Meet the Team

Bodyworx Helping Hands - About Us

Mission Statement


BODYWORX HELPING HANDS PROJECT INC. exists to honor and serve veterans by providing comprehensive assessments to facilitate accurate and timely disability benefits claims, connecting them to holistic support services, and empowering them in their transition to fulfilling civilian lives. Beyond our service to veterans, we passionately advocate for, uplift, and support underserved communities by offering tailored resources, fostering inclusive partnerships, and creating opportunities for comprehensive wellness, personal growth, and sustained community enrichment.

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Phillicia Hawkins Flowers, DPT

Executive Director, Bodyworx Helping Hands Project, Inc.

Dr. Phillicia Hawkins Flowers, DPT, is a passionate healthcare leader and visionary entrepreneur dedicated to transforming lives through service and holistic care. As the Executive Director of Bodyworx Helping Hands Project, Inc., she leads the nonprofit with a mission to provide free, high-quality medical assessments to veterans seeking to secure their rightful benefits. Her work ensures that those who served our country receive the support they need to thrive in civilian life.

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    Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Dr. Hawkins Flowers brings over 15 years of clinical and leadership experience to her role. She founded Bodyworx Physical Therapy in 2013 and, alongside her brother, expanded the practice into multiple locations, blending cutting-edge care with a patient-first philosophy. Her dual experience in for-profit healthcare and nonprofit service makes her uniquely equipped to guide Helping Hands with both heart and strategy.


    Dr. Hawkins Flowers’ leadership is nationally recognized—she’s been honored by Marquis Who’s Who in America, Continental Who’s Who, and received the GHP Award for Most Comprehensive Physiotherapy Clinic. A graduate of the SBA THRIVE program, she is also a board member of the American Red Cross and an active member of the OKC Black Chamber of Commerce.

    With a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Langston University, a Master’s in Health Administration, and a Bachelor’s from Xavier University, Dr. Hawkins Flowers pairs academic rigor with lived compassion. She’s a proud mother of two, an advocate for community wellness, and a mentor to aspiring healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs.


    Dr. Hawkins Flowers believes in serving with both excellence and empathy—and through Bodyworx Helping Hands Project, she is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of veterans and their families.

Corey Smith

Project Advisor

Corey Smith is the Owner, Vice President of Bodyworx Physical Therapy. A very enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard-working person. Corey has a passion for problem-solving and strategic planning that led to advising clients on optimizing project outcomes, mitigating risks, and implementing best practices. Corey has a passion and heart to help people regardless of the hurt inside of the help.

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    Corey Smith is a change agent specializing in Real Estate Consulting, Team Development, and Business Penetration Strategist. Corey’s keen intuition underlines his proven record of crafting business initiatives that transform marginal operations into financial triumphs. Corey’s business ascendency is reputably recognized amongst his clients and peers as bar-none cutting edge. 


    Corey has a passion for problem-solving and strategic planning that led to advising clients on optimizing project outcomes, mitigating risks, and implementing best practices. An entrepreneur that works with the best in others. 


    -Collaborates with clients to analyze project requirements, develop comprehensive strategies, and provide actionable recommendations 


    -Conducts detailed risk assessments, identify potential challenges, and propose strategic solutions to mitigate risks.


    -Establishes a reputation for excellence in project management, earning recognition from clients and being sought after by others 


    Corey Smith is also a father of 4 and a pawpaw of 7 grandchildren. Corey has been married to Sharunda Smith for 29 years and recognizes that the journey is just as important as the destination. He loves spending time with family, he is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and the #1 Oklahoma University fan (Boomer Sooner). When not spending time with family or following OU, Corey can be found playing a good game of chess.

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Dr. Seleena Smith - Ph.D.

Dr. Seleena D. Smith is a mental health practitioner, educator, mental wellness coach, and dedicated advocate for holistic wellness, bringing over 15 years of diverse mental health experience to her work. A proud alumna of Howard University—where she earned her B.S. in Human Development and M.Ed. in Educational Psychology—and the University of Oklahoma, where she earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Dr. Seleena has built a career deeply driven by empathy, cultural competency, and transformational coaching.

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    Dr. Seleena currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement and Development with the Bodyworx Helping Hands Project. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on community outreach, strategic partnership building, and enhancing access to mental health and wellness services. Her expertise and passion significantly advance the project's mission of holistic health and well-being, particularly within underserved and marginalized communities.


    Throughout her career, Dr. Seleena has served diverse populations through pivotal roles in the nonprofit sector, community mental health settings, the criminal justice system, and notably within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her impactful work with the VA system includes delivering comprehensive psychological services via telehealth, addressing complex trauma, chronic mental health conditions, and adjustment challenges faced by veterans. In the criminal justice system, she provided comprehensive psychological services in correctional settings, specializing in the assessment and treatment of incarcerated individuals with serious mental health conditions. Each of these experiences has deepened her understanding of human resilience and strengthened her commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.


    Dr. Seleena remains deeply engaged in social justice initiatives, providing pro bono mental health services to marginalized communities and consulting with organizations on DEI initiatives and workplace wellness strategies. Her extensive academic leadership includes serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Prairie View A&M University and contributing through courses and guest lectures across various universities on topics ranging from counseling practices to the cultural significance of Hip Hop.


    Recognized by organizations such as the University of Oklahoma's Black Student Association and Athletics Department for her inspiring contributions, Dr. Seleena actively participates in community conversations through presentations, podcasts, and media appearances, continuously advocating for accessible and culturally responsive mental health services. Ever-evolving through the growth she fosters in her clients, Dr. Seleena describes her life as "transformed and enhanced" by those she serves.