Meet our Physical Therapists
Dr. Jerry Yarborough, PT, DPT, CEO
I am Dr. Jerry Yarborough. I've been doing physical therapy for 28 years and opened my first outpatient physical therapy clinic 20 years ago in 2002 in Jonesboro, LA.
I opened my 2nd clinic over 7 years ago in 2015 in Ruston, LA where I live with my sweet wife Angela. I opened my 3rd clinic last November 2021 in El Dorado.
I specialize in Vestibular and Balance rehab because in 2008 I had a personal experience with severe balance issues stimulated from an illness. I was destined to the nursing home but decided to trust my God and work really hard. Within a year I had recovered 95%. This experience sparked my interest to buy into the National franchise FYZICAL 6 years ago in 2015 because they too specialized in balance and vestibular programs.
In addition, we are the area of back pain experts, treating thousands of patients each year.
Angela and I have 8 children together. I spent the first half of my life growing up in Fort Worth Tx and moved to Ruston in 1995. I love mission work, especially in Africa and we have a small residential farm where we have goats, chickens, rabbits, dogs, birds, fish, and a cat. I love the Lord, my family, and my communities. It's my passion to impact our region to help people overcome their impairments and to LOVE THEIR LIFE.
Tara Howington, CFO
My name is Tara Howington. I have been working with the Fyzical Team for nearly 4 years. I live in West Monroe, LA, with my husband. I love the New Orleans Saints, Disney, and Jesus, but not in that order! What I like most about working at Fyzical is helping people love their lives.
Christol Sterling, COO
Hi, my name is Christol Sterling and I am the COO. Prior to coming to work at Fyzical, I served as the Administrative Program Manager at Louisiana Tech University for 7 years and served as the Regional Coordinator for Volunteers of America NELA for over 14 years. I have been working with the Fyzical team for 3 months. A little about me...I am the mother of 2 teenagers who keep me busy. I am a Louisiana Tech Alumni, Go Dawgs! Some of the things I love are Jesus, my family, and serving others. It brings me joy to be able to play a part in helping our patients "Love their Life" here at Fyzical.
Angela Yarborough, Chief Advisor
Hello, my name is Angela Yarborough. I left my nursing career as an RN in 2017 to help my husband, Dr. Jerry Yarborough, build and grow our businesses to a new level. I love being a part of Fyzical. Our business model is so much more than "just getting people living life again". It goes deep into the heart of my life's passion. That passion is to help people truly LOVE the life that they are living. Fyzical enables us to help these people put this into action!
Lisa Nelson, Marketing Director
Hi, my name is Lisa Nelson.
I am the Marketing Director.
Prior to coming to work at Fyzical, I served as Cypress Grave as Director of Marketing for 1 & ½ years until they sold the business. I have been at Fyzical for 3 months.
A little about myself:
I am married to my husband, Trey and have 2 beautiful daughters and 5 wonderful grandchildren!
I love spending time traveling with my husband and family.
What I love most about working at Fyzical is interacting with doctors and their staff members in all our markets and seeing the excellent care provided to patients in our clinics. Also I love how Fyzical has a family atmosphere and how everyone works as a team to be our best.
I am the Marketing Director.
Prior to coming to work at Fyzical, I served as Cypress Grave as Director of Marketing for 1 & ½ years until they sold the business. I have been at Fyzical for 3 months.
A little about myself:
I am married to my husband, Trey and have 2 beautiful daughters and 5 wonderful grandchildren!
I love spending time traveling with my husband and family.
What I love most about working at Fyzical is interacting with doctors and their staff members in all our markets and seeing the excellent care provided to patients in our clinics. Also I love how Fyzical has a family atmosphere and how everyone works as a team to be our best.
Hannah Robinson, PTA
Hi, my name is Hannah Robinson, I am a Physical Therapist Assistant. Prior to coming to work at Fyzical, I was a PTA at Synergy for 1 year and 2 months, and before that a PTA at Christus St. Michael Outpatient for 2 years. I have been working with the Fyzical team since March 2023. A little about myself: I am interested in working out, traveling, anything outdoors, cooking and baking. I love spending time with my husband and family. What I love most about working at Fyzical: working with great staff and helping others achieve their goals.
Stori Kramel, PT
Hi, my name is Stori Kramel
I am a Physical Therapist; prior to coming to work at Fyzical, I was a rehab tech from 2018-2023 while completing my bachelors.at ULM and first year of PT school. I have been working with the Fyzical team for a few months. A little about myself: I am an iced coffee lover, proud dogmom to a labrador named Sage. I love spending time outdoors and going for runs with Sage.
What I love most about working at Fyzical is the welcoming environment and encouraging team who want to help others achieve their movement goals.
Mandy Putman, Billing Specialist
Hi, my name is Mandy Putman. I'm a Billing Specialist for the West Monroe Clinic. Prior to coming to work at Fyzical, I served as a Legal Assistant for 7 years. I have been working with the Fyzical team for 6 months.
A little about myself:
I am 27 years old. I have one daughter who is 7. I love fishing, hunting, and being outdoors.
I love spending time with my family.
What I love most about working at Fyzical
I love seeing the progress of patients and how happy they are to achieve their goals.