LEARN MORE ABOUT TRUE GRIT PHYSICAL THERAPY
Dr. Marco Jimenez
PT, DPT, Cert. DN, FAAOMPT
Dr. Marco Jimenez is a Fellowship-trained Physical Therapist through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He graduated from Abilene Christian University with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Exercise Science in 2011 before completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Angelo State University in 2014. He then went on to complete his Fellowship training in manual therapy through the Manual Therapy Institute in 2017.
He continued to pursue specialization in manual therapy and sought opportunities to expand his skills. He completed certifications in dry needling and as a running gait analyst. He is a guest lecturer at Hardin Simmons University with a focus on joint manipulation techniques. He served as a clinical mentor in Abilene’s orthopaedic residency program Hendrick Health and West Texas Rehabilitation Center Orthopaedic Residency (HHWTRCOR) and has also mentored Fellows-in-Training. His mission with True Grit Physical Therapy is to combine an innovative approach with rapid access to treatment to help athletes and active individuals return to doing what they love as quickly as possible.
Outside of the clinic, Marco loves to spend time with his wife, Chelsey, and two daughters, Sophia and Chloe. He is involved in their school, PEAK Christian Academy, with the Dude Crew of the American Cancer Society and trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Dr. Joe McCormick
PT, DPT, OCS, C-DN, COMT, ScD
Dr. Joe McCormick is a proud Hardin-Simmons University alumnus, earning his Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Psychology in 2008 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2012. He later completed his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy with an emphasis in orthopedics at Texas Tech University in 2019. He is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) for the spine through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine and became a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 2015. He also holds a dry needling certification from the Spinal Manipulative Institute.
Dr. McCormick’s clinical background spans sports medicine and performance, chronic pain management, post-operative rehabilitation, and direct-access care while serving as a contractor for the U.S. Air Force. He now serves as faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at Hardin-Simmons University, where he teaches orthopedic manual therapy, differential diagnosis and helps prepare students for evidence-informed clinical practice.
He is passionate about improving patient function and quality of life, focusing not only on restoring individuals to their prior level of performance but helping them exceed it through thoughtful, patient-centered care. Dr. McCormick specializes in manual therapy, spinal manipulation, dry needling, injury-risk-reduction screening, and exercise prescription/programming for sports performance.
WHAT SETS US APART
1-on-1 Sessions
Your time is valuable. To guarantee that you receive the quality care that you deserve, you will have a dedicated 1-hour session with your physical therapist. Your treatment will be tailored specifically to your needs so you can feel confident about returning to the activities you enjoy. You’ll know from the first visit what is causing your condition and how we plan on fixing it.
Rapid Access
Early evaluation and treatment are key to a faster recovery. Our commitment is to evaluate and begin treatment within 48 hours of your injury. Addressing pain or injury as soon as possible helps prevent small issues from becoming more complex and reduces the risk of developing compensatory movement patterns. Quicker access means less downtime and often means fewer visits to get you back to doing what you love.
Fellowship-Trained Physical Therapist
Our physical therapist is fellowship trained and can provide you with an in-depth understanding of what is causing your condition. This additional three years of orthopedic training allows us to look beyond your symptoms, address the root cause of your pain, and promote long-lasting results.
Relatability
We understand the determination and drive for your sport and the activities you love. Rather than telling you to completely stop your activities, we strive to find innovative ways to modify what you’re doing until you’re ready to confidently return. Our goal is to help you recover while keeping you engaged in the activities you enjoy as much as possible.
