Maple Valley

Passionate about exercise and empowering others, Nyrene knew physical therapy was the career for her when she first learned about it in high school.  A graduate of Grand Canyon University, Nyrene went on to achieve her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Baylor University.  

Growing up, Nyrene played basketball and ran track.  These sports eventually led her to powerlifting. She is deeply passionate about all aspects of fitness and does her best to work on her personal health so that she can help patients with their wellness journeys. Knowing that she helped someone move better, return to an activity they love or adopt a new perspective about health gives Nyrene great joy.  

When she is not working or exercising, Nyrene enjoys reading and catching up on her favorite TV shows. She loves vacationing in California, especially San Franciso and Los Angeles. 

“We can’t heal the world today but we can begin with a voice of compassion, heart of love and an act of kindness.” – Mary Davis  

  He has run 124 marathons – 50 of them under 3 hours – and he was once a singing waiter! Clifford’s love of fitness, healthcare and science led him to become a Physical Therapist, and he has been practicing since 1990. He holds a BS in Physical Therapy from Daemen College in New York and is certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. As a therapist, Clifford loves helping his patients improve their quality of life and keeping up with scientific advances. 

Clifford stays busy with his 2 kids, 2 stepchildren, 11 grandchildren, 2 dogs and 2 cats. He loves to vacation all over the Northwest and Europe, especially Paris. In his free time, he loves to run, cook and pursue his musical interests.  

“I want to know God’s thoughts.” - Einstein 

  After watching his dad’s post-stroke rehabilitation, Ron was inspired to change careers so that he could finish his working life doing something that made a difference in the lives of others. He quit his job and enrolled in PIMA Institute’s Physical Therapist Assistant program. 

At OPT, Ron appreciates the team oriented approach to patient care, and he loves knowing that he helped someone achieve a milestone in their rehabilitation. He wants his patients to know that their success is his number one priority and he will do everything he possibly can to help them achieve their goals.  

Out of the clinic, you’ll find Ron hiking, trail running, cycling or weightlifting. He loves the mountains and vacationing in Bend, Oregon. He is an Air Force Veteran, and has ridden the famous “Sea to Sun” bicycle route on the island of Maui. 

“ ‘Tis nothing either good or bad, but thinking does make it so.”  

Aaron first became interested in massage therapy when he was a coach. He wanted to help his injured athletes return to their sports, so he attended Northwest School for the Healing Arts to study massage.  Aaron loves to work with athletes – he is also a personal trainer and USATF Level 2 coach – and he promises to always do his best to get his patients back to the activities they enjoy.

Originally from Kentucky, Aaron is married and has a son, daughter, two granddaughters and two dogs. His hobbies include sprint training and weight training, and he enjoys vacationing in Hawaii.