Staff
Brandon Jackson, PT, MPT, CSCS
Brandon graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah with a Bachelor's degree in Pre-physical Therapy in 1996. He then obtained his Master's degree in Physical Therapy in 1999 from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California.
His professional accomplishments include the following:
- Founder/Owner of Jackson Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in 2002.
- Extensive post-graduate training in manual therapy from Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS) and the International Spine and Pain Institute (ISPI).
- Certified strength and conditioning specialist from NSCA
- Physical Therapist for the Adidas Professional Tennis Development program. Team includes world-famous trainer Gil Reyes and Orthopedic/Sports Medicine physician Randall Yee, D.O. Recent players include Fernando Verdasco, Marcos Baghdatis and Ana Ivanovic.
- Clinical instructor for various physical therapy education programs
Areas he specializes in:
- Post-surgical rehabilitation (total joint replacement, post-surgical spine fusion, laminectomy, disc replacement, rotator-cuff and labral repairs)
- Neck pain and back pain, degenerative disc disease, arthritis of the spine.
- Shoulder and knee pain, rotator cuff problems, tendonitis bursitis, frozen shoulder
- Knee pain, patellofemoral dysfunction, tendonitis
In his spare time, Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids. He also enjoys:
- All family activities
- Working out
- Snow and water skiing
- Playing golf
- Youth sport coaching
Kevin Thomason, PT, MEd, DPT
Kevin graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education in 1997. He then obtained his Master's degree in Sports Administration/Management in 1999 from the University of Georgia. In 2007, he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Utah.
His professional accomplishments include the following:
- Post-graduate training in evidence based manual therapy for the shoulder girdle, cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including management of headache related disorders
- Graduate instructor for Sport and Lifetime Fitness courses at University of Georgia
- Previous private practice ownership
- Event Services Manager for the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympic Games
- Former Football All-Time Leading Scorer at University of Alabama-Birmingham
Areas he specializes in:
- Post-surgical rehabilitation for all major joint complexes including spine
- Athletic and workplace repetitive or overuse injuries
- Chronic pain and fatigue dysfunction
- Evidence based management of spine, upper and lower extremity injuries
In his spare time, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He also enjoys:
- All family activities
- Triathlon
- Snowboarding
- Playing golf
Adam Zim, PTA
Adam graduated from Palm Beach Community College in 2005 with an Associate in Arts degree. He continued on to Broward College where he graduated with an Associate in Science degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program. Adam received his Physical Therapist Assistant license from the state of Nevada in 2008.
Adam started working at Jackson Physical Therapy in 2008 and have been enjoying the wonderful family style work environment ever since. He likes working on knee and shoulder patients, as well as post-operative patients.
Adam's hobbies include playing tennis, piano and guitar. Adam is also currently in school going for his Bachelor's degree in Psychology, followed by a pursuit towards a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Tammi Shamo, PTA
Tammi graduated from the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Provo College in April of 2009. She has been working at Jackson Physical Therapy since May of 2009 and since graduating has completed a further course on treating shoulder injuries.
In her spare time Tammi enjoys running, cycling, playing sports, and reading.
Eric Christensen, PTA
Graduated from Idaho State University in 2009 with an Associate Applied Science Degree.
Area of specialty:
- Post-surgical rehabilitation (total joint replacement)
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Rotator cuff problems
- Frozen shoulder
Eric recently moved to Las Vegas from East Idaho with his wife and three children to advance his career in Physical Therapy. In Eric's spare time he enjoys fly-fishing, hunting and being outdoors. He most enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the city.
Nancie Edwards, Office Manager
Nancie was born in Manila, Phillippines and moved to California with her family. She has lived in Las Vegas for the past ten years with her husband. They are the proud parents of twin boys.
Nancie is the Office Manager and Marketing Director for Jackson Physical Therapy. She works closely with physicians' offices throughout Las Vegas and enjoys that aspect of her job very much. Nancie has worked for Brandon Jackson for six years starting out as clerical staff, working her way up to her present position of Office Manager.
Nancie enjoys her family and friends, traveling, dining out and most of all shopping. She considers Las Vegas as her home and loves the beauty of the desert as well as the bright lights of downtown.
Becky Hill, Lead Secretary
Becky was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. Her husband was in the Air Force so they traveled around the United States and Germany before retiring in Las Vegas four years ago. Becky enjoys playing the occasional slot machine, going to shows/concerts, traveling, going to the beach, and HGTV home decorating. She has four children and one adorable grandson.
She has worked for Brandon since 2007.
Nathan Chiangi, Technician
Nate has been working at Jackson Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine for 4 years. During his employment he has attended both the College of Southern Nevada and well as the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He is completing his degree in Communications with a minor in Physical Science. He will be applying to the Physical Therapy program at UNLV in the spring of 2011.
His professional accomplishments include the following:
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Areas he wishes to specialize in:
- Post Surgical Rehabilitation
- Shoulder and knee pain, rotator cuff problems
- Sports injuries
In his spare time, Nate enjoys:
- Spending time with his family
- Snowboarding
- Mountain biking
- Any extreme sports
- Creating music and playing guitar, bass, percussion and alto saxophone
- Drawing
Vincent Aranas, Technician
Vince has been working at Jackson Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine since 2004. He attended Harper Community College from 1994-96, Oakton Community College from 1998-2000. Was a Personal Trainer for 5yrs in Chicago.
His professional accomplishments include the following:
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Personal Trainer Certified
Areas he wishes to specialize in:
- Sports Injuries and Strength Conditioning
In his spare time, Vince enjoys:
- Spending time with his family
- Working out
- Bowling
- Youth sports w/ sons
- Karaoke
