Evey and Violet. They enjoy spending time outside, spending time with family, and watching Kansas State sports.

Education

• Kansas State University, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, 2009
• Rockhurst University, Doctor of physical therapy, 2013

Focus

• Orthopedic and sports rehabilitation,
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Dry needling
• Manual therapy

Dr. Stacy Bible PT, DPT

Stacy grew up in Conway Springs, Kansas. Stacy earned her Bachelors degree in Health and Human Performance from Emporia State University and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Wichita State University. Stacy looks forward to building relationships with patients and helping them reach their goals. She strives to commit to a lifetime of continuous learning and giving one-on-one attention with patients. In her free time, she enjoys anything outdoors, exercise, and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs.

Additional Training
• ASTYM
• Dry Needling – Level 1
• LSVT Big certified – Parkinson’s

Focus
• Manual Therapy
• Orthopedics
• Neurological conditions
• Vestibular Treatment
• Treatment of chronic pain
• Dry Needling

Dr. Julie Booth PT, DPT, CSMT

Julie graduated from WSU with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020 with a 17-year background as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She loves sports orthopedics as she has had six ACL reconstructions of her own with a total of seven knee surgeries. Julie learned as a patient, the importance of physical therapy and how it can change lives. She has a strong passion for this great profession and finds serving her community to be extremely rewarding.

During her downtime she enjoys boxing, camping, spending time with my family and friends and playing with her four dogs. Julie finds inspiration in the quote “it’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” This guides her to always provide the best quality care to her patient’s each and every day.

Education

• Wichita State University – 2020
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy

Focus

• Sports Rehabilitation
• Orthopedics
• Manual Therapy
• Post-Op
• Geriatric
• Dry Needling

Ryan Bordewick PTA

Ryan was a personal trainer with the Wichita YMCA for two years after graduating from Wichita State with his Bachelors. During this time Ryan realized that he would be able to make a greater impact in more individuals’ lives with an education in Physical Therapy than if he had just stayed with the YMCA, he later graduated from Hutchinson Community College. Ryan wants to be able to remove pain from patients’ lives, helping them get back to their favorite hobbies. In Ryan’s free time, he enjoys exercising & bowling with his fiancee Janet.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Wichita State University 2015
• Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapy from Hutchinson Community College in 2017

Focus

• Orthopedics
• Pre-/Post-Op
• Deconditioned Population

Mei Brooks PTA, CMT

Mei is a Physical Therapy Assistant and Certified Massage Therapist. She was born and raised in Japan. Mei came to the United States in 1996 and played college basketball for two years at Allen County Community College and Southwest Baptist University. She returned to Japan to play professional basketball for Toyota Motor Corporation. Following her career, she returned to the United States. Mei received her massage therapy certification from Heritage College in 2009 and her physical therapy assistant certification from Hutchinson Community College in 2012. Mei is also a certified personal trainer and she coaches basketball at the Northwest YMCA.

Mei offers a variety of massage styles including traditional Swedish massage, sports massage, deep tissue work, neuromuscular and trigger point therapy, therapeutic massage (combination of Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular and trigger point therapy along with stretching) and manual lymph drainage (MLD) for patients who have lymphedema.

Education

• Massage therapy Certification from Heritage College in 2009
• Associates Degree for Physical Therapy Assistant from Hutchinson Community College in 2012.

Additional Training

• Kinesiology Taping

Focus

• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Sports Rehabilitation
• Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
• Manual Therapy
• Massage Therapy

Dr. Justine Bruce PT, DPT

Justine grew up on a farm outside of Dexter, Ks and has always been active from a young age. She knew she wanted a job in the health field but wanted to remain active, leading her to the world of physical therapy. While participating in college cross country and track at Southwestern College, she found herself needing rehab to treat overuse injuries to her knee and ankle. At Southwestern, she majored in Athletic Training. She then went to PTA school at Hutch and began working for APT. After 1 year as a PTA, she decided to return to school for her doctorate in physical therapy.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, helping her husband with cattle, and being outdoors camping or kayaking.

Education:
Southwestern College Bachelors in Athletic Training in 2019
Hutchinson Community College Associates of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant in 2021
Hanover College Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2024

Gabriel Chavez PT, DPT

Gabriel Chavez is a physical therapist who enjoys treating patients with a
neurological or performance emphasis. As a former college football player at William Jewell College, he brings personal experience and expertise to help athletes of all levels recover and optimize their function.

Outside of work, Gabriel enjoys spending time with his fiancé, Hayley, and their two dogs, Jax and Nova. He is an avid sports fan, rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs and Wichita State Shockers.

He is passionate about promoting active, healthy lifestyles, while utilizing manual techniques to help patients achieve their best recovery.

Education
William Jewell College – 2018
BS in Biology & Business Administration Wichita State University – 2021
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Saint Mary – 2024

Dr. Rikki Choate PT, DPT

Rikki grew up the small town of Lyons, Ks and ever since high school has been interested in physical therapy. What initially drew her in was anatomy of the human body and how it worked but as she grew in the field, she found that it was more about seeing the progress patient’s make in PT. In 2014, Rikki graduated from a Physical Therapy Assistant Program and continued to work in the field as a PTA until she completed her B.A. in Exercise Science in 2016 and finally her doctorate degree in May of 2019 at Wichita State University. She loves seeing her patients advance and improve in therapy and can’t wait to continue to learn as her career grows. During her time away from work, Rikki loves to go to the lake with her husband, to exercise and to go on runs with her two chocolate labs.

Education

• Wichita State University – 2016
  • B.A. in Exercise Science
• Wichita State University – 2019
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy

Additional Training

• ASTYM Certified
• Dry Needling – Level 2 Certified
• Functional Capacity Evaluation Training
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Focus

• Outpatient Orthopedics
• Post-Op
• Geriatics
• Neuro Rehabilitation
• Spinal Cord Injuries

Dr. Drew Chrisman PT, DPT

Dr. Drew Chrisman earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Wichita State University. Prior to that, Drew obtained his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Wichita State University.

Drew specializes in ASTYM and treating high school athletes. He is most interested in treating treating knee pain in high school athletes.
In his free time, Drew enjoys reading, mountain biking, and raising quality citizens for the next generation.

Tom Clark PT

Tom enjoys being able to help people recover from injuries or surgeries and overcome pain or disability using manual therapy, specific exercise or other treatments to help them return to their desired activities.

Outside the clinic Tom loves being outdoors, running, reading and spending time with his wife Cary and their critters.

Education

• University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center – 1992
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Focus

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Manual Therapy
• Peripheral Joints and Spine
• ASTYM Certified