Our Therapists

ROC South Office Physical Therapists

John Turri, M.S.P.T. graduated from 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 is shoulder rehabilitation and injury prevention. He has extensive training and experience with hip, knee and shoulder orthopaedic rehab. 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.

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.

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. He is currently a PhD candidate in orthopaedics and sports science at Rocky Mountain University of Hearlth Professions.Troy joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center in 2008.

Jessica L. Yurtinus, M.S.P.T. graduated from University of Nevada, R

eno 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 KayakingTeam. During the spring/summerJessica also travels and competes with the pro-freestyle kayak circuit, and is currently top 5 in the nation. She joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center in 2004.

Brian Fearnley, M.P.T. graduated from University of Nevada, Reno in 1997 with a B.S. in Health Ecology and a minor in Spanish. He played collegiate football at the University of Nevada, Reno from 1992-1996. Brian earned a Masters in Physical Therapy from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois in 2002. He also served as Adjunct Clinical Faculty at the University of Nevada School of Medicine from 2004-2013. Brian is fluent in Spanish and enjoys working with patients of any age. He is primarily interested in working with sports injuries and post-surgical patients. He enjoys skiing, paddleboarding, and running. He joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic in 2013.

Elizabeth Brinkley-Pateta is a NATA Certified Athletic Trainer since 2001. She has over 14 years of experience with athletics: 9 years at the collegiate level and 5 years in a clinical outreach setting. In 2001 she graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Kinesiology. She became a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Nevada Reno primarily working with Football, Cross Country and Track and Field. She earned her master's degree in 2004 from UNR.

She has been with the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic since 2007, working rehabilitation, injury education and return to activity with patients, as well as working with the Washoe County School District as Damonte Ranch High School's certified athletic trainer. Her work experience includes working with all age groups and abilities. She has worked with numerous sports including football, cross country, track and field, rugby, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and volleyball.

In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys being outside and being active - biking, swimming, and hiking with her dog and husband.

ROC Arlington Office Physical Therapists

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.

Stephen Capel, P.T. received his physical therapy degree from Fontys Hogeschool in Eindhoven, The Netherlands in 1998 and has worked in the outpatient orthopaedic setting since that time. He has received extensive continued education and training in all areas of orthopaedic injury and treatment and enjoys working with patients of all ages and diagnoses. In his spare time, he enjoys swimming, cycling, running, skiing, and coaching youth athletics. He joined Reno Orthopaedic Clinic in 2006.

David Tompkins, M.S.P.T. received his BA in Health Sciences from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2001. He went on to receive his Masters of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2004 and subsequently joined the Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Physical Therapy and Hand Center. David enjoys the challenges of outpatient physical therapy with experience and training in the treatment of ankle, cervical spine, hip, knee, lumbar spine, shoulder, and thoracic spine patients. His approach is in the mechanical diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic patients.

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.

Brad Buckler, P.T.A., N.S.C.A. - C.P.T. received his Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC in 1995. He also received his board certification as a Personal Trainer from the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 1997. He is experienced in the treatment of orthopaedic and sports related injuries. He joined Reno Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in June of 2010.

ROC Medical Plaza 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.