Our Team
David Lara
- Administrative Assistant
- Rehabilitation Technician
The short version
David is a purpose-driven and compassionate individual who aspires to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He currently has his bachelor’s in Kinesiology and has been working in the clinics for the past two and a half years, both as a Rehab Tech and in an administrative position. Through physical therapy, he hopes to make a meaningful impact by helping others feel seen, supported, and empowered to become stronger both physically and personally.
Things you can ask me
For a child who finds new people hard, one thing in common is a place to start.
- Favorite dinosaur?
- Raptor.
- Do you have a pet?
- I have two cats, Simba and Mufasa, and they look exactly like the characters.
- Favorite color?
- Navy blue or forest green.
- What did you want to be when you grew up?
- I wanted to be a professional soccer player, mostly why I do lean toward wanting to do PT with athletes.
- Favorite thing about working at Yagel?
- The environment is awesome and makes it so much easier to look forward to the days.
- Best thing about El Paso?
- The food, still having places to have authentic Mexican food.
Something I am still bad at
Speaking. I have a stutter that I am trying to improve but struggle with.
In practice
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree, Kinesiology
- At Yagel
- Two and a half years, as a Rehab Tech and in administration
Why this page exists. A child who knows their therapist also likes dinosaurs walks in with something to say. For a child with autism or sensory differences, a shared interest is a way to settle, not a nice detail. Everyone here answered these questions in their own words.
Want to meet David?
We will tell you honestly whether an evaluation makes sense for your child.