Angelica Sebesta, PTA, graduated from Western Technical Institute in 2012. With 10 years of experience under her belt, she has worked in array of clinical settings: rehab facilities, outpatient clinics and with home healthcare agencies where she specifically enjoys working with the geriatric community. Angelica is McKenzie Certified in Parts A & B. She was born and raised in Calli, Colombia where she swam competitively and first found her passion for PT. She studied in Calli until she met her husband and he brought her to the states to study in El Paso. Angelica and her husband have two kids, a dog, and a cat. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, and cycling.

Daniel Mendez, PTA, graduated from Western Technical College obtaining an associate degree in applied science. He has been a PTA for 12 years and has enjoyed the profession every step of the way working in a multi setting atmosphere in both Texas and New Mexico. His goal as a therapist is to provide the best outcomes possible by helping his patients with their rehab process following appropriate protocols to maximize their rehab potential. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and their two dogs.

Sergio Gonzalez, PTA, graduated from El Paso Community College in 2022. Sergio has worked as a rehabilitation technician for two years in pediatric and adult outpatient settings. He was born in El Paso, however, was raised in Juarez and came back to continue his education at the age of 16. Sergio found his passion for physical therapy through his wife who is also in the rehabilitation world as an occupational therapist. Sergio hopes to achieve a certification in Motor Management of the Older Adult to assist in the needs of the community. He has two dogs and enjoys spending time with his wife and friends. Sergio enjoys working out, going on hikes, and walking his dogs during his time off.

Danny Gonzalez,owner of Thrive Wellness and Rehab has been practicing Orthopaedic Physical Therapy for over 24 years. Danny graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1992. He completed Manual Therapy certification from the Manual Therapy Institute in San Antonio in 2000. In 2001, Danny received recognition as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Danny has extensive experience in the treatment of sports related injuries. He has developed injury prevention and conditioning programs for local swim clubs. He also has more than 20 years experience in treatment of the injured worker including on site ergonomic evaluations and return to work programs. Thrive Wellness and Rehab is the realization of Danny's vision: a patient centered Physical Therapy practice focused on providing evidenced based interventions in a compassionate service based model.

Dr. Marcela Bagues was born and raised in El Paso. Marcela began her studies at The University of Texas at El Paso where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Biology and later earned her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Marcela plans to purse orthopedic and pediatric specialties. Marcela worked as a technician for 3 years in a pediatric clinic and later had the opportunity to complete her clinical studies in the pediatric setting. She has treated children with a variety of orthopedic, neurologic, developmental, and behavioral conditions. Marcela has experience treating children using aquatic and hippotherapy as interventions. When working with children, Marcela enjoys being creative and likes to incorporate novel interventions into her treatment sessions. In her spare time, Marcela enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, hiking, camping, and working out. Marcela is an active member of her church and spends much time planning activities with her youth group and serving her community

Angelica Sebesta, PTA, graduated from Western Technical Institute in 2012. With 10 years of experience under her belt, she has worked in array of clinical settings: rehab facilities, outpatient clinics and with home healthcare agencies where she specifically enjoys working with the geriatric community. Angelica is McKenzie Certified in Parts A & B. She was born and raised in Calli, Colombia where she swam competitively and first found her passion for PT. She studied in Calli until she met her husband and he brought her to the states to study in El Paso. Angelica and her husband have two kids, a dog, and a cat. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, and cycling.

Daniel Mendez, PTA, graduated from Western Technical College obtaining an associate degree in applied science. He has been a PTA for 12 years and has enjoyed the profession every step of the way working in a multi setting atmosphere in both Texas and New Mexico. His goal as a therapist is to provide the best outcomes possible by helping his patients with their rehab process following appropriate protocols to maximize their rehab potential. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and their two dogs.

Sergio Gonzalez, PTA, graduated from El Paso Community College in 2022. Sergio has worked as a rehabilitation technician for two years in pediatric and adult outpatient settings. He was born in El Paso, however, was raised in Juarez and came back to continue his education at the age of 16. Sergio found his passion for physical therapy through his wife who is also in the rehabilitation world as an occupational therapist. Sergio hopes to achieve a certification in Motor Management of the Older Adult to assist in the needs of the community. He has two dogs and enjoys spending time with his wife and friends. Sergio enjoys working out, going on hikes, and walking his dogs during his time off.