"BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY"
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Adult and Pediatric Outpatient Therapy
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Krystal Allen
Speech-Language Pathologist Krystal is certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensed by the State of Texas as a speech-language pathologist. She attended Our Lady of the Lake University, where she received a Master of Arts in Communication Disorders and obtained a bilingual certificate for having practicum hours with bilingual and Spanish speaking populations. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International studies. She has years of experience working with adult and pediatric populations in academic, medical and private clinical settings where she has specialized in the evaluation and treatment of a variety of disorders in both English and Spanish, such as Speech and language delays; Vocal pathologies; Dysphagia (swallowing); Dysarthria and Cognitive-linguistic impairment resulting from neurological trauma. Krystal has also worked in the planning and implementation of care for individuals as well as groups. |
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Beth-Ann Kwarteng
Speech-Language Pathologist Beth-Ann is certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the State of Texas Speech-Language Pathologist. She is also certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LVST-LOUD) for patients with Parkinson's Disease and other diagnosis that affect the voice, as well as Vital Stim, Ampcare (ESP), for patient with difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and Basic Life Skills (CPR). Beth-Ann attended Stephen F. Austin University, where she received both a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has years of experience working with adult, geriatric, and pediatric populations in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, academic settings and outpatient rehabilitation facilities where she has evaluated and treated a variety of disorders; Dysphagia (swallowing); Vocal pathologies; Dysarthia, Aphasia (difficulty with communicating following stroke/CVA) and Cognitive-linguistic impairment resulting from neurological trauma. Beth-Ann believes her role as a speech therapist is rewarding because she is able to help people return to communicating, swallowing, and socializing with their friends and loved ones. |
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William "Bill" Juch
Occupational Therapist William specializes in both pediatric and adult outpatient rehabilitation services here at BARC. Bill has garnered experience treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated sensory processing deficits as well as individuals with upper quadrant orthopedic injuries. Bill grew up in the northwest Houston suburb of Klein and graduated from Klein High School in 2008. In 2012, Bill completed his bachelors of science in Biology at the University of Texas at Austin, and went to finish his Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston in 2014. Bill’s drive to become an Occupational Therapist is derived from his experience of severely injuring his left hand working out at the gym as an adolescent. He was very lucky to work with an outstanding therapist that was able to bring his hand back function. Now Bill hopes to help others just as he was helped out in the past, and to inspire others to reach out and lend a hand to those in need. Bill‘s is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at UTMB in Galveston. His current long-term goals include further credentialing for pursuit of Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Bill is greatly interested in research on how 3D printing technology can be applied to create and fit custom orthotics, as well as how telemedicine and therapy can be used to increase access to healthcare for the less fortunate and to improve patient outcomes across the world. Outside of work, Bill is a naturalist and enjoys spending his time outdoors playing sports, hiking, or just enjoying the weather. |
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Esme Salinas
Physical Therapist Assistant Esme is a licensed physical therapist assistant with a little over three years’ experience in an outpatient and long term acute setting treating pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. She enjoys treating patients with different diagnoses and injuries to improve their overall function including sports related injuries, post-surgical conditions, chronic pain, musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, among many others. She graduated in 2012 from San Jacinto College with her Associate of Applied Science degree in physical therapy. Her most recent continuing education courses have improved her knowledge in kinesiology taping, aquatic therapy, and treating common pediatric conditions. She is certified in CPR, first aid, and Fascial Movement Taping. In her leisure time she enjoys running, making hair bows, and spending quality time with her husband and daughter. |