San Marcos

A native Texan, Clinton Mays holds a clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. He is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist and has completed his manual therapy certification to further enhance his skills as a clinician. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota, where he competed on the school’s Division I gymnastics team.

Dr. Mays focus is on treating patients with various orthopedic conditions, as well as working with athletes and weekend warriors with sports-related injuries.

Dr. Mays currently lives in Austin, Texas. When’s he’s not in the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, riding his motorcycle and traveling the world. He has had the opportunity to visit Iceland, Japan, Spain, Bali, and Australia and is looking forward to continue growing that list.

Dr. Tom Lawlor earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and Masters in Exercise Science from Texas State University. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Dr. Lawlor enjoys using his manual therapy skills and knowledge of movement to help facilitate healing in a diverse population from the young athlete to the older adult.

Dr. Lawlor is a man of faith, husband, father of four children, and a retired US Air Force veteran. In his free time, he enjoys activities with his family, competitive mountain biking, triathlons, resistance training, and skiing.

Dr. Baker is the Clinic Director in San Marcos and is a co-owner of Texas Physical Therapy Specialists.

Christopher Baker earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science and his Masters of Science in Nutrition from Texas A&M University. Following Texas A&M, he received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Texas Chiropractic College and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Evidence in Motion (EIM). He also has his Diplomat Board Certification through the American Board of Clinical Nutrition.

Dr. Baker has focused on injury assessment and treatment in the area of sports injuries, back pain, and associated fibromyalgia-type challenges. He enjoys integrating clinical nutrition with his manual-therapy based approach to functional recovery and treatment of musculoskeletal pain. He also focuses on injury prevention, work-force injury reduction, empowering patients with self-care and focusing on health care cost reduction for patients and employers.

Dr. Baker is married and has four children, two boys and two girls. His family travels together as a German Polka band and has performed in several states. In his spare time he enjoys
outdoor sports, canoeing, traveling, farming, and hunting. He is involved in several service organizations including Rotary, Crimestoppers, San Marcos, Oktoberfest, Chamber of Commerce, and Texas State University Performing Arts Center.

Tiffany attended Texas State University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Biology and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. During her tenure at Texas State she taught cadaver anatomy, tutored neurology studies, and graduated summa cum laude.

She is certified in Sports Orthopedic Manual Therapy (CSOMT) and is currently a Fellow-In-Training through the Institute for Athlete Regeneration. Tiffany is a candidate to become an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAMOPT) this year. She enjoys treating patients with all orthopedic issues from those recovering from joint replacements, to the weekend warrior, to the professional athlete.

Tiffany was born and raised in San Antonio Texas. She is married and a mother of two special needs children. When she is not spending time with her family she enjoys hitting the batting
cages, swimming, golfing and weightlifting.

Sarika Bhakta received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with concurrent Chemistry and Art minors from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, and her Master in Physical Therapy (MPT) from Texas Tech University – School of Allied Health Sciences.

Sarika has been practicing in orthopedics and working with chronic pain patients for over eight years. Her passion for learning has led her to further her education, and she is currently working towards earning her Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) certification in 2018.

When Sarika is not in the clinic, she enjoys traveling, staying active, training for marathons, reading, and creating sketches while listening to music.

Jordan earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Louisiana Tech University, in her hometown of Ruston, Louisiana, and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Jordan has enjoyed the opportunity to grow in her clinical skills by practicing in a variety of settings to gain a holistic perspective of the continuum of patient care. She has worked in outpatient settings, acute care, and the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Her main interests are in orthopedic conditions of the hand and upper extremity, and she is currently working towards obtaining a specialty certification in hand therapy.

In her spare time, you can find Jordan traveling with friends and family, attending live sporting or music events, running half marathons, or working out at Orangetheory Fitness. Jordan also enjoys providing respite care services for families with foster children.

Taylor Kurtz earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. Prior to earning this, he attended Texas State University, where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science and competed on the school’s lacrosse team. Since completing his doctorate, he has also completed an Orthopedic Residency through Evidence in Motion and is currently working towards becoming a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).

Dr. Kurtz takes special interest in a wide range of populations including geriatrics, persistent pain, and returning the blue-collar employee back to their work duties. He is also passionate about combatting preventable, chronic disease while using movement as medicine.

In his spare time, Taylor enjoys spending time with his family and young daughter. He and his family love embarrassing themselves on the Gruene Hall dance floor, spending time on the riverbanks, and consuming far too many tacos. He also enjoys playing guitar, camping, listening to live music, and playing paintball.