Sandhill Orthopaedic & Sportsmedicine Physical Therapy features state of the art rehabilitation equipment. The therapy staff specializes in rehabilitation to general orthopaedics, sportsmedicine and work related injuries. Our therapists want to help you in your rehabilitation process so that you may return to your job, sport, or everyday living as promptly and safely as possible.

Steve Barrett, MS, LAT, ATC Director of Rehabilitation and Athletic Training Steve Barrett, MS, LAT, ATC, Director of Rehabilitation and Athletic Training: After growing up in Larned, Kansas, Steve traveled north to Creighton University and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education in 1984. Steve received his Masters of Science Degree in Athletic Training from Indiana State University 1985. His first job as a Head Athletic Trainer and Associate Professor was at Saint Joseph College in Renessealer, Indiana until 1987. Steve was the Head Athletic Trainer, Wellness Director and Instructor position at Garden City Community College, before he met Dr. Baughman, the team physician, in 1987. In May of 1993, he began working at Sandhill. Steve helped incorporate a Sportsmedicine Program into the clinic. In 2010, Steve was inducted into the GCCC Athletic Hall of Fame. Steve and Brenda have two children- Brandon and Brittany. He enjoys canoeing, hunting, fishing, and particularly bonding with his daughter, Brittany, when they rebuilt a 1950 Chevy pickup.

Charlie Williams, MS, PT Assistant Director of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Charlie Williams, MS, PT, Assistant Director of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation: Although a Missouri native, Charlie bleeds crimson and blue since graduating from Kansas University in 1999 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Exercise Science. He returned to St. Louis to complete his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Washington Universtiy in 2002. Charlie was employed short-term at St. Louis University Hospital before he and wife, Dawn, moved to Denver, Colorado where he worked for 3 ½ years in outpatient orthopaedics. Charlie took the Physical Therapist position at Sandhill in November 2006. The Williams’ have two children- Logann and Spencer. Charlie enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, snow skiing, and traveling.

Cassandra Boyd LAT, ATC Cassandra Boyd LAT, ATC: Cassy graduated from Scott City High School in 2002. Cassy attended Johnson County Community College and Kansas State University. In 2006, she graduated with a Bachelors degree in Athletic Training. Cassy married Jeff Boyd in 2007 after starting work at Sandhill Orthopaedic. She enjoys being outdoors, working with her husband in the yard, providing rodeo coverage, learning new recipes, and sewing quilts.

Judy Franco Judy Franco : Judy was raised in eastern Colorado, coming to Garden City to be closer to family. You may recognize Judy, as she had previously been here as a front desk receptionist. She returns to us as a Spanish-English translator and a physical therapy technician. Judy is currently going back to college! She loves the Boston Redsox, spending time with her daughter, going to her brother's baseball games, and reading anything besides her textbooks.

Samantha Hostetler LAT, ATC Samantha Hostetler LAT, ATC: Samantha grew up in Harper, Kansas and graduated from Chaparral High School in 2004. She graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelors of Athletic Training in 2008. Two weeks later, Samantha moved out to Garden City for her first job at Sandhill Orthopaedic. Her interests include keeping in touch with her friends and family, cooking and baking, scrapbooking, being outdoors, and staying physically active.

Leslie Okeson MS, LAT, ATC Leslie Okeson MS, LAT, ATC: Leslie received her Associates Degree in General Studies in 1993 from Colby Community College. She studied Exercise Science at Fort Hays State University earned both of her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Exercise Science in 1997. She started at Sandhill Orthopaedic in 1997 as a traveling athletic trainer, visiting area high schools as part of our Sportsmedicine Program. Leslie and husband, Eric, reside in Weskan, Kansas with their daughter, Ariana. The Okeson’s love to cheer on the Rockies and the Broncos. Leslie enjoys swimming, running, biking, and golf.

Gwen Oyler, CPTA Gwen Oyler, CPTA: Gwen grew up in Nebraska, coming south to Colby Community College where she graduated in 1992. Gwen is rejoining us here at Sandhill after two and a half years working in the home health market. All in all, she has worked with Dr. Baughman for over ten years. Gwen and her husband, Brian, have two children, Aaron and Ashtyn. She enjoys spending time with them, growing her vegetable garden, cooking up all of her fresh produce, and living a quiet country life.