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Joseph Clingan is a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant, combining a strong foundation in healthcare with a diverse professional background. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Arts from Abilene Christian University, he brings excellent communication, empathy, and motivational skills to patient care. His hands-on experience managing teams and coordinating projects has equipped him with the organizational and interpersonal strengths vital in clinical environments.

Joseph’s passion for rehabilitation and helping others improve their mobility and quality of life has guided his transition into the physical therapy field. He is committed to lifelong learning and looks forward to making a meaningful impact in the world of physical therapy.

Laura is a native Texan from Clear Lake, a suburb of Houston.  As a doctor’s daughter, she grew up understanding the value of patient care and the importance of health restoration.  She graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology while simultaneously competing as an All-American collegiate swimmer.  Laura also has a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Washington and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University.  She is a Certified Manual Therapist and Licensed Athletic Trainer.

Early in her career, Laura was involved in working with athletes including serving as a Student Athletic Trainer at The University of Texas at Austin with the Longhorn Football team. Throughout her career, she has worked with patients ranging from professional athletes to geriatrics.  Laura has committed her career to helping people return to the activities they love.  

Practicing what she preaches, she loves to exercise and participate in various activities like hiking, swimming, and cycling.  She has participated in numerous marathons, triathlons, soccer tournaments, and cycling events.  In her free time, you will likely find Laura either spending time with family and friends, mountain biking, camping, watching Longhorn sports, or volunteering with her Divine Canines therapy dog.

Colin is from Corpus Christi, TX where he ran track in high school. In 2019 he received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from The University of Texas at Austin. Colin’s passion for physical therapy started when he observed at Austin Sports Medicine for a class. He later worked as a technician at ASM, gaining lots of experience in the outpatient orthopedic setting.

He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy with high honors from the University of St. Augustine in Austin, TX in 2023. He is currently the second resident in the ASM program, working towards being a board-certified orthopedic specialist (OCS).

Outside of the clinic, you can find Colin being outdoors, enjoying Austin’s delicious food, and spending time with his significant other.