Profiles In Leadership

Dr. Roy Rivera, Jr., is the founder and CEO of Elation Physical Therapy, an international best-selling author,and a respected advocate for inclusive healthcare. His book, Shantay You Stay: A Healthcare Provider’sGuide to LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices, provides critical insights for practitioners, further establishing himas a leader in LGBTQ+ patient care.A native of the Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Rivera began his academic journey at SouthwesternUniversity in Georgetown before moving to Houston in 2003 to complete a Master’s in Physical Therapyat the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He subsequently earned two doctorates—aDoctor of Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University in Utah and a PhD in Health Studies fromTexas Woman’s University in Denton—solidifying his expertise in healthcare.In 2014, after working for approximately 10 years in the Memorial Hermann Health Care System, Dr.Rivera founded Elation Physical Therapy, a Certified Minority and LGBT Business Enterprise® with threelocations