Meet The Staff
Abigail Valdez
Front Office Manager
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 Valdez
Front Office Manager

Symone Miller
Physical Therapy Tech
Symone Miller
Physical Therapy Tech
Symone works at Vanguard Spine & Sport as a Physical Therapy Tech. She is from Gonzales, LA and has experience in physical therapy care, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation techniques. She earned a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Exercise Science from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2015. While attending college, she was also a NCAA Division 1 basketball player. Helping people become the best versions of themselves and reaching their full potential has always been her passion.
Abigail Jones
Weight loss Coach
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.

Abigail Jones
Weight loss Coach

Ana Ramirez
Physical Therapy Tech
Ana Ramirez
Physical Therapy Tech
Ana Ramirez started working at Vanguard Spine & Sport in 2016 as a Therapy Tech. Ana is a native Houstonian and received her certification in Massage Therapy and Kinesiology from Alvin Community College in 2012. She has 8 years experience in but not limited to chiropractic, sports/physical therapy and pain management. Her experience has led her to work with gymnasts, marathon runners, body builders and obstacle course racers. Her mission is to motivate and encourage patients towards a more positive, healthy, and productive lifestyle while achieving their optimal function!
Yareli Miranda
Physical Therapy Tech
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.”

Yareli Miranda
Physical Therapy Tech

Nikko King
Physical Therapy Tech
Nikko King
Physical Therapy Tech
Nikko is a graduate of the University of Houston, “Go Cougars!”, with a degree in exercise science and a background in personal training and corrective exercise. Her passion is centered around health and helping others. Nikko has been with Vanguard Spine & Sport since 2018 and has found joy in being able to help facilitate the physical and personal wellness of others. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, binge reading, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Jeanette Vasquez
Physical Therapy Tech
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.

Jeanette Vasquez
Physical Therapy Tech

Jessika Young
Front Office
Jessika Young
Front Office
Jessika has been on the Vanguard team since 2019. She is originally from Lubbock and moved to California to attend Santa Barbara City College. After two years she moved here to Houston to finish her degree in Health Sciences. When she’s not at work, you can find her binge watching T.V., reading, or spending time with her family and dogs.
Yohana Iglesias
Front Office
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!

Yohana Iglesias
Front Office

Mimi Guzman
Physical Therapy Tech
Mimi Guzman
Physical Therapy Tech
Mimi graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic as a Chiropractor’s assistant in 1998.
My passion for Chiropractic began after seeing her dramatic improvement in her patients health, function, and overall lifestyle!
She enjoys seeing people happy, doing what they love to do, without suffering from pain and discomfort. Coming to work every day and helping people is a wonderful experience!
Myhia Douglas
Front Office

Molly Sanchez
Front Office

Mimi Guzman
Physical Therapy Tech
Christian Trejo
Physical Therapy Tech
Rodger Guevara
Front Office
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.

Molly Sanchez
Front Office