Kathleen has long established herself as a deeply knowledgeable therapist ready to help her patients achieve their goals. She earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences in 1998 as well as a B.A. in Psychology from The University of Washington in 1991. She is Board Certified as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics. Kathleen takes a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation, considering the whole body when treating injuries by combining manual therapy and functional retraining. She continues to add to her experience and knowledge with ongoing education in manual therapy techniques, including Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), myofascial release as well as Functional Movement Assessments. Kathleen spends her time away from work with her husband and two busy girls enjoying all that the PNW has to offer.
Continuing Education
2024
- GLS: Differentiating between Lumbar vs SI vs Hip Dysfunction
- GLS: ACL Rehab
- GLS: Evaluation & Treatment of Concussions
2023
- IPA: DFA-Dynamic Foot & Ankle
2022
- GLS: Manual Therapy of the TMJ
- AMSI- Certification Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist
2021
- IPA: Core First Strategies-CFS
2020
- IPA: Visceral Functional Mobilization – VFM
2019
- IPA: FMII
- IPA: Knee Junction Dilemma – KJD
- IPA: Strategies for Optimizing – SOP
2018
- IPA: Functional Gait
Education
Western University of Health Science, Pomona California-Master of Physical Therapy 1998
University of Washington- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 1992
Work Experience:
Woodinville Physical Therapy-Outpatient Clinic 2/04 to 9/07
VAMC Seattle – Spinal Cord Injury Unit 8/99 to 2/03
Staff Builders- Home Health Care 10/01 to 8/03
Elliott Bay Spine & Sport- Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic 3/99 to 8/99
CareerStaff Unlimited-Multiple Settings (outpatient orthopedics, hospital rehab and transitional care) 3/99 to 8/00
Harborview Outpatient Clinic 7/98 to 2/99