Burlington – Northwest Physical Therapy
Address & Contact
135 W Fairhaven AveBurlington, WA 98233 Get Directions phone: (360) 755-9111 fax: (360) 755-1320
Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Ready to get started with physical therapy?
We understand how frustrating it is to feel trapped by pain and limitations. Our team is here to listen to you and create a treatment plan to get you back to the life you love. Take your first step toward living a pain-free life.
Burlington, WA 98233 Get Directions
Services Offered at This Location
- Chronic Pain Management
- Concussion Management
- General Orthopedic Treatment
- Low Back Pain Management
- Massage Therapy
- Motor Vehicle Accident Therapy
- Pelvic Health Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- TMJ Disorder
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Wheel Chair Fittings
- Workplace Injury Management
Meet the Staff
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Washington Seattle, WABachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Western Washington University Bellingham, WACertifications/Specializations
APTA Board Certified Orthopaedic SpecialistAaron began as a student/intern at NWPT while completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy at UW. Aaron strives to provide a holistic approach that addresses contributing mechanisms to optimize long-term outcomes for his patients. Evidence-based practice and patient-centered care are hallmarks of his approach to rehabilitative medicine. He has gone the extra mile to become a board certified orthopedic specialist for the benefit of his patients.
Aaron likes to spend his free time participating in recreational football and basketball leagues. He and his wife have a passion for traveling, preferably to warm destinations with nice, beautiful beaches.
Kelly Sharkey earned her Associate of Science from Mount Hood Community College.
Kelly specializes in lymphedema care – pelvic stabilization and is most interested in treating lymphedema.
In her free time, Kelly enjoys camping and hiking with her two dogs and family, paper crafting, and church activities.
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Linfield College – McMinnville, Oregon
Doctor of Physical Therapy
A.T. Still University – Arizona Campus
Certifications/Specializations
APTA Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist
Ashley is a native Pacific Northwesterner and grew up on San Juan Island. She left her island home to go to school in McMinnville, Oregon, and then on to Mesa, Arizona, where she completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. After graduation, she lived in Seattle where she completed a two-year residency program in orthopaedics which culminated in a board-certified Orthopaedic Specialty. Fortunately for NWPT, she left the traffic and busy city to join us at our Sedro-Woolley office following this residency.
When Ashley is not in the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son., visiting family/friends, outdoors, cooking, traveling or playing with her cats.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA
Associate of Science, Physical Therapy Assistant
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
Megan is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area in California and worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 15 years before moving to the Northwest in 2015 to be closer to family and attend graduate school. She is currently pursuing training as a pelvic health practitioner and has a special interest in helping women during and after pregnancy. Megan is very active with our Washington Physical Therapy Association (PTWA), currently serving as Chair of Communications and Public Relations, and is on the board of the Political Action Committee. She joined NWPT in July of 2019 and is very excited to serve her community in Skagit County!
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.
Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT
National Holistic Institute
Emeryville, CA
Bachelor’s in Religious Studies and Anthropology
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA
Chris is a recent transplant from Bay Area California, and has been doing massage professionally for the last 5 years. He is a specialist in Neuromuscular Therapy massage; basically, his focus is on rehabilitative, and recovery massage techniques. That means if you suffer from chronic pain, are post-surgery, acute injury, or just stressed out there is something he might be able to do for you. Most of his work can be described as “Hurts-so-good”, but don’t let that put you off, he is dedicated to finding the happy balance of therapeutic and relaxing massage for every patient.
When not working you can find Chris exploring this beautiful area with his fiancee, and learning about the wonders of the Pacific Northwest.
Hear what other RET Physical Therapy patients have to say.
I started PT after a car accident. The staff was extremely helpful not just with injuries from the accident, but also other issues that had been bothering me. They are very good at communicating problems and solutions and are friendly to boot. Can’t recommend enough.

Attentive, responsive, pleasant in communication, knowledgeable staff. I got good results in a short time. Thankful to Dr. Andrew for useful information and for a program of exercises.

Doug Free, the manager at Mercer Island Physical Therapy, has a PhD in PT, and is an amazing diagnostic doctor who explains why a specific injury occurred. He also does fabulous work on your body. His entire staff is knowledgeable and excellent therapists.

I saw Anne at 7 weeks post ulnar nerve transposition. I’ve made more progress in 1 week with her than I did in those first 7. She is extremely knowledgeable and up to date on current research. I’d feel very good about sending my family and friends her way!

Kelly is amazing! I felt very comfortable and she asked all of the right questions, was super friendly, and knows exactly how to help. I always leave feeling so much better, and confident that if I do my exercises, I will heal!

Michelle has been amazing to work with. She quickly diagnosed the root cause of the issues that continued to plague me after recovering from hip replacement surgery that other PT’s (different companies) could not. She listens, is creative, resourceful, and very knowledgeable. Everyone at the clinic is always very professional and interested in our progress.

I have been going to Summit Therapy for a shoulder problem. I’ve made steady progress and have gotten much pain relief. The staff is very friendly and great to work with. I recently had a sudden problem of vertigo. My therapist knew exactly what to do and performed a treatment that stopped the dizziness.
