Meet the Functional Testing Team

Our Memorial Hermann RSMI and SMR (Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation) physical therapy knee team, led by Jackie Kleihege, Knee Program Manager, is highly specialized in postoperative knee rehabilitation and create tailored treatment programs to optimize function. These physical therapists lead the clinical care across the greater Houston area and conduct functional testing at the 8 RSMI testing locations. The team is pivotal in elevating the standard of care following restorative knee procedures through multi-disciplinary collaboration, expert clinical skills, and generating innovative rehabilitation protocols. 

In addition to the core team leads pictured below, several additional team members contribute significantly to the success of our operations. These individuals assist with conducting functional tests and processing reports, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the workflow.

Texas Medical Center RSMI:

  • Steven Removcik, PT, DPT
  • Jeremy Banas

Shepherd Square RSMI:

  • Lily Koch, PT, DPT
  • Reid Moseley, PT, DPT
  • Phil Sheedy, PT, DPT
  • Manny Martinez

Memorial City RSMI:

  • Cassie Casatelli, PT, DPT
  • Hallie Ward Kou, PT, DPT
  • Jamie Chauvin ATC, LAT

Katy RSMI:

  • Ian Aviles, PT, DPT
  • Chelsea Ngo, PT, DPT
  • Karly Huebel-Mendez

Sugarland RSMI:

  • Zach Jacobs, PT, DPT
  • Dave Cutler, PT, MSPT

The Woodlands RSMI:

  • Victoria Rigsby, PT, DPT

Pearland RSMI:

  • Brandon Barnes, PT, DPT
  • Ryan Collins PT, MPT
  • Camden Wilson

Cypress RSMI:

  • Kyle Wright, PT, DPT

Clinical Operations Team

Jackie KleihegeJackie Kleihege, PT, MPT
Knee Program Manager
Kimberly GandlerKim Gandler
Manager of Human Performance
Jessica DuckettJessica Duckett
Human Performance Technician
Victoria MontemayorVictoria Montemayor
Human Performance Technician
Jeff FaberJeff Faber, PT, DPT, ATC
Kingwood Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Lead
Tom LatimoreTom Latimore, PT, DPT
Fall Creek Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Lead
black photo avitarCandice Grazian
Patient Access Representative

Functional Testing Team

Alex AndersonAlex Anderson, PT, DPT
Pearland Rockets Sports Medicine Institute Lead
Carol BentleyCarol Bentley, PT, DPT
Katy Rockets Sports Medicine Institute Lead
Melanie BucknerMelanie Buckner, PT, DPT
Memorial City Rockets Sports Medicine Institute Lead
Eric ChicasEric Chicas, PT, DPT
Texas Medical Center Lead
Steve HigbieSteve Higbie, PT, DPT
Sugar Land Rockets Sports Medicine Institute Lead
Ellie ParkerEllie Parker, PT, DPT
Katy Rockets Sports Medicine Institute Lead
Kim PolasekKim Polasek, PT, DPT
Shepherd Square Rockets Sports Medicine Institute Lead
Morgan SonnierMorgan Sonnier, PT, MPT
Memorial City Rockets Sports Medicine Institute Lead
Josh SulikJosh Sulik, PT, DPT
Cypress Rockets Sports Medicine Institute Lead