Becky Klemm, PT, MPH
Becky is a native Houstonian who grew up with 3 main interests: anatomy, physics, and a desire to fix things. Physical therapy offered the perfect combination of these disciplines, and working for Texas Back Institute in the 1990s solidified a passion for treating the spine. She realized that the field of physical therapy is vast and that expertise in all areas is impossible to achieve. She decided to specialize in order to effectively treat spine patients, and has since treated spine patients almost exclusively.
Lori Lemons, PT, Cert. MDT
Growing up, Lori led a very active lifestyle and excelled in subjects involving math and science. After spending a day in the clinic, she fell in love with physical therapy and began pursuing this new career choice in college. She graduated with her MPT from UT Southwestern in 2001, and quickly became intrigued by the complexities of back and neck pain. In 2006, Lori received her Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy from the McKenzie Institute. She has collected a wide variety of experiences while practicing in DFW, Houston, and College Station. Even with her education specializing in the spine, Lori enjoys treating a variety of diagnoses across the orthopedic continuum.
Elizabeth Woods, PT, DPT
Elizabeth was born and raised in Texas and knew from an early age she wanted to work in healthcare. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin, she worked for over 15 years in various clinical settings and for several non-profits in the San Antonio area. It was in her role as a nurse educator that she discovered her passion for helping people understand the connection between physical activity and wellness. She became a physical therapist so that she would be better equipped to help people achieve optimal health by moving more efficiently and with less pain. Elizabeth graduated with her DPT from Baylor University in 2023 and joined the Axis Therapy Services Team in early 2024.
Alicia MacKay
physical therapist assistant
Alicia is originally from College Station. She discovered a love of Therapy after being a patient herself several times due to injuries from being a gymnast as a child. She has practiced in Houston, Huntsville and College Station. After working in the Houston area for a few years she decided to return home to College Station in order to treat people closer to home.
Cynthia Mills, PTA, LMT
Cynthia is a native of Arizona who has lived a little bit of everywhere between Southern California to South Carolina and has finally settled in Texas with her family. She has spent her career as a licensed massage therapist working in a medical chiropractic setting, which built her passion for working with patients with spinal issues and the related pain they feel. Returning to school to pursue PTA has allowed her to expand her skill set and population served, thus achieving much better outcomes.
