Biography and education
Bachelor of Science in Biology 2007 - UMHB
Doctor of Physical Therapy 2011 - Texas State University
Doctor of Physical Therapy 2011 - Texas State University
Teaching Interests
Featured grants
- Song, Ahyoung (Principal), Garza, Jacob L (Co-Principal). Neuromuscular Coordination Patterns in Older Adults With and Without Fall History during Functional Walking Task, Research Enhancement Program (REP), Texas State University, Texas State University, $15974. (Submitted: October 6, 2023, Funded: January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025). Grant.

Featured scholarly/creative works
- Garza, J. L., & Rich, A. J. (2024). Parsonage-Turner Syndrome: A Case Report on Patient Presentation and Differential Diagnosis. Journal of Orthpaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Cases, 4(4), 176–179.
- Stickley, L. A., Garza, J., & Gibbs, K. (2023). Analysis of Student Use of Textbooks in an Entry-Level Physical Therapist Program. Journal of Allied Health, 52(2), e61–e69.
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Texas State University Outstanding Faculty Member in Teaching, Department of Physical Therapy. 2021
- Award / Honor Recipient: Texas State University Outstanding Faculty Member in Teaching, College of Health Professions. 2021
- Award / Honor Recipient: Texas State University Outstanding Faculty Member in Teaching, Department of Physical Therapy. 2020

Featured service activities
- Volunteer
Community First! Village
- Volunteer
Teravista Elementary School
- Participant
Texas A&M Physical Therapy Society
- Organizer
Department of Physical Therapy Open House
- Participant
Community Access Clinic
- Participant
Bobcat Days