About Us

Katrina did her undergraduate study in dance and biology respectively at TCU and Texas A&M University. She graduated in 1986 with a B.S. in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University, HSC and with her DPT from Utica College, NY in 2020. Her experience includes acute care, burn and wound care, work hardening, orthopedics and manual therapy. Prior to coming to Hands on Physical Therapy, she had extensive manual therapy training with Ola Grimsby, P.T. and started her journey in Myofascial Training in 1987.

She treats numerous pelvic dysfunction diagnoses such as urinary and fecal incontinence, organ prolapses, all variations of pelvic pain, rectal pain, constipation, prostate problems, pre and post surgery candidates, post cancer treatment, post partum problems, coccydynia and pelvic muscle imbalances. Her experience also includes treating chronic pain, fibromyalgia, acute pain, headaches, complex medical problems and scar tissue adhesions.

Katrina has been with Hands on Physical Therapy since 1995 having taken over 250 hours of John Barnes Myofascial Release training, as well as completing skill enhancement training at the Myofascial Release treatment Center in Paoli, PA. Through the Upledger Institute, she has taken classes for Cranio-sacral therapy, Somato-emotional Release and Lymphatic Drainage. She has more than 20 years experience in Male and Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with advanced training through the APTA, Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute, Alcove Education, Gail Wetzler, PT and various other independent educators who are experienced therapists. She is CAPP (Certified Advanced Pelvic Professional) certified through the American Physical Therapy Association. She periodically lectures on pelvic floor physical therapy and treatment in the DPT program at Texas State in Round Rock.

She is empty nesting with her husband after they successfully got their three daughters through college!

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Liz completed her undergraduate work in journalism and creative writing at Texas State University. She returned 4 years later to study for her B.S. in preparation for applying to the physical therapy graduate program. Liz received her doctorate in physical therapy in 2019 and started at Hands On directly after graduation.

Her experience includes training in pelvic health, oncology/ lymphedema, general orthopedics, pre/post-surgical concerns, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, myofascial release, balance and stability training. Post-graduate education includes advanced training in pelvic health from Herman and Wallace, Pelvic PT Rising, Institute for Birth Healing, and Medbridge.

Liz has expertise in a variety of pelvic health conditions including painful bladder, endometriosis, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction abdominal pain, constipation, tailbone pain, rectal pain, and perinatal and postpartum issues. She also has experience in a variety of chronic pain syndromes. Liz is dedicated to individualized, patient-centered care that addresses the whole person.

Liz and her husband are happily in the thick of parenting their little boy while trying to find the time to travel as much as they can.

Bentley was born in Austin, TX and raised in Durango, CO. He returned to Austin in 2010 where he attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology in 2014. There he focused on biomechanics and the physiological response of the body to exercise and activity. Bentley completed his clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Texas State University in 2019. His clinical experience includes acute care in a surgical hospital, generalized outpatient orthopedic, manual therapy, and sports specific therapy.

His treatment style focuses on the use of manual therapy including spinal and extremity joint mobilizations and manipulations and soft tissue mobilization in addition to the use of specific exercises to restore proper alignment, mobility and stability. He has extensive experience with the use of movement screens and diagnosis in movement dysfunctions to guide treatment. Bentley believes in a patient specific approach to physical therapy to reach patient’s goals and improve overall quality of life.

When not working Bentley enjoys being active in and around the Austin area, you can often find him running around Lady Bird Lake, playing pickup soccer, or cooling off at Barton Springs. He also enjoys cheering on Chelsea FC, the New England Patriots, and his Texas Longhorns.

Karen is from Jackson, MS and received her Bachelors of Science in Biology in 1985 from MS College and her Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy in 1987 from the University of MS. Soon after graduation she moved to Dallas, TX where she started her career as a physical therapist. She has been in Texas since that time and has practiced in many settings to include inpatient rehab, acute care, long term care, home health care and outpatient therapy. Her experience includes treatment of musculoskeletal and orthopedic disorders, autoimmune conditions, post surgical care, chronic pain, TMJ, HA’s/migraines, neurological disorders and physical decline related to aging.

The majority of her career has been spent practicing in San Antonio and the surrounding Hill Country area. Following a recent move to Round Rock, she has now joined the staff of Hands on Physical Therapy. Over the years Karen has served in roles of management as well as direct patient care. Her passion is definitely treating her patients, getting to know them as individuals, treating the whole person, constantly striving to put together the pieces of the puzzle in order to most effectively help each patient to be the best they can be.

Over the years most of Karen’s continuing education has been in the area of orthopedics. She started her training in John F. Barnes myofascial release in 1989. In addition to her MFR training, she has also completed over 120 hours of instruction in Jin Shin Jyutsu which is a form of acupressure used to treat pain and dysfunction. Utilizing these two forms of treatment has been extremely beneficial in helping people with chronic pain conditions as well as those who have not shown significant improvement with traditional physical therapy approaches.

When not working Karen enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling and playing the keyboard. She also loves spending time with her husband John, their two children and three grandsons.