Suzanne graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University
of Washington and her BS in Biology from Western Washington University.
Suzanne has extensive experience in treating orthopedic, pediatric, sports, and
spine patients.  Suzanne completed an orthopedic residency program, in addition
to becoming a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).  Suzanne also
treats the muscular sclerosis and Parkinson’s population and was certified in
LSVTBig.  Suzanne has taken course work through level 3 of NAIOMT.  Suzanne
believes in a comprehensive approach to therapy that includes manual therapy,
postural awareness, functional exercise, biomechanical analysis, as well as
mindfulness-based treatment.  She also has her spinal manipulation
endorsement in the state of Washington and has recently completed all the
coursework for intramuscular dry needling.

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Washington 2007
• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Western Washington University 2001

Credentials

• DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy
• OCS – Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
• Spinal manipulation endorsement
• Certification: Sports Medicine and Human Performance - University of
  Washington
• CPR certified

Professional Affiliations

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • Orthopedic Section
• APTA Washington (APTA WA)
  • Orthopedic Section

Specialties

• Knee and ankle care specific injuries - ACL pre and post rehab
• Manual therapy including assorted soft tissue techniques, joint
  mobilization and spinal manipulation
• Spinal care: necks and backs
  Therapeutic taping
• Pediatrics
• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) care
• NAIOMT: Level 1 certification, education through Level 3
• Spinal manipulation certified
• Running Assessment and Coaching
• Sport-specific performance - soccer, basketball, skiing, golf
• Parkinson's specific training - LSVT Big certified
• Intramuscular dry needling
• Experience working with amputees

Personal Interests

Suzanne enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, playing soccer, skiing, running, hiking, pickleball, mountain biking, traveling, and gardening.
She also enjoys playing with her dog Kona. Suzanne has over 12 years’ experience of coaching soccer as well as playing at the collegiate level.