Meet The Staff

Abigail joined the team at Vanguard Spine & Sport in 2016. She has 10 years of experience working in the front office. She has a great knowledge of insurance and will gladly help you with any questions you may have. Her computer skills, attention to detail, and the retention and retrieval of a human-post-it note has landed her the lead position at our front desk.

Abigail Jones is our certified Ideal Protein weight loss coach. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Abigail realized early in life that she wanted to pursue a career in Nutrition. She graduated from Texas State University with her Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Food Science. This has given her a foundation to help her clients transform their lives utilizing the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method. Abigail understands an individual’s weight loss journey is not only a physical battle, but a mental and emotional battle as well. Her mission is to compassionately meet clients where they are at, and get them to where they want to be.

Yareli works at Vanguard Spine & Sport as a Physical Therapy Tech. She is from Katy, Tx; and has experience with Post-Acute care, Post-Stroke, Bariatric and Geriatric Rehabilitations, as well as Children Education (Elementary to High School level). She earned a Bachelor’s of Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Pre Physical Therapy and a Minor in Psychology from Texas State University in 2015 (Eat ‘em up, Cats!). She has traveled to 6 countries (and counting), says “people are [her] passion.”

Jeanette Vasquez works at Vanguard Spine & Sport as a Physical Therapy Tech. She received her Clinical Medical Assistant Certification from Professional Careers Institute in 2014. She is nationally certified with the National Center for Competency Testing(NCCT). Her clinical experience includes but not limited to Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, and Pain Management. Her mission is to assist, patient and fellow health professionals alike, to the best of her ability to achieve excellence in professional and patient care.

Yohana is originally from Miami, FL but has called Houston her home since 2009. She has been with the Vanguard team since April of 2019 and has had 7 years of experience in customer service and as a front desk coordinator, which makes it ideal having her be the first point of contact at our office. She strives to bring positivity with her each and every day. In her free time you can find her spending time in nature, practicing yoga, spending time with her dog, reading, crafting and/or indulging in any and all fruits and veggies she can get her hands on!

Roger is a Physical Therapy Tech who attended Texas Health School and also is an Alumni from Houston community college, where he obtained an degree in Associate of Arts. You’re probably asking, “What are you doing in physical therapy?!” As a competitive Weightlifter, Roger has sustained several injuries that have kept him off the competition platform. He is very aware of the struggles and frustrations that injuries can bring to everyday life. This is what drives Rogers passion for helping those that also have sustained chronic injuries. Within the near future, Roger hopes to complete his second degree and becoming a physical therapy assistant.