Tru Horizon Clinic Therapists
Chris Evans PT, MSPT Owner
Eric Akoopie PT, DPT Clinic Director
Eric Akoopie PT, DPT Clinic Director
Chris was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Bishop Hoban High School. While at Hoban, he pitched for their state championship baseball team. Chris was recruited and attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Chris then moved to Henderson, Neva
Chris was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Bishop Hoban High School. While at Hoban, he pitched for their state championship baseball team. Chris was recruited and attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Chris then moved to Henderson, Nevada. After managing other clinics in the area, Chris opened TRU Physical Therapy in 2005. He has been working to improve the lives of his clients ever since. His clinic focus is orthopedics, however he does a great deal of fitness training and weight management coaching. Chris spends his free time with his sons, Lincoln and Hunter. They enjoy reading, baseball, and football. They also ride bikes, tell stories, and play outside. Chris has true love of life and a "keep moving forward" mentality that he shares with all of those he encounters.
Eric Akoopie PT, DPT Clinic Director
Eric Akoopie PT, DPT Clinic Director
Eric Akoopie PT, DPT Clinic Director
Eric was born in Burbank, California and moved shortly thereafter to Las Vegas where he attended Spring Valley High School and played varsity for the basketball team. After quickly realizing his passion for fitness and sports, he attended UNLV and attained his Bachelors in Kinesiology and later earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in
Eric was born in Burbank, California and moved shortly thereafter to Las Vegas where he attended Spring Valley High School and played varsity for the basketball team. After quickly realizing his passion for fitness and sports, he attended UNLV and attained his Bachelors in Kinesiology and later earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018. Since then Eric has been treating patients in all settings such as geriatric, chronic pain, sports athletes and post operative. He has developed special interests in manual therapy (dry needling) and preventative care. Eric has recently joined TRU Physical therapy with intentions of providing quality care through his expertise in manual therapy, corrective exercise and movement dysfunctions. His motivation stems from his passion for movement and in providing optimal care to his patients. When he is not busy treating patients, you can find him on your local basketball court putting some shots up or spending quality time with his family.
Cory Ginther PT, DPT, CSCS, FDN, TPI Golf Certified
Eric Akoopie PT, DPT Clinic Director
Cory Ginther PT, DPT, CSCS, FDN, TPI Golf Certified
Dr. Cory Ginther is a physical therapist in Henderson, Nevada who helps active adults and athletes overcome pain, recover from injury, and perform at their highest potential. As both a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, he bridges the gap between rehab and performance—guiding patients from first
Dr. Cory Ginther is a physical therapist in Henderson, Nevada who helps active adults and athletes overcome pain, recover from injury, and perform at their highest potential. As both a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, he bridges the gap between rehab and performance—guiding patients from first visit to full return to sport and beyond.
He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and holds advanced certifications from the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), specializing in golf-specific movement and injury prevention. His expertise spans orthopedic rehab, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain management with a strong foundation in biomechanics and strength training.
Tru Flamingo Clinic Therapists
Stephen Hill PT, DPT, CSCS Clinic Director
Stephen Hill PT, DPT, CSCS Clinic Director
Stephen Hill PT, DPT, CSCS Clinic Director
Steve was born in California but has lived in multiple places since; Texas, England, Utah, and now Las Vegas, Nevada. After high school in Utah, Steve became fluent in Spanish and completed a 2-year church mission in Paraguay. Steve attended Brigham Young University and it was there he discovered his passion for healing and improving the
Steve was born in California but has lived in multiple places since; Texas, England, Utah, and now Las Vegas, Nevada. After high school in Utah, Steve became fluent in Spanish and completed a 2-year church mission in Paraguay. Steve attended Brigham Young University and it was there he discovered his passion for healing and improving the human body; he received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2016. Following graduation, Steve excitedly completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy education at UNLV. In an effort to further his education in sports conditioning, he became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2018. Steve and his wife have 2 daughters with another on the way. Steve loves strength training, canyoneering, hiking, and sour gummy candy. Give Steve a fist bump if you run into him in the clinic.
Catalina Cortez PTA
Stephen Hill PT, DPT, CSCS Clinic Director
Stephen Hill PT, DPT, CSCS Clinic Director
Catalina was born in Las Vegas, NV and has lived in Las Vegas, or nearby in Pahrump, throughout her life. After discovering her passion for helping people, she attended the College of Southern Nevada where she earned an Associate of Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2023. She is fluent in English and Spanish. In her s
Catalina was born in Las Vegas, NV and has lived in Las Vegas, or nearby in Pahrump, throughout her life. After discovering her passion for helping people, she attended the College of Southern Nevada where she earned an Associate of Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2023. She is fluent in English and Spanish. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her family/friends, watching TV, and taking evening walks.
Alex Tejada PTA
Stephen Hill PT, DPT, CSCS Clinic Director
Alex Tejada PTA
Alex was born in Los Angeles but moved to Las Vegas in 2000. Alex has always had a passion for sports, movement and staying active. Alex graduated from Liberty High School where he played varsity volleyball and developed a lifelong love for athletics. That passion led to a career in Physical Therapy, earning an Associate of Occupational
Alex was born in Los Angeles but moved to Las Vegas in 2000. Alex has always had a passion for sports, movement and staying active. Alex graduated from Liberty High School where he played varsity volleyball and developed a lifelong love for athletics. That passion led to a career in Physical Therapy, earning an Associate of Occupational Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant from PIMA Medical Institute in 2024. Outside of work, Alex stays busy playing volleyball and basketball in local leagues, working out, PC gaming, watching movies and anime, and—most importantly—giving back to the community by helping patients reach their goals and aspirations.
Tru @ Heritage Park senior facility
Skyler Sudweeks PT, DPT, CSCS
Skyler Sudweeks PT, DPT, CSCS
Skyler Sudweeks PT, DPT, CSCS
Skyler was born and raised in Henderson, NV. He graduated from Basic High School. After graduating, he completed a 2-year mission in Vancouver, Canada where he spoke Spanish. He became fluent and speaks Spanish as his second language. After completing his mission, he realized he genuinely enjoyed working with and watching others succeed.
Skyler was born and raised in Henderson, NV. He graduated from Basic High School. After graduating, he completed a 2-year mission in Vancouver, Canada where he spoke Spanish. He became fluent and speaks Spanish as his second language. After completing his mission, he realized he genuinely enjoyed working with and watching others succeed. After job searching, he found that a Physical Therapist satisfied both of his desires. He attended UNLV and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology in 2013 and later earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017. Skyler brings additional knowledge to the practice as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist which he received in 2016. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and National Strength and Conditioning Association. Skyler brings a high level of energy and upbeat personality to the patients he treats and has a personal goal to make all of his patients smile. Skyler has 4 children that keep him busy while at home. When he is not at work he enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams (mostly hockey), playing any kind of competitive sport, camping, fishing, and is an adrenaline enthusiast.
Megan Schramm PTA
Skyler Sudweeks PT, DPT, CSCS
Skyler Sudweeks PT, DPT, CSCS
Megan was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV where she graduated from Cimarron-Memorial High School and played varsity softball. She attained her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from UNLV in 2011 and went on to earn her Occupational Associates degree in Physical Therapy from Pima Medical Institute in 2017. Megan has many years of experie
Megan was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV where she graduated from Cimarron-Memorial High School and played varsity softball. She attained her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from UNLV in 2011 and went on to earn her Occupational Associates degree in Physical Therapy from Pima Medical Institute in 2017. Megan has many years of experience, mainly in orthopedics and sports rehab, and brings her outgoing personality and a passion to provide individualized care to all of the patients she encounters. Megan enjoys reading, doing puzzles, and watching hockey and football. But she can mainly be found spending quality time with her husband, 2 kids, and dogs.
Tru @ Multigenerational Recreation Center
Skyler Sudweeks PT, DPT, CSCS
Skyler Sudweeks PT, DPT, CSCS
Skyler Sudweeks PT, DPT, CSCS
Skyler was born and raised in Henderson, NV. He graduated from Basic High School. After graduating, he completed a 2-year mission in Vancouver, Canada where he spoke Spanish. He became fluent and speaks Spanish as his second language. After completing his mission, he realized he genuinely enjoyed working with and watching others succeed.
Skyler was born and raised in Henderson, NV. He graduated from Basic High School. After graduating, he completed a 2-year mission in Vancouver, Canada where he spoke Spanish. He became fluent and speaks Spanish as his second language. After completing his mission, he realized he genuinely enjoyed working with and watching others succeed. After job searching, he found that a Physical Therapist satisfied both of his desires. He attended UNLV and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology in 2013 and later earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017. Skyler brings additional knowledge to the practice as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist which he received in 2016. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and National Strength and Conditioning Association. Skyler brings a high level of energy and upbeat personality to the patients he treats and has a personal goal to make all of his patients smile. Skyler has 4 children that keep him busy while at home. When he is not at work he enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams, playing any kind of competitive sport, camping, fishing, and is an adrenaline enthusiast.
Makenzi Malkiewicz PTA
Skyler Sudweeks PT, DPT, CSCS
Skyler Sudweeks PT, DPT, CSCS
Makenzi was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she graduated from Liberty High School and competed in varsity soccer, flag football, and swim. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2019, followed by an Associate’s degree from Carrington College to become a Physical Therapist
Makenzi was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she graduated from Liberty High School and competed in varsity soccer, flag football, and swim. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2019, followed by an Associate’s degree from Carrington College to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. Outside of work, Makenzi enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, crocheting, and watching sports. She can most often be found with her husband and their two dogs. Makenzi and her husband are excited to be expecting their first baby later this year.