Meet
The
Team
At Back in Action Therapy we take great pride in our team. Please take a minute to get to know a little bit about all of our great team members.
Alamogordo
Dr. Scott Nufer
Physical Therapist, Clinical Director
Dr. Scott Nufer is originally from Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from BYU, with a major in Exercise Science and a minor in Ballroom Dance. Partway through his college education, he took 2 years off for a full-time mission to Brazil for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He attended RMUoHP in Utah for his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. His clinical internships included a 6-week term at Provo Rehab and Nursing in Utah, and a year-long outpatient term at Benchmark Physical Therapy in Oakwood and Commerce, Georgia.Scott is certified in dry needling (Cert. DN) from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Scott loves pretty much any sport, woodworking, and playing guitar and singing. He is a happy husband, and father of 5 beautiful children.
Dr. Mark Denney
Physical Therapist
Dr. Mark Denney was born and raised here in Alamogordo, NM. He attended NMSU for undergraduate school and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. He then attended the University of New Mexico for his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Shortly after graduation, Mark became certified in dry needling (Cert. DN) from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. When Mark isn't working, his favorite hobbies include hunting, fishing, golfing, and Drag Racing his 1968 NOVA. He was recently engaged to his soon to be wife Emily in December of 2022 and has a wedding date set in April of 2024.
Dr. Rianna Shattuck
Physical Therapist
Dr. Rianna is originally from San Diego, California. She graduated from San Francisco State University with her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT). During her clinical rotations she gained experience in several outpatient orthopedics clinics. She has two years of experience working in pediatrics and also worked as a travel therapist in a skilled nursing facility with subacute, respiratory, long term, and memory care. In her free time, she enjoys going hiking with her two dogs and rock climbing with her husband.
Dr. Clarissa Diaz
Physical Therapist
Originally from Southern California, Clarissa has called El Paso, TX her home for most of her life. She received her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology in 2017, Masters of Science in Kinesiology in 2020, and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2022, all from UTEP. Her interests include athletic rehab and canine rehab, which she hopes to pursue in the future. She enjoys the outdoors and loves to spend time with her pup, Kersh.
Dr. Lachlan Cubbin
Physical Therapist
​Dr. Lachlan Cubbin is from Sydney, Australia, where he lived for the first 23 years of his life. He attended the University of Technology Sydney where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science. He met his beautiful wife in Sydney while both were attending a Christian youth week in 2019, before moving to the USA in 2021 and attending the University of Texas-El Paso where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2024. He loves working with patients of all ages, and is especially passionate about working with kids and people with orthopedic conditions. When not working he loves to run, watch the NBA (go OKC!), play video games, attend his local church, and go on evening walks with his wife.
Rena Collins
Front Desk Coordinator
Rena was born and raised in Alamogordo, NM. She has been happily married to her husband Les for 24 years and has three children, along with two grandchildren. Rena enjoys reading, writing poetry, and spending time with friends and family. She has been a loyal employee with Back in Action Therapy for the past ten years!
Rehanna Chavez
Front Desk Coordinator/Insurance Verification Officer
My name is Rehanna Chavez. I was born and raised here in Alamogordo. I have 3 wonderful sons ages 19, 16, and 12. I have a wonderful husband who I have been happily married to for 5 years. I really enjoy working here at Back in Action Therapy. Everyone here is so kind and caring. I also enjoy our clients and getting to know them. Being able to work here has been such a blessing and I am so happy God’s plans have led me here.
Naomi Ruiz
Front Desk Coordinator
I am 38 yrs old. I've been a receptionist for 10 plus years. I love to work, stay busy, and help others. I moved to Alamogordo in May 2018 and love this city. I'm married with no kiddos but we just had a litter of puppies and our dogs that total 16. I recently started at Back in Action Therapy and I really love it here. I definitely found my 2nd family. My hobbies are drawing, painting, and writing. I enjoy swimming and baking as well.
Chelsea Dennett
Therapy Technician
Chelsea Dennett is a native of NM. She attended NMSU in Las Cruces for AgEd. Chelsea has a passion for helping people and have been in the medical field for 7 years. She plans on becoming an X-Ray Tech/Ultrasound Tech. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors and riding horses.
Sarah Fenwick
Therapy Technician
Sarah Fenwick is from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She attended Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA where she played basketball and completed a bachelor’s degree in biology with a concentration in plant and animal sciences. Sarah enjoys coaching, playing sports, and instructing fitness classes. Her hobbies include bowling, hiking, reading, and yoga. She is a military spouse living at Holloman with her loving husband and pet guinea pig.joys spending time outdoors and riding horses.
Savannah Otero
Therapy Technician
Savannah Otero is cusper born and a native of Alamogordo, N.M. She is a true Tiger. She is a multi-sport athlete who aspires to go back to NMSU to be an Athletic Trainer with hopes of working in the NFL. In her spare time she coaches youth athletics, such as football and softball.
Sara Canal
Therapy Technician
I was born in Colorado Springs, CO, where I lived for 23 years. I attended University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) & graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in biochemistry. I hope to one day work in Pharmaceutical Research and Development. I love hiking and playing with my 4 animals (2 dogs & 2 cats). I also like to create things, either with Legos, pen & paper, or needle & thread. I have lived here (Alamogordo) with my husband for 2 years & cannot wait to see where life takes us next.
Nadinne Honkala
Therapy Technician
I am originally from Puerto Rico but have lived in Alamogordo for 20 years. I have 3 kids. I am a photographer and love to paint. I enjoy taking my dog on hikes. I've almost completed getting my real estate license.
Wendy Mack
Office Manager
Wendy was born in Dallas, Tx. She has 4 children, all born in El Paso but raised in Cloudcroft, NM. She is
also a very happy and proud grandmother of 4, with a 5th on the way. Wendy was a business owner in
Cloudcroft for many years, owning Gary Mack Real Estate and the Cloudcroft Hotel and Gift Shop. She
left Cloudcroft about 8 years ago and moved to Denver, where she landed a job with Southwest Airlines.
She has recently relocated back to the area to be closer to her youngest daughter and family. Wendy
loves reading, anything outdoors, and spending time with her family.