Our Experienced Team
Las Cruces Rehabilitation takes the practical approach of hiring outstanding professionals to serve our patients through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes. The Las Cruces Rehabilitation team cooperates with facility administrative, nursing and rehab staff to create programs and establish best practices with the long-term intention of meeting and exceeding industry standards.
Meet The Owner!
Shelly Borde
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Arlie Borde
Marketing Manager
Manage day to day office duties and oversee all marketing and advertising opportunities.
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Laura Visanko
M.O.T - SPECIALIZING IN HAND THERAPY
Laura graduated from Texas Woman’s university with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy. Subsequently pursuing a specialization in hands through mentoring with a hand physician and continuing education. She has 23 years experience specializing in hands, treating post-operative and cumulative trauma. Special interests include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, providing patient education to improve quality of life and functionality as well as training amputee patients with multi-articulating myoelectric hands. Additionally, helping local musicians and artists to address hand mechanics, postural re-education, overall conditioning and activity modification to prevent repetitive stress injuries while pursuing their passions.
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Camron Curnutt
PTa
Camron is a Physical Therapy Assistant with his AAS from Western Technical College. He has an emphasis in outpatient orthopedics, balance rehabilitation and aquatic therapies.
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Corinne Gafner
RN, BSN, MBA Director of Nursing
Ms. Gafner joined LCCR in May of 2013. She is a Registered Nurse who brings us 28 years of nursing/managerial experience. Her clinical background consists of experience in ICU, Quality Assurance and Home Health Care. She obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 2001 and has worked on a Regional level in Home Care, opening Home Care agencies across the US and preparing them for state/federal survey.
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Karen McClary
DPT
Karen graduated from NMSU with a bachelors in athletic training education. She went on to receive her doctorate in physical therapy from UTEP. She has been a licensed PT for more than 10 years in outpatient orthopedics. Karen strives to make PT enjoyable and functional for her patients.
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Sam Munoz
PTA, BS, CSCS
Samuel heads our pulmonary rehabilitation and cardiovascular strengthening program, with a background in Kinesiology and sports strengthening and conditioning. He obtained his bachelor’s degree and exercise physiology from New Mexico State University in 2014. While obtaining his Kinesiology degree he established his experience in orthopedic physical therapy as a technician, and strengthen and conditioning coach for athletes of various sports, later obtained his Physical Therapist Assistant licensure from San Juan College in 2019. Samuel is currently studying to obtain his Clinical Exercises Physiology certificate from the Academy of Sports Medicine to further his knowledge in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. New Mexico State University in 2014. While obtaining his Kinesiology degree he established his experience in orthopedic physical therapy as a technician, and strengthen and conditioning coach for athletes of various sports, later obtained his Physical Therapist Assistant licensure from San Juan College in 2019. Samuel is currently studying to obtain his Clinical Exercises Physiology certificate from the Academy of Sports Medicine to further his knowledge in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
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Maricela Monsivaiz
Physical Therapist
Maricela has been a physical therapist in the outpatient setting for the past-17 years. She has also worked in the home health setting for the past 4 years. She graduated in 2004 with a masters in physical therapy from the University of Texas at El Paso. She also has a bachelors in Biology from NMSU. She is fluent in Spanish and successfully provides treatment for orthopedic problems with a strong background with treatment of the spine. She has been a certified McKenzie therapist since 2008. Maricela also holds a strong background and experienced providing relief to patients suffering with jaw pain/TMD. My number one priority is to keep the patient’s goal in mind and work together with the patient to have successful outcomes that are valuable to the patient.
Mi prioridad es trabajar junto con el paciente para mejorar su situacion fisica y poder lograr las metas del paciente!
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Roman Caballero
PTA
Born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. Graduated from NMSU with a B.S. in Kinesiology, also graduated from San Juan College with a Physical Therapist Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree. He enjoys outdoor activities, exercising, and spending time with family.
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Jose Olvera
Office Manager
Jose ensures that the office operates smoothly and efficiently. His responsibilities include overseeing administrative staff members, receiving and directing visitors, and handling or delegating basic
office tasks.
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Andi Johnson
Home Health Hospice Manager
Andi is in charge of the day-to-day operations at our hospice and home health facilities. Assisting with communication between patients, families, and staff.
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Julian Mata
PTA
Julian earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science from NMSU in 2017 while getting clinical experience as a physical therapy technician. Received his Associate’s of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant and Licensure from Western Technical College in April of 2022. Having experience in out patient ortho, aquatics and vestibule therapy, Julian is eager to further his knowledge in cardiopulmonary rehab.
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Dewell Hardesty
Exercise Physiologist
Dewell graduated from the United States Sports Academy receiving a Masters in Exercise Physiology. He has worked in outpatient physical therapy settings for the past 33 years. Dewell has specialty training in myofascial release techniques and has experience in aquatic therapy, sports specific exercise techniques, personal training workouts, work hardening and conditioning, functional assessments, job site evaluations and workstation assessments.
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Jennifer Rosales
BSN, RN
Jennifer graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, in 2014. She has 8 years of Nursing experience in a hospital setting. She recently joined our team here at Las Cruces Rehab.
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Morgan Gardner
PT, DPT
Morgan received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Exercise Science in 2017 from NMSU. Morgan then went on to obtain her clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UTEP in 2021. She has worked with a wide range of patients including geriatrics, general population, athletes, pediatrics, and everyone in between. She is certified in functional dry needling, excited that it can be utilized as another tool for quality care. Morgan enjoys interacting with her patients and turning exercise into play for children.
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Danae Caldwell
PTA
Danae is a native New Mexican, born and raised in Las Cruces. She is deeply connected to our state and the people who live here. Danae is an NMSU Aggie and recently graduated from Western Technical College with her Associates of Applied Science as a Physical Therapy Assistant. She has a growing passion for aquatic therapy and all the wonderful benefits it provides. “Success, for me, is the opportunity to not only find professional success but to also find happiness and fulfillment by doing what I love, positively impacting people’s lives.”