AUburn Valley

Education: 

Undergraduate: B.S. in Exercise Science with emphasis on Health and Human Performance and Minor in Dance   University of Montana

Graduate School: University of Utah -Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Certifications: N/A

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Vestibular Therapy, Balance, Orthopedics 

Why I love being a PT: There are so many reasons why I love being a PT but if I had to narrow it down, I'd say that seeing people get back to doing the activities that they have previously been unable to do is my favorite thing. Whether that is being able to get out of a chair without using their hands, negotiate the community without falling, or returning to their favorite outdoor activity and everything in between.

How I stay active: Yoga, swimming, and hiking, walking my dog Buddy, running, and lifting weights!

Interests: Dance, spending time with my friends and family, going on adventures with my husband, Alex, and doing pretty much anything in the sunshine!

One word that describes me:  Passionate

Favorite vacation spot: Maui, HI or anywhere tropical!

Education: 

Undergraduate: 

BA in Finance and minor in Sport Management, University of Georgia

Why I love being a Physical Therapist: 

I love helping people feel strong and resilient at any stage of life. Getting to work with people and enable them to reach their goals and decrease their pain is extremely fulfilling. 

How I stay active: 

Walking my dog, CrossFit, yoga, volleyball 

Interests: 

Spending time with my husband and our dog, live music and singing, cooking, anything involving water or outdoors, checking out restaurants/breweries around Tacoma 

One word that describes me: 

Enthusiastic 

Favorite vacation spot:

Any beach 

   Education:

PIMA medical institute –PTA program

Certifications: Myofascial decompression (MFD or cupping)

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Firefighter rehab specialist (recent with central pierce program)

Why I love being a PTA:

I love being able to make an impact on people’s lives and help them return to activities they weren’t able to perform due to injury or lack of motivation. I also love the mental and physical components of physical therapy, both therapies are enmeshed so I like incorporating both into my practice as able.

How I stay active: Hiking, yoga, recently rock climbing (in a gym)

Interests: Manual photography, quality time with family/friends, training with my dog (beagle 1.5 years old), trying new things/adventures.

Trying to get more into reading, although it's a bit of a struggle to find things that keep my interest.

One word that describes me:

Caring or thoughtful

Favorite vacation spot: Outside of the country so far: Costa Rica

Inside the country: Olympic national forest

 Education: 

Highline College AA degree 

PIMA Medical Institute, Physical Therapist Assistant 

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Sports medicine 

Why I love being a Tech: I'm fascinated with the human body and creating genuine connections with people in the community

How I stay active: Lifting weights, Jiu jitsu, hiking, swing dancing

Interests: Learning the guitar and philosophy 

One word that describes me: Curious 

Favorite vacation spot: Nature!

 Education: 

Undergraduate: Associate in pre-nursing from Pierce College and currently working on my B.S. in Kinesiology and minoring in exercise and sports psychology  

Why I love being a Tech: One of the best parts of my job is getting to see our patients recover and get back to doing the things that they love the most. I also love getting to interact with our patients and be their cheerleader while they're here at the clinic! 

How I stay active:  

Fast walking across my school's campus in 10 minutes so I'm not late to class (I do this for 3 out 4 classes)... I wish I was kidding! But I also love hiking and will go as often as I can! 

Interests:  

My free time consists of reading, cooking (pasta specifically), trying new restaurants, going to concerts, and going on new adventures!

One word that describes me: Determined  

Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere where there's good hiking! I've always wanted to hike in Yosemite National Park in California! 

  Education:

BS in Business Administration / Marketing, California State University, Chico 

Why I believe I will enjoy working in Patient Services:  

Seeing patients regain their strength, while keeping things running smoothly for the therapists who work with them, is something I believe will be very rewarding.  I want to help make the clinic a professional, encouraging place to be.  

How I stay active: Dance classes, yoga, barre, jogging the trails around my home

Interests: Health and wellness, piano / music, cooking, hiking

One word that describes me: Understanding

Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii