Bellingham – Northwest Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, Utah

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

Certifications/Specializations

APTA Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist
Certified Manual Therapist

A proud Midwesterner at heart, Nicholas started moving west for school and adventure. While practicing in Portland, OR, he specialized in the assessment and treatment of runners and dancers.  As a life-long learner, Nicholas uses a holistic, patient-centered, evidence-informed approach in empowering people to move without pain, whether that’s grueling miles on single-track or a stroll with the dog.

While using his sense of adventure to benefit others, Nicholas represented NWPT in 2018 on a trip to Haiti with STAND (Sustainable Therapy and New Development) to establish rehab services by treating and training local clinicians.

When not in the new Bellingham clinic, you can find him on ice skates or a yoga mat, climbing rocks or trails in the North Cascades with his loyal pup, Chomsky.

Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO

Bachelor of Arts, Exercise Science
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Davis moved to western Washington to complete his final clinical rotation for his DPT from the University of Colorado. He decided to make northwest Washington home after discovering the sense of community that the region offers. He enjoys utilizing knowledge of biomechanics to help people work, play, and live life to the best of their abilities.

In his spare time, you may find Davis running, climbing, hiking, and/or skiing throughout the trails of Bellingham and the North Cascades.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Certifications/Specializations
Certified Manual Therapist

Brielle is a Puget Sound native and after returning from Portland where she attained her doctoral degree, she joined the NWPT team in 2017.  She immediately began to home in her manual therapy skills and completed her certification in manual therapy in 2019.  She values lifelong learning and providing excellent evidence-based care. She is eager to pursue a second specialty certification in orthopedics.  She enjoys working with a variety of clients, but her passion is adapting and training functional movement patterns to ensure success outside the clinic.

When she is not in the clinic, you can find Brielle roller skating with the Bellingham Roller Betties, gardening, camping, or hiking.

Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, Minor in Dance
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio

Certifications/Specializations

Kim has a manual therapy certification from the University of St. Augustine

She also has experience and further education in the specialty field of Pelvic Health for Women and Men.

Kim is a native Midwesterner from Ohio.  She moved out to Bellingham after graduating from Physical Therapy school and has settled here with her family.  Kim is an active member of the Bellingham community, and has been practicing here for over 10 years.  She is a great asset to our Bellingham clinic and serves both Men and Women with pelvic health dysfunctions.

When Kim is not in the clinic, she might be found running with friends, spending time with her kids at the school, or running after a toddler.

Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of St. Augustine
St. Augustine, FL

Bachelor of Arts, Pre Physical Therapy
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Pat began working for Northwest Physical Therapy in 2003. He is originally from the Seattle area, and completed his undergraduate degree at WWU where he ran track and cross country. He continues to be passionate about running, both in his spare time on the trails, and in the clinic, coaching his patients. His desire is not just to rehabilitate the current injury, but to counsel patients in form and technique so they can be lifelong runners and prevent further injuries. He is an excellent educator, whether you have goals to attain or return to a high level of function in sports, a physically demanding job, or maximizing function in your daily activities.

When Pat isn’t in the clinic, he is often spending time with his family, or he may be spotted running barefoot on Galbraith Mountain.

Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA

Char has been a Physical Therapist Assistant with Northwest Physical Therapy since 2005. She enjoys exercising and is an artist, so she gives out pictures of the best home exercise programs around. Char also leads our PTA and pre- physical therapy students/volunteers, which she coordinates with the PTA program at Whatcom Community College and local Kinesiology programs such as the one at WWU.

When Char is not in the clinic, she may be found with her family, walking her dog, or knitting something fabulous.

Associate of Science, Physical Therapy Assistant
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Jeannine is a native of Washington state who received her B.S. in Psychology from WSU and then decided to focus on what she was most interested in and became a Physical Therapy Assistant. Jeannine has always been interested in staying active and living a healthy lifestyle. She has an innate love for running and enjoys participating in local races whether it be 5 miles or a 50k. From these experiences, she knows what it is like to be a patient in physical therapy and is passionate about getting her patients back to the level they need to be to reach their individual goals.

When she isn’t in the clinic, Jeannine may be found hiking the trails near Mt. Baker, fishing with her boyfriend, or playing with her two kitties, Hans Gruber & Cloverfield Jr.

Associate of Science, Physical Therapy Assistant
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Nate Kipling has worked with NWPT for 11 years. He came to us after completing his bachelor degree and worked several years as a physical therapy aide and helping with company administrative work. He recently finished the physical therapy assistant program and now works with us as a therapist. Nate is a hard worker and always has been, whether he was working summers commercial fishing in Alaska, playing hard on the football field, or working in the clinic, he will now direct those efforts towards helping his patients achieve their goals. When Nate is not in the clinic, he may be competing in some recreational sport, camping, or playing his guitar.

Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA

Nate joined the team at the Mount Vernon clinic in 2013. He assists with the Industrial Rehabilitation program, helping our local injured workers recover from their injuries, regain their strength and return to work…and life in general.

When Nate is not in the clinic, he is usually spending time with his wife and three children, doing projects around the house, or hiking and camping.