Meet Our Physical Therapists
Our Vision:
Our vision here at Spine & Rehab Specialists is to provide excellent quality of care to all patients regardless of insurance coverage.
Our Values:
The values that guide the company are professionalism, specialized care and individual care. A hallmark of our care is the emphasis we put on the coaching of patients throughout recovery. Indeed, for healing to occur and to occur quickly, the mind, body and spirit of both the patient and the therapist must be put to use. Our’s is a “can-do” environment. Each day begins anew. The enthusiasm we bring to our patients and our jobs creates a positive atmosphere that aids in the recovery of our patients.
Daniel Paggen, PT, DPT »
At Spine & Rehab Specialists in El Paso, Texas, our talented team of physical therapists takes great pride in offering patients the best in pain relief, physical therapy, and rehabilitation care. Our caring physical therapists spend time with our patients and perform a thorough physical therapy evaluation, while educating them on the nature and origin of their problem. We teach our patients prevention techniques and exercises so they can significantly reduce the potential for the recurrence of pain or injury. Call (915) 562-8525 (Edgemere) or (915) 855-6466 (Zaragoza) to make your appointment for physical therapy at Spine & Rehab Specialists in El Paso, Texas.
Harry Koster, PT, Cert. MDT
Harry@Spinerehab.net
"There’s nothing more rewarding than helping people regain their health and return to the activities they enjoy. That is one reason I’m trained and experienced with the internationally recommended and recognized "Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy" or McKenzie Method. If you have back or neck problems, or any other joint problems, I can use this method to get you out of pain and back to your lifestyle quickly and effectively, even if you have tried other forms of treatment. And we have the latest and most advanced equipment ready to help you."
Bachelor Degree: Physical Therapy, Hogeschool Zeeland School for Physiotherapy, The Netherlands
Certification: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Method), Functional Capacity Evaluations, and Certified Clinical Instructor
Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association, Texas, Orthopedic Section of APTA, Private Practice section of APTA, Texas Physical Therapy Association of Texas,
Postions: Vice Chair Greater El Paso District of TPTA, 2006-2009; District Chair Greater El Paso District of TPTA 2009-Current; District Liason to Executive Committee of TPTA, 2010 -Current
Teaching: Guest Faculty, El Paso Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program
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Claudia Garduno, PT, MPT
Claudia.Garduno@Spinerehab.net
"Giving patients the knowledge to help themselves is the key to a sustainable pain free life."
"People are often hurting without having any idea as to what has gone wrong. I want to educate people about their condition and how to improve their well-being. In addition, I want to provide a lifetime of understanding that will prevent future injury and improve patients overall quality of life."
"Quality care means seeing each patient as a unique individual."
"I chose Physical Therapy as my profession because it gives me the opportunity to work with people in a wide variety of settings. Patients from the age of three to ninety have helped further my experience by teaching me about their ailments, cultures, backgrounds and conditions. Each person offers me a new and personal experience that allows me to be a better person and makes me a better Physical Therapist."
Master Degree: Physical Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Bachelor Degree: Kinesiology, University of Texas San Antonio
Membership: American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section of APTA, UTSA Alumni Association
Jackie Orszulak, PTA
Jackie.O@Spinerehab.net
"We all have ability. The difference is how you use it." Stevie Wonder
"I grew up in El Paso, Texas wanting to work in a field where I could make a difference in people's lives. Physical Therapy has given me that opportunity.
The physical therapists at Spine and Rehab Specialists have a wealth of knowledge and experience, which has helped me to enhance my skills as a physical therapy assistant. I have had the opportunity to help people regain their function, mobility and to teach them injury prevention, making a difference in the lives of many. "
Associates Degree: Physical Therapy, EPCC, Member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Texas Physical Therapy Association.
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Pradeep Edupuganti, PT, MA
Pradeep@Spinerehab.net
"I chose to become a Physical Therapist because I wanted to help and provide quality care to those in need of physical therapy. I get energetic when I see my patients progressing."
Master Degree: Kinesiology & Exercise, University of Texas, El Paso
Bachelor Degree: Physical Therapy, N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, India
Membership: American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association, IPTA
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Bonnie Heredia-Koster, ATC/LAT
Bonniehk@Spinerehab.net
“I chose the field of Sports Medicine because I have a strong belief in returning athletes and active people to their optimal level of competition or activity. I enjoy helping people decrease their pain and recover post surgery with specific exercises (rehab programs) that facilitate quick and effective recovery."
Master Degree: Health Services Management , Webster University; Resource – Development
Bachelor Degree: Public Health, Webster University; Sports Medicine Curriculum, New Mexico State University
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Call (915) 562-8525 (Edgemere), (915) 855-6466 (Zaragoza) or request an appointment online to make your appointment for physical therapy at Spine & Rehab Specialists in El Paso, Texas.
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Meet Our Physical Therapists
Our Vision:
Our vision here at Spine & Rehab Specialists is to provide excellent quality of care to all patients regardless of insurance coverage.
Our Values:
The values that guide the company are professionalism, specialized care and individual care. A hallmark of our care is the emphasis we put on the coaching of patients throughout recovery. Indeed, for healing to occur and to occur quickly, the mind, body and spirit of both the patient and the therapist must be put to use. Our’s is a “can-do” environment. Each day begins anew. The enthusiasm we bring to our patients and our jobs creates a positive atmosphere that aids in the recovery of our patients.
Daniel Paggen, PT, DPT »
At Spine & Rehab Specialists in El Paso, Texas, our talented team of physical therapists takes great pride in offering patients the best in pain relief, physical therapy, and rehabilitation care. Our caring physical therapists spend time with our patients and perform a thorough physical therapy evaluation, while educating them on the nature and origin of their problem. We teach our patients prevention techniques and exercises so they can significantly reduce the potential for the recurrence of pain or injury. Call (915) 562-8525 (Edgemere) or (915) 855-6466 (Zaragoza) to make your appointment for physical therapy at Spine & Rehab Specialists in El Paso, Texas.
Harry Koster, PT, Cert. MDT
Harry@Spinerehab.net
"There’s nothing more rewarding than helping people regain their health and return to the activities they enjoy. That is one reason I’m trained and experienced with the internationally recommended and recognized "Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy" or McKenzie Method. If you have back or neck problems, or any other joint problems, I can use this method to get you out of pain and back to your lifestyle quickly and effectively, even if you have tried other forms of treatment. And we have the latest and most advanced equipment ready to help you."
Bachelor Degree: Physical Therapy, Hogeschool Zeeland School for Physiotherapy, The Netherlands
Certification: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Method), Functional Capacity Evaluations, and Certified Clinical Instructor
Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association, Texas, Orthopedic Section of APTA, Private Practice section of APTA, Texas Physical Therapy Association of Texas,
Postions: Vice Chair Greater El Paso District of TPTA, 2006-2009; District Chair Greater El Paso District of TPTA 2009-Current; District Liason to Executive Committee of TPTA, 2010 -Current
Teaching: Guest Faculty, El Paso Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program
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Claudia Garduno, PT, MPT
Claudia.Garduno@Spinerehab.net
"Giving patients the knowledge to help themselves is the key to a sustainable pain free life."
"People are often hurting without having any idea as to what has gone wrong. I want to educate people about their condition and how to improve their well-being. In addition, I want to provide a lifetime of understanding that will prevent future injury and improve patients overall quality of life."
"Quality care means seeing each patient as a unique individual."
"I chose Physical Therapy as my profession because it gives me the opportunity to work with people in a wide variety of settings. Patients from the age of three to ninety have helped further my experience by teaching me about their ailments, cultures, backgrounds and conditions. Each person offers me a new and personal experience that allows me to be a better person and makes me a better Physical Therapist."
Master Degree: Physical Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Bachelor Degree: Kinesiology, University of Texas San Antonio
Membership: American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section of APTA, UTSA Alumni Association
Jackie Orszulak, PTA
Jackie.O@Spinerehab.net
"We all have ability. The difference is how you use it." Stevie Wonder
"I grew up in El Paso, Texas wanting to work in a field where I could make a difference in people's lives. Physical Therapy has given me that opportunity.
The physical therapists at Spine and Rehab Specialists have a wealth of knowledge and experience, which has helped me to enhance my skills as a physical therapy assistant. I have had the opportunity to help people regain their function, mobility and to teach them injury prevention, making a difference in the lives of many. "
Associates Degree: Physical Therapy, EPCC, Member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Texas Physical Therapy Association.
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Pradeep Edupuganti, PT, MA
Pradeep@Spinerehab.net
"I chose to become a Physical Therapist because I wanted to help and provide quality care to those in need of physical therapy. I get energetic when I see my patients progressing."
Master Degree: Kinesiology & Exercise, University of Texas, El Paso
Bachelor Degree: Physical Therapy, N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, India
Membership: American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association, IPTA
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Bonnie Heredia-Koster, ATC/LAT
Bonniehk@Spinerehab.net
“I chose the field of Sports Medicine because I have a strong belief in returning athletes and active people to their optimal level of competition or activity. I enjoy helping people decrease their pain and recover post surgery with specific exercises (rehab programs) that facilitate quick and effective recovery."
Master Degree: Health Services Management , Webster University; Resource – Development
Bachelor Degree: Public Health, Webster University; Sports Medicine Curriculum, New Mexico State University
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Call (915) 562-8525 (Edgemere), (915) 855-6466 (Zaragoza) or request an appointment online to make your appointment for physical therapy at Spine & Rehab Specialists in El Paso, Texas.
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