Mount Vernon – Northwest Physical Therapy

Megan began working for Northwest Physical Therapy in 2009, and became President of the company in 2011. She has been a physical therapist for 19 years and has advanced training in orthopaedics and treatment of the spine. She has taught continuing education courses in treatment of the spine/manual therapy and worked as an adjunct in orthopaedics at two different Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.

When she isn’t in the clinic, Megan can be found spending time with her family or friends, camping, paddling, and often running, preferably on a trail in the mountains.

Education:
– Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine in FL
– Master of Physical Therapy degree from Andrews University in Dayton, OH
– Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Miami University in Oxford, OH

Certifications/Specializations
– APTA Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist
– Certified Manual Therapist

Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Evidence In Motion Institutes of Health Professions

Master of Physical Therapy
Eastern Washington University
Spokane, WA

Bachelor of Arts, Biology, minor Chemistry
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Certifications/Specializations:
Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Tawny joined Northwest Physical Therapy in August 2021 and has been working at RET Physical Therapy and Healthcare Specialists since 2012. She has been a physical therapist for 21 years and specializes in pelvic health physical therapy, as well as oncology rehabilitation. She is a certified lymphedema therapist through Klose training and consulting and a certified Pilates instructor through Pilates and Beyond. She graduated from Evidence In Motion’s (EIM) Executive Program in Private Practice Management. Tawny completed her post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Evidence In Motion Institutes of Health Professions in 2022. Tawny is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Washington Physical Therapy Association.

When she isn’t in the clinic, Tawny enjoys spending time with her husband and four-legged kids. She can be found running on the trail with her dogs, hiking, horseback riding, and gardening.

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.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Bachelor of Professional Studies
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Spanish

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

Sean relocated to Western Washington in 2017 and joined the NWPT team. He is fluent in Spanish and effectively communicates with our Hispanic Population in the Skagit Valley. He was able to utilize these skills on a recent service trip to Nicaragua where he collaborated with physicians at the Center for Physical Health and provided services to local schools, nursing homes, and local clinics. We are happy to have his expertise to help serve the Skagit Valley at our Mt. Vernon office. When he is not treating patients, he may be out on the trails hiking, biking, or practicing yoga.

Stacy has been practicing physical therapy for nine years.  She was born and raised in South Seattle and moved to the Skagit valley after she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Puget Sound.  Prior to her career in Physical therapy, she was a professional snowboarder.  After a few to many trips to physical therapy for her injuries, she decided to pursue a career in Physical Therapy so she could help others return to their passions.

She is happily married and is the mother of two amazing little boys.  On her days off, she spends her time outside with her family enjoying all the fun activities the valley has to offer.  From hiking, kayaking, snowboarding, and biking, she understands the importance of having an active and healthy lifestyle.  She enjoys working with people of all ages and loves providing a fun, educational, and positive road to recovery.

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 Therapist Assistant
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA

Associate of Liberal Arts
Skagit Valley College
Mt. Vernon, WA

Kevin grew up in Sedro-Woolley and has been with Northwest Physical Therapy since 2001. He started his career in the Mt. Vernon office, and in 2012 he happily joined the Sedro-Woolley crew in his home town. He became interested in physical therapy after tearing his ACL while playing football at Sedro-Woolley High School, and he learned empathy for patients after having to recover from his own sports injuries.

When Kevin is not in the clinic, he can be found spending time with his family, his three boys, working on his home, or hiking with his wife.

Margret Lyons earned her Bachelor of Science with a focus in Nutrition/Dietetics from Bastyr University.

Margret specializes in dietetics and is most interested in helping people achieve a healthy lifestyle and allowing them to focus on being better, not perfect!

In her free time, Margret enjoys running, hiking/climbing, and gardening.