Your Recovery Is Our Mission

Serving the Corpus Christi area for 20 years with individualized care, compassion, and quality.

Our Story

Serving the Corpus Christi Area for 20 Years

Therapy First is a physical therapy clinic on the South Side of Corpus Christi serving the Corpus Christi area for 20 years with quality physical therapy services. Our prime location within the Corpus Christi Athletic Club allows us to utilize state-of-the-art gym equipment, an indoor track, various fitness studios, and a full-sized heated swimming pool for aquatic therapy.

This allows us to provide advanced sports rehabilitation, general conditioning, orthopedic rehabilitation, and balance training. Our commitment to continuous education and personalized therapy enables us to offer you optimal quality of care to help you return to your desired level of function.

Our Values

What Drives Us

Individualized Care

We treat the cause, not the symptoms. Every patient receives a personalized treatment plan designed for their specific condition and goals.

Compassion

Our therapists genuinely care about your recovery. We take the time to listen, understand, and support you throughout your healing journey.

Quality

Through continuous education and advanced therapeutic techniques, we maintain the highest standard of care for every patient.

Our Team

Meet Your Therapists

Our experienced team of physical therapists is dedicated to helping you achieve your recovery goals.

Cathy Pierce, PT - Physical Therapist, Owner of Therapy First

Cathy Pierce, PT

Physical Therapist, Owner of Therapy First

  • •Certified LSVT Clinician
  • •Graston Technique Trained
  • •Dry Needling Trained
Starrla Rodriguez, PT - Physical Therapist

Starrla Rodriguez, PT

Physical Therapist

  • •Comprehensive Peak Pilates Certified Instructor
  • •Certified LSVT Clinician
  • •Dry Needling Trained
Robert Potter, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

Robert Potter, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

  • •NDT Certified
  • •Balance/Fall Prevention Certified
  • •Wheelchair Management Certified
Deborah Allen, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

Deborah Allen, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

  • •Certified LSVT Clinician
Marie - Patient Care Coordinator

Marie

Patient Care Coordinator

Our Facility

Inside the Corpus Christi Athletic Club

Our location within the Corpus Christi Athletic Club gives our patients access to world-class facilities that enhance their rehabilitation experience.

  • State-of-the-art gym equipment
  • Indoor track for gait and conditioning training
  • Various fitness studios
  • Full-sized heated swimming pool for aquatic therapy
  • Advanced sports rehabilitation facilities
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Therapy First Physical Therapy facility

Ready to Start Your Recovery?

Schedule your appointment today and let our expert therapists help you get back to doing what you love.

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Serving the Corpus Christi area for 20 years with individualized care, compassion, and quality. Located in the Corpus Christi Athletic Club.

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Hours

Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Fri: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Sat–Sun: Closed

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