About Us
Our Physical Therapists have spent years studying the journey people go through when experiencing pain that leads them to seek help. They have worked with individuals over the years to figure out the right physical therapy for each individual. We offer individual in-clinic visits and telehealth visits depending on the patients preference.
Damien Hiser, DPT
Clinic Manager
Damien Hiser is from Wichita, Kansas and is a graduate of Wichita State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, where he was named the Outstanding Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Student. Damien also earned a bachelor’s degree at Friends University where he competed on the track and cross-country teams, earning All-Conference Honors. Damien is an avid runner and hiker, continually competing in numerous road races from 5K’s to marathon’s as well as having summited fourteen 14,000+ft mountains in Colorado. Damien is currently furthering his clinical knowledge and expertise by pursuing a manual therapy fellowship through the prestigious Manual Therapy Institute to better solve the problems that patients face due to injury and pain. (Less than 1% of all physical therapists earn this fellowship distinction). Damien is extremely passionate about helping all types of people, from the elite athlete to the busy mom of three and everyone in between. He has a personal interest in helping those who are suffering from chronic, persistent pain and for those who have seen multiple health care providers who have not found relief from their pain.
Bryan Barker, DPT
Clinic Manager
Bryan Barker grew up in South Elgin, Illinois and attended Angelo State University earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. His undergraduate degree was earned from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (go Badgers). Bryan competed at the club, division 1, and division 2 level in cross country and track during his collegiate years. During physical therapy school Bryan competed for Angelo State and was an all-conference and all-region athlete, along with graduate assistant coach in West Texas. Passion for running performance pushed Bryan to become Road Runners of America certified coach. Post Physical therapy school Bryan attended the Benchmark Rehab Institute’s orthopedic residency program and sat for his specialty exam in orthopedics earning the title Orthopedic Certified Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. Following residency, Bryan completed a fellowship program in advanced clinical reasoning through the Manual Therapy Institute earning the title Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
Helping others develop their skills is possibly Bryan’s biggest passion. He has taken over twenty students in his physical therapy career and has won multiple clinical instructor of the year awards, and in 2022 was awarded the Dorn Long Outstanding Educator Award by the Texas consortium for physical therapy clinical education. He guest lectures at the university level often for physical therapy schools all over the country and has built multiple continuing education courses helping other colleagues refine their skills on topics such as manual therapy, chronic/persistent pain physical therapy intervention, and clinical reasoning.
When Bryan is out of the clinic you can see him on the slopes skiing, being outside hiking, listening to rock n roll music, and enjoying the craft breweries the region has to offer.
