Aaron is a physical therapist with certification and licensure in athletic training with a clinical
emphasis in sports orthopedics and rehabilitation. He has served collegiate athletes at Arizona State
University as the rehab coordinator, in addition to recreational athletes and general populations in
outpatient clinical settings. For fun, he provides PRN game coverage for local/rural high school
sporting events and TTU recreational athletics. He is also experienced in dry needling and
myofascial decompression(cupping).
Aaron is a clinical instructor for students of various PT/PTA programs. In academics, as an
Associate Professor of Practice, he teaches in the Kinesiology and Sport Management Department
at Texas Tech University. Aaron earned a B.A. in Kinesiology with an Athletic Training emphasis
from St. Edward’s University, a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center, and completed a Doctor of Science degree from the TTUHSC. Aaron
earned the Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) designation via the International
Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM-US) and is currently pursuing a manual therapy and
orthopedic Fellowship via the Institute for Athlete Regeneration (IAR). He is also Bilingual
(Spanish).
In his off-time, he is blessed to spend time with his twinkies, wife, and their spastic pup. He is also
an avid snowboarder and soccer player. Aaron believes patients heal and recover best when their
healthcare team takes the time to listen, and thoughtfully create a plan of care based on their
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Abbie graduated from TTU with a bachelor’s in Kinesiology in 2019. Following graduation, she worked for Texas Tech Track and Field as a post-graduate Athletic Training Intern as a Licensed Athletic Trainer for the 2019-2020 season, prior to continuing on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from TTUHSC in 2023. Through her experience with athletic training at Texas Tech and clinical internships/ employment at sports performance and rehabilitation facilities, she has worked with clients at high school, collegiate and professional levels. The majority of Abbie’s experience is with Track and Field and lower extremity athletes, however she is currently in the process of completing her ArmCare Specialist and Pitching Biomechanist Certifications to continue to promote optimal performance for overhead athletes.
Abbie graduated from TTU with a bachelor’s in Kinesiology in 2019. Following graduation, she work...
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Frank Perez is an athletic trainer and owner of iTOP Recovery, PLLC. He specializes in orthopedic, sport therapy, and various manual therapy techniques to help professional/ collegiate/ youth sports athletes and everyday fitness enthusiast, overcome injuries, aches, and pains.
Frank’s simple approach to discovering the cause of the pain, developing a plan to address the issue, and empowering patients with education and skills they need to succeed.
Frank has served as an athletic trainer for 19 years in various settings. He has worked in high school settings, collegiate environments, and professional settings. Frank has learned how to be a part of a successful team with multiple National Champion Collegiate athletes.
Frank was a member of National Championship teams while at Arizona State and Texas Tech University Track and field teams. He also served as a Senior Therapist for Cirque Du Soleil Las Vegas resident show division, overseeing the KA and Mystere Performance Medicine departments.
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Nate is studying for his Masters of Business Administration at Texas Tech University. He holds a B.S. in Kinesiology, a National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Training Certification, & a Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification. He enjoys working on stability, strength, & plyometric training. He has worked with a variety of clients at various levels from D1 athletes to people picking up a weight for the first time. He believes with proper form, tempo, & functional movements will come improved strength, stability & overall mobility. He is passionate about improving his clients overall function, strength, power, & agility.
Nate is studying for his Masters of Business Administration at Texas Tech University. He holds a ...
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