Puyallup

Education: 

Undergraduate: Trinity International University--B.A. in Pre-Physical Therapy
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine--Doctor of Physical Therapy degree

Certifications:  WCS--Women's Health Board Certified Specialist 

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Pelvic Health, Men's and Women's Health

Why I love being a PT: Being a PT is one of the most rewarding and challenging professions. I love taking the puzzle pieces of someone's individual symptoms and putting them together to create a unique plan that helps someone return to the activities they are passionate about doing. There is nothing better than seeing a patient's joy when reaching a goal!

How I stay active:  In reality, a main part of my exercise comes from keeping up with my active children. However, I do find time to run, hike, ski and snowshoe to be able to keep up with my children. 

Interests: My little bit of free time is filled with playing the piano, crocheting projects for my kids, reading mystery novels, and completing any kind of puzzle.

One word that describes me:  Unflappable

Favorite vacation spot:  Anywhere there is a sunshine and a warm beach. 

 Education:

Midwestern University Glendale, Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2024

Oregon State University, Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sports Science 2018

Certifications: 

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Why I love being a physical therapist: 

Because I am able to make a positive impact on my community by helping others improve their quality of life and return to what they love doing. 

How I stay active: 

Pure Barre, running with my dog Stella, hiking, golfing and going to the gym 

Interests: 

Being outdoors, reading, going to concerts, any and all sporting events, spending time with friends and family 

One word that describes me:

Enthusiastic 

Favorite vacation spot: 

It is hard to pick one but Madrid, Spain!

Education: 

Associate Degree: of Science from PIMA Medical Institute

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science Physical Therapist Assistant from PIMA Medical Institute  

Certifications: LSVT BIG, Autoimmune Protocol Certified (AIP-C), currently working toward PRPC certification (pelvic floor certification)

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Men’s and Women’s Pelvic Health, Autoimmune and anti-inflammatory Nutrition.

Why I love being a PTA: Two reasons. First, I love sitting across from someone who is feeling that they are at maybe the worst moment of their life physically and emotionally and being able to say “Hey! You are not broken! There’s a solution to this”, and then being able to show them in just a few minutes how amazing and resilient they are.  And second, I love the last day I see that same person and they are looking back on that first day and realize that they really are amazing and capable of great things. That the pain is gone or that the problem is not so big anymore and they don’t need me. The look in their eyes when they realize they accomplished independence in health is huge.  

How I stay active:  I spend a lot of time at work. 😊 I enjoy spending time with my family cleaning the house while they play x-box or sleep the day away while I dream about going hiking. We do often play Cards Against Humanities, go see live concerts together and I do take my neurotic dog on walks at the off-leash “bark”. We can’t call it “the park” because it causes extreme emotional reactions on her part.

Interests: Simple things: solving world hunger one grain-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-fee cookie at a time. Eating more bacon, planning meals my kids will eat that fit into the parameters of my insane food sensitivities and allergies. Going to live punk rock shows.  Keeping my children alive and interested in school and eventually leaving home. And Bacon.

One word that describes me:  Intuitive

Favorite vacation spot: I haven’t been there yet! Iceland. I’m assuming it will be my favorite. No sand, no sun, beautiful volcano

  Education:

PIMA medical institute –PTA program

Certifications: Myofascial decompression (MFD or cupping)

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Firefighter rehab specialist (recent with central pierce program)

Why I love being a PTA:

I love being able to make an impact on people’s lives and help them return to activities they weren’t able to perform due to injury or lack of motivation. I also love the mental and physical components of physical therapy, both therapies are enmeshed so I like incorporating both into my practice as able.

How I stay active: Hiking, yoga, recently rock climbing (in a gym)

Interests: Manual photography, quality time with family/friends, training with my dog (beagle 1.5 years old), trying new things/adventures.

Trying to get more into reading, although it's a bit of a struggle to find things that keep my interest.

One word that describes me:

Caring or thoughtful

Favorite vacation spot: Outside of the country so far: Costa Rica

Inside the country: Olympic national forest

  Education: 

Green River College, Associates in Applied Science Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Certifications: 500-Hr Hatha Yoga YTT

Level 2 Reiki Practioner

Clinical Specialization/Interests: 

Orthopaedics, Neuromuscular, Sports Medicine

Why I love being a PTA: 

Being a PTA allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my knowledge of movement and rehabilitation, making a positive impact on individuals' lives as they navigate their journey towards optimal physical health. I find immense joy in collaborating with patients, their families, and the healthcare team to create personalized treatment plans that promote healing, reduce pain, and foster a sense of empowerment.

How I stay active: I stay active by practicing yoga, going for hikes with my dog, and working out at the gym. 

Interests: Yoga, chakras, nature, surfing, travel, music, and board games.

One word that describes me: Empathetic

Favorite vacation spot:

Any place where I can go surfing. I grew up in Southern California and it is always nice to go home and hit up my favorite beaches, but I have been to Hawaii, Costa Rica, and one of my favorite spots is Mexico.  

   Education: 

Undergraduate: Associate in pre-nursing from Pierce College and currently working on my B.S. in Kinesiology and minoring in exercise and sports psychology  

Why I love being a Tech: One of the best parts of my job is getting to see our patients recover and get back to doing the things that they love the most. I also love getting to interact with our patients and be their cheerleader while they're here at the clinic! 

How I stay active:   

Fast walking across my school's campus in 10 minutes so I'm not late to class (I do this for 3 out 4 classes)... I wish I was kidding! But I also love hiking and will go as often as I can! 

Interests:   

My free time consists of reading, cooking (pasta specifically), trying new restaurants, going to concerts, and going on new adventures!

One word that describes me: Determined  

Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere where there's good hiking! I've always wanted to hike in Yosemite National Park in California! 

   Education: 

Undergraduate:  Bachelor's degree of Arts in Psychology, University of Washington Tacoma 

Why I love being a PT Tech:  I love being able to put a smile on people's faces and help as many people as I can whether that be patients or coworkers alike. Helping others motivates me to learn and experience as much as I can in order to make the world a better place.  

How I stay active:  Walking in my neighborhood, working out occasionally, Hiking once in a blue moon.

Interests:  Gaming is a huge part of my life, I game on my free time and I'm always updated with new games and consoles that come out. Cooking is also very fun for me and I love learning new recipes although it can be tiring if you push yourself too far with convoluted recipes. Playing music was a huge part of my life as well so whenever I see and instrument, I'm intrigued to learn how to play it. I love animals so I pet any animal I see and come across. I love spending time with my family and tell them I love them every second I can get.

One word that describes me:  Compassionate 

Favorite vacation spot:  Steam Boat Rock/Banks Lake 

 Education:  

Emerald Ridge High School c/o 2004; and attended 2 years at Clover Park Technical College.  My professional background is in Customer Service & Management.
Why I love being a Patient Services Representative:  
I love helping people in all aspects of life. Being a friendly face during a difficult time for a person is something that I hold close to my heart. I enjoy building relationships with our patients and rooting for them to succeed in life and in health; these are people that I will never forget. My favorite part is when I intake a patient from start to finish and see a HUGE difference in their overall health and attitude when they have graduated from PT. It makes me hopeful, not only for their future but for mine as well; watching a person gain a sense of power over their body, mind, and soul is a beautiful thing and I am honored to be a part of it.
How I stay active:  
I try my best to take brisk walks around the parking lot to get my blood pumping when I have a spare moment during the work day. I also recently started to enjoy doing Yoga, although I am a novice, I plan to continue learning and finding new innovative ways to stay active.
Interests:  
I'm what you would call an outgoing introvert. I enjoy being home with my family, watching movies and bingeing my favorite TV shows, however I do get restless sometimes and love spur of the moment plans! My favorite film genres are MCU, Fantasy/Sci-Fi, & Supernatural Thrillers and I've probably watched Grey's Anatomy, Stranger Things & The Office about 20 times over; they are my favorite comfort shows LOL. I am an avid thrift shopper and can shop for hours; as long as I find that one special thing that sparks joy, my little heart is content. I also love going to the ocean, the mountains (or any woodsy area), and random fun day trips with my family or friends!
One word that describes me: Gentle or Kind Hearted
Favorite vacation spot: I just recently went to Oahu, HI and I can't wait to go back. It is such a magical place, especially on the North Shore!