Hear From Our Friends:
Lisa and her staff are truly exceptional therapists! It starts with being greeted with a big smile from Jasmine, the proficient receptionist. Patrick warmly greets you next, and leads you through exercises, checking back regularly to see that you are okay. Lisa does thorough evaluations of your condition, and designs a treatment program that generates noticeable improvement early on. She knows just how much pressure to apply, and where. Lisa is a warm hearted, truly gifted therapist, and very creative in modifying exercises as needed. Troy is another very good hands on therapist, and is also a good listener, as the whole staff is. Carlos is very quick in assessing and providing what is needed to improve limited function in a hand, and loves to laugh. Shelby is energetic, quick to smile, and also gets good results with her hands on treatments and exercise coaching. I have been a client of Desert Hand & Therapy for 3 different injuries to the back, body, and hand. Each time I have regained full function and become pain free. They are the best in their field, and I am truly grateful!
– Ray S.
Meet Our Staff
Lisa Austin, PT, CSCS
Lisa Austin is a native of Arizona. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences. She continued her graduate studies at AT Still University for Physical Therapy. Lisa has been practicing for over 20 years. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and is Certified in Dry Needling. Lisa utilizes different treatment techniques to develop individual treatment programs based on the patient’s goals. Personally, Lisa enjoys watching college basketball, golfing, and baking. She enjoys reading and learning about the world around her. Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband, Amp, and their son, Aubry.
Troy Geiger
A native of Arizona, Troy received his degree in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University. He then continued his graduate studies at Northern Arizona University where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Before his continued education in physical therapy, Troy was a Licensed Massage Therapist for 6 years. He utilizes the manual techniques that he learned as a massage therapist along with his physical therapy training to assist patients in their road to recovery and physical health goals. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and following the local sports teams.
Reviews
Cannot give enough positive feedback about my experience with Lisa and the crew at Desert Hand & PT on Indian School. In AZ temporarily, they fit me into the schedule as a new patient for sciatica, hip and leg pain/numbness. Four dry needling/PT treatments over 10 days and my symptoms are greatly improved. I am so grateful for Lisa’s care and expertise! Highly recommend.
I have been coming here for three months now for PT on two broken wrists. Troy has been absolutely amazing as my PT. He is kind, and extremely knowledgeable. I am seeing great progress. He gives me good homework exercises to keep myself strengthening on my off days. He is giving me functionally related exercises to help with my occupation which is huge. Emily and Leslie are wonderful as well. Everyone really is very kind and are truly interested in the patient improving and getting the most out of therapy. Thank you!
Desert Hand and Physical Therapy
3104 E. Indian School Rd, Suite 200A
Phoenix, AZ 85016