Your Recovery Is Our Mission
Serving the Corpus Christi area for 20 years with individualized care, compassion, and quality.
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.
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.
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
- •Certified LSVT Clinician
- •Graston Technique Trained
- •Dry Needling Trained

Starrla Rodriguez, PT
Physical Therapist
- •Comprehensive Peak Pilates Certified Instructor
- •Certified LSVT Clinician
- •Dry Needling Trained

Robert Potter, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
- •NDT Certified
- •Balance/Fall Prevention Certified
- •Wheelchair Management Certified

Deborah Allen, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
- •Certified LSVT Clinician

Marie
Patient Care Coordinator
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

Ready to Start Your Recovery?
Schedule your appointment today and let our expert therapists help you get back to doing what you love.