Kent Easthill

 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, 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:

Central Washington University: Bachelor of Science in Biology

Nova Southeastern University: Doctorate of Physical Therapy 

Certifications: 

Certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS)

Clinical Specialization/Interests: 

Orthopedics and sports. 

Why I love being a PT: I love being able to help people when they are in a time of need in order to help them return to the things they love to do. 

How I stay active:  Going to the gym. 

Interests: Going to sporting events with friends and family. 

One word that describes me: Focused 

Favorite vacation spot: Maui, Hawaii

 Education:

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

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: 

 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