Austin – West Lake (Inside the Westlake Athletic Community Center) Physical Therapy
Suite 210
Westlake Hills, TX 78746 Get Directions
Phone
(512) 306-8071Fax
(512) 306-8518Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Services & Treatments at this location
- AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill®
- Back Pain
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Chronic Pain
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Orthopedic & Manual Physical Therapy
- Podiatry Issues
- Post-Concussion Therapy
- Post-COVID Therapy
- Sports & Performance Physical Therapy
- TMJ Disorder
- Vestibular Imbalance
- Weight Loss/Metabolic Conditions
Meet the Team
Ryan Ylanan PT, DPT
Ryan Ylanan PT, DPT
Ryan Ylanan graduated from Baylor University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). He also received his Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology from California State University East Bay (CSUEB). During his time at CSUEB, Dr. Ylanan performed sports psychology research, lectured undergraduate courses, and was selected to present at the 31st Annual CSU Research Competition at Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo. Currently, Dr. Ylanan is enrolled in Evidence In Motion’s Sports Residency Program to become a Sports Clinical Specialist and is a national member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Growing up in Hayward, California, Dr. Ylanan has experience coaching hundreds of youth athletes around the Bay Area emphasizing injury prevention, performance, and community outreach. He has a passion to help all athletes reach their highest potential regardless of age, sport, or level of competition. Dr. Ylanan believes Nike founder, Phil Knight’s saying, “If you have a body, you’re an athlete.”
Outside of the clinic, Ryan enjoys traveling and sports such as volleyball, basketball, and Muay Thai with 5 years of competitive experience. When he’s not working with patients, Ryan enjoys Austin’s live music and food scene, working out, and hiking.
David Romero PT, DPT
David Romero PT, DPT
Dr. David Romero graduated from the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Romero is currently working to become a Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) through Evidence In Motion’s (EIM) Sports Residency Program. Dr. Romero is a national member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is a part of both the Orthopedic and Sports Sections. Dr. Romero was also a research assistant during his time at The Ohio State working in a 3D motion capture lab studying the biomechanics, force production and performance following a high ankle sprain during the acute, sub-acute, and chronic phases of rehabilitation.
Dr. Romero will provide patient-specific and evidence-based treatment to support and improve his patient’s rehabilitation potential. He loves working with a diverse population of athletes regardless of sport, age, or level of competition with extensive personal experience in baseball and martial arts as a former catcher and 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. Dr. Romero is a huge advocate for injury prevention and highly motivated to help athletes and patients return to what they love doing on and off the field.
Outside of the clinic, David enjoys bringing out his competitive spirit playing pickup games of all kinds from volleyball to spike ball. While in Colorado, David enjoyed snowboarding, camping, and hiking with friends as often as possible including summitting two “fourteeners” in one day. He looks forward to exploring Austin and getting out on the water to paddle board. Originating from Massachusetts, David is an avid Boston sports fan as well as a huge supporter of his alma mater, The Ohio State Buckeyes.
JD Whittemore PT, DPT, SCS
JD Whittemore PT, DPT, SCS
Dr. Whittemore is the Westlake Clinic Director.
J.D. Whittemore graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and completed his undergraduate work at Louisiana Tech University, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion. While at the University of Central Arkansas, Dr. Whittemore worked as a research assistant. Through his work as a research assistant he was able to co-author research regarding the test-retest reliability of graded exercise testing, which was published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Dr. Whittemore is a national member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), as well as the orthopedic and sports sections of the APTA. He completed his sports physical therapy residency through Evidence In Motion.
Utilizing his skill and knowledge as a Board Certified Sports Specialist (SCS), Dr. Whittemore enjoys working with athletes of all levels. As a sports specialist he is equipped with the skill and knowledge to help athletes on the field and in the clinic, a process that continues throughout their injury and recovery until they can return to what they love.
In his spare time, J.D. enjoys playing a variety of sports and other outdoor activities. He has completed multiple half-ironman distance races among other triathlons and obstacle course races. Dr. Whittemore is also an active member of LifeAustin Church, volunteering with the church’s youth and young adult groups. Additionally, he enjoys time out on his SUP and taking his Weimaraner, Dutch, to Zilker Park.
Karl Giurlani PT, DPT
Physical TherapistKarl Giurlani PT, DPT
Physical TherapistDr. Karl Giurlani graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He completed he undergraduate degree with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy at Southern Oregon University in his home state of Oregon. Dr. Giurlani is currently working to become a Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) through the Texas Physical Therapy Specialists Residency program. Dr. Giurlani is a national member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and enjoys attending local and national conferences to keep up with the latest evidence-based treatment.
Dr. Giurlani works to provide each patient with custom exercise programs tailored to their goals. Each exercise is designed to meet the patient at their current phase of recovery. He enjoys working with a diverse population of patients to improve stabilization, strength, endurance, flexibility, and mobility throughout the whole body to help each person regain their independence in daily living, sports, and the hobbies that they love.
Outside of the clinic, Karl enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, swing dancing, volunteering, and playing recreational sports such as pickleball and sand volleyball.
Michael Kawazoe DPT
Physical TherapistMichael Kawazoe DPT
Physical TherapistDr. Michael Kawazoe earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Baylor University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics and his Master of Arts (MA) in Teaching from Austin College in Sherman, TX, and served as an Educator before his path led him to Physical Therapy. Dr. Kawazoe is currently working with Texas Physical Therapy Specialists to complete their Sports Residency Program and become a Sports Certified Specialist (SCS). He is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to help stay current on Evidence-based Practice (EBP).
Prior to pursuing his DPT, Dr. Kawazoe taught High School Math for 20 years, working with diverse student populations in different cities and helping to build curriculum and break down information for struggling students. He also served as Boys’ Head Soccer/Cross Country coach for 12 of those years. Over the course of 2 decades in Education, Michael utilized his passion for educating and coaching his students and student athletes to challenge and push beyond their comfort zones to find success in themselves so they could achieve the next level of their goals. Dr. Kawazoe wants to bring that same passion and excitement for helping others to his Physical Therapy career to help his patients improve their quality of life and achieve their goals.
Outside the clinic Michael enjoys getting out into nature on the trails around Austin, running the lake downtown, attending concerts, and finding some of the great food Austin has to offer.
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Our Austin, Texas, Physical Therapy clinic is located near Highway 360, near Scottish Woods Trail, to make physical rehab convenient. This location is one of the best physical therapy clinics near Barton Creek Square, TX. We’re open from early morning until evening, offering enough flexibility to accommodate your busy lifestyle.
Specialties & Treatments at Our Clinic
We have some of the best physical therapists near Rollingwood, TX, who know the latest pain management and injury prevention treatments. Texas Physical Therapy Specialists use cutting-edge treatments in manual and orthopedic physical therapy to strengthen your muscles and increase your flexibility.
Our strength and resistance training targets muscle problems and improves your durability. Our blood flow restriction training lets you gradually improve your muscle power through low-intensity exercise and light lifting. No matter where you are in your recovery, our physical therapists will help you develop a treatment plan for your physical therapy needs.
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