Tucson Team
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Meet Our Tucson Team
The Physio Shop is pleased to bring the same world-class care Flagstaff residents have come to expect to the city of Tucson. Our athletic trainers, physio trainers, and physical therapists are committed to helping every patient achieve better health, improved physical functioning, and optimal athletic performance. Our physical therapists work hard to ensure that every patient receives highly individualized care and personal attention within a fun, friendly atmosphere.
Tucson Team
Adam Garmon
AT
Adam is a board-certified Athletic Trainer that brings over 20 years of high level athletic sports medicine experience to The Physio Shop. An Iowa native, he earned his Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree in Sports and Exercise Science – Athletic Training at Iowa State University. He attended graduate school at the University of Arizona where he earned his Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology and worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer.
Alexandra “Alex” Doe
Physical Therapy Technician
Alexandra, or “Alex” is a Tucson native. She went to Canyon del Oro High School where she played indoor volleyball and beach volleyball her senior year. She also played for Club Cactus. Growing up playing sports and having an interest in health and well-being, she knew she wanted to do something in the health care field but wasn’t sure what specifically.
Aly MacKay
PT, DPT
Aly is a Southern California native who relocated to Tucson with her family in Fall 2022. She completed her undergraduate education in Exercise Science at California Lutheran University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Chapman University.
Blake Gregory
Physio Trainer
Physical Therapy Tech
Blake graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiology and a minor in French. While finishing his studies, Blake joined The Physio Shop’s internship program; then joined the team as a physical therapy technician. Blake was responsible for the mentorship of a cohort of underclassmen leaders within the program as well as community outreach. Blake now works as a physical therapy technician and physio program trainer in pursuit of developing people through rehabilitation and strength programs.
Carissa Russell
ATC
Carissa is a board-certified athletic trainer that was born and raised in Canada but has spent most of her career in Ohio. She got her Bachelors in Exercise Science with a concentration in Athletic Training and Associate degree in Exercise Science and Health and Fitness at Lake Superior State University. During her time at Lake State she played 4 years of ice hockey while gaining Athletic Training experience working with the University athletic programs.
Corinne Wallis
PT, DPT, ATC, PAM-GC
Corinne is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Athletic Training, and Performing Arts Medicine Specialist that graduated from Shenandoah University’s “dual degree program” in 2022. Her performing arts specialty was earned following education through a Performing Arts Graduate Certificate at Shenandoah University. She considers this specialty gained through dancing professionally herself and further learning treatment techniques from the Athletic Trainers at the Shenandoah Conservatory and the University of Arizona School of Dance.
Debbie Dempsey
Front Office Associate
Debbie joined The Physio Shop in February 2023 as a Front Desk Team Member, and Operations Assistant.
Delaney Smith
Billing Specialist
Delaney was born and raised in Tucson and was previously a pastry chef before going to school for her Healthcare Administration Certificate. She completed her certificate from Pima Medical Institute.
Ellie Klein
Therapy Dog
Ellie graduated from Therapy Dog Training in 2020 and has been a key member of The Physio Shop Team since day one. Ellie has played a key role in fundraising for the Humane Society of Southern AZ. She was named Tucson’s Top Cover Dog 2022 and was on the cover of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine May Edition.
Emily Franson
Physical Therapy Tech
Front Office Associate
Emily is completing her undergraduate degree in Physiology at the University of Arizona, with plans to graduate in 2025. Emily plans to pursue her Doctorate of Physical Therapy after she has completed her undergraduate degree.
Hannah Jauregui
Physical Therapy Tech
Heather Harrower
PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Heather is a board-certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy. She was introduced to the world of sports medicine while competing in Division 1 track and field at the University of North Dakota where she also earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Janelle Moreno
COCC
Janelle is an enthusiastic customer service professional with over 15 years of experience, working most of her years in Retail and in a Medical Clinic as an Office Administrator.. Janelle is also Board Certified by the American Academy of Professional Coders with her Certified Outpatient Coder Certificate.
Jason Klein
PT, DPT, AT, SCS
Jason is a board-certified specialist in sport physical therapy, and is co-owner of The Physio Shop. As a Tucson native, Jason completed his undergraduate degree in athletic training and his clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy at Northern Arizona University (NAU). At graduation, Jason received NAU’s Professional Service Award. During his time at NAU, Jason provided medical care for NAU’s football, volleyball, soccer, and track and field teams, as well as the football and tennis teams at the University of Arizona.
Jen Neudorfer
PT, DPT, SCS, ATC
Jen is a certified athletic trainer and board certified sports physical therapist. After graduating with her doctorate from George Fox University, she completed her sports physical therapy residency at Samaritan Athletic Medicine working with athletes at Oregon State University. She received fellowship training with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee specializing in acute care and rehabilitation of elite level athletes.
Jenn Ferguson
Front Office Associate
Billing Associate
Jenn is a native Tucsonan and joined the Front Desk team in October 2023. She learned about The Physio Shop from a dear friend and has been working out with Marley and Blake in the Physio Program ever since. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona and has worked in Administration for over 30 years. She also works with a local non-profit Nourish, which is an organization that supports babies and children with feeding challenges.
Jenny Allen
PT, MPT, AT, CSCS
Jenny is a Tucson native who completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona with a master’s degree in athletic training from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in physical therapy from Shenandoah University.
John Robert Klass
PT, DPT
John Robert was born in Illinois, but has called Tucson home for the past 15 years. He completed his undergraduate degree in Physiology at the University of Arizona and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University. While at Northern Arizona University, John Robert acted as a research assistant for a research project on concussions and was an active member of the Go Big for Parkinson’s committee.
Kristin Miller
ATC
Kristin Miller started dancing at the age of 4. Due to various injuries she had to end her dreams of a dance career early. This inspired her to pursue an education in Athletic Training. Kristin has been practicing as an Athletic Trainer for 24+ years. She has experience working with pre-professional and professional dancers and musical theater artists in Las Vegas and Tucson.
Larissa Rosano
PT, DPT
Larissa was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. She attended the University of Arizona and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a Major in Physiology. She then moved to Flagstaff, Arizona, where she attended Northern Arizona University and graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy. While at NAU, Larissa completed a capstone project aimed at preventing ACL injuries for the women’s basketball team. During the clinical experience portion of her education, Larissa had the opportunity to complete a summer internship at The Physio Shop.
Marissa Diaz
Front Office Associate
Marleyna Piñon
MAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Marleyna “Marley” began her journey in the world of sports medicine initially as an athlete. She grew up playing sports, going on to play 4 years of college softball. It was there, she became interested in Athletic Training.
Mary Halbach
PT
Mary is a longtime Southern Arizona resident, having moved to Marana from Wisconsin in 1975.
Maya Klein
Therapy Dog in training
Maya was born in Arizona in 2023. She loves being a part of the Klein and Physio families.
Megan Webb
Physical Therapy Tech
Front Office Associate
Megan Webb was born and raised in Tucson. She fell in love with Physical Therapy and Athletic Training through her years of being a gymnast and her various injuries.
Melissa Vester
PTA, PPSC
Morgan Drew
PT, DPT
Morgan graduated from Elon University in North Carolina with a degree in Public Health, and then moved to Cambodia to serve a rural community for 2.5 years for the Peace Corps. During her time there, she became passionate about advocating for movement as a healing intervention. Putting that passion into action, she worked alongside a colleague to develop an exercise program tailored to the community’s interests and helped drive outreach.
Oz Bagby
Physical Therapy Tech
Oz is a senior at the University of Arizona, studying Biology with a Medical Emphasis. Oz plans to attend Physical Therapy school after he graduates from the U of A in 2024. Oz is originally from Phoenix, AZ, and graduated from high school in 2020.
Patrick Klass
PT, DPT
Patrick was born in Illinois and has lived in Tucson for the past 16 years. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology with an emphasis in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Arizona and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University. While at Northern Arizona University, Patrick worked as a teaching assistant for the cadaver lab and hands-on anatomy skills lab.
Randy Cohen
PT, DPT, AT
Randy has spent the last 20 years as a member of Tucson’s sports medicine community. He is a graduate of Purdue University (athletic training), University of Illinois Chicago (physical therapy), and Simmons College (Doctor of Physical Therapy).
