Our Therapists
Physical Therapists
Craig Barton, M.S.P.T. received his Masters in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Craig enjoys working with all types of patients but has developed a strong interest in the foot and ankle. Craig has also attended courses on the knee and shoulder. Craig is currently in the process of becoming certified in mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine through the McKenzie Institute. He has been with the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center since 2000.
Lori Beck, P.T., M.D.T. received her Physical Therapy degree from the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. She is certified in mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine with the McKenzie Institute. She is focused on spinal injuries, shoulder and knee injuries and patient education for preventative care and self management. She joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center in 1991.
Troy Burley, P.T., M.P.T., O.C.S received his Masters in Physical Therapy degree from Western University of Health Sciences in 2002. He is a graduate of the Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Physical Therapy Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy and Musculoskeletal Primary Care. Troy is an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Troy is a certified golf fitness and medical instructor for the Titleist Performance Institute. Troy joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center in 2008.
Dave Tompkins, M.S.P.T. received his Masters in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center in 2004.
Tim Tulppo, P.T. received his Bachelors in Physical Therapy from
University
of
Tennessee
in
Knoxville,
Tennessee
. His focus is general sports and orthopedic rehabilitation with an emphasis on knees and shoulders. Tim joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center in 2007.
John Turri, M.S.P.T. graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1995 with a BA in Health Science and Administration. John also played baseball for the UNR Wolfpack team. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Andrews University, Dayton, Ohio in 1999. John's focus and a majority of his continuing education training has been in shoulder rehabilitation and injury prevention. He also has extensive training and experience with hip, knee and spine rehabilitation. John is a certified golf fitness and medical instructor for the Titleist Performance Institute. He joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center in 2006.
Jessica L. Yurtinus, M.S.P.T. graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1998 with a BA in Health Science. She went on to earn a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami, Miami Florida in 2001. Jessica's focus is on knee, shoulder and foot/ankle injuries, however she has also done additional continuing education training in running and the spine. She is currently working with members of the professional kayaking circuit in injury prevention and athlete rehabilitation, and is the team physical therapist for the US Freestyle Kayaking Team. She joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center in 2004.
Occupational Therapists
Eric Galvan, O.T.R./L., C.E.A.S. received his Occupational Therapy degree from University of Illinois, Chicago. He is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist and certified as an Ergonomics Assessment Specialist. Eric is licensed by the State of Nevada Board of Occupational Therapy and he joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center in 2000. His focus is in upper extremity rehabilitation, that includes wrist, finger and elbow fractures, tendon laceration, custom splint fabrication, tendonitis and upper extremity sprains. He is bilingual in Spanish and English.
Michael Welch, M.B.A., O.T.R./L., C.H.T. received his Occupational Therapy degree from San Jose State University in 1983 and became a certified Hand Therapist in 2004. His focus is in upper extremity rehabilitation which includes wrist, finger and elbow fractures, tendon laceration, custom splint fabrication tendonitis and upper extremity sprains. Michael joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center in 2004.