Kent Easthill

 Education: 

Undergraduate: BS in Exercise and Sports Science with Nutrition minor, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 

Graduate School: Doctor of Physical Therapy at Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL

Clinical Specializations/Interests:  

 None currently, but I am interested in sports, and love working with people who are interested in getting back to their favorite activities.

Why I love being a PT: ​ I love being a PT to assist in the rehab process to return a person back to their most important and favorite activities. I enjoy meeting new people and hearing their experiences. 

How I stay active: I love playing basketball, working out, hiking, and exploring the city.

Interests: I am a big Packers fan and love my Minnesota Twins also. I enjoy being outside during nice weather and keeping active.

One word that describes me: Fun 

Favorite vacation spot:   Any sports stadium, especially Target Field/Lambeau Field, or somewhere warm like Florida

  Education: 

Undergraduate:  BS, Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise,  Virginia Tech  

 Graduate School: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Lynchburg College

 Evidence in Motion - Orthopedic Residency 

Certifications: Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS), OTAGO 

Clinical Specializations/Interests:   

Older Adults, Fall Prevention

Why I love being a PT: ​Getting to know people and hear their stories always brightens my day 

How I stay active:  Walking with family, hiking, being outdoors 

Interests:  ​Faith & Family, Crafting, Quilting, Trying new recipes  

One word that describes me: Listener​ 

Favorite vacation spot:  Emerald Isle, North Carolina 

 Education:

Undergraduate: BS in Psychology with a minor in Sports Psychology, Western Washington University

Graduate School: University of Miami: Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Certifications: Pilates Comprehensive Certification from Polestar 

Why I love being a PT: It's incredibly rewarding to meet people from all walks of life and be able to help them to return to the lives and activities that they love.

How I stay active: I enjoy staying active through Pilates, lifting weights at the gym, ice skating and exploring.

Interests: I’m an artist at heart and love expressing myself through various forms of art.

One word that describes me: Creative

Favorite vacation spot: Seoul, South Korea 

  Education: 

Undergraduate:  BS in Exercise Science from WWU

  PTA program at WCC   

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Fall prevention  

Why I love being a PTA:   

Seeing patients progress and reach their goals.  Being part of their journey to recovery

How I stay active: Hiking, kayaking, swimming, camping 

Interests: Fall prevention and joint replacements  

One word that describes me: Laughter 

Favorite vacation spot: France 

  Education:   

2-year degree from Tacoma Community College in Networking and Cybersecurity

Clinical Specializations/Interests:  Patients exhibiting Parkinson’s, and cerebral palsy. Both walking and running gait training (from mechanics to the cardiovascular side), and general strengthening.

Why I love being a Tech:  An interesting middle ground between getting to see front desk tasks and PT/PTA tasks. A mix of getting to work with so many different people and personalities, as well as getting to see the progression in people. 

How I stay active:  General strength/mobility work, running, the rare mountaineering trip and rock-climbing/bouldering. But mostly a predisposition to high energy and wiggilness. 

Interests: Current research and evidence-based approaches to practices (inside the clinic). Outside I find interest in improving my piano technique and musicality, searching for unique sounding music on Spotify, endurance running, the occasional RPG on my computer, well-shot movies (see Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, Ali Aster, etc.) and likely anything that might spark fear, curiosity or joy. 

One word that describes me:

Particular

Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere with water and sun