Broken Arrow

Dena graduated from Lubbock Christian University in 1998 with summa cum laude honors and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She acquired and maintains a National Certification in Athletic Training and Texas State License in athletic training.  Dena worked as an athletic trainer while attending Texas Tech University Physical Therapy program, and graduated in 2002 with a Master of Physical Therapy degree.

Dena has worked in the outpatient setting since 2002.  She is a skilled manual therapist who specializes in orthopedic evaluation and management including manual therapy, trigger point dry needling , and vestibular rehab.  She pursues excellence with extensive continuing education in evaluation and treatment of orthopedic injuries including manual therapy techniques.

Dena joined the Redbud Physical Therapy team in 2007 when she moved to Tulsa with her husband and children.

Emily Sweeney is the Clinic Director of the Broken Arrow location. 

Emily was born in Stillwater, OK, but has called Tulsa home since the age of 7. She graduated from Union High School and went on to attend Oklahoma State University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Physiology in 2013. She attended physical therapy school at the University of Central Arkansas and graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Emily has worked in outpatient physical therapy since graduating and hopes to continue her education through manual therapy and exercise courses to gain additional certifications in the spine and extremities.

Emily currently lives in Broken Arrow with her dog, Leo, and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Born and raised in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Alicia graduated from Broken Arrow High School before attending Oklahoma State University where her love for people and service led to her pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration. After several years in the workforce, she returned to Tulsa Community College and graduated with her Associate’s degree from the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

Currently practicing as a PTA for Redbud Physical Therapy, Alicia hopes to continue her education through Manual Therapy and exercise courses to gain additional certifications in Pelvic Health.

Alicia still resides in Broken Arrow with her husband and stepdaughter. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.