Meet Our Clinical Team

We take great pride in our clinical team. They are talented, passionate and dedicated to helping you regain an active, athletic lifestyle. Each one of our expert physical therapists are licensed in the state of Texas by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

“I love the vibe here. Everyone on staff from the front office to the PTs is working to give our clients a great experience. We not only want people to get better, we want them to have fun doing it. The things that can often distract from client care for PTs like paperwork or insurance issues are minimized as much as possible and as a team we are always working toward making our processes as simple as possible.”
Christine Springer, MS, PT, OCS
Director of Physical Therapy

Doug Kelsey, PT, PhD, OCS

Position: Founder
Hometown: Franklinville, New York
Schools attended: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the State University of New York at Buffalo; Doctor of Philosophy from Pacific Western University.
Favorite food: So many foods…so little time…the rice pudding at San Angel inn restaurant in the Mexican Pavilion at Epcot Theme Park.
When not at Sports Center: I love doing almost anything (except shopping for purses) with my wife, Ellen, and playing with our three dogs (Spencer, Kobe, and Abby), playing guitar, writing & teaching, and training my body and mind for things like skiing, hiking, golf, and basketball.
Dream vacation: A month-long tour of Europe including golf and a month in Hawaii savoring the month in Europe.
Favorite thing about Austin: That it’s still weird and I fit in.
Words of inspiration: “Success does not send you an invitation.”

Christine Springer, MS, PT, OCS

Position: Director of Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Hometown: Vienna, Virginia
Schools attended: Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin; Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University.
Favorite food: Chipotle Shrimp Enchiladas from El Chile, Homemade Pizza.
When not at Sports Center: Cycling, swimming, playing with my dog Hanna, and traveling.
Dream vacation: Going to Fiji and Bora Bora.
Favorite thing about Austin: The outdoor lifestyle and the great mix of people.
Words of inspiration: “Believe you have received the things you ask for in prayer and God will grant them to you.” (Mark 11:24)

Laurie Kertz, PT, OCS

Position: Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Schools attended: B.S. in Mathematics and Masters in Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University (Missouri)
Favorite food: Grilled salmon, avocado and grapefruit salad.
When not at Sports Center: Cooking with friends, composting, hiking/enjoying the outdoors, and traveling to visit friends.
Dream vacation: A global immersion – I would love to stay in small, rural villages on different continents to experience their culture and countryside.
Favorite thing about Austin: How green it is – both in consciousness and its vegetation.
Favorite professional sports team: St. Louis Cardinals
Words of inspiration: “…when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.” (from The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho)

Debbie English, MSPT

Position: Physical Therapist
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Schools attended: Texas State University
Favorite food: Italian.
When not at Sports Center: I am catching up with loved ones and friends or spending time with my dogs.
If I had a million dollars: I’d buy sports cars, both old and new.
Dream vacation: French Polynesian Islands.
Favorite thing about Austin: The laid back culture, active lifestyles, and entertainment varieties.
Favorite quote: “The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary.”

Our team of clinicians is here to help you regain an active, athletic lifestyle.