About Us
Shoulder Elbow & Hand Therapy Specialist of The Woodlands, TX has been a trusted expert in treating conservative and post-surgical orthopedic injuries of the upper extremities since 2012.
Injuries we commonly treat but are not limited to:
• Rotator Cuff Injuries
• Shoulder Impingement/Bursitis
• Adhesive Capsulitis – Frozen Shoulder
• Finger, Hand, Wrist, Arm, & Elbow Fractures
• Arthritis
• Dupuytren’s Contracture
• Carpal & Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
• Trigger Finger
• Tendon/Ligament Lacerations
• Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis
Affordable Therapy
We offer substantially more affordable rates when compared to area hospital-affiliated outpatient clinics, and we offer low self pay rates. We are in network with all major insurance plans:
• BCBS HMO/PPO
• Aetna
• Cigna
• United Healthcare
• Humana
• Ambetter (Gold and Silver)
• Community Health Choice (Marketplace/Medicaid)
• Traditional Medicare (Supplemental plans and most Medicare Advantage plans)
• Traditional Medicaid
Our Therapists
James Puett, MS, OT, CHT
Owner, Certified Hand Therapist
James, a Miami, Florida native, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Florida State University in the mid-1990s. After spending five years in the finance industry, he decided to shift paths and pursued a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Florida International University, graduating in 2000. During a clinical rotation at an orthopedic clinic in Miami, he developed a strong interest in hand therapy. In 2001, James relocated to Houston, embracing the opportunity for a fresh start. By 2005, he had earned his Certified Hand Therapist designation and has been dedicated to serving the orthopedic community ever since. In 2012, he founded Shoulder Elbow & Hand Therapy Specialist clinic. Outside of work, James enjoys staying active. Whether playing pickleball, working out at the gym, cruising on his motorcycle, or spending quality time with his wife and daughter, he makes the most of his free time.
James puede comunicarse en español básico.
Kiani Ramsey, OTD, OTR/L
Staff Therapist
Kiani, a Corpus Christi, TX native, earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina in 2019. Her collegiate softball career sparked a passion for orthopedics and upper extremity care, leading her to pursue a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Texas Woman’s University in the Houston Medical Center, which she completed in 2023. During her clinical rotation at this clinic in 2022, Kiani gained valuable experience, making it a natural fit to join the team after graduation. She has been an integral part of the clinic ever since. Outside of work, Kiani enjoys coaching club softball and spending quality time with her family and friends.
8850 Six Pines Drive, Suite 240 Shenandoah, Texas 77380
For more information or to schedule call us at 281-298-5811
