Renton

 She’s a dancer, hiker, skier and breakfast burrito aficionado! Kayla is always moving and she knows what it is like to be unable to do what you love.

She also knows the feeling of getting back to your favorite activities pain-free and wanted to share that with others. After graduating from Colorado State University with degrees in both Performing Arts and Health and Exercise Science, Kayla earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Colorado.

As a Physical Therapist, Kayla enjoys meeting new people, hearing their stories and helping them get back to the things they love to do. She appreciates OPT’s commitment to excellence in patient care.

Professional Certifications: Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist

 Christina loves to stay active and inspire others to do the same! As a runner, yogi and weightlifter, helping her patients return to the things they love to do is her goal as a Physical Therapist.

Christina graduated from Walla Walla University with her BS in Health Science and Loma Linda University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She appreciates the open, genuine and friendly environment at OPT.

When she is not working, she loves to travel, camp and cook. The multitalented Christina is fluent in Spanish and plays the piano. And, she has even flown an airplane!

“You are not too old and it is not too late.” R.M. Rilke

“Mood follows action.” Rich Roll

 After completing her degree in dance performance at Wayne State University in Detroit, Jessica wanted to learn more about movement and how the physical, emotional and spiritual parts of the body work together. She earned her Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) degree at Green River College and, as a PTA, Jessica loves learning about people and hearing their stories.

Jessica is passionate about dancing and was once part of a professional dance company. Beyond dance, she loves to travel. She has driven across the country three times and also enjoys visiting her family in Eugene, OR.

“You will always be too much of something for someone: too big, too loud, too soft, too edgy. If you round out your edges, you lose your edge.”

“Apologize for mistakes. Apologize for unintentionally hurting someone – profusely. But don’t apologize for who you are.” – Danielle Laporte

 As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Josh aspires to use his education to empower patients to help themselves and be a better, healthier version of themselves. A graduate of Whatcom Community College, Josh appreciates OPT commitment to putting patient care first.

He treats patients as if they are friends or family members, and he is committed to giving his honest opinions. If he doesn’t know an answer, he will do everything he can to find one.

Josh stays active with trail running, hiking and stand up paddle boarding. While studying at the University of Hawaii, he made money free diving spearfishing!

Professional Certifications: Running Coach, ASTYM Certification, Personal Trainer, Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner

“Rehabilitation is teaching a patient what they can do for themselves.”