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An Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic Specializing in Orthopedic and Sports Injuries for Patients of All Ages.
Our Staff
Steve Hopkins, DPT SCS CSCS
With 10+ years of experience in physical therapy and is a Sports Certified Specialist Physical Therapist. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Arcadia University in Psychology and graduated from Temple University with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Worked as a physical therapist for
Saint Joseph University and LaSalle University
Worked as a physical therapist for
Philadelphia 76ers professional basketball team.
5 years for the Corpus Christi Ice Rays
Currently the team physical therapist
Texas A & M Corpus Christi.
Certified in the Graston technique, Functional Movement Screen and Dry Needling along with completing numerous continuing education courses. Offers sports rehabilitation services.
Fernando Torres, DPT
Fernando Torres is a Corpus Christi native; he earned his bachelor's degree at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi and later received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin, Texas.
He is bilingual (English/Spanish) and takes interest in treating musculoskeletal issues involving both upper and lower extremities. Outside of the clinic, he likes to stay active through running and biking, but also enjoys relaxing days at the beach and near the water.
Martin Saldana, DPT CSOMT
Marty is from Corpus Christi, Texas where he grew up playing various sports such as football and basketball. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi in 2017 earning his BS in Kinesiology. Marty went on to earn his DPT from Texas State University in 2021.
While in PT school, he was awarded three scholarly achievement awards for academic excellence in the program. Following PT school, he worked in the Central Texas Area before making his way back to Corpus Christi. Outside of the clinic, Marty enjoys lifting weights, fishing, hiking, exploring new places, and spending time with his family and fiancé.
Dylan Slayton, DPT CSCS
Dylan is a Tennessee native who recently moved to Corpus Christi following graduation from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Prior to this, he earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he also played college baseball.
Dylan has earned his certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) along with a Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) certification. On his free time, he enjoys exercising, playing basketball, and fishing.
Tristan Barrera, dpt cscs
Tristan is a Corpus Christi local who graduated from WB Ray HS in 2015 in the top 10% of his class. Playing four years of varsity football and track. Thereafter, he attended Texas Lutheran University, playing two years of collegiate football while majoring in Exercise Science. Tristan furthered his education by attending Dominican University New York's Doctoral of Physical Therapy program. Tristan refined his clinical decision making when utilizing various manual therapy techniques, improved his evaluation efficiency, and utilized strength and conditioning principles in order to improve patient's functional outcomes.
Tristan enjoys spending time with his family, working with hands to make pasta or espresso, and listening to music. Tristan is an avid gym goer and loves to promote health and wellness, leading by example. Tristan loves traveling and mixing work with fun. His last out of country visit was to Guatemala, where he along with Hearts in Motion, provided pro bono evaluations to over 150 patients.
Jacob Karsten, PTA
Jacob has earned his Associates degree in applied sciences at Del Mar College. He is driven by a passion to achieve the best outcomes for his patients and takes pride in providing the highest level of care possible.
As a PTA, Jakes goals are to seek certifications to expand and deepen his knowledge of physical therapy. Outside of work, he enjoys weight lifting and working on vehicles.