Chris Hicks
Physical Therapist, Owner
PT
Born and raised in Bridgeport, Texas. Bridgeport High School graduate 1999. Angelo State University Bachelor of Science 2006. Angelo State University Master of Physical Therapy 2006.
Grew up with a great deal of influence by my extended family, especially my grandfather, Chito (I’d like to find a great picture we have of him just before he died; I have one in mind already). I worked along side him in the summers much of childhood and through high school pouring concrete.
I first became interested in PT in high school after a football injury that led to surgery on my right thumb and required over 2 months of therapy to regain function.
The therapist treating me ended up hiring me to work as a therapy aid part time while attending college.
Graduate school at Angelo State University 2004-2006 with a Master’s in Physical Therapy.
First job after college was working with Shayne Dutton, PT who was the same PT that treated me and hired me in college. I later went on to work as a traveling PT during 2009-2011 where I got the chance to work with a variety of therapists, settings, demographrics. During that time was when I realized how I would like to manage my own practice when the chance came.
Core Values:
I’ve learned people can’t trust me if they don’t know me. We try to personally get to know all of our patients. But I also try hard to keep some level of personal connection with our staff.
We never know where people are in life. Regardless of where I am, I have to meet people where they are to relate to them and love them for who they are. Just because I don’t agree with someone, doesn’t mean I can’t help them.
Quote:
You can learn something every day IF you pay attention.
Favorite Movies, Shows, Podcasts & Books:
I’m not much of a movie buff and my books I enjoy reading would bore you!
A healthcare system that profits from illness. I would love to see people encouraged and incentivized to be well physically and mentally.
As the owner, I take it personal that my staff has a place to work and feel like they are valued but also provide value to our organization and clients. I set the tone for the day and make sure I enjoy coming to work more than anyone else. I love my staff and they are hands down the best staff I’ve ever worked with.
I enjoy treating conditions that don’t have a protocol. I feel like I have a gift for finding creative activities and movements to mimic function.
When I’m not working:
Anything I can do to spend time with my family and extended family. Our family is also honored to be able to serve our local church and enjoy rooting for all of the local churches making an impact on our local communities and youth.
Chris, Kelli, Stephen and Kaitlyn all worked well together and got me back to where I could do all of the things that I needed to do after my total hip replacement. They are great people and will get you through it. Thank you guys.
I absolutely love this place!! Chris, Kelli and the entire staff are amazing. For a long time I have suffered with constant pain in my heap. I went to the chiropractor, had tried deep tissue therapy, etc., but nothing gave me the relief that I needed. I highly recommend Foundation Therapy.
Best experience I have had with physical therapy. I will recommend Foundation to everyone. Chris is great and all other staff is so friendly and
caring.