At its heart, STAR is its staff.
We see our work as more than a profession – itʼs a passion. And we see each other as more than co-workers – weʼre a family. One visit to STAR and youʼll immediately see why we love working together and why youʼll love working with us.
Trusting your care to STAR means relying on some of the best physical therapists in the state. Our most important job is getting to know you, but it never hurts to get to know us. Hereʼs a bit about who we are and what we do.
Jon Hupp President of STAR Physical Therapy – PT, MTC, Cert MDT
Jon is the President of STAR Physical Therapy. He is a graduate of Oklahoma University and has 15 years of orthopedic clinical expertise. He holds advanced certifications in both Manual Therapy, …more
Julie Mankinen PT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Julie is a graduate of Southwest Texas State University, with over 12 years of orthopedic clinical expertise. She holds advanced certifications as an Orthopedic Specialist (2000) and as a Fellow …more
Dale O’Toole OTR, CHT
Dale has 18 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy, with over 10 years of specialization in treatment of the hand. Dale earned her degree at Quinnipiac College in Connecticut. She completed …more
Lou Ann Balducci Hilton DPT
Lou Ann graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Consortium with The Medical College of Georgia. Her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science was …more
Josh Elrod DPT
Josh graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He went on to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2010 from the University of Texas Health Science …more
Kasey Aikin
Kasey is the newest member of S.T.A.R. Physical Therapy. She graduated in 2006 with her Bachelors in Exercise Sports Science / Athletic Training from Texas State University in San Marcos. Kasey earned …more
Julie Sandstet PT
Julie completed her undergraduate and graduate education at Ithaca College, NY in 1995, and has over 15 years experience in orthopedic/sports, aquatic, and home care settings. Her clinical expertise …more
