Sapulpa

Emily Johnson was born and raised in Green Country, Oklahoma, with her parents and older brother. She earned her Associates of Science degree from Connors State College (CSC) in Warner Oklahoma. Following CSC, Emily moved on to attend the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. In 2006, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Master’s in Physical Therapy. Emily has enjoyed working in outpatient orthopedics ever since. 

Completing a minimum of 5 years clinical experience, 4,000 hours or more of direct practice in hand therapy, and successfully passed a comprehensive exam of advanced clinic skills and theory in upper quarter rehabilitation, Emily is very proud to have earned her Certified Hand Therapist. She is also interested in Manual Therapy, Trigger Point Dry Needling, Spinal Rehabilitation. Emily loves that Physical Therapy is a meaningful profession that allows her to work with and impact people of all ages, backgrounds, personalities, and difficulties.

In her free time, Emily and her husband love spending time with their two beautiful children. They enjoy participating in sprint triathlons, hiking, biking, snow skiing, lake fun, beach vacations, and home improvement projects.

Shannon is a native to Sapulpa, Oklahoma. She attended Coffeyville Community College (CCC) where she played softball for two years. Following CCC, Shannon achieved her Bachelor’s degree from Missouri Southern State University. After graduating, she became a Physical Therapy Technician and attended Tulsa Community College for the Physical Therapy Assitant program.

After becoming a PTA, Shannon began working for a Pediatric Therapy clinic in Tulsa prior to joining Redbud Physical Therapy. She takes special interest in the rehabilitation of children as well as athletes of all sports and levels of competition.

When she is not in the clinic, you can find Shannon spending time with her husband and two children, as well as hunting and fishing.

Sam was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, but his parents lived in Talihina, Oklahoma at the time. Sam moved around quite a bit growing up living in Ada, Oklahoma; Papua, New Guinea, where his parents were missionaries; Pensacola, Florida, and San Diego, California. Sam graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in biology from Oral Roberts University and then attended Southwest Baptist University where he graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Sam spent one year working in an inpatient rehab hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While there, he regularly worked with a variety of diagnoses including patients who suffered from post-stroke difficulties and those who underwent various orthopedic surgeries. He is excited to be back in the Tulsa area, close to home, working in outpatient physical therapy near friends and family.

In his free time, Sam likes to spend time with family and his girlfriend. He also likes going on bike rides and walks with his dog.

Carly was born and raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma where she was active in competitive gymnastics as well as hurdling and sprint relays in track.  When she was beginning high school, her father suffered an incomplete spinal cord injury while boogie boarding in the ocean.  Watching his treatment, therapy, and recovery gave Carly a deep desire to pursue a career in physical therapy.     

In 2017, Carly graduated Phi Kappa Phi with her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and Promotion with an emphasis in Exercise and Health from Oklahoma State University. In college, Carly was an active member of the Chi Omega Sorority where she participated in leadership and community activities. In May 2020, she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. While completing her clinical education, she discovered her passion for outpatient orthopedics, geriatrics, and neurological rehabilitation.    

In her free time, Carly enjoys working out, cooking, hiking, watching Oklahoma State University football and basketball, and spending time with friends and family.