Dr. Alex Kruse graduated with her clinical doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) in 2012 from Rosalind Franklin University in Illinois. She has extensive experience working in outpatient orthopedic clinics treating patients of all ages with a variety of physical therapy needs. In 2018 she completed a two and a half year manual therapy certification program which has enriched her treatment approach and skill set leading to more efficient and effective patient care. After spending two years as a traveling therapist she decided to take permanent residence in Las Cruces and continue working as part of the Back in Action family. When she is not working she enjoys spending time outdoors mountain biking, rock climbing and traveling.

Mike has over a decade of experience in outpatient physical therapy clinics. Fluent in two languages, Mike brings exceptional skills in manual therapy and treating musculoskeletal conditions. With added certifications as a clinical instructor and Kinesio taping, Mike is truly an amazing addition to the Back in Action team.

I was born and raised in Deming, NM. I joined the Navy right after high school and was stationed in Everett, WA. After getting out of the military I moved to Las Cruces and attended NMSU where I received my Bachelors degree in Kinesiology then later received my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at UTEP. I’m passionate about physical therapy for many reasons but mainly because I enjoy helping patients improve their quality of life through movement. Outside of the clinic I love spending time with my family, traveling and experiencing new things with them.

Dr. Brandon Vaughn was born and raised in Dallas, TX. He attended Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN where he ran cross country and track for 4 years while obtaining his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. Later he attended Dallas Baptist University where he received his Master's degree in Kinesiology before attending the University of Texas-El Paso where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2024. He enjoys working with patients from all ages and various orthopedic diagnoses. Outside of work he enjoys running, hiking, watching sports, and traveling.

​Adriana is from Las Cruces, New Mexico. Her hobbies include exercising, hiking with her dogs, and baking goodies. She is currently a personal training at Ryze gym, and was a former NMSU cheerleader and elementary/middle school cheer coach.

Leticia was born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. She has worked with multiple businesses in Las Cruces in which she has developed her years of experience in Management and Customer Service skills.  These years of experience have allowed her to build many professional relationships in the community.  In her free time Leticia enjoys spending time with family, her pup and working on house projects. 

Catherine, a California native, relocated to Las Cruces, NM two years ago, bringing with her over a decade of invaluable experience in the medical field. After dedicating significant time and energy to her career, Catherine made a heartfelt decision to take a hiatus, redirecting her focus to the core of her world-her family. Looking ahead, Catherine is set to embark on a new chapter, returning to school at NMSU in 2024 to earn her bachelor’s degree.