Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Meet Michelle Materna, PT, DPT, a dedicated and passionate physical therapist with a commitment to enhancing the well-being of her patients. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Michelle grew up playing competitive soccer and basketball with an injury that introduced her to the physical therapy world, influencing her to pursue a career in the field. She began her educational journey at Sacred Heart University, where she laid the foundation for her career in healthcare studying Exercise Science and Nutrition with a Minor in Psychology.
Driven by a desire to expand her knowledge and skills, Michelle pursued her graduate degree at the University of Connecticut, solidifying her expertise in physical therapy. In her last year, she embarked on a transformative clinical rotation in Austin, Texas. Captivated by the vibrant community and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals through her work, she decided to make Austin her home.
Michelle’s professional philosophy is centered around providing personalized care that addresses the unique needs of each patient. She believes in a holistic approach to therapy, combining manual therapy techniques such as dry needling with improving movement patterns of the entire body, utilizing her knowledge of both the neurological and musculoskeletal systems through the Barbell Rehab Method and other therapeutic exercises.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Michelle is an avid advocate for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. In her free time, you can find her engaging in a variety of physical activities, including weightlifting, hot yoga, SoulCycle, recreational soccer and enjoying leisurely walks around Town Lake. Her diverse interests in exercise reflect not only her commitment to physical fitness but also her appreciation for the different ways individuals can connect with their bodies. She also values the importance of social connections and enjoys her time spent with friends. Whether attending concerts, participating in trivia nights, paddle boarding, or cheering on her UConn Huskies basketball teams and Boston sports teams.
Ashley Bowser is an Arizona native who moved to Austin, TX in 2009 to pursue a career in ballet training with Ballet Austin. Growing up she received pre-professional ballet training at Ballet Arizona and at a variety of summer programs with Pittsburg Ballet Theatre, The Rock School, American Ballet Theatre, Miami City Ballet and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Ashley was also a competitive figure skater. She sustained many injuries that required physical therapy, and she developed a huge passion for the profession because it allowed her to continue pursuing her dreams. When she decided to stop dancing she knew that she would become a physical therapist.
After receiving her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin, she went on to earn a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of New England in 2016. Ashley has 9 years of experience in the physical therapy profession in a variety of settings including orthopedics, sports, neuro, aquatic and pelvic floor therapy. She is passionate about continuing education and keeping up with the most up-to-date treatments in the profession. In her spare time, Ashley is very active running around Town Lake, weight lifting, or doing yoga. She is also an artist who really enjoys painting. Most of the time she is having fun with her husband and son at home, parks around town, or at an Austin FC game.
