Our Team
Dr Kevin Bierle PT, DPT, COMT
Physical Therapist, Sports Specialist, Clinical Director
Dr. Kevin Bierle was born in Fort Worth, Texas and graduated from Baylor University in 2015 before pursuing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He finished graduate school through the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 2017 and began practicing.
Kevin is also certified in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and enjoys working with young athletes to improve their overall function and reduce pain.
Kevin enjoys challenging patients in their activities to assist them in achieving their full potential.
Kevin enjoys the field of physical therapy because of the diversity of people he gets to meet. He chose Physical Therapy of Melissa because of their focus on relationships and patient-centered therapy. He likes going outside and playing tennis or hiking as well as traveling with his family.
Dr Colby Boyko PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Meet Dr. Colby, a dedicated Physical Therapist with a passion for exercise, movement, and overall health. Born and raised in Texas, he ventured to California to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University, only to return home with a mission to make a difference in his community.
Colby’s firsthand experience with the benefits of Physical Therapy has equipped him with a unique perspective and a profound sense of empathy.
In 2014, he tore his Achilles tendon, causing him to miss the first half of his sophomore year as a competitive cheerleader at University of Texas Arlington . During this challenging time, he became a patient of physical therapy. With the assistance of physical therapy, he not only returned to his sport that season but continued to compete thereafter.
This pivotal experience also prompted him to switch his major from a business track to a physical therapy route. Through this personal journey of recovery, he has gained an intimate understanding of the transformative process, enabling him to establish deeper connections with his patients.
Beyond the clinic, Colby channels his energy into coaching competitive cheerleading and cherishing moments with friends. Always hungry for self-improvement, he constantly seeks growth opportunities to enhance his skills and provide exceptional care to his patients. Join Colby on his journey to empower others and help them live their best lives!
Annette Jones PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Annette was born and raised in Southern Utah. Being from Southern Utah, the biggest recreation and National Parks area, she knows the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle. This passion in physical fitness has inspired her to pursue her career in Physical Therapy. She went to Southern Utah University (SUU) for her Associates of Science and Dixie State University (DSU) for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
In Utah, Annette really enjoyed hiking, snowboarding and Ice fishing. Since moving to Texas, she has discovered a love for boating on a pontoon at the nearby lakes, is loving all the rainstorms and eating some great Texas food!
When she’s not at work helping her patients with their physical health, she is at home improving her own physical fitness and strength. She enjoys using her Nordic stationary bike, strength training and yoga.
Lisa Puckett
Patient Experience Manager
Chief Culture Manager
Lisa has an energetic personality who loves helping others and seeing them succeed! Her role as a Patient Experience Coordinator is to ensure patients are comfortable and informed and to provide a painless process for scheduling and reaching their recovery goals. Lisa prepared for college by taking every available math and science class and entering all UIL competitions, bringing home the gold medal in Physics!
She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Child Development and Family services from the University of North Texas with additional degrees in Biology and Psychology. Lisa has always had a strong desire to be of service to others and works daily to be a positive influence. Her education and career path have enabled her to be instrumental in helping others achieve their goals and reach success. Curious by nature, Lisa enjoys reading and learning about everything! As a mother of 3 boys, ages 25, 20, and 11; she finds joy in all outdoor activities.
Her innate curiosity has led her and her sons on many fantastic adventures from dirt biking and boating to museum tours and new dining experiences. Currently a dedicated “baseball mom”, she takes pride in watching her youngest grow in his passion. When not at a baseball game, you will most likely find her at the lake or curled up with a new book!
Natalie Thompson
Physical Therapist Aide
Natalia Thompson is a native Texan who has graduated from McKinney high school in 2021. She is now a college student at Collin College and is majoring in Biology with a passion to pursue a career as a Physical Therapist. She has found this passion while taking a Performance of Rehabilitative Medicine (PRM) course in high school and exploring different aspects of the medical field. She was introduced to Physical Therapy of Melissa through her PRM course and was excited to join the team as a Technician.
Becoming a Technician at PTM has been a great opportunity for her to get to work with patients and help with their exercises, and even have guidance from the Physical Therapists for advice on her future endeavors.
Some of Natalia’s favorite hobbies are playing volleyball, traveling (beaches specifically), painting, trying new foods, and hanging out with my friends and family!
Eli LaFond
Physical Therapy Aide
Eli LaFond spent his formative years across the country and is back in Melissa, TX to begin his career development. He is beginning an Associate’s program and plans to pursue a career in the medical field. Eli is excited to assist the team at PT of Melissa and gain the experience that comes with helping people find pain relief through physical therapy.
