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Who We Are
Dr. Stephen Ford PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Stephen Ford, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT is the Founder and CEO of Lonestar Physical Therapy & Sports Performance. A Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist and Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, he specializes in helping patients ages 12 and older overcome pain, restore movement, and return to the activities they love through personalized, evidence-based care.
Dr. Ford believes exceptional physical therapy begins with listening. He partners with each patient to understand their goals and develops individualized treatment plans that combine hands-on manual therapy, movement analysis, therapeutic exercise, and patient education. His passion is helping people move with confidence and achieve lasting results through Lonestar's mission of "Hands-on care today. Empowering better health tomorrow."
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Ford is committed to advancing the profession through education and mentorship. He regularly teaches and mentors physical therapy students, new graduates, and orthopedic residents. His advanced training includes orthopedic manual therapy, dry needling, blood flow restriction therapy, headache and concussion management, golf performance, and strength and conditioning.
Outside of work, Dr. Ford enjoys spending time with his wife and children, playing golf, and continually pursuing new ways to improve patient care and advance the profession.
Dr. David Grubbs PT, DPT, AT, OCS
David Grubbs, PT, DPT, AT, OCS is a Board Certified Doctor of Physical Therapy and licensed Athletic Trainer at Lonestar Physical Therapy & Sports Performance. He provides orthopedic care for patients ages 12 and older, helping individuals reduce pain, restore movement, and confidently return to the activities they enjoy.
Dr. Grubbs believes exceptional care begins with understanding each patient's goals and creating an individualized, evidence-based treatment plan. His approach combines hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, patient education, and progressive strength training to promote lasting recovery and performance. He lives by the philosophy, "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you."
Passionate about clinical excellence, Dr. Grubbs enjoys mentoring physical therapy students and has served as an instructor in a Physical Therapist Assistant program. His advanced training includes dry needling, manual therapy, and strength and conditioning. As a Clinical Athlete Powerlifting Coach, he has coached barbell athletes worldwide to improve performance and reduce injury risk.
Outside the clinic, David enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, camping, visiting National Parks, strength training, and reading.
Dr. Hattie Trahan PT, DPT
New to the website. Already making a difference.
Full bio coming soon.
Dr. Alex Wilson PT, DPT
Alex Wilson PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Lonestar Physical Therapy & Sports Performance in Tyler seeing patients 12 and older. His passion for physical therapy began with his own rehabilitation journey following an ACL tear. Experiencing firsthand the impact of skilled, attentive care inspired him to pursue a career dedicated to helping others overcome pain and regain optimal movement. This personal connection continues to guide his philosophy: reducing suffering and empowering individuals to achieve their best physical potential.
Dr. Wilson earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from South College. Before his doctoral studies, he gained valuable leadership and performance training experience as the Personal Training Student Manager at the University of Georgia. In this role, he not only provided individualized training to athletes and peers but also coordinated programming and guided other trainers, blending science-based performance principles with practical application.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Wilson leads an active lifestyle. He enjoys playing soccer, tennis, and disc golf, as well as running and spending time outdoors.
Ayaz Ali PTA, CSCS
Ayaz Ali, PTA, CSCS, serves as Clinic Director and is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at Lonestar Physical Therapy & Sports Performance. . He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and then completed the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Tyler Junior College.
With a commitment to better serving the community and promoting a healthier lifestyle, Ayaz is also a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Training. He enjoys spending time with his patients in promoting physical activity, managing acute and chronic pain, and reducing fall risks with intensive balance programming.
In his free time, Ayaz enjoys spending time outdoors with his two dogs and traveling with his family and friends to new places.
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Riley Borton PTA
Riley Borton, PTA, is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at Lonestar Physical Therapy & Sports Performance. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Tyler and went on to complete the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Tyler Junior College.
Riley brings genuine enthusiasm and a strong passion for helping patients reach their goals. She values building meaningful relationships with those she treats and finds fulfillment in seeing each individual regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they love most. Her approach is centered on providing thoughtful, individualized care every step of the way.
Outside the clinic, Riley enjoys staying active by playing sports like pickleball and volleyball, curling up with a good book, spending time with her dog, Hazel, and making memories with friends and family.
