Dr. Jeremy Kethley, PT, DPT
Jeremy received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Lamar University, a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Science and a Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from EIM Institute of Health Professions.
Jeremy has been practicing outpatient physical therapy in Dripping Springs for over 21 years in practice. Jeremy has been trained by the Spinal Manipulation Institute, in the Mulligan Concept, the McKenzie Method and the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions.
Erin Kethley, PT
Erin received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University, a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Science and a Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She has been a licensed P.T. for over 21 years in practice. Erin has recently completed Parts A & B of the McKenzie Institute program for Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy.
Dr. Stella Torres, PT, DPT, CHT,
Stella graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy and has been a distinguished clinician in Central Texas for more than 25 years. She earned her hand certification in 1993 and her doctorate in physical therapy in 2012.
Stella is an active member of the Central Texas Hand Society, an organization comprised of hand surgeons and hand therapists committed to advancing the practice of hand-related medical intervention and rehabilitation.
Dr. David Strong, PT, DPT
David is skilled in manual therapy techniques that reduce pain/inflammation and improve range of motion. He is experienced in the treatment of neurological conditions, geriatrics, and cardiopulmonary disorders. David is an avid tennis player and enjoys returning overhead athletes to full participation in sports. His focus as a physical therapist is improving the human condition so that everyone can enjoy life without pain or dysfunction.
Valerie DeHulsters, PT
Valerie is a licensed physical therapist and Stott Pilates certified instructor. She graduated from Texas Women’s University with her master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy and has been practicing for over 20 years.
Valerie has also completed training through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and enjoys helping women overcome pelvic health issues including pelvic floor weakness, incontinence, pelvic pain, as well as pregnancy and postpartum related issues. She is a Texas Hill Country native and now resides in Austin with her husband and two girls.
Dr. Nicole Pazary, PT, DPT
Nicole is a licensed physical therapist and works full-time at Kethley Physical Therapy. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at The University of Texas- Austin and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas State University in May 2019.
As a former soccer player with a history of knee injuries, Nicole is passionate about treating lower extremity injuries, ACL injury prevention, and returning athletes to sport. She has attended additional training courses in manual therapy techniques and has experience specializing in pediatric sport orthopedics.
Dr. Briana Bain, PT, DPT
Briana enjoys all the outdoor activities that Austin and the hill country have to offer, including paddle boarding on Lady Bird Lake and taking their dog Charlie to explore various state parks. She enjoys treating the wide variety of conditions seen at KPT and helping patients improve their quality of life and return to activities they enjoy!
Dr. Madeline Wesolick, PT, DPT
Madie is a licensed physical therapist and works full-time at Kethley Physical Therapy. She received her Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy at Texas State University- San Marcos and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas State University in May 2022.
Madie has a passion for rock climbing, spending time outside, and working with patients of all ages/backgrounds, especially with the pediatric population. She enjoys helping patients with injury prevention and returning to their hobbies/sport(s).
Dr. Tyson Fernstrom, PT, DPT
Tyson is currently working on attaining his Cranio-Facial Certification and plans to pursue other secondary certifications in orthopedics and manual therapy. Outside of work Tyson enjoys spending time with his wife, weightlifting, hunting, fishing, and learning computer coding.
Dr. Michael Machado, PT, DPT
I’ve been blessed to receive a lot of support in reaching this moment in my life so my ultimate goal in this field is to become a clinical instructor so I can share my knowledge and passion with aspiring physical therapists, as well as specializing in shoulder pathologies. When I am not doing PT things, I enjoy paddle boarding, exploring Texas, watching stand up comedy, walking trails/hikes, and of course, playing fantasy football.
Levi Riffel, PTA
I moved to Austin in 2006 and started practicing as a massage therapist in 2008, working also as a Chiropractic Assistant. I had the privilege of working for the athletic department of the University of Texas performing sports massage with most of the athletic programs there from 2008-2013. In 2013 I graduated from the Austin Community College’s Physical Therapists Assistant program and also moved to Dripping Springs. Initially I worked part time at both a pediatric clinic in Dripping Springs as well as an outpatient orthopedic clinic (Texas Orthopedics) in Austin. I continued to work at Texas orthopedics full time until March 2020.
Following months of working at Lakeway Aquatic Physical Therapy I happily began working at Kethley Physical Therapy in April of 2022. My hobbies include traveling, cycling, hiking, and cooking and eating good food. When not too busy with raising my two kids, my wife and I enjoy watching live music. This fall I coached my son’s recreational baseball team for the first time and plan on doing this again this spring.