Renton

  Education: 

Undergraduate:  BA in Performing Arts/Dance, BS in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University Graduate School:  Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Colorado; Orthopaedic residency 

Certifications: OCS 

Clinical Specializations/Interests:  Dancers and other artistic athletes (gymnasts, figure skaters, aerial artists), Vestibular therapy 

Why I love being a PT:   

Sharing the joy with my patients when they get better and get back to their passions!

How I stay active:  PNW outdoor adventures (hiking, sea kayaking, snow  

Interests:  Live theater - especially musicals!, whale/orca nerd, travel 

One word that describes me:  Curious 

Favorite vacation spot:   

My honeymoon in South Africa!

  Education: 

Undergraduate:  Bachelor of Health Science from Walla Walla University 

Graduate School:   

Doctor of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University

Certifications:   Certified LSVT BIG Clinician 

Clinical Specializations/Interests:   

Geriatric/Older Adults, Parkinson's Disease

Why I love being a PT:   

I love inspiring my patients to be active by showing them they are stronger and more resilient than they think. I love to challenge patient's preconceived notions about what it means to age and showing them that old does not equal weak.

How I stay active:  Running, strength training 

Interests:  travelling, camping, food/cooking 

One word that describes me:  foodie 

Favorite vacation spot:  love travelling somewhere new or taking our trailer to the Oregon coast 

  Education:   

PTA, Whatcom Community College 

Undergraduate: University of Hawaii at Manoa 

Certifications:    

PTA, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), UESCA Run Coach, NASM-CNC (Certified nutrition coach)

Clinical Specializations/Interests:  Run coaching, Running 

Why I love being a PTA:   

Being able to help bring up to date information to patients and help build their self-reliance and confidence.

How I stay active:  Trail running, lifting, Orange Theory and chasing my 3-year-old 

Interests:   

Run coaching/training, Harry Potter and lord of the rings, Travel

One word that describes me: Realist 

Favorite vacation spot:  Maui, Hawaii

Education:  Currently Attending Seattle University 

Why I love being a Tech:   

Being able to work with and help patients 

How I stay active:   

I enjoy weight lifting and going out for long walks (Mainly to play Pokemon Go)

Interests:   

I have recently been into a lot of tech, gaming, computers, and football! Recently trying to read more books as well!

One word that describes me: Energetic

Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii 

  Education: 

Undergraduate:  B.S. in Kinesiology and Health,   The University of Texas at Austin   

Certifications:    

CPR/First Aid/ AED Certified

Why I love being a Tech:   

I love the Physical Therapy field because it's very interactive and you can make stronger relationships with the patients. It is a very positive field of medicine that allows the you to show a lot of personality as well and can be fun by just doing exercises.

How I stay active:   

Running in my free time and doing hiking/camping trips with friends.

Interests:   

I enjoy cooking, reading, training for half marathon races, watching scary movies, and am being an avid blood donor.

One word that describes me:   

Benevolent

Favorite vacation spot:  So far my favorite vacation spot has been the Redwood National Forest in Northern California.