Luis Tagle

Luis Tagle, PT Tech

Physical Therapy Technician

Luis Tagle joined Langford Sports and Physical Therapy in September 2025.

He is in his third year at the University of New Mexico studying Exercise Science hoping to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant.

Outside of work, Luis enjoys cooking, hosting small gatherings with friends, and rock climbing. He is also passionate about being involved on campus through volunteering and other student activities and organizations.

Tarra Adamson

Tarra Adamson, PT Tech

Physical Therapy Technician

Tarra Adamson joined Langford Sports and Physical Therapy in 2025. 

Tarra is a second year Exercise Science student at UNM. Her goal is to go to PT school after she graduates. 

Outside of work, Tarra enjoys going to the gym and hot yoga. She is also the head coach of Albuquerque Academy's diving program. 

Zeriah Humelsine

Zeriah Humelsine, PT Tech

Lead Physical Therapy Technician

Zeriah Humelsine joined Langford Sports and Physical Therapy in February 2025. 

She holds a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology Exercise Science and has experience in sports related injuries, strength and conditioning training, and physical rehabilitation. Zeriah Humelsine is skilled in assisting with patient exercises, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring a smooth, supportive experience for each individual.

Outside of work, Zeriah Humelsine enjoys spending time with her dog and watching her little sister play hockey all over North America. She is also passionate about pursuing a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and aspires to expand this practice to nearby pueblos and reservations, ensuring that underserved communities receive the quality care they deserve to live a long meaningful life. 

Emily Sanchez

Emily Sanchez, PT Tech

Physical Therapy Technician

Emily Sanchez joined Langford Sports and Physical Therapy in 2025. 

Emily is currently in her third year of pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of New Mexico. She has hands-on experience working alongside orthopedic care teams, where she has contributed to providing high-quality patient care. Emily is skilled in assisting with therapeutic exercises, tracking patient progress and creating a supportive, seamless experience for every individual. She is passionate about the field and aspires to build a career in orthopedics. 

Outside of work, Emily Sanchez enjoys lifting weights, yoga, and pilates. She is also passionate about more women being in healthcare fields. 

Amanda Herrera

Amanda Herrera, PT Tech

Physical Therapy Technician

Amanda Herrera joined Langford Sports and Physical Therapy in 2024. 

She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and a minor in Environmental Science and plans to go back to school to get her masters in Global Environmental Sustainability and Conservation. Amanda is skilled in assisting with patient exercises, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring a smooth, supportive experience for each individual. She enjoys getting to be a part of the clinic and learning how she can help others there whenever she can and also learn from the Physical Therapists themselves.

Outside of work, Amanda enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, walking and being outside. She also enjoys trying new places to eat, usually with a book in hand. She is also passionate about studying the world around her and learning how she can help make the world a better place starting with conservation practices for the nature around us.

Eric Zhao

Eric Zhao, PT Tech

Eric joined Langford Sports and Physical Therapy in 2024 

He is a second year at UNM studying exercise science hoping to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Outside of work, Eric enjoys cooking, singing, and hanging out with friends. He is also passionate about volleyball, weightlifting, and swimming.

Angela Sifuentes, Director of Administration

As Director of Administration, Angela plays a vital role in keeping Langford’s day-to-day operations running efficiently across all clinic locations. She thrives on problem-solving and is dedicated to fostering an environment where both staff and patients feel supported, valued, and confident in their care.

Angela believes that exceptional service starts with genuine kindness, mutual respect, and personal accountability—whether interacting with patients or working behind the scenes. Her strengths in organization, communication, and strategic thinking help ensure the clinic runs smoothly and continues to grow.

What Angela loves most about Langford is the people. She’s proud to be part of a team that prioritizes collaboration, lifts one another up, and consistently puts patient care at the forefront.

When she’s not at work, Angela enjoys exploring the outdoors, camping, and scenic drives through the mountains.

Fun Fact: Angela is also a local entrepreneur and owns several businesses focused on building community and supporting small business growth.

Nathalie Aragon, North Valley Office Manager and Lead Patient Care Coordinator

At the North Valley Clinic, Nathalie oversees all front office operations, including scheduling, insurance verification, and leading the Patient Care Coordinator team to deliver exceptional service. She finds the most joy in connecting with patients and ensuring they feel welcome and supported from start to finish.

Nathalie approaches her work with kindness, empathy, and integrity, believing that truly listening to patients is key to providing great care. She’s proud to be part of a collaborative, positive team that shares her commitment to helping every patient feel valued and cared for.

Outside of work, Nathalie enjoys spending time with her husband and son, especially cheering him on at football and baseball games. A huge baseball fan herself, she’s visited nine MLB stadiums and hopes to see them all someday. Go Dodgers!

Juana Channell

Juana Channell, Patient Care Coordinator

While relatively new to this specific role, Juana brings a wealth of experience from her extensive background in customer service and management.
As a Patient Care Coordinator, Juana ensures each patient has a positive experience from scheduling their first evaluation through to their final visit. She’s dedicated to promptly answering any questions and believes that well-informed staff contribute to the satisfaction and confidence of every patient.

Juana is one of the first team members patients interact with, and she takes pride in being a courteous, empathetic, and attentive listener. Her focus on understanding each patient’s unique needs helps ensure they feel valued and reassured that they’re in the best hands for their care.
Juana loves the collaborative atmosphere and strong leadership within the team. She believes these two qualities are key to success in any field and appreciates that they are an integral part of Langford's culture.
Juana’s extensive customer service background—especially in call centers—has honed her communication skills and taught her the value of empathy and patience. She is committed to making every patient feel like a priority, ensuring they are well-informed, respected, and heard.

In her free time, Juana enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, daughter, and pets, especially exploring the mountains and spending time with their horses. Family adventures are her favorite way to unwind.
Juana has a passion for cooking and entertaining. Her dream is to open a restaurant one day to share her love of food with a larger community.

Ashley Soto

Ashley is a recent graduate from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science.

She has been in working in the physical therapy environment for 4 years and enjoys all of the relationships she has made along the way.

She plans to continue her journey in physical therapy by becoming a Physical Therapist.

She loves to hangout with friends and family, and in her spare time, she enjoys running and weight training. 

Audrey Starkey

Audrey Starkey, Patient Care Coordinator

Audrey Starkey is the Lead Patient Care Coordinator at Langford PT, with 9 years of experience in the field. She plays a vital role in assisting with the success of patient care, ensuring that all patients are scheduled correctly and that they are satisfied with the services provided at the clinic. Audrey enjoys helping patients through her administrative duties and takes pride in supporting their healing journey.

Her approach to patient care is centered around creating personal connections with each individual she encounters. She believes that patients come to Langford PT to receive the care they need to heal properly, and she is dedicated to assisting with this process. Audrey emphasizes the importance of showing care and respect to each patient, treating them as she would like to be treated or how she would want her family to be treated.

Audrey’s favorite part of working at Langford PT is the positive atmosphere and the company’s core values. She finds the environment rewarding and appreciates the culture that Langford PT fosters.

Known for her out-of-the-box thinking, Audrey brings excellent organizational and time management skills to her position. She has a keen eye for detail and enjoys the responsibilities she is entrusted with.

Outside of work, Audrey enjoys spending quality time with her family, including her husband, Jason, and daughter, Jazmine. Her son is currently stationed in Japan with the Marine Corps. Audrey and her daughter love shopping together, and she and her husband share a passion for motorcycle rides and attending rallies. She also enjoys spending time with her two dogs.

Fun Fact: Audrey loves to take spontaneous road trips with her family, always seeking out new places to explore and enjoy together.

Hannah O’Connell

Hannah O’Connell, Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Coordinator

Hannah O’Connell is a Patient Care Coordinator at Langford Sports & Physical Therapy. Although this is her first role in a PCC position, Hannah is no stranger to the Langford team—she previously worked as a Physical Therapy Tech for about a year before transitioning into her current role.

As a PCC, Hannah supports patients throughout their entire care journey—from their first phone call to schedule an appointment to their final visit. She enjoys helping patients feel informed, supported, and comfortable every step of the way. With a warm, empathetic approach, Hannah prioritizes creating a welcoming experience for every individual who walks through the door.

Hannah’s favorite part of working at Langford is the incredible team she gets to work alongside—including the PCCs, PTs, and techs—as well as the daily opportunities to engage with the community and contribute to patients' health and healing in a meaningful way.

She brings a strong ability to learn quickly and connect with people, always striving to understand each patient’s unique perspective and find new ways to enhance their experience.

Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and exploring the outdoors. She is currently in her second year at the University of New Mexico and plans to attend physical therapy school after completing her undergraduate degree.

Fun Fact: Hannah is working toward becoming a physical therapist herself and is passionate about continuing her journey in the rehab and wellness field.

Marissa Balderrama

Marissa Balderrama, Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Coordinator

Marissa recently joined the Langford PT team as a Patient Care Coordinator. She enjoys providing excellent customer service and greeting patients with a smile. Her approach to patient care is rooted in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable and eager to return.

Marissa brings strong communication skills, patience, and understanding to her role, helping ensure each patient’s experience is positive and supportive. She loves the energy and positivity of working at Langford PT and being part of a team dedicated to patient care.

Outside of work, Marissa enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, whether it’s heading to the mountains or going fishing. A fun fact about her—she’s also a mechanic in her spare time!

Naomi Franco

Naomi Franco, Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Coordinator

Naomi has served as a Medical Assistant since 2018, bringing experience in both administrative and clinical capacities.

She finds fulfillment in assisting patients from their initial check-in to ensuring their continued care is scheduled appropriately. Naomi is passionate about contributing to a role that supports each patient’s success and overall well-being.

Her approach to patient care centers on creating a welcoming environment, beginning with a friendly greeting and compassionate demeanor to ensure every individual feels valued and understood.

Naomi appreciates being part of a team with a strong, positive culture that promotes shared values and collaboration.

Her strengths include excellent organizational skills and a commitment to clear, effective communication, helping ensure that patient needs and concerns are addressed promptly.

Outside of work, Naomi enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in activities such as hiking, gaming, watching movies and TV shows, and cooking.

Lea Craver, PT, DPT

Dr. Craver is the owner and President at Langford Sports and Physical Therapy and has been with the company since 2004 after she received her Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of New Mexico.  Lea received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Evidence in Motion in 2014.  She has taken many orthopedic continuing education courses and continually works on honing in her manual therapy skills. 

Lea values providing a positive experience for her patients and believes that movement is an essential part of life.  She works towards empowering her patients to do more for themselves by teaching them strategies to move with purpose.  She has experience working with all age groups with orthopedic injuries and has a special interest in working with active adults who want to just keep moving and enjoy life.

She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and an Orthopedic Section Member.  She is a certified Functional Dry Needling Practitioner.

Lea and her husband Mark have three boys, Chase, Brennan and Travis, who spend many hours supporting their basketball, baseball and break dancing activities. In her spare time, she likes to visit family and friends in Hawaii, practice Pilates and be outdoors.

Her favorite quote is,  “Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional”  – Walt Disney

Jimmy Minner, PT, DPT, SCS

Dr. Minner is the Clinic Manager at Langford. He received his Doctorate of PT from UNM in 2010. After 2 years with Langford, Jimmy spent 13 months in South Carolina with Proaxis Therapy studying to become a Sports Specialist. Jimmy became the first graduate from UNM to participate in an APTA credentialed sports residency and became a board certified Sports Clinical Specialist in 2013. Jimmy also became certified in March 2014 for Functional Dry Needling through Kinetacore.

Jimmy has a special interest in treating overhead and traditional sport athletes. Jimmy was a javelin thrower at UNM from 2000-2004 and currently is an avid sand volleyball player and mountain biker.

Jimmy highly values his family and enjoys spending time with his wife (Alanna) and two daughters (Aubrianna and Alayah).

Kara Rechard, PT, DPT

Dr. Rechard graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2015 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She is certified in pelvic health physical therapy and is Langford’s senior pelvic health therapist. Kara is certified to perform bike fits, and offers these services at Langford to the cycling community.

Kara loves being involved in the community and serves on the Health and Equity Committee of the First Presbyterian Church as well as volunteering at the Albuquerque Opportunities Center.

She is a member of APTA and NMAPTA.

For fun, Kara enjoys mountain biking and rock climbing.

Her favorite quote is, “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” – Louison May Alcott

Julie Holt, ATC, LAT, MHS

Julie completed her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training at the University of New Mexico in 2016, and she earned her Masters in Health Science with an emphasis in athletic training at the University of St. Augustine in 2018. Julie is the Operations Manager at MoveTru at Langford, our MovNat training facility.

She is a member of the National Athletic Training Association. Julie is also MovNat certified trainer for MoveTru at Langford, where she teaches MovNat (natural movement fitness) classes. Julie is certified to perform bike fits, and offers these to the cycling community.

In her spare time, Julie enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, and running. She has also successfully completed two 70.3 IronMan competitions with her husband Shalen Holt!

Julie worked for the Albuquerque Sol (USL Level 1) from 2017 through 2019. She enjoys working with a variety of athletes of all different skills and ages.

Lisa Peterkin, PT, DPT, OCS

Dr. Lisa Peterkin, PT received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of New Mexico in 2019, and completed the Orthopedic Residency with the first such cohort at the University of New Mexico.  Lisa has participated in many sports throughout her life, both competitively and recreationally, and enjoys working with people of all activity levels. 

Lisa is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), including the New Mexico chapter and Orthopedic section.  She is a devoted therapist who is passionate about gaining new knowledge, educating her patients, and striving for her patients feel taken care of.

 Lisa enjoys spending her time outdoors, traveling (pre-pandemic), going to craft breweries, and cuddling with her fur children, Willow and Guinness. 

Lauren Baier, PT, DPT, GCS

Dr. Lauren Baier received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Luis in 2015. She has worked as a physical therapist in Missouri and New Mexico since then.

Lauren is a member of our state and national professional organizations, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She enjoys using the movement system impairment approach to PT to identify and fix faulty movements so that patients can get back to their enjoyed activities with less pain. Lauren has a special interest in vestibular rehab and is Langford’s go-to vestibular therapist, and she speaks Spanish.

In her spare time, Lauren enjoys triathlons, swimming, biking, running, hiking, and cooking. She spends time volunteering in Guatemala, and spends her free time with her dog Roscoe P. Jenkins (the border collie/Australian shepherd mix).

Favorite quote: “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.” ― Albert Camus