Staff

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, Office Manager

Hi, my name is Christol Sterling and I am the Office Manager. 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, COO

Hello, my name is Angela Yarborough. I am the COO at Fyzical Ruston/Jonesboro LA & El Dorado AR. 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!

Emily Hagberg, PTA

I’m a Physical Therapist Assistant at Fyzical & have been at Fyzical since Feb 2023. I'm from Central Illinois, where I graduated from Heartland Community College's PTA program in May 2022. I moved to Ruston after getting married in June 2022. I have previous PTA experience in a Private Practice clinic & in the hospital setting. I enjoy working out, going on long walks/hikes with my dog, spending time with family & friends, reading books, playing music, & finding different ways to get involved in my community! I love the PT field & growing in my skills & talents as a PTA. My favorite thing about being part of Fyzical is the team atmosphere! Everyone here is a team player, encouraging one another to be their best self & perform their 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.

Laura McDonald, OT

I am an Occupational Therapist and Certified lymphedema therapist. Prior to coming to work at Fyzical, I served as an occupational therapist for 19 years, the last 9 years have been at Affinity Outpatient. Prior to that, my background was in rehab setting at Glenwood and Healthsouth.
I have been working with the Fyzical team for 1 week
A little about myself: I am a mom of three energetic children. My husband and I have been together since we were 16 and now have been married for 19 years. I love raising a family, we love to travel and explore nature together. I love spending time at home with my family.
What I love most about working at Fyzical is the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people.

Adam Crawford, PT, DPT

I am a Physical Therapist; prior to coming to work at Fyzical, I was a student intern for 1 year.
I have been working with the Fyzical team for 2 years as a PT tech and as a PT for 2 months
A little about myself: I grew up in the Ruston area and enjoy sports, working out, reading, and I love spending time traveling
What I love most about working at Fyzical is being able to work with and help people in my community.

Mandy Putman, CCS

Hi, my name is Mandy Putman. I'm a CCS 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.