Kent Valley

  Education: 

Undergraduate:  Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science with Minor in Sociology,  ​University of Puget Sound   

Graduate School:  Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy,  ​University of Puget Sound   

Certifications: ErgoScience Physical Work Performance Evaluator 

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Hand therapy and injured worker rehabilitation. History of working in pediatrics as an OT. 

Why I love being an OT:   

​I enjoy being able to help people return to function and problem solve obstacles that are keeping them from participating in what they love. 

How I stay active:  Running around with my 3 year old! I also enjoy surfing and hiking 

Interests:  ​I enjoy spending time with family and visiting with friends 

One word that describes me:  Adaptable 

Favorite vacation spot:    

​On the beach, preferably lounging somewhere tropical with my toes in the water

    Education:    

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Environmental Biology, Eastern Illinois University 

Graduate School:  Master of Applied Chemistry,  Southeast Missouri State University 

 Master of Occupational Therapy,  Governors State University   

Clinical Specializations/Interests:  Certified Hand Therapist and Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist

Why I love being an OT:   

I love being able to help people get back to doing what they want to do. I am also a constant learner, and I like to be able to apply new methods of treatment to clients.

How I stay active:  I enjoy running, hiking and bouldering 

Interests:  My interests involve painting, traveling, and cooking 

One word that describes me:  Driven 

Favorite vacation spot:  Anywhere in Europe 

 Education:

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Biology – Physiology, University of Washington

Graduate: Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Utah

Certifications:

Herman and Wallace – Pelvic Floor Level 1

Wilderness EMT

AMGA – Single Pitch Instructor

Clinical Specialization/Interests:

Orthopedics, Vestibular, and Pelvic Health and I am looking forward to exploring new areas.

Why I love being a PT:

I believe education is the pillar of physical therapy to empower people to believe in and achieve their goals. I appreciate being a sounding board for my patients to understand their struggles and work alongside them to reach their movement goals. I am passionate about helping patients with all their goals, ranging from moving about their home, understanding pain neuroscience, and returning to high levels of activity. In physical therapy, we are in a unique position to help patients throughout their continuum of care and be a constant touchpoint as they recover.

How I stay active:

On my free days, I enjoy rock climbing, hiking, and skiing. On busier days, I enjoy a long neighborhood walk.

Interests:

Spending time with loved ones, traveling, exploring new food, and soaking up the sun.

One word that describes me:

Tenacious

Favorite vacation spot:

So far, Vietnam. The culture, people, food, and outdoor adventures were once in a lifetime. Looking forward to traveling somewhere new, wherever that is!

    Education: 

Undergraduate: BA, Concordia University Irvine, Whatcom Community College PTA certification

Certifications:   PTA Specialty Certification in Orthopaedics and ErgoScience Physical Work Performance Evaluator 

Clinical Specializations/Interests:  Orthopaedics, Functional Capacity Evaluations are clinical specializations; love to work on shoulders, total knee patients and interested on expanding Pain Neuroscience education both personally and with patients

Why I love being a PTA: That I am able to help people get back to their daily activities and hobbies with reduced pain and limitations; that I can help in educating them to better understand their body and how to navigate future injuries and pain experiences  

How I stay active:   

Playing with my 2 children, walking my dog and when I have the time swimming

Interests:  Doing "brain games" such as crosswords and sudoku to name a few; watching and attending football and baseball games (Seahawks and Mariner's); listening and playing music 

One word that describes me:  Compassionate 

Favorite vacation spot: Florence Italy or any place tied with Disney 

    Education: 

Undergraduate:   

BS in Kinesiology from Washington State University (Go Cougs!)

AAS Physical Therapist Assistant from Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Clinical Specializations/Interests:  I am interested in rehabilitation of shoulders, elbows, balance issues, and athletes returning to sports. 

Why I love being a PTA: I love being a PTA because I love to help people feel better and work towards returning to their beloved activities 

How I stay active:  I enjoy lifting weights, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and playing sports 

Interests:  I love to play sports, talk sports, and watch sports of all kinds. I also love spending time with my cats and chinchilla 

One word that describes me:  Spicy! 

Favorite vacation spot:   Anywhere by the water 

  Education: 

Undergraduate:   

Bachelor in Secondary Education-Philippines 

Clinical Specializations/Interests:  Skills: I speak 4 Filipino dialects 

Why I love being a Tech:   

I love being a Tech and working with OPT because I love working with people and I learn new things everyday.

How I stay active:  Walking 10,000 steps at least everyday at work 

One word that describes me: Happy

Favorite vacation spot:    

I love to travel, new places