OXFORD CENTER STAFF


PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

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+ LISA DeBORD PT, OCS

Clinic Manager

Physical Therapist

“Anything worth doing, is worth doing well.” - Kathy Debord (My mother)

Work Location:

  • Oxford
  • Hamilton

Education:

  • Masters, Physical Therapy, Mount Saint Joseph
  • Bachelor of Science, Mount Saint Joeseph

Continuing Education:

  • Integrative Dry Needling
  • Postural Restoration
  • Graston

Additional Certifications:

  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist

Memberships:

  • APTA
  • Ohio Chapter
  • Orthopedic Chapter

Prior to OPTC:

  • Colorado State University
  • Fort Collins Functional Movement Institute
  • Point Sports Medicine
  • Ran and Operated my own PT Practice
  • Climbed Fourteeners in Colorado

Personal Interests:

  • Hiking/ Backpacking
  • Knitting
  • Traveling

What is your favorite vacation you have ever taken? Why?: Recently went to Athens and Santorini Greece. It was a great opportunity to visit the ruins and relax on the beach!

My bucket list (three things I want to do before I die):

  • Backpack Patagonia
  • Sea Kayak in Spain
  • Hike the Dolomites in Italy

+ LARA HAINES PT, MPT

Physical Therapist

“OPTC is family. I have worked here since 2000 and love it. It is fun to see so many returning patients who I now consider friends, family, or "fossils" as Pete fondly refers to them. I have had the pleasure of sharing in all seasons of life with my patients. What better place to get better than among "family".”

Work Location:

  • Oxford

Education:

  • Masters, Physical Therapy, St. Ambrose University
  • BA, Biology, Luther College

Continuing Education:

  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers
  • APTA Clinical Instructor – Education and Credentialing Program
  • Moms-In-Motion Certification course for pre and post-natal land and aquatic exercise
  • Manual Physical Therapy
  • Aquatics
  • Women’s Health
  • Orthotics
  • Spinal Mobilization
  • Instrument Based Soft Tissue Mobilization

Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association (Aquatic, Women’s Health, & Sports Section)

Community Involvement:

  • Faith Lutheran Church
  • Guest speaker for women’s health and fitness groups

Personal Interests:

  • Square Dancing and Faith building activities
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Spending time with family and friends

What is your favorite vacation you have ever taken? Why?: Girls trip to Columbus, OH. Who knew the American Girl Doll Store could be so fun?! My daughter and I traveled to Columbus this summer with two other moms and their daughters. Shopping, eating, chocolate, slumber party and of course, American Girl Doll shopping and stories was a ton of fun. Thank you Nina for the inspiration to be a little girl again!

My bucket list (three things I want to do before I die):

  • Return to Ballyportry Castle with the kids
  • Ride a horse along the beach
  • Break a plate after my meal in Greece

If you could trade places for a day with someone, who would it be and why?: I would love to trade places for a day with Laura Ingalls Wilder from Little House on the Prairie.

+ HOPE DAVIDSON PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

“I love having the opportunity to help others reach their optimal functional capacity. My goal is to provide the best patient centered-care possible, because each patient deserves to have a healthy life. I am excited to have this opportunity to serve others at Oxford Physical Therapy!"

Work Location

  • Oxford

Education:

  • Mount St. Joseph University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • University of Cincinnati, BS, Health Sciences

Memberhsips:

  • American Physical Therapy Association Personal Interests:
  • Spending time with family and friends
  • Running, hiking, swimming, paddle boarding
  • Reading
  • Pinteresting

What is your favorite vacation you have ever taken and why? My favorite vacation was to Hawaii, where I spent my honeymoon. Plus, the views were gorgeous!

My bucket list (three things I want to do before I die):

  • Skydive
  • Travel across Europe
  • Toss a football with Peyton Manning

If you could trade places for a day with someone, who would it be and why? I would trade places with Barry Allen, because the Flash is my favorite superhero. I would love to be able to run at super human speeds. I would be able to travel the world in one day!


PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS

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+ SARAH GABBARD PTA

Physical Therapist

“Expect less, prepare more. Judge less, respect more. Complain less, thank more. Regret less, smile more.”

Work Location:

  • Oxford

Education:

  • Associates of Applied Science, Sinclair Community College Physical Therapist Assistant

Community Involvement:

  • Volunteer at Animal Friends Humane Society

Personal Interests:

  • Outdoor activities such as kayaking, swimming, hiking, etc.
  • Reading
  • Spending time with family and friends
  • Photography
  • Traveling to quirky, off the beaten path locations

What is your favorite vacation you have ever taken? Why?: I spent one Christmas visiting family in Florida and then in Colorado all in a two week long vacation. I got to spend Christmas with most of my family and got to see very different parts of the country all in the same trip.

My bucket list (three things I want to do before I die):

  • Take a Mediterranean cruise
  • Visit Egyptian, Greek and Italian ruins
  • Travel the US in an RV

If you could trade places for a day with someone, who would it be and why?: An archaeologist on a dig. I love history and have always wanted to experience the archaeological world.

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+ BETH HICKMAN PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

“There are no limits to what you can accomplish, except the limits you place on yourself. “

Work Location:

  • Oxford
  • Hamilton

Education:

  • Physical Therapist Assistant, Sinclair Community College
  • BS, Allied Health Sciences, University of Cincinnati

Community Involvement:

  • Community Activities with my church

Personal Interests:

  • I enjoy spending time with my family and friends
  • I love being in nature, hiking, kayaking and rock climbing
  • I enjoy traveling and learning about different cultures

What is your favorite vacation you ever taken? Why?: My favorite vacation is when I went to Grand Cayman and snorkeled around the reef- saw sea turtles.

My Bucketlist (three things I want like to do before I die):

  • Travel Europe
  • Visit all the Major League Stadiums
  • Go to all National Parks