Special Credentials:
Doctorate and Master’s Degrees in Physical Therapy. Certified Manual Therapist (MTC) with emphasis in Spine, Extremity, and Myofascial Evaluation & Manipulation. Certification included advanced training in Cervical, Upper Thoracic, Lower Thoracic and Lumbar Spine, along with Pelvic, SI, and Hip Functional Analysis and Extremity Integration.
Dr. Billyard is ASTYM-Certified. She is a seasoned clinician with training and expertise in spine rehabilitation, aquatic physical therapy, orthopedics, manual therapy, and foot and ankle rehab. Her wide range of experience includes geriatrics, pregnancy-related conditions, athletes, and pediatrics.
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Hobbies:
She enjoys spending time with her husband, her beautiful daughters, and her dog Tie. She loves reading, playing volleyball and basketball, cooking, and traveling. She also loves doing family history work.
What do you like most about being a Physical Therapist:
I love making a difference my patient’s lives – seeing the joy that comes when someone returns to something they love, whether it’s hitting a ball, running a 5K, or carrying a grandchild. I also cherish the relationships and friendships that we build with our patients who become part of our family.
Special Credentials:
Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Certified Athletic Trainer. Advanced training and specialization in Upper Cervical, Thoracic Spine & Ribs, and Lumbar Spine from the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM).
Mr. Simmons is ASTYM-Certified. He is a skilled practitioner with almost 20 years of clinical expertise in the areas of orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, spine treatment, manual therapy, and neurological rehab. He also specializes in vertigo and vestibular rehabilitation. His vast experience includes working with high school and collegiate athletes as well as weekend warriors. He served as a Certified Athletic Trainer for Northridge High School in Layton, Utah for 16 years, so he is well-versed at getting athletes back in the game.
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Hobbies:
He enjoys spending time with his family, walking his yellow lab, keeping on top of the latest research in rehabilitation by furthering his education, seeing the sites in Arizona, and going back to Utah to visit family.
What do you like most about being a Physical Therapist:
I love helping people get better and seeing them meet their goals. It is very satisfying to see the dramatic change that can happen from day 1 to discharge. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with patients that have been unsuccessful at other clinics.
Special Credentials:
Associates Degree – Physical Therapy Assistant.
Ms. Villapando is an experienced practitioner in general orthopedics, geriatrics, total joint replacement, workers’ compensation, and industrial rehabilitation. She is well-trained in manual therapy, balance and proprioception training, and functional rehab. She is bilingual.
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Hobbies:
She loves traveling, hiking, baking/cooking, and spending time with family, friends, and her pets. She also enjoys painting and drawing.
What do you like most about being a therapist?
I enjoy being able to build relationships with patients so we can reach their goals as a team. It is very rewarding to see how excited patients get when they have reduced pain or when they are able to do something they were previously limited in due to pain or weakness. “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
Special Credentials:
Associates Degree – Physical Therapist Assistant. Associates Degree – Applied Science.
Ms. Fay is a versatile clinician who is experienced with a wide range of patients, from weekend warriors to the elderly. She is experienced in manual and orthopedic therapy, aquatic therapy, cardiovascular exercise, and geriatric rehabilitation. She is an accomplished dancer who is familiar with associated movement patterns and injury rehabilitation. She is bilingual.
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Hobbies:
I enjoy going to the gym, dancing, hiking, traveling the world, hanging out with friends and family, and reading self improvement books.
What do you like most about being a therapist?
I love creating meaningful relationships with patients while helping them get back to doing the things they love. I have danced most of my life and I love to find ways to incorporate movement and exercise to rehabilitate people to living a better life. It is a great feeling knowing I have the ability to make a difference in someone’s life. “One day at a time that is enough, do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone, and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering.” -Ida Scott Taylor
