Maple Valley

 Education: 

 BA in Psychology, Florida International University

Graduate School: Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St Augustine 

Certifications: I'm currently in the process of studying for my Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certification

Clinical Specialization/Interests: I like to work with outdoor athletes, particularly those who enjoy hiking, snow sports, and rock climbing. 

Why I love being a PT: I love when I can be a catalyst for helping people realize they're much stronger and resilient than they sometimes give themselves credit for

How I stay active: Snowboarding, jiu jitsu, strength training, paddleboarding, and hiking

Interests:  In my free time I love to experiment in the kitchen, go to concerts, and compulsively book trips to go snowboarding. I also recently got back into jiu jitsu. 

One word that describes me: Easy-going 

Favorite vacation spot: Although I haven't been there yet, I'm dying to go to Spain and see where my mom's family is from

  Education: 

 BS in Physical Therapy, Daemen College  

Clinical Specializations/Interests:   Running, triathlon, and other sports injuries, Restless Legs Syndrome 

Why I love being a PT: It is incredibly rewarding serving people in a way that results in them having improved quality of life!  

How I stay active: Running, swimming, hiking, and sometimes a little kayaking and biking 

Interests:  Cooking and eating! Also, spending time with family, and traveling 

One word that describes me: Listener

Favorite vacation spot: Paris

  Education:
Masters in Occupational Therapy, University of Mary
Certifications: 
Certified Hand Therapist
Why I love being an OT: 
I love teaching patients about their injury / diagnosis.  I truly believe that "knowledge is power."  When you know more about your body, it's response to injury, and the healing process, you are more likely to recover faster and prevent re-injury.  
How I stay active: 
I love being outside!  My husband and I enjoy running, going for walks, biking, paddle boarding, and playing volleyball.  I also have a passion for yoga.  I love connecting my body's movement with breathwork while lengthening and strengthening my muscles.
Interests: 
I enjoy reading fiction, especially mystery novels.  Playing piano has been a passion of mine for many years and I recently inherited my family's 100-year-old piano.  Hosting friends and family for a BBQ is also one of my favorite ways to spend a sunny afternoon. But mostly, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my daughter.
One word that describes me:
Kind
Favorite vacation spot:

Bend, OR

    Education:  

Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant,  Green River College 

Why I love being a PTA:   

I love being a PTA because it provides me the opportunity to help people move and feel better. It is pretty cool to see a person progress from week to week and start getting back into doing the things they love to do.

How I stay active:   

: I stay active through exercise which includes: weight training and going on walks and hikes

Interests:   

Paddle boarding, hiking, weight training, going to baseball games and playing Xbox

 One word that describes me:  Honest 

Favorite vacation spot:

Lake Tahoe. With that said, even though I have only been there once, I instantly fell in love with the beauty and wide variety of things to do. 

 Education: 

BS in Exercise Science, Eastern Washington University

Certifications: Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Certified

Why I will love being a PT Tech: I will love being a PT Technician because I love the world of physical therapy! I will be attending PT school next year and this is the perfect way to spend my gap year! I am also already familiar with the wonderful staff at OPT Maple Valley, as I did observation hours with them already.

How I Stay Active: I stay active by frequenting the gym, I really enjoy lifting weights. I also never turn down an opportunity to be out in nature getting some natural movement.

Interests: I love music with my whole being, and I am a frequent concert attendee. I love fitness and physical activity. I also enjoy chess and video games.

One word that describes me: Personable!

Favorite vacation spot: Budapest, Hungary

  Education: 

Massage Therapy Certificate,  Northwest school for the healing arts 

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Massage therapist, USATF Level II sprints and relays cert., Assisted Isolated stretching cert. 

Why I love being a LMT:  I love the interaction with people and helping them resolve problems from MVA, post surgery, work related injuries, stress.  

How I stay active:  Sprint training, weight lifting 

Interests: Reading, watching TV, learning more about massage and coaching track 

One word that describes me: Goofy

Favorite vacation spot: San Diego

 Education: 

 AAS in Aviation Technology (60/90 credits), Green River Community College 

Certifications: Intermediate Aviation Knowledge 

Why I love being a patient services representative?: Having witnessed the impact of chronic pain on my family and myself, I understand the profound challenges it brings. I love supporting the team that improves patients' quality of life.  

How I stay active: Playing with my grandchildren

Interests: Riding quads, traveling, snapping a good picture, and seeing any view of the water 

One word that describes me: Caring 

Favorite vacation spot: Moses Lake 

 Why I love being a patient services representative? I believe it's so important that patients feel heard and know their unique symptoms and concerns are being considered. I pride myself on being a good listener and communicator, which allows me to understand specific needs, share that with the rest of the team, and earn a patient's trust.

How I stay active: I tend to take my days that I have off and go walking with my Mom or grab the dogs and go walking with my Daughter.

Interests: I love playing computers games, reading sometimes and binge watching netflix to wind down.

One word that describes me: Warm

Favorite vacation spot: Oregon.