Bellevue – Bellevue Physical Therapy

Kelly is the director of Bellevue Physical Therapy and has been with RET Physical Therapy Group since 2012.  She enjoys treating and getting to know her patients.  Kelly has advanced training in manual therapy through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, and in 2015 became a board-certified orthopedic clinic specialist.  Kelly is passionate about patient-centered care and focuses on providing individualized treatment to each of her patients

After completing Pelvic Floor Rehab training with Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, Kelly is excited to announce the addition of pelvic floor rehabilitation at Bellevue Physical Therapy.  She looks forward to improving her patient’s quality of life with this advanced skill.

Kelly also recently received a certification in LSVT Big which is a treatment for people with Parkinson disease.  She enjoys helping this population gain function and quality of life after a diagnosis of PD.

Originally from Montana, Kelly enjoys the outdoors and spending quality time getting to know the Greater Puget Sound area.  Kelly also cherishes time spent with her husband, young daughter and friends, reading, cooking, dancing, exploring local wineries and exercise studios, as well as meeting new people.

Education:

• Bachelors of Science Degree from Montana State University in Bozeman, 2008
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from The University of Montana, 2011
• Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist, 2015

Bio coming soon.

Emily attended Seattle Pacific University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology prior to receiving her doctorate in Physical Therapy at Eastern Washington University. She has a passion for treating all types of pelvic floor dysfunction in both men and women to assist them in achieving their best quality of life. She believes that every person should be given the chance to have a continent, well-coordinated and pain free pelvis.

Her passion for pelvic floor therapy began in physical therapy school while learning about how many people were affected by incontinence, poor coordination and pelvic pain as well as how underserved this area of physical therapy was. She then underwent an emergency which left her with pelvic pain and other urinary symptoms where she personally learned how life changing pelvic floor therapy was.

Emily has received additional pelvic floor training from both the APTA’s SOWH as well as training through Herman and Wallace to be able to better serve the range of pelvic dysfunction in both women and men. She starts by getting to know what the patient’s goals and priorities are, then works to evaluate the patient’s dysfunction. Her priority is to treat the patient in a manner where they feel respected and comfortable.

Emily believes that each patient should leave empowered from their sessions to be able to manage their symptoms and make continual progress. She not only evaluates the patient’s goals, priorities and pelvic floor function but considers the body as a whole in order to treat the whole person.

Emily has a love for the outdoors and enjoys spending her free time in the mountains skiing, hiking, climbing, running or riding her bike. She also enjoys playing with her dog and spending time with family and friends.

Education:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Human Biology: Pre-Physical Therapy from Seattle Pacific University, 2014
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University, 2017
• Additional training from both the APTA’s Section on Women’s Health and Herman and Wallace

Leah has been with the RET group since 2016. She was the first PTA to receive our RET scholarship program during her education at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Leah’s passion stems from facilitating the process of patient healing through physical therapy. Leah was a multi-sport athlete in high school. She still enjoys watching and playing all types of sports. In her spare time she loves to go outside and ride her bike, hike, or BBQ a good meal. She is originally from Arizona, and loves living in Seattle for its beauty and cooler weather.

Education:

• Associate of Applied Science/PTA degree at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
• Certification in LSVT BIG

Margret graduated from Bastyr University with her baccalaureate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She practiced her dietetic internship at Good Shepherd Medical Hospital, The Institute for Healthy Living, and The University of Texas Health Science Center in northeast Texas. Margret has practiced in a variety of settings including acute care for adults, neonatal nutrition, diabetic education, bariatric and weight loss nutrition, and outpatient counseling. Her counseling technique utilizes motivational interviewing to help patients reach goals that are important to them and maintain results over a lifetime. Margret’s passion for health does not end with nutrition. In her leisure time, she hikes in the Cascade Mountains and scrambles up local peaks. She is a former bike racer and current marathon runner.  When she is not running she enjoys fly fishing, gardening, and tasting cuisine from all parts of the world.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science and Nutrition, Bastyr University 2015

Amy is a native of Syracuse, NY and a graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY, receiving her B.S. degree in Clinical Health Studies; followed by her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Amy has been practicing physical therapy for the past five years, and has a wide range of clinical experience treating various patient populations from geriatric to adolescent and general orthopedics. She also has a special interest in rehabilitating post-operative orthopedic patients. Amy is a compassionate and caring therapist who believes in providing each patient with extensive education on the nature of their injury as well as exercises and tools to help with injury prevention. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her labradoodle, Poggi, cooking, barre and exploring all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Education:

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY
• Bachelor of Science in Clinical Health Studies from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY

Bio coming soon.