Our Team
KEVIN TAYLOR - OWNER
PT, ATC, LAT, Cert. DN I & II
Kevin was raised in Northwest Oklahoma in the middle of the oil patch and cowboy country. He graduated from Woodward High School and attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Kevin played for the Ranger Football Team during his time in undergraduate studies before being accepted into the University of Oklahoma’s College of Allied Health Physical Therapy program. Graduating from OU in 1994, he went to work for HealthSouth Rehabilitation Co. until he created the first Human Performance Center (HPC) in Woodward in 1998. Over the next 19 years, HPC grew to 10 clinics with 4 being in rural areas and 6 in the OKC metro.
Over the past 24 years, Kevin has dedicated himself to improving his professional skills in physical therapy, sports medicine, and performance training with athletes of all ages. Kevin continued his post-graduate education by getting his Certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN) and becoming a National Board-certified Athletic Trainer. His certification in dry needling is through the AAMT (American Academy of Manipulative Therapy) Spinal Manipulation Institute & Dry Needling Institute. As an athletic trainer, Kevin is licensed locally in Oklahoma and is nationally certified which has allowed him the privilege of working on the Justin Sports Medicine Team for over 25 years. He has worked rodeos across the state of Oklahoma as well as the PRCA National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the best athletic trainers’ partner with the best sports medicine physicians, to provide care and treatment for the most successful rodeo athletes each year. In addition, he spent 3 years as the assistant Athletic Trainer for our local professional hockey team, the Oklahoma City Blazers. These professional experiences have provided opportunities for Kevin to experience and learn from some of the most elite sports medicine physicians and athletic trainers in the nation.
In 2017, Kevin and his business partners sold their physical therapy private practices – Human Performance Centers (HPC). The idea of selling the businesses was born when Kevin’s primary business partner was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2015, and in 2017 the sale became final. In 2020, Terrance Cason passed away after a courageous battle to live. He is survived by his two adult children and a granddaughter.
“I am proud to showcase Taylor Physical Therapy (TPT) to Oklahomans. I will bring the same unique qualities that Human Performance Centers were well known for. I look forward to carrying on what we started years ago – ‘Uniting Hands-on Therapies with Personalized Care’! I look forward to helping you function pain free, regain your independence, and ultimately, perform at a higher level. Let me help you create Your comeback story!”
Kevin Taylor, PT, ATC, LAT, Cert. DN I & II
SASHA FIRESTONE
Sasha was born and raised in Northwest Ohio in a small farming community. She graduated with her Bachelors in Exercise Science at Bowling Green State University in 2018. She is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and is FMS certified through Functional Movement Systems.
Sasha began her career as a personal trainer in 2017 working at a commercial gym and helping with a local high school volleyball team's strength and conditioning practices. Since then, she has been a certified health coach, online fitness coach, and working with physical therapy clinics. Sasha has enjoyed the opportunity to utilize her education in a clinical setting by helping patients perform exercises pain free and to see them perform at a higher level than when they began. Sasha looks forward to building more relationships with patients and to help them function at the highest level possible.
BETH TAYLOR
Beth is a mother, wife, and Clinical Director for Taylor Physical Therapy. Her heart is filled by serving others. She worked as a Speech Language Pathologist for more than a decade before accepting a position as the Executive Director of a non-profit organization, providing therapeutic riding activities for children with special needs and at-risk youth. Later, Elizabeth continued her work in the non-profit world accepting a position with the Center of Family Love in Okarche where she worked as a case manager, philanthropy specialist, and eventually the Director of Culture & Talent.
Elizabeth’s personal favorite part of working at TPT is witnessing all the “Comeback Stories” that are being made daily by their patients.
JESSICA GONZALEZ
Jessica was born and raised right here in Oklahoma City. She realized she wanted to be in physical therapy when she started working as a Physical Therapy Tech years ago at Human Performance Centers. Being bilingual, Jessica would step in and translate at times, and noticed there was a need for Spanish speaking personnel in the field.
Jessica went on to pursue a degree and graduated in 2018 as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She loves seeing people get back to their best selves.
When not working, Jessica spends her time with her 2 boys who are her entire world.
KELSEY WHEELER
Kelsey was raised in Piedmont, Oklahoma where she graduated in 2015. She then went to Weatherford, Oklahoma to attend college at Southwestern Oklahoma State University to obtain a degree in health sciences. In 2019, she graduated from SWOSU and was accepted into Langston University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. After graduating in 2022, Kelsey began working at Integris Baptist Medical Center in acute care physical therapy and later for Concentra Urgent Care in outpatient physical therapy.
Kelsey has enjoyed being able to work with a wide range of patients all varying in age, injuries, and disabilities. She looks forward to helping patients get back to what they love doing most!
CORA BETH TAYLOR
Cora Beth is the daughter of Kevin and Beth Taylor, and she serves as a Clinic Technician. She is pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees in both Biology and Chemistry at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma in pursuit of a career as a physician.
She works with us when school’s out, so you can catch her during Christmas and the summertime. You won’t see this girl without a smile!
LOLA POSEY DOLMAN
Lola serves as a clinic technician. Lola graduated from Norman High School in 2023 and is now pursuing a degree in Health and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma. She has found a passion for helping individuals reach their maximum potential. In her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her loved ones.
DYNTON TOWNSEND
Dynton Townsend is a Physical Therapy Technician with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Exercise Science from Oklahoma State University. He plans to attend Graduate school at some point in the near future where he plans to continue to help people rehabilitate and get stronger. His favorite part of this job is getting to meet and learn about all of the wonderful patients and seeing them progress to their full potential. In his free time he enjoys working out, hunting, fishing, and most of all getting to spend time with his family!
ROB DESPAIN
Personal Trainer
With 15 years of experience as a Personal Trainer, I am dedicated to helping individuals improve their quality of life through fitness. My journey began in 2007 at Private Workout in Irving, TX, and after a brief hiatus as a river guide in Tennessee and service as a radar technician in the USMC reserves, I returned to my passion for fitness. I spent five years at Gold's Gym in Oklahoma City before launching my own business in 2016. I hold a BS in Kinesiology from the University of Central Oklahoma and am certified as an ACSM Exercise Physiologist and ACE Personal Trainer. I am currently focused on developing the best functional training program in Oklahoma.
My training philosophy centers around the principle: "Add years to people's lives and add life to those years." I believe exercise is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, but it also carries the risk of injury if not managed correctly. My approach involves identifying the appropriate dosage of exercise for each individual, ensuring they achieve their goals safely and effectively. If you're ready to embark on your fitness journey, I’d love to help you transform your life!
MARY JUNG
Mary is a former patient of Kevin’s and now is apart of the team!
She spent the last 34 years in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Integris Baptist Medical Center, the last 27 of those as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
She is excited to experience a new career that allows her to interact with our patients, but also gives her the time to do what she loves - spending time in her garden and with her family!
RICHARD BOBIER
Richard spent many years coaching and teaching before deciding he could make a bigger impact on youth by becoming an athletic trainer and working with them on injury prevention.
Richard managed all of the state of Oklahoma’s athletics for Orthopedic Associates and Human Performance Centers following that decision. He did all of this while working the Woodward Elks Rodeo and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for many years as well. Richard is an icon, the greatest program manager Justin Sports Medicine has seen, and he has always been our “go-to” guy for the management of events. It is an honor and privilege to have him here with us at Taylor Physical Therapy.
BLAKE DOBSON
Blake Dobson is a compassionate Physical Therapy Technician with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from the University of Central Oklahoma. He is skilled in assisting therapists, and dedicated to helping patients recover from physical ailments with personalized care. Outside of work Blake enjoys rock climbing, rollerblading, and playing guitar.
LAUREN MURPHY
Lauren Murphy was raised in Piedmont, Oklahoma where she met the Taylor family. She graduated from Piedmont High School in 2022 and played travel soccer her whole life. Lauren is an empath and loves helping others feel overall better about themselves. In her free time she loves enjoying nature by hunting, fishing, and spending her time in the sunshine. While working at Taylor Physical Therapy, she plans to attend college to stay in the Physical Therapy field so she can continue to help people get healthier and stronger.
LAUREN JONES
Lauren Jones was born in North Carolina, and moved to Rockwall, Texas in 2010 where she met and later married her best friend. Lauren attended the University of Alabama for a few years before discovering that she was ready for a career path. While managing a Chiropractic firm in Texas, Lauren’s husband joined the Air Force and after having their first daughter they were relocated to Oklahoma where they welcomed their second baby girl. Between being a stay at home mom, Lauren has acquired many different job titles, and has excelled at everything she has put her mind to.
Lauren met Beth and Kevin through a longtime friendship with Sasha Firestone, and now does social media/marketing for their practice. In her free time she is playing with her girls, doing crotchet, or reading books.