Tom Cosner, Lead PT, Owner / Director

Tom earned his Bachelor of Science from Northern Arizona University in Zoology and his Masters of Physical Therapy from Western Carolina University. He has been practicing for over ten years and specializes in Physical Therapy with emphasis on pediatrics, neurological and developmental disorders. Tom and his wife Shannon recently became the owners of NRTA.  Together they work hard to make NRTA an innovative organization that provides quality therapy to individuals with special needs.  They also have two wonderful daughters.

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Carrie Schuessler, PT

Carrie has been practicing Physical Therapy in Northern Arizona since 2001. She is also a certified early interventionist. She specializes in working with infants and children with a variety of medical conditions. She graduated with her BS in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997 and her Masters in Physical Therapy from Western Carolina University in 2001. She enjoys traveling and working with the diverse cultures in Northern Arizona.  She enjoys running, triathlons, piano, and the outdoors with family.

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Taylor Custer, PT, DPT

Taylor is a graduate of Northern Arizona University’s Physical Therapy program and has a certificate in Disabilities Studies from the Institute for Human Development. She enjoys working with all ages and currently serves Flagstaff and its surrounding communities.  On her spare time Taylor enjoys spending time with her family.

Alissa Jones, PT

​Alissa earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.  She has additional training in EMT, and in basic and conversational American Sign Language.  Alissa has continued her education in feeding, the MOVE program (mobility opportunities via education), Reiki, Positive Behavioral Support, Autism conferences, and e-ieppro.  She has been practicing pediatric physical therapy for over eight years.  Alissa currently serves the Page area and the Northern half of the Navajo Nation.

Jayece Laudner, PT, DPT

Jayecē Laudner earned a Bachelor of Science in both  general Sciences and Spanish from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa.  She then attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, where she earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Jayecē has worked with children in the hospital and school settings and specializes in the Pediatric population.  She currently sees children in home and school based settings.  In her spare time Jayecē enjoys spending time with her family and the outdoors.

Julie Stone, PT, DPT

Julie received a doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of South Carolina.  She received her Masters degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina as well. Julie has practiced in a variety of forums, including working with children and senior citizens. She has also worked with Core Balance and a variety of rehabilitation centers.  Julie currently works for NRTA at the Grand Canyon.

Ellen Furr, PT, DPT

​Ellen earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Ellen specializes in neuromuscular and musculoskeletal therapy. She has been working in the schools for over 30 years and loves working with kids of all ages and has been a great supporter of Special Olympics. In her spare time Ellen loves soccer, sewing, traveling, reading and family. She especially loves hosting foreign exchange students and introducing them to the Flagstaff area.