About OMI

Oklahoma Movement Institute was founded by local clinicians committed to helping fellow clinicians grow in their orthopedic practice. Our mission is to provide high-quality, evidence-based continuing education that empowers clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care and achieve better patient outcomes. Through meaningful educational experiences, we strive to build better clinicians and advance the profession as a whole.

Who we are

Justin Hixon

Justin is a co-founder of OMI. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics, a Certified Sports and Orthopedic Manual Therapist through the Institute for Athlete Regeneration, and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Justin graduated in 2006 from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Secondary Education. He spent 4 years as a high school teacher and varsity head baseball coach. He returned to school in 2014 and graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2017. Justin has extensive experience working with orthopedic patients, and specializes in the treatment of high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. He currently works in an outpatient clinic attached to a sports performance facility in Oklahoma City. When not treating patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife Tessa, daughter Sloane, and son Barrett.

James Eddy, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

James is a co-founder of OMI. He is a physical therapist specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation and the management of active individuals with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science from the University of Oklahoma in 2019 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2022. He currently practices in an outpatient setting, dividing his time between orthopedic physical therapy and sports performance rehabilitation, helping patients and athletes return to sport, work, and meaningful daily activities. James is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with experience treating athletes and orthopedic patients across the lifespan. In addition to clinical practice, he serves as a mentor for developing clinicians, helping to strengthen clinical reasoning, treatment effectiveness, and confidence in patient management.