About TRIO

Kathy graduated from the University at Buffalo in 1992 with a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. She continued her education at Texas Woman's University where she became a Certified Hand Therapist. Kathy strongly believes in helping patients take ownership of their health and works diligently to provide the tools to do so.

Kathy is married to John and has two grown children. In her free time, she enjoys working out and loving on her six fur babies.

Cristina earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Odessa College in 2015. Since then, she has worked with a wide range of patient populations and diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric conditions. Cristina has received her Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!) training and enjoys working with individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.

Kate Grove is an Occupational Therapist with 15 years of experience in neurological rehabilitation. She has extensive experience rehabbing clients surviving with stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and Parkinson’s disease. Her favorite population to rehabilitate is people who have survived a TBI.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling and exploring new places. Her favorite places to visit have been Paris and Belize.

Suzanne graduated from Baylor University in 1990 with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. She continued her education at Texas Woman's University - Houston, where she received a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 1992. In 2023, Suzanne took Jennica up on a dare and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. Although she is currently specializing in pelvic floor health for both women and men, Suzanne also has an extensive background in neurological disorders, vestibular issues, cardiac rehabilitation, and wheelchair seating.

Suzanne is married to Greg, and together they have two adult children. She and Greg enjoy traveling, watching rodeo, and the college football season.

Kristi earned her Master’s degree from UT-Austin in 2007 in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Since that time, she's gained experience working with adults experiencing difficulty with speech, language, voice, swallowing and cognition. She is Vital-Stim and AmpCare certified. Kristi stays busy with her teenaged daughter and son. When she has a spare minute, she will grab a good book or jigsaw puzzle or may be caught booking plane tickets for their next family adventure!

Sarah graduated from Texas State University in May 2022 with her Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition, earned in December 2018. Sarah is PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) Moves® certified and has received specialized vestibular rehabilitation training through the American Institute of Balance. She is passionate about empowering her clients to move confidently and improve their quality of life.

Karen is a 1993 graduate of Baylor University with a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She specializes in the treatment of people with swallowing disorders (dysphagia) and communication disorders. Karen holds certifications in AmpCare therapy, Deep Pharyngeal Neuromuscular Stimulation, and LSVT® Loud Intervention for Parkinson's disease.

Karen is married to Jim, and together they have 2 adult children and 6 grandchildren! She loves quilting and painting.

Sky Rost earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of the Incarnate Word in 2024 and holds a bachelor’s degree in Health, Kinesiology, and Leisure Studies from Baylor University. She has a strong interest in neurological and vestibular rehabilitation, which led her to pursue continuing education for Parkinson's Wellness Recovery. Sky also has specialized training in Pilates-based rehab, supporting her holistic approach to treating low back pain and other diagnoses. Outside the clinic, she enjoys sports, staying active, and spending time outdoors.

Kara attended Texas A&M Kingsville and graduated with a degrees in exercise kinesiology prior to being accepted to physical therapy school at Texas Women’s University in Houston. She graduated in 2015 with her doctoral degree. She has two children and enjoys walking, window-shopping, and spending quality time with her kiddos. She is an active member at First Baptist Church of Boerne.

Leah received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Performance and Masters of Occupational Therapy from West Virginia University. She went on to complete The Army Occupational Therapy internship program at BAMC in 2009. She obtained her Certification as a Hand Therapist in 2015. She has worked in several military facilities both inpatient and outpatient. She has a vast array of experience to include evaluation and treatment of orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity including post-surgical tendon and nerve repairs, overuse injuries, and fractures. She is trained in fabricating custom orthoses. Leah has served with and worked as an OT with the US military and veteran population in several different locations across the US, Europe and Asia. In her free time she enjoys running, hiking, playing the violin, and traveling with her husband.

Eileen holds a Master’s in Physical Therapy and has nearly 30 years of experience helping patients improve movement and prevent injury. She’s passionate about Pilates-based rehab and skilled in treating orthopedic and post-surgical conditions. Outside the clinic, she enjoys Pilates, tennis, and cheering on Texas A&M with her family.

Stephanie graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001 with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a minor in Biology. She continued her education at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where she received a Master of Physical Therapy Degree in 2004. Stephanie has an extensive background in various settings, including inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab and pediatrics with an emphasis in neurological disorders. Additionally, she is a Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist, a PWR Moves Certified Specialist (Parkinson's Wellness Recovery) and certified in dry needling for systemic dry needling as well as orthopedic rehab and sports performance. She and her husband, Matt, have a full house with 4 children, a dog, a cat and two guinea pigs!

I love making people smile.

As Trio’s Eligibility and Benefits Coordinator, Evelyn Shoemake combines expertise, precision, and genuine care to ensure every patient’s journey runs smoothly from start to finish. Beyond Trio, she volunteers at Triple H Equinetherapy Center, where she helps children with disabilities discover confidence and healing through the bond of horses.