Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Ilicia Mathis and Dr. Erika Jackson.
Dr. Mathis and Dr. Jackson, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
As former athletes from our respective hometowns of Washington, DC and Hamden, CT, we met at the University of Hartford while pursuing our Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Being the only African-Americans in our class, we were able to connect due to similar upbringings and develop a long-lasting friendship where we were able to hold each other accountable throughout our college years.
In our second year of graduate school, we elected to go to Houston for a clinical rotation. We loved it! From the southern hospitality and nightlife to the local cuisine, we enjoyed every bit of it. When we returned back to Connecticut, we began brainstorming business ideas as we both had a passion for creating unique ways to rehabilitate people. We both wanted to develop a company that represented our new innovative treatment philosophies. And here we are today! As our business continues to grow, we continue to develop relationships with other professionals here in Houston to put our ideas into action.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
The road to entrepreneurship has not been easy. We’ve faced numerous obstacles that were intended to set us back, but together we were able to persevere and succeed. Some obstacles included gender and racial discrimination which consequently resulted in grant and mentorship denial. Together, we continued to push forward and find other resources and mentors to help educate us and grow our business.
Supreme Physical Therapy and Wellness Rehab Center – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Supreme Physical Therapy and Wellness Rehabilitation Center is a Houston-based mobile physical therapy agency dedicated to providing quality services that improve pain and restore physical function to those impaired by disease, injury, and/or disability. Our physical therapists specialize in sports performance, orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric physical therapy treatments with the goal of improving the quality of life of our patients.
Owners, Dr. Erika Jackson and Dr. Ilicia Mathis are both former athletes who both have recovered from injuries and understand the importance of injury prevention. We offer sport-specific injury prevention programs from adolescent to pro athletes with a goal of educating on proper techniques and retraining muscles for game-like movements. Other services include pain management with use of skilled manual therapeutic techniques and post-operative care for patients returning home following surgery. Our specialized LSVT Program for patients with Parkinson’s Disease has proven to be successful in improving the balance and coordination in patients to ultimately reduce their fall incidents.
As a company, we are most proud of our diverse treatment approach to physical rehabilitation. We take pride in using up-to-date, evidence-based research in order to give our patients the best quality care possible. Some up-to-date services include cupping, kinesiotaping, and graston technique. Other characteristics that set us apart include our athletic backgrounds and our ability to bridge the gap between orthopedic and sports performance. In addition, we have been able to become social entrepreneurs by building business relationships with other health professionals to collaborate using a multidisciplinary approach. We bring a fresh new energy to our profession creating lasting relationships with all of our patients. Our sessions are intended to leave our patients feeling more comfortable and confident in taking an active role in their recovery.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
To us, success is measured by our impact on our patient’s lives! We strive to provide quality services that will not only satisfy and improve our patients’ physical health but also encourage them to recommend our services to their family and friends. It is always gratifying to leave our patients fulfilled and wanting to come back for more and trust their loved ones in our care.
Pricing:
- Initial Assessment – (45 min) $50
- Manual Stretch- (30 min) $40
- PT Treatment (1hr) – $100
- Parkinson’s Disease LSVT (1hr) $100
- Home Exercise Plan – $35
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.supremeptandwellnessrehab.com
- Phone: (832)781-0100
- Email: team@supremeptandwellnessrehab.com
Image Credit:
Kiera Jamison, Danny Gibbs Jr., Mike Miles
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