Kent Easthill

  Education: 

Undergraduate:  Bachelor's in Kinesiology, University of Colorado, Boulder   

Graduate School:  Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 

Certifications: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) 

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Return to sport for athletes 

Why I love being a PT:   

Getting to work with and help a variety of interesting people every day

How I stay active:  Playing volleyball, Hiking, Paddle boarding  

Interests: Coaching volleyball, making extensive Spotify playlists 

One word that describes me: Positive

Favorite vacation spot:  Washington Park, Denver CO (to play grass volleyball with friends and family) 

  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 Exercise and Sports Science with Nutrition minor at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 

Graduate: 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 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: 

 PTA degree from Green River Community College in Auburn 

Clinical Specializations/Interests:  Not specialized in anything currently, but love working with elderly patients and some athletes. 

Why I love being a PTA:   

I love being a PTA and aiding patients in the rehab process and getting them back to what they love to do

How I stay active:   

I have an almost 2yr old boy who keeps me very busy, and we have a very active German Shepard

Interests:  Seattle Sounders, Hiking, and spending time with family and friends 

One word that describes me: Understanding 

Favorite vacation spot:   

Anywhere sunny and warm. Maui for now.

  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