Maple Valley

 Education: 

 Bachelors Degree 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 PT from 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:  

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: 

Undergraduate:   

Bachelor of Arts degree, double major in Dance and Public Health, University of Washington 

Certifications:   CPR certified 

Clinical Specializations/Interests:   

Special interests in dance- everything from ballet to ballroom

Why I love being a Tech:  

I love being a tech because I have the opportunity to take part in transforming the bounds between a physical to mental outlook, letting someone walk out a little better than when they came in. 

How I stay active:  I stay active by continuing my dance training whenever possible, plus participating in weekly hot yoga sessions and catching views of the great outdoors warranting a walk or a hike (weather permitting of course). 

Interests:  Interests range from baking to traveling to enjoying a vast array of movie binging meanwhile cozy cuddling on the couch. 

One word that describes me: Tenacious   

Favorite vacation spot:  Cabo, Mexico 

  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