
"Pain is there for a reason, and I enjoy the challenge of finding the main cause of my patient's pain and dysfunction."
Dan graduated from the University of New Mexico Physical Therapy School in 1982. It was his vision that inspired the opening of Hands On Physical Therapy over 25 years ago. He is passionate about discovering alignment problems and restoring the best possible quality of life to his patients. This involves him addressing not only the musculoskeletal system, but aso the nervous system and the viscera. A self proclaimed clinic jester, he does keep the sun shining at Hands On Physical Therapy…..even though his jokes…. really aren't that funny.

“What excites me about physical therapy is that it enables most people to make a significant improvement in their quality of life.”
Linda received her physical therapy degree from the University of New Mexico in 1980 and also has a masters degree in exercise physiology. From 1986 to 1993 she served on the faculty at the UNM Physical Therapy School. Linda is skilled at restoring alignment using gentle osteopathic techniques. She also has a unique ability to recognize and treat the muscular imbalances that often accompany these problems. Her encouraging heart will boost you along your path to recovery. She and her husband, Dan are the owners of Hands On Physical Therapy.

“It is extremely exciting and rewarding to observe the positive changes in my patients. As their mobility and strength improves they are able to return to their normal lifestyle.”
Laurie is a 1988 graduate of the University of New Mexico Physical Therapy program and also has a teaching degree from New Mexico State University. She worked in rehabilitation and long term care before beginning her concentration on orthopedics in 1999. Utilizing gentle manual osteopathic techniques in conjunction with over 37 years of experience, she brings about some amazing changes in her patients bodies. In addition, Laurie's warmth and positivity is sure to make your physical therapy experience enjoyable. Her special area of interest is the temporomandibular (jaw) joint.