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.
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.
Mattye was raised in San Marcos Texas and active in sports and athletics all her life. She went on to earn her B.S. in Exercise Science from West Texas A&M, where she was a member of the nationally ranked Lady Buff golf team. Mattye then went on to graduate with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University in 2021. In the clinic, she is most passionate about getting individuals back to their sports or hobbies and increasing quality of life through movement. Mattye enjoys helping people of all ages build confidence in their physical ability and knowledge of their bodies. Mattye is planning on pursuing specializations in sport Orthopedics, Titleist Performance Institute and Manual Therapy. She joined Austin Sports Medicine in 2022.
Outside of work, Mattye enjoys going outdoors and being active. She is often found at the golf course, playing recreational sports, hanging out with friends or wrangling cattle at her family’s working ranch in west Texas
Sonja grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota and after many years of competitive Irish dance she was motivated to work in the field of physical therapy. She received her Associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Anoka-Ramsey Community College in 2018. She worked for two years for a short-term rehab care facility in south Minneapolis, then returned to school to finish her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. After graduating in spring of 2022, she and her husband Joseph relocated to the Austin area.
Sonja is passionate about her role in helping individuals reach their personal goals with physical therapy and loves watching her patients’ confidence grow through the rehabilitation process. She enjoys coming up with creative ways to make PT fun and finds it an incredibly rewarding field of work.
Outside the clinic, Sonja enjoys teaching Irish dance, reading, crocheting, listening to music & podcasts, playing the piano, watching sports, staying in touch with her friends and family back in the Midwest, working out, and exploring the Austin area with her husband.
Austin Sports Medicine is a prestigious orthopedics and sports medicine practice serving the community in and around Central and South Austin, as well as Bee Cave, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, Texas. We’re proud to offer patients access to experienced orthopedic surgeons who can provide specialized treatments like total joint replacements, orthobiologics, and fracture care.
Our practice specializes in hip replacements, as well as knee, ankle, and shoulder replacement services. Our surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to speed up patient recoveries.
Our specialists treat a variety of pain conditions, including knee pain, foot and ankle pain, arthritis, and spine injuries. Depending on the reason for your visit, we may recommend physical therapy, trigger point injections, sports medicine rehabilitation, or a consultation with one of our team’s expert surgeons to ensure the best outcome for your treatment.
We use cutting-edge treatments and technology, including on-site magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and strive to meet patients’ needs through a shared decision-making process. No matter why you come to Austin Sports Medicine, we aim to see you quickly (often next-day or even same-day appointments) and believe you deserve the highest standard of care.
To learn more about the specialized services available at Austin Sports Medicine, call the nearest office or request your appointment online today.
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.
