Physical Therapists
Hayley Blackman, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Hayley Blackman graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Prior to attending UT Austin, Hayley danced for a professional ballet company in Philadephia. And while living in Austin for undergrad, she continued sharing her passion for dance by teaching ballet classes at a local dance studio for children ranging from 5 to 18 years old. She then attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Hayley completed her clinical rotations during graduate school in a variety of settings throughout Texas including hospital, skilled nursing facility, and outpatient orthopedics. She completed her outpatient pediatric rotation here at Big Sky Pediatric Therapy and is excited to now be joining the Big Sky team. She has attended courses over reflex integration, utilization and fitting of adaptive therapeutic tricycles through AMBUCS, and utilization of the Test of Infant Motor Performance assessment. During her free time she enjoys exploring all that Austin has to offer with her family and friends.
Physical Therapist
Hayley Blackman graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Prior to attending UT Austin, Hayley danced for a professional ballet company in Philadephia. And while living in Austin for undergrad, she continued sharing her passion for dance by teaching ballet classes at a local dance studio for children ranging from 5 to 18 years old. She then attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Hayley completed her clinical rotations during graduate school in a variety of settings throughout Texas including hospital, skilled nursing facility, and outpatient orthopedics. She completed her outpatient pediatric rotation here at Big Sky Pediatric Therapy and is excited to now be joining the Big Sky team. She has attended courses over reflex integration, utilization and fitting of adaptive therapeutic tricycles through AMBUCS, and utilization of the Test of Infant Motor Performance assessment. During her free time she enjoys exploring all that Austin has to offer with her family and friends.
Kara Schulte, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Kara graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. She then completed her graduate work at the Ohio State University and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. At Ohio State, Kara completed additional coursework in early intervention to gain an in-depth understanding of child development and received an interdisciplinary specialization in pediatrics. Kara began her physical therapy career as a traveling physical therapist and settled in Dallas, where she worked at an outpatient pediatric clinic. She has experience treating children of all ages with orthopedic injuries, torticollis, neurological disorders, genetic syndromes, traumatic brain injuries, developmental delays, equinus varus (toe walking), coordination disorders and leading group based therapy. Kara is also a certified personal trainer and is passionate about bringing awareness to childhood obesity. New to Austin and a newlywed, Kara and her husband are excited to explore Austin and take advantage of the great outdoors.
Physical Therapist
Kara graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. She then completed her graduate work at the Ohio State University and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. At Ohio State, Kara completed additional coursework in early intervention to gain an in-depth understanding of child development and received an interdisciplinary specialization in pediatrics. Kara began her physical therapy career as a traveling physical therapist and settled in Dallas, where she worked at an outpatient pediatric clinic. She has experience treating children of all ages with orthopedic injuries, torticollis, neurological disorders, genetic syndromes, traumatic brain injuries, developmental delays, equinus varus (toe walking), coordination disorders and leading group based therapy. Kara is also a certified personal trainer and is passionate about bringing awareness to childhood obesity. New to Austin and a newlywed, Kara and her husband are excited to explore Austin and take advantage of the great outdoors.
Lisa Dennis PT, MPT, PCS
Physical Therapist
Lisa graduated from UT Austin with a BS in Speech Communication and obtained her Master of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Lisa has worked in a variety of settings in her 18 years practicing physical therapy starting at Shriner’s Hospitals for Children in Houston. There she was able to treat a wide variety of children in both inpatient/post-surgical rehab and outpatient specialty clinics for cerebral palsy, arthrogryposis, spina bifida, and various other orthopedic impairments. After moving to Austin with her husband, Joe, and 3 children in 2009 Lisa continued working with children in the outpatient rehab and home health settings. In 2012 she obtained certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a Pediatric Clinical Specialist. Passionate about celebrating the gifts and capabilities all children have to offer Lisa helped create and currently serves on the executive board of Vandegrift High School’s Special Education Department Booster Club and volunteers co-teaching a dance class for children with special needs at her community’s dance studio.
Physical Therapist
Lisa graduated from UT Austin with a BS in Speech Communication and obtained her Master of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Lisa has worked in a variety of settings in her 18 years practicing physical therapy starting at Shriner’s Hospitals for Children in Houston. There she was able to treat a wide variety of children in both inpatient/post-surgical rehab and outpatient specialty clinics for cerebral palsy, arthrogryposis, spina bifida, and various other orthopedic impairments. After moving to Austin with her husband, Joe, and 3 children in 2009 Lisa continued working with children in the outpatient rehab and home health settings. In 2012 she obtained certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a Pediatric Clinical Specialist. Passionate about celebrating the gifts and capabilities all children have to offer Lisa helped create and currently serves on the executive board of Vandegrift High School’s Special Education Department Booster Club and volunteers co-teaching a dance class for children with special needs at her community’s dance studio.
Michele Brown, MS, PT
Physical Therapist
Michele received her BA in English from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and her Masters of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia in 1995. Michele has experience working with children from birth through age 21 and older adults with disabilities. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings including the University of Virginia Children's Hospital inpatient units and outpatient clinic, as well as Specialty clinics such as Spina Bifida clinic, Hemophilia clinic, Neurodevelopmental clinic, Preemie clinic, and Cerebral Palsy clinic. She has experience evaluating for and determining appropriate wheelchair seating and assistive equipment, as well as recommending appropriate orthotics when indicated. Michele has also worked in the public schools and early intervention setting and currently also sees children in the home health setting. She loves working with each child to make progress toward improving his ability to play and interact with friends and family. Michele and her husband, Chris have 3 daughters and enjoy hiking, exploring new places, and playing games together.
Physical Therapist
Michele received her BA in English from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and her Masters of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia in 1995. Michele has experience working with children from birth through age 21 and older adults with disabilities. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings including the University of Virginia Children's Hospital inpatient units and outpatient clinic, as well as Specialty clinics such as Spina Bifida clinic, Hemophilia clinic, Neurodevelopmental clinic, Preemie clinic, and Cerebral Palsy clinic. She has experience evaluating for and determining appropriate wheelchair seating and assistive equipment, as well as recommending appropriate orthotics when indicated. Michele has also worked in the public schools and early intervention setting and currently also sees children in the home health setting. She loves working with each child to make progress toward improving his ability to play and interact with friends and family. Michele and her husband, Chris have 3 daughters and enjoy hiking, exploring new places, and playing games together.
