Tim Garner, PT, OCS
Co-Owner, Director of Services
tim@garnerrileypt.com
Tim is a 1996 Physical Therapy graduate of the University of Oklahoma. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at Oklahoma Christian University in 1994. Tim finally completed his Doctorate in 2016.has practiced as a staff Physical Therapist at East Texas Medical Center and as Director of Rehabilitation at Smithville Regional Hospital. He is board certified as a Clinical Orthopedic Specialist. In 2001, with the aid of Connie Wallace and Scott Riley, Tim established Garner & Riley Physical Therapy with a mission of providing an incomparable level of service that Bastrop County deserves. Tim has recently focused his continuing education efforts on adding Trigger Point Dry Needling to the benefits that Garner & Riley Physical Therapy offers to their patients. Tim has previously served as a board member of the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce and President of the Smithville Lions Club, as well as a supporter of local athletics and charities for community service. Tim spends his spare time hunting, fishing, running, following the Oklahoma Sooners, and enjoying "quality time" with his wife Nichole, daughter Anna Lee, and son Luke Stephen. Tim is terrible at golf.
tim@garnerrileypt.com
Tim is a 1996 Physical Therapy graduate of the University of Oklahoma. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at Oklahoma Christian University in 1994. Tim finally completed his Doctorate in 2016.has practiced as a staff Physical Therapist at East Texas Medical Center and as Director of Rehabilitation at Smithville Regional Hospital. He is board certified as a Clinical Orthopedic Specialist. In 2001, with the aid of Connie Wallace and Scott Riley, Tim established Garner & Riley Physical Therapy with a mission of providing an incomparable level of service that Bastrop County deserves. Tim has recently focused his continuing education efforts on adding Trigger Point Dry Needling to the benefits that Garner & Riley Physical Therapy offers to their patients. Tim has previously served as a board member of the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce and President of the Smithville Lions Club, as well as a supporter of local athletics and charities for community service. Tim spends his spare time hunting, fishing, running, following the Oklahoma Sooners, and enjoying "quality time" with his wife Nichole, daughter Anna Lee, and son Luke Stephen. Tim is terrible at golf.
Scott Riley, PT, MS, OCS
Co-Owner, Director of Operations
scott@garnerrileypt.com
Scott is a 1999 graduate of Ithaca College's Physical Therapy program in Ithaca, New York. He transplanted to central Texas and after working at Smithville Regional Hospital in inpatient and outpatient centers, he became a co-founder of Garner & Riley Physical Therapy. His professional education focus has been in general orthopedics, focusing coursework on functional rehabilitation and manual therapy. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist and has held certifications as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He has been involved with many local community service organizations and enjoys assisting with charitable causes benefiting schools. Scott is a big NY Yankees and Longhorns fan, and always appreciates a courtesy note when his teams win! He and his wife Kim live in Austin with their children, daughter Erin and son Jack. He enjoys running and being outdoors with the kids.
scott@garnerrileypt.com
Scott is a 1999 graduate of Ithaca College's Physical Therapy program in Ithaca, New York. He transplanted to central Texas and after working at Smithville Regional Hospital in inpatient and outpatient centers, he became a co-founder of Garner & Riley Physical Therapy. His professional education focus has been in general orthopedics, focusing coursework on functional rehabilitation and manual therapy. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist and has held certifications as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He has been involved with many local community service organizations and enjoys assisting with charitable causes benefiting schools. Scott is a big NY Yankees and Longhorns fan, and always appreciates a courtesy note when his teams win! He and his wife Kim live in Austin with their children, daughter Erin and son Jack. He enjoys running and being outdoors with the kids.
Connie Wallace
Office & Business Manager
manager@garnerrileypt.com
"It's the place to be, G&RPT genuinely cares about our patients and employees." - Connie Wallace
Connie is one of the founders of Garner & Riley Physical Therapy, and continues to be our driving force for maintaining professionalism and individual interaction with each patient. Connie is the Office and Business Manager. Connie was previously employed as an Accounts Payable Manager and eventually the CFO of a local rural hospital. She has a wide variety of experience ranging from marketing, healthcare, and self-employment that allows her to work so effectively with our patients. Connie enjoys spending time gardening, scrapbooking, and "hanging out" with her grandchildren. She loves when Tim & Scott talk sports.
manager@garnerrileypt.com
"It's the place to be, G&RPT genuinely cares about our patients and employees." - Connie Wallace
Connie is one of the founders of Garner & Riley Physical Therapy, and continues to be our driving force for maintaining professionalism and individual interaction with each patient. Connie is the Office and Business Manager. Connie was previously employed as an Accounts Payable Manager and eventually the CFO of a local rural hospital. She has a wide variety of experience ranging from marketing, healthcare, and self-employment that allows her to work so effectively with our patients. Connie enjoys spending time gardening, scrapbooking, and "hanging out" with her grandchildren. She loves when Tim & Scott talk sports.
Kyle Gerber, PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Kyle is a Doctorate of Physical Therapy graduate from the University of Connecticut in 2014. He completed his undergraduate degree in human biology at Michigan State University in 2011. He is originally from Connecticut; however after doing his final internship with Garner & Riley Physical Therapy, he moved to Austin permanently. Kyle is an alum of Sigma Pi fraternity and enjoys playing recreational volleyball with his best friend Danielle. His favorite hobbies are eating chips and cleaning. Kyle prefers to be called Dr. Shark because of his mad cleaning skills with all shark brand vacuums.
Kyle is a Doctorate of Physical Therapy graduate from the University of Connecticut in 2014. He completed his undergraduate degree in human biology at Michigan State University in 2011. He is originally from Connecticut; however after doing his final internship with Garner & Riley Physical Therapy, he moved to Austin permanently. Kyle is an alum of Sigma Pi fraternity and enjoys playing recreational volleyball with his best friend Danielle. His favorite hobbies are eating chips and cleaning. Kyle prefers to be called Dr. Shark because of his mad cleaning skills with all shark brand vacuums.
Darless Majeski, PTA
,Lead Physical Therapist Assistant, Staff Education Director
Darless is a 2008 graduate of the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Austin Community College and attended high school locally at Bastrop High School. Darless began working as a physical therapy technician with Garner & Riley Physical Therapy in 2003, and went on to earn her degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She has been a tremendous asset to our clinic as a provider and leader. Patients love to work with her since "she's always smiling," and "isn't so much into torturing us." She has progressed through office administration, clinic technician, and now as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Darless is dedication personified. She lives locally in Bastrop with her husband, Kassidy.
Darless is a 2008 graduate of the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Austin Community College and attended high school locally at Bastrop High School. Darless began working as a physical therapy technician with Garner & Riley Physical Therapy in 2003, and went on to earn her degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She has been a tremendous asset to our clinic as a provider and leader. Patients love to work with her since "she's always smiling," and "isn't so much into torturing us." She has progressed through office administration, clinic technician, and now as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Darless is dedication personified. She lives locally in Bastrop with her husband, Kassidy.
Petra Wasser, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Petra is a 2000 graduate of Austin Community College's Physical Therapist Assistant program. She has extensive education in the fields of physiology and coaching including a degree in Coaching from the College for Coaching in Cologne, Germany and a PhD in Sport Sciences for Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology from the German Sports University at Cologne. Prior to working at Garner & Riley Physical Therapy, she was a scientific consultant for the head coach of the German National Judo team and was responsible for continuing education for Judo coaches in Germany. She coached several Judo athletes to medals in National, European, and World Championships. She was drawn to the Austin area in the 90's (not because of the traffic) and relocated to Bastrop in 2009. She enjoys woodworking and debating college football, especially the Longhorns.
Petra is a 2000 graduate of Austin Community College's Physical Therapist Assistant program. She has extensive education in the fields of physiology and coaching including a degree in Coaching from the College for Coaching in Cologne, Germany and a PhD in Sport Sciences for Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology from the German Sports University at Cologne. Prior to working at Garner & Riley Physical Therapy, she was a scientific consultant for the head coach of the German National Judo team and was responsible for continuing education for Judo coaches in Germany. She coached several Judo athletes to medals in National, European, and World Championships. She was drawn to the Austin area in the 90's (not because of the traffic) and relocated to Bastrop in 2009. She enjoys woodworking and debating college football, especially the Longhorns.
Crystal Herring, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Crystal is a 2013 graduate of Austin Community College's Physical Therapy Assistant Program. She has previously worked at Garner & Riley Physical Therapy as a technician after high school beginning in 2008 before attending college. Crystal is originally from Durango, Colorado, but relocated to central Texas in 2004, graduating from Bastrop High School in 2007. Crystal enjoys outdoor activities, including fishing and hiking, and can typically spotted at the clinic always with a smile on her face, organizing and "picking up" after the rest of us.
Crystal is a 2013 graduate of Austin Community College's Physical Therapy Assistant Program. She has previously worked at Garner & Riley Physical Therapy as a technician after high school beginning in 2008 before attending college. Crystal is originally from Durango, Colorado, but relocated to central Texas in 2004, graduating from Bastrop High School in 2007. Crystal enjoys outdoor activities, including fishing and hiking, and can typically spotted at the clinic always with a smile on her face, organizing and "picking up" after the rest of us.
Michelle Blume, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Michelle joined the Garner & Riley Physical Therapy crew in 2015. She is originally from Springfield, Illinois, and attended Illinois Central College graduating with an Associate in Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Michelle enjoys working with a wide variety of patients and enjoys to see each patient progress toward their goals. Michelle and her family moved to Bastrop in 2013. She enjoys the outdoors and bike riding with her husband Allen and their daughter Allyssa. She is a big Chicago Cubs fan and hopes that one day that Curse of the Billy Goat will be a distant memory.
Michelle joined the Garner & Riley Physical Therapy crew in 2015. She is originally from Springfield, Illinois, and attended Illinois Central College graduating with an Associate in Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Michelle enjoys working with a wide variety of patients and enjoys to see each patient progress toward their goals. Michelle and her family moved to Bastrop in 2013. She enjoys the outdoors and bike riding with her husband Allen and their daughter Allyssa. She is a big Chicago Cubs fan and hopes that one day that Curse of the Billy Goat will be a distant memory.
Stephanie, Receptionist Extraordinaire
Receptionist Extraordinaire
The "hostess with the mostest." Stephanie is our WONDERFUL receptionist with a sarcastic wit rivaling comic legends. She attended our clinic as a patient, and loved us so much that she decided to join our staff. Stephanie is now our comic relief and backbone at the front desk, always living our company mission of providing the best customer service possible. She also makes award winning coffee and desserts.
The "hostess with the mostest." Stephanie is our WONDERFUL receptionist with a sarcastic wit rivaling comic legends. She attended our clinic as a patient, and loved us so much that she decided to join our staff. Stephanie is now our comic relief and backbone at the front desk, always living our company mission of providing the best customer service possible. She also makes award winning coffee and desserts.
Alaina Fortenberry
Pre-Authorization Coordinator
Alaina is a 2008 graduate of Smithville High School. She has been an employee at Garner & Riley since the dawn of time. She attended classes at Blinn College, ACC, and texas a&m university :) and is pursuing a degree in Business Administration. She is our Wild Card employee that is able to jump in to any task, answer any question about office or clinical procedures, and help out in any way. Alaina also claims to be a Ninja Assassin.
Alaina is a 2008 graduate of Smithville High School. She has been an employee at Garner & Riley since the dawn of time. She attended classes at Blinn College, ACC, and texas a&m university :) and is pursuing a degree in Business Administration. She is our Wild Card employee that is able to jump in to any task, answer any question about office or clinical procedures, and help out in any way. Alaina also claims to be a Ninja Assassin.
Carolyn Hammons
Insurance & Billing Clerk/Guru
Carolyn joined the G&R team in 2002 as a receptionist and has become our expert on insurance billiing over the years. If you have any questions about your insurance coverage and benefits, she is the one to ask. She enjoys her quality time with her granddaughters and can always be spotted with a smile on her face.
Carolyn joined the G&R team in 2002 as a receptionist and has become our expert on insurance billiing over the years. If you have any questions about your insurance coverage and benefits, she is the one to ask. She enjoys her quality time with her granddaughters and can always be spotted with a smile on her face.
Michelle Sandoval
Office Assistant
Lisa Whitt
Receptionist/Gatekeeper
Lisa joined our staff in 2015. She is the first and last face you will see on your visit with us, as well as one of the friendly voices reminding you of your appointments. We are extremely lucky to have Lisa with us, as she helps in every aspect of keeping us all in line.
Lisa joined our staff in 2015. She is the first and last face you will see on your visit with us, as well as one of the friendly voices reminding you of your appointments. We are extremely lucky to have Lisa with us, as she helps in every aspect of keeping us all in line.
Josiah Monroe
Physical Therapy Technician
Josiah is a 2011 graduate from Bastrop High School and 2015 graduate from the University of Texas-San Antonio where he studied multidisciplinary studies with an emphasis on health, kinesiology, and sociology. After college, he is pursuing a career in personal training/physical therapy and working as an NFL/CFL free agent. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family, as well giving back to his community.
Josiah is a 2011 graduate from Bastrop High School and 2015 graduate from the University of Texas-San Antonio where he studied multidisciplinary studies with an emphasis on health, kinesiology, and sociology. After college, he is pursuing a career in personal training/physical therapy and working as an NFL/CFL free agent. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family, as well giving back to his community.
Lily Garcia
Physical Therapy Technician
