Our Doctors of Physical Therapy, Certified Manual Therapists &Certified Golf Medical Professional
Brian C. Nietz, PT, DPT, MTC, TPI CGMP
Dr. Nietz received his Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) during his Doctoral studies at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Florida. There he studied under Dr. Stanley Paris, the founding Chairman of the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association and the International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapists.
Dr. Nietz earned a double BS degree in General Science (Biology) and Exercise Science from Linfield College, where he was also a four year letterman in basketball.
He uses a unique manual approach to specialize in the treatment of spinal dysfunction, headaches, neck pain, TMJ dysfunction and all sports injuries.
Dr. Nietz has a special interest in golf and is certified to treat golf injuries through the Titleist Performance Institute, The American Sports & Fitness Association and BACKtoGOLF to further his expertise in treating golf related injuries. He is the only person in San Antonio with multiple certifications for treating golf injuries.
Dr. Nietz’s Curriculum Vitae
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| 2001 | Doctor of Physical Therapy University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL |
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| 2001 | Manual Therapy Certification University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL |
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| 1991-2001 | Master of Physical Therapy University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL |
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| 1993-1997 | Bachelor of Science: General Science (Biology) Linfield College, McMinnville, OR |
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| 1993-1997 | Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science Linfield College, McMinnville, OR |
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| 2007-2011 2007-2008 |
Physical Therapist Peer Review Specialist: Comp Partners Physical Therapist, Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital San Antonio, TX |
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| 2004-2007 | Physical Therapist, Physical Rehabilitation Institute San Antonio, TX |
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| 2003-2004 | Clinic Director/Physical Therapist, Stone Oak Orthopaedics & Physical Therapy San Antonio, TX |
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| 2002-2003 | Clinic Director/Physical Therapist, Northeast Medical Plaza Physical Therapy San Antonio, TX |
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| 2002 | Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Institute San Diego, CA |
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| 2001 | Physical Therapist, University of St. Augustine Student Clinic St. Augustine, FL |
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| Feb. 2007 | “Preventing Workplace Injuries” Pioneer Flour Company, San Antonio, TX |
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| July. 2009 | “Golf Specific Stretching” Canyon Springs Golf Course, San Antonio, TX |
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| Jan. 2010 | “Discussing Golf Injuries” The South Texas Golf Show KTSA Radio |
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Ely Ann Gonzalez, PT, DPT
Dr. Ely Ann Gonzalez is a Board Certified Physical Therapist. She earned her doctorate of physical therapy from The University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio. She graduate Cum Laude from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a BS in Kinesiology and Athletic Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez has always had a passion for understanding how things work, and how to get them working again when they break down. That passion led her to the field of physical therapy, where she is able to apply her knowledge and hands on approach to help rehabilitate her patients in order to get them back to doing the things they love. She is a MACI-trained physical therapist, and has special interests in pre/post-operative rehabilitation, sports injuries, and orthopedic injuries.
Dr. Gonzalez is happily accepting new patients and is looking forward to welcoming you to our practice.
Dr. Gonzalez’s Curriculum Vitae
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| 2021 | University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio Doctorate in Physical Therapy 2021 Research: Traumatic brain injury, “Task practice intensity in individuals with mild TBI” |
| 2016 | The University of Texas at San Antonio Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology 2016 Concentration: Athletic Medicine Honors: Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Honor Roll |
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| 2021 | Physical Therapist San Antonio Center for Physical Therapy |
| 2021 | Student Physical Therapist Stratton Rehabilitation |
| 2021 | Student Physical Therapist Children’s Hospital of San Antonio |
| 2020 | Student Physical Therapist University Hospital, San Antonio |
| 2020 | Student Physical Therapist Momentum Physical Therapy |
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Shea E. Jarrett, PT, DPT, MTC
Dr. Jarrett earned her Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) during her Doctoral studies at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Florida, where she graduated with honors. She graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a BS in Nutritional Sciences. Dr. Jarrett also utilizes a unique manual approach to specialize in the treatment of spinal dysfunction, headaches, neck pain, and sports injuries.
She has special interests in running, ballet and dance injuries and has taken advanced coursework in the area, most recently in New York City at the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries.
Dr. Jarrett’s Curriculum Vitae
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| 2001 | Doctor of Physical Therapy University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL |
| 2001 | Manual Therapy Certification University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL |
| 1999-2001 | Master of Physical Therapy – With Honors University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL |
| 1994-1999 | Bachelor of Science: Nutritional Sciences – Cum Laude Texas A&M, College Station, TX |
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| 2003-2009 | Physical Therapist, The Non-Surgical Center of Texas San Antonio, TX |
| 2002-2003 | Physical Therapist, Spinetex Orthopedic Physical Therapy San Antonio, TX |
| 2002 | Physical Therapist, Center for Physical Therapy and Exercise San Diego, CA |
| 2001 | Physical Therapist, University of St. Augustine Student Clinic St. Augustine, FL |
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