About
Oakbend Physical Therapy-Fairfield was founded with the vision of doing physical therapy the right way. Too often physical therapy becomes about how many patients can be seen in a day, not about providing the best care. Many times, therapists are required to see multiple patients at one time and are not able to spend the time required with each patient. Hands on treatment is limited and rushed with techs often overseeing the exercises. What should be skilled care often becomes an expensive gym membership. At Oakbend Physical Therapy-Fairfield, all patients will receive one on one care for advanced manual therapy and exercise prescription for the entire session. Come experience physical therapy performed the right way.
Your Physical Therapists
Laurence Truett, PT
Laurence is a Houston native and graduate of Texas A&M University and received his physical therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is dry needling certified and is OnBaseU certified, specializing in treating baseball players.
Laurence has experience working with athletes of all ages as well as weekend warriors. From professional athletes to the little leaguer. If you are recovering from surgery, a sprained ankle, back pain or any other injury, make an appointment today.
Your Physical Therapists
Laurence Truett, PT
Laurence is a Houston native and graduate of Texas A&M University and received his physical therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is dry needling certified and is OnBaseU certified, specializing in treating baseball players.
Laurence has experience working with athletes of all ages as well as weekend warriors. From professional athletes to the little leaguer. If you are recovering from surgery, a sprained ankle, back pain or any other injury, make an appointment today.
Andrew Skellie, PT, DPT
Andrew is a Houston native who received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas State University, and his Bachelors from Texas A&M. While serving in the Navy, he found his passion for exercise and weight lifting, which led to a career in Physical Therapy where he can help others return to doing what they love most. He has extensive experience treating athletes from all walks of life, especially youth athletes from the Cy-Fair school district.
He is currently continuing his education to specialize in Orthopedic Manual Therapy through OPTIM, and is also certified in Regenerative Dry Needling via Institute of Athlete Regeneration. In his free time, Andrew can be found at a live music venue, local sushi bar, or at church sharing fellowship with the Houston community.
Andrew enjoys building a connection with his patients and strives to help them achieve their goals with personalized one-on-one treatment.
Andrew is a Houston native who received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas State University, and his Bachelors from Texas A&M. While serving in the Navy, he found his passion for exercise and weight lifting, which led to a career in Physical Therapy where he can help others return to doing what they love most. He has extensive experience treating athletes from all walks of life, especially youth athletes from the Cy-Fair school district.
He is currently continuing his education to specialize in Orthopedic Manual Therapy through OPTIM, and is also certified in Regenerative Dry Needling via Institute of Athlete Regeneration. In his free time, Andrew can be found at a live music venue, local sushi bar, or at church sharing fellowship with the Houston community.
Andrew enjoys building a connection with his patients and strives to help them achieve their goals with personalized one-on-one treatment.
Chris Goerlich, PT
Chris attended St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2000. While in college, Chris worked as a personal trainer for three years. He then completed his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas in 2004. Prior to graduation, Chris achieved the credentials of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (2004 – 2008). Upon graduating, Chris began his professional career at the Texas Sports Medicine Center in Tomball, Texas where he worked for nearly 10 years before opening Propel Physical Therapy and working there for over 10 years. Chris then decided to join forces with Laurence and combine clinics at Oakbend Physical Therapy-Fairfield.
When not working, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Mari, and his quadruplets, Cohen, Noah, Finn & Sophia. He enjoys playing soccer and skateboarding and pretending he is still good at both
Chris attended St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2000. While in college, Chris worked as a personal trainer for three years. He then completed his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas in 2004. Prior to graduation, Chris achieved the credentials of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (2004 – 2008). Upon graduating, Chris began his professional career at the Texas Sports Medicine Center in Tomball, Texas where he worked for nearly 10 years before opening Propel Physical Therapy and working there for over 10 years. Chris then decided to join forces with Laurence and combine clinics at Oakbend Physical Therapy-Fairfield.
When not working, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Mari, and his quadruplets, Cohen, Noah, Finn & Sophia. He enjoys playing soccer and skateboarding and pretending he is still good at both