Emily Broocks
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapist with seven years of clinical experience and advanced training through completion of an Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship. Passionate about working with dancers, cyclists, and runners, supported by a 15-year background as a pre-professional dancer across multiple styles, a 4-year collegiate cross-country and track career, and current participation on a women’s cycling race team in Houston. Known for exceptional patient-facing communication, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a team-centered approach to care. Actively committed to professional growth, holding Level II Dry Needling certification, Sports Concussion certification, and pursuing expanded opportunities in performing arts medicine, including work with the Houston Ballet. My extensive dance background and advanced clinical training uniquely position me to contribute meaningfully to the Spring Valley clinic, where I am eager to both learn from and support the dance medicine team while continuing to serve the clinic’s broader orthopedic and sports population.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Physical Therapist
Houston Methodist
10.2018 - Current
- Leads a positive and dynamic work environment, actively collaborating with colleagues in a team-based approach to patient care
- Maintains a full caseload (38 hours of clinic time), working with a wide range of patients in orthopedics and sports
- Oversees PT/OT student clinical education as Site Clinical Coordinator for past 2 years, establishing processes and school partnerships to grow student rotation capacity
- Partner with ATH S&C Staff to ensure smooth patient care transition and contribute to lunch-and-learn programming for continued staff development
- Co-lead the Employee Engagement Committee, recognizing birthdays and other special events as well as planning department social activities, including the HMOSM Department Holiday Party
- Serves on the Total Joint Team, in collaboration with surgeons and nurses, to evaluate patients same day and help decrease hospital stay length
Middle School English and Reading Teacher
Cedar Creek School
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Developed and executed daily lesson plans for four different English and Reading courses.
- Devised creative, hands-on activities to engage students' critical thinking abilities and develop writing skills.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Created a positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Orthopedic And Manual Therapy Fellowship
OPTIM Manual Therapy
Houston12-2025
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Texas Women's University
Houston, Texas05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English And French
Rhodes College
Memphis05.2009
Certificate - Integrated Clinical Dry Needling Level II
Revolution Human PT And Education
12-2025
Skills
- Fellowship-trained AAOMPT (awaiting decision)
- Dry Needle Level II certified
- Dance Medicine clinical experience
- Sports Concussion certified
- Blood-Flow Restriction Training proficiency
- Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
- Online training in Bike Fit
- French language proficiency
Certification
- Fellow-In-Training of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, OPTIM, 12/2019 to present
- Dry Needling Level II certified, Revolution Human PT and EDU, 12/2025
- Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, OPTIM, 12/2019
- Sports Concussion Certificate, Evolution Ed, 03/2023
- Licensed Physical Therapist, Texas, 08/2018 to present
Timeline
Senior Physical Therapist
Houston Methodist
10.2018 - Current
Middle School English and Reading Teacher
Cedar Creek School
08.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English And French
Rhodes College
Post-Graduate Certificate - Orthopedic And Manual Therapy Fellowship
OPTIM Manual Therapy
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Texas Women's University
Certificate - Integrated Clinical Dry Needling Level II
Revolution Human PT And Education