About Us

Elizabeth (Liz) is the Clinical Director at our S. Cimarron location. She is a Las Vegas native who graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – Allied Health Section. While in her undergrad, Liz was a member of UNLV’s NCAA Division I Women’s soccer team and volunteered at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center. Liz then went on to obtain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UNLV as well. Liz is a proud member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Liz is certified in Functional Dry Needling® Level 1 and is passionate about treating and rehabilitating patients with orthopedic, congenital, and neurological conditions.

James was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. After experiencing a knee injury, while playing high school football, James was introduced to the physical therapy field and was inspired. He saw firsthand the benefits of physical therapy and fell in love with the profession. In 2010, James graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas obtaining his bachelor’s degree in the Science of Kinesiology. James has been on our SPT team since 2012. During his time with the company, James attend classes and became a licensed PTA, graduating from Pima Medical Institute in 2016. James is an avid sports fan and enjoys staying active and participating in outdoor activities.

Originally from the Philippines, then Rei moved to Las Vegas in 2005. In 2016 she started her physical therapy career and graduated with an associate degree in Occupational Science from Pima Medical Institute becoming a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in 2018. Rei is confident with pediatric patient population and is experienced with working with geriatrics patients in the home health setting. She was also offered to be the company’s Marketing Director in November 2020. Her free time is spent playing PC games, going to the gym, cooking, and traveling. Rei is a proud single mother of a 16-year-old daughter.

Katrina is a Las Vegas native and the first physical therapist in a family full of healthcare professionals. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Katrina then went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Touro University Nevada in 2020. In her free time, she enjoys the Las Vegas heat by biking and hiking. She started working with Suarez Physical Therapy in March 2021.

Maria was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. She worked as a medical assistant for 5 years in settings such as pediatrics, family medicine, pain management and Orthopedic surgery. In 2020 Maria decided to take her career further by attending Carrington College where she graduated with an Associates of Science and became a licensed PTA in 2022. Outside of work Maria enjoys reading, traveling with her husband, and trying new food!

Angel was born and raised in Boston, MA and served in the United States Marine Corps from 2007 to 2012. Upon finishing his tour, finding something to be passionate about was difficult until a friend recommended physical therapy. He graduated from Carrington college in 2022 with and associates degree. Angel enjoys going to the theatre, working out at the gym, traveling, playing videogames, and being a foodie. Angel is always looking to be helpful, kind and of service to those around him.

Originally from Fallon, NV, Kody moved to Las Vegas in 2007. He attended Carrington College where he received his Associates Degree for PTA. His interest in physical therapy started as a child during his time as a competitive gymnast. Kody spends his free time with his wife and son. He likes blacksmithing, PC games, and motorcycles.

Thomas was born and raised in Southern California and spent his entire life there. He was the captain of the wrestling team in high school and always enjoyed working out. When he was 20 years old, he was trying to decide a long-term career for himself. He remembered going to physical therapy after wrestling due to pain in his knees. Truthfully, he thought it was going to be a waste of his time. The therapy he received worked wonders and eliminated his pain almost entirely. He decided to look into the field of physical therapy and before he knew it, he was graduating from American Career College in Anaheim, CA in 2019. He worked through the pandemic at Skilled Nursing Facilities and home health, before moving to Outpatient and eventually coming to Las Vegas with his girlfriend. To this day, he receives the most joy from helping people reduce their pain and return to the normal functions of their life. His hobbies include travelling, video games, outdoor recreational activities and finding new places or things to eat.

Jarrin was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelors in Kinesiology and attended Touro University for his doctorate in physical therapy. Some of his hobbies include working out, playing video games, hanging out with friends/family and golfing. He decided to pursue a career in physical therapy since he loves being active through sports and weightlifting, helping others, and grew an interest in human anatomy. Before being accepted into PT school, he was volunteering at a hospital to create workout plans and assist cancer survivor patients with their exercises. He also worked as a rehab tech at an inpatient rehab facility. He is delighted to say that he is the only person in his family to graduate from the medical field.

Heather was born and raised in Las Vegas and was inspired to become a PTA after her experiences working with Covid patients in acute rehab. Encouraged by PT friends to join the field after the pandemic, Heather started the program at Carrington College after the birth of her son and graduated in 2023 when he was two years old. Heather plans on gaining further education in the field and one day hopes to specialize in pediatrics after working with kids during her time at SPT. Outside of work, Heather enjoys creative writing and gardening, as well as hiking on the weekends.

Jacob was born and raised in Las Vegas NV. He ran for his high school team at Durango Trailblazers and made the varsity track and field alongside cross-country teams. He had developed chronic shin splints over time after countless running events and intense training, to which running became painful and almost unbearable. Jacob had doubts that he wouldn't be able to recover before the annual regional finals came. Thankfully, the school provided Physical Therapy, to which he was provided the care he needed. After just a week of therapy, he saw far more relief than in the past 3 years of his runs. The therapists gave him exercises, treatments, as well as modifications to his running technique and regime that made all the difference. Because of Physical Therapy, Jacob ran as a regional finalist for the 2019 NIAA 4A State Championships. Thus, the world of Physical Therapy sparked his interest and became a long-awaited career choice. Jacob became a licensed PTA, graduating from PIMA Medical Institute in 2024.

Joshua earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2017 and became a licensed Physical Therapist in the Philippines, where he built a strong foundation in patient care. In September 2023, he returned to California and worked at an assisted living facility while preparing for his Nevada Physical Therapy licensure examination. By January 2024, he had obtained his Nevada Physical Therapy license, marking a significant milestone in his career. He is also certified in Functional Dry Needling® Level 1, which further enhances his ability to provide effective treatment options for patients. Joshua’s passion for Physical Therapy stems from his love of sports, particularly basketball, as well as his commitment to helping patients recover from injuries and thrive. In May 2024, he joined Suarez Physical Therapy, where he is dedicated to empowering patients to rebuild strength, restore confidence, and achieve independence. Outside of work, Joshua enjoys watching movies and sports games, playing video games, trying new cuisines, and staying active through workouts. These hobbies help him stay balanced, energized, and engaged in both his personal and professional life.