Redmond – Eastside Physical Therapy

Richard Barnes has been treating patients in the greater Seattle area since 2008, and has been with RET Physical Therapy since 2012. Before moving to the Pacific Northwest, he was an instructor at Loma Linda University in Southern California. He brings with him an assortment of treatment approaches and manual skills. Richard has a genuine passion for his patients and strives to find functional solutions to each of their problems. He works with a wide variety of individuals, from collegiate runners to working professionals. Richard enjoys utilizing biomechanics to change stride length, resolve power deficits and solve other common sport-specific injuries. He specializes in neural tension deficits, shoulder problems, and lower quarter biomechanics. Away from the office he enjoys climbing mountains, running, reading, and walking with his wife and their two dogs.

Education:

• Bachelors of Science from Loma Linda University in Heath Science 2007
• Masters of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University 2007
• Doctor of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University 2008

Organizations:

• American Physical Therapy Association

Jeanette was born and raised on a farm south of Olympia. She received her associate degree from South Puget Sound Community College then moved to Scotland, where she completed her degree at Queen Margaret College with a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Physiotherapy. Jeanette worked at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh, Scotland, as a physiotherapist and a respiratory therapist. Her duties included working in the ICU, high dependency, burns and plastics, oncology and hematology, acute neuro, acute ortho and general surgical.

Jeanette returned home to Olympia where she became a sole proprietor of a private outpatient clinic with focus on orthopedics, neurodevelopmental pediatrics, and industrial rehabilitation. After several years she moved on to become the supervisor of the Physical Therapy department at Olympia Orthopedic Associates. Jeanette moved to the Kirkland area to focus on completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy, receiving her diploma from The University of Medical Science, Arizona. Jeanette prides herself on being skilled at biomechanical assessments to relieve muscle, joint and bone pain. Her treatments include manual therapy and functional strengthening with education being a high priority. Outside of work, Jeanette enjoys playing volleyball, kayaking, backpacking, golfing, and skiing.

Education:
• Associate degree: South Puget Sound Community College
• Bachelor of Science with Honors in Physiotherapy: Queen Margaret College, Scotland
• Doctor of Physical Therapy: University of Medical Science, Arizona

Organizations:
• American Physical Therapy Association
• Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Austin is a native to Seattle, and a new graduate from Lake Washington Institute of Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Program. He became interested in Physical Therapy after taking his mother to Physical Therapy after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, and seeing how she was able to get better by actively managing her own rehab without resorting to surgery. Austin is dedicated to improving patient care and is always continuing to improve his knowledge human anatomy and physiology as well as musculoskeletal interactions. Outside of work, he enjoys longboarding, light hikes, and exploring Seattle’s vibrant food scene.

Education:

• Physical Therapist Assistant License from the Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Additional Languages:

• Chinese-Cantonese