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  After serving in the army, Michael found himself working in a special education classroom helping kids accomplish their IEP goals. He enjoyed this so much that he decided to return to school to become a physical therapist.  

Michael earned his undergraduate degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University. He is also a graduate of The Jackson Clinics Orthopedic Residency Program and one of a small number of physical therapists who are Board Certified in both Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy.  

At OPT, Michael appreciates the culture of positive energy and believing in the mission and vision of the company. Being able to educate, coach and encourage patients to get back to what they do better, stronger and without pain is what he values most about being a physical therapist. 

He and his wife love to spoil their backyard chickens and work on their tiny urban farm in their small yard. They stay active on the trails with long distance hiking and cycling, and enjoy traveling to visit family members living in Europe.  

Two interesting facts about Michael: He is an Iraq war veteran and he has visited all 48 states of the continental US! 

Certifications: 

ABPTS Board Certifications: Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Sports Physical Therapy 

NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist 

BikeFit Level 1 Certification 

“Do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa  

  After working as a trainer, Megan wanted to be able to do more for people who are injured. She completed her Kinesiology degree at the University of Minnesota, where she was also on the rowing team. She went on to study physical therapy at the University of Puget Sound, earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

As a physical therapist, Megan loves adding years back into the lives of her patients and doing anything she can to improve their quality of life. She appreciates the family feel of OPT and working as a team. Voted “best laugh” in high school, she tells good jokes and aims to keep her patienst laughing!

Megan stays active by swimming, running, rowing, hiking and camping. She loves to vacation anywhere with a view, go to breweries and hang out with friends and her Staffordshire bull terrier, Ella Belle.

“Do what you have to do, so you can do what you want to do.”

  After working with kids in sports, Jason saw the need for better educated and informed leaders of active youth. So, he went to PIMA Medical Institute to pursue his Physical Therapist Assistant degree and become a well-trained proponent for healthy young athletes. As a PTA, Jason loves helping all of his patients get better, and he appreciates the family feel of the staff at OPT. 

When he is not in the clinic, he loves spending time outdoors with friends, family and his black lab, Duchess, or in his favorite vacation spot, Long Beach. His love for kids extends into his second job in children’s entertainment and production. A fun fact about Jason: He has a twin! 

After working as an RN in the Ukraine and a CNA, Liliya pursued her Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) degree at Green River Community College. To best help patients at OPT transform into healthier individuals, she continues to learn a wide variety of approaches to patient care. Liliya values communication with her patients and speaks 3 languages: Ukrainian, Russian and English.  

Liliya is married and has three children and a cat (Fluffy!). When she is not working, she loves to hike, cook, read, sing and travel.  

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13