Our Certified Physical Therapists
Lea Craver, PT, DPT is a the owner of Langford Sports & PT. She is an experienced spine and orthopedic physical therapist and president of Langford Sports & Physical Therapy in Albuquerque, NM.
Jimmy Minner, PT, DPT, SCS is our clinic manager, and one of our two Sport-Certified Specialists. Jimmy earned his sports specialty after he completed a challenging 13 month sports residency program in SC, which was geared towards traditional sports.
Kara Rechard, PT, DPT is one of our two amazing women's health physical therapists at Langford Sports & Physical Therapy. She is also an avid rock climber, scuba diver, and mountain biker, with experience in bike fits and climbing injuries.
Lisa Peterkin, PT, DPT, OCS, is devoted physical therapist at Langford Sports & Physical Therapy who has completed UNM’s Orthopedic Residency Program. Lisa was a collegiate track and cross country runner, and has experience in working with athletes of all levels.
Lauren Baier, PT, DPT, GCS is a caring, talented physical therapist at Langford Sports & Physical Therapy. She speaks Spanish and emphasizes vestibular (balance) rehabilitation. Dr. Baier works with all ages and populations to help patients return to their enjoyed activities.
Dr. Johnathan Candelaria, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT graduated in 2019 from the University of New Mexico with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. After graduation, He pursued a year-long orthopedic residency with Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania. Johnathan passed his orthopedic specialist certification (OCS) in June 2021 and then pursued a fellowship in orthopedic manual physical therapy through Regis University. He completed his fellowship in April 2024, becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).
Caitlyn Martinez, PT, DPT, OCS is an engaging and passionate physical therapist with special interest in sports and orthopedic injuries. Caitlyn was a competitive collegiate volleyball athlete and enjoys working with all athletic levels. She loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking and fly-fishing.
Morgan Kerschen, PT, DPT, is one of our two pelvic health physical therapists at Langford Sports and Physical Therapy. She enjoys working with individuals of all abilities. She is also a certified cycling instructor and loves to be active and outdoors with both her dog and husband.
Cesca Picchi-Wilson, PT, DPT, OCS, is an enthusiastic and motivated physical therapist with special interest in orthopedic and sports injuries for people of all ages and abilities. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of New Mexico in 2021 and then graduated from University of New Mexico Physical Therapy Orthopaedic residency program in 2022 and became an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 2023 after sitting for her boards.
Dalan Abreu, PT, DPT, is an empathetic and enthusiastic physical therapist who graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May of 2022. Dalan is certified in functional dry needling and in the clinical applications of natural movement for medical providers (MovNat). He has a special interest in orthopedic and manual therapy as well as developing his skills in sports and neurological rehab. Dalan loves working as a physical therapist, fly fishing, spending time outdoors, exercising, and enjoying his time by spending it with the people he loves.
Gaelen Dunn, PT, DPT, OCS is a compassionate and driven physical therapist with special interest in treating orthopedic and sports injuries across the lifespan. As a former collegiate athlete she strives to help patients find their inner athlete in a way that fits their lifestyle. She loves to find ways to keep her patients active throughout the recovery process and beyond.
Perry Hicks PT, DPT is a caring, compassionate, skilled Doctor of Physical Therapy. He is a proficient Spanish speaker and has years of experience working in outpatient physical therapy. He enjoys rehabilitating athletes and active populations of all ages.
Ryan Martinez, PT, DPT graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2023. He is a kindhearted and enthusiastic physical therapist with a special interest in utilizing his orthopedic, manual, and vestibular skill set to help his patients maximize their quality of life. He enjoys working closely with his patients to develop individualized treatment plans to best serve his patients goals.
Cody Pisz, PT, DPT is a motivated and enthusiastic physical therapist who recently graduated from UNM and is currently enrolled in the UNM Orthopedic Residency program.
Andrea Smith, PT, MPT, is a physical therapist who enjoys working with all ages and activity levels and with her experience as a pelvic health physical therapist can also address pelvic pain and incontinence issues.
Stephanie Baca, PT, DPT, TPS, is a physical therapist who brings over 15 years of experience in physical therapy, specializing in lower extremity biomechanics and pain management with a strong foundation in neuroscience.
Our Certified Athletic Trainer
Physical Therapist Assistant
Julie Holt, ATC is our certified athletic trainer at Langford Sports & Physical Therapy and is the Operations Manager for MoveTru at Langford. Julie provides a variety of services which include injury screenings, preventative care, rehabilitation, return to sport and is certified in professional bike fitting. Julie loves working with athletes of all levels and is able to educate and guide an athlete through any of their sport needs.
Jacob Mitchell earned his Associates of Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant from CNM in 2022 and has enjoyed working with a diverse patient population in Albuquerque, NM since.