Meet our team

Physical therapist

Education:

• University of Montana, BS in Physical Therapy

Experience: Carla has spent over 25 years as a physical therapist helping people get better. She is a native of Missoula, Montana and followed her husband, Mark to the Bitterroot Valley in 1994 and worked for the Bitterroot Valley Education Coop performing physical therapy services for children with special needs.

Specialties:

• Aquatic Therapy
• CoreAlign
• Women's Health

Personal interests: After 14 years helping children of all ages she moved into outpatient practice where she has continued to improve people’s movement patterns and eliminate pain. She has raised four active children spending her free time cheering on her family at swimming, running, volleyball, and basketball events. Her hobbies include gardening, hiking, biking, and reading. She will continue following high school sports as Mark teaches and coaches in Hamilton.

Physical therapy assistant

Education: Whatcom Community College, AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant (2014)

Experience: Cassie has practiced physical therapy in multiple therapeutic settings which include outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics, and home health. She feels these settings have helped her become more of a well-rounded therapist and have cultivated her ability to think outside of the box. Cassie enjoys providing care to a wide variety of individuals and assisting them in returning to the activities they take pleasure in.

Personal interests: In her free time, Cassie enjoys camping, rock hounding, snowshoeing, and Friday night movie nights with her family.

Physical therapist

Education:

• University of Montana, MS in Physical Therapy (2002)
• University of Montana, BA in Human Biology (2000)

Experience: Desi has practiced in a variety of physical therapy settings including outpatient, acute care and home health. She has worked at Bitterroot Health since 2006, treating adults and adolescents, and has a special interest in treatment of vestibular conditions and dizziness, concussion management, orthopedic injuries, and women’s health issues.

Specialized certifications: Level 1 Functional Dry Needling. APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.

Personal interests: Desi and her husband have three children. She enjoys being outdoors with her family skiing, hiking and camping.

Physical therapist

Education: Grand Valley State University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2021); Grand Valley State University, BS Clinical Exercise Science (2016)

Experience: Elizabeth has practiced as a Physical Therapist in several rural critical access hospitals, as well as outpatient therapy clinics across the United States. She has taken an interest in the acute care setting and is passionate about pursuing advanced training in neurological conditions. She enjoys providing a variety of care and is passionate about connecting with each individual to assist with achieving their goals.

Specialties:

• LSVT BIG Certified
• NSCA Certified Strength
• Conditioning Specialist

Personal interests: In her free time, you can find Elizabeth enjoying Montana’s public lands with her family, friends, and pups - hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, and skiing. At home, you can find her baking and working in the garden. king, and reading. She will continue following high school sports as Mark teaches and coaches in Hamilton.

Physical therapist assistant

Education:

• Olympic College, AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant
• City College of San Francisco, AS in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Experience: Emma has experience in outpatient orthopedics, acute and post-acute functional rehabilitation, pediatrics, and therapeutic pilates. She strives to provide exceptional quality of care while making genuine connections with members of the community. She would love to establish a group exercise program for seniors after they have completed physical therapy to maintain and continue to improve on what they have learned in a fun and social setting.

Personal interests: She loves spending time in her garden; hiking; fishing; exploring what the area has to offer with her husband, daughters and two dogs; cooking; and taking trips to the Bay Area to visit family and eat!

Physical therapist
Pediatric certified specialist

Education:

• University of Vermont, Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2013)
• Northern Arizona University, BS in Exercise Science (2010)

Experience: Hannah began her therapy career in a combined outpatient and acute care pediatric position in Tucson, AZ. She eventually transitioned into a level III neonatal intensive care unit where she focused on family bonding and nurturing the smallest patients. Hannah’s professional interests are in infant development and prevention through education and family empowerment.

Specialized certifications: Pediatric Certified Specialist (2018)

Personal interests: Hannah and her husband, Nathan, are the proud parents of Hazel who brings much joy to their lives. Hannah enjoys spending time with her family hiking, camping, playing with the dog, and baking.

Physical therapist, certified personal trainer

Education:

• California State University, Long Beach, BS in Physical Therapy

Experience: Holly has 46 years of experience as a physical therapist with a primary focus on pediatric physical therapy. In addition to pediatrics, her clinical interests include Ehlers-Danlos syndrome as well as core strengthening for function and pain control.

Specialized certifications: Personal Trainer and certified senior fitness specialist by the American Council on Exercise.

Personal interests: Holly enjoys being a grandma, riding her elliptigo, hiking, cooking and being around family.

Physical therapist
Orthopedic certified specialist

Education:

• University of Montana, BS in Physical Therapy (1996)

Experience: Jeff has successfully treated multiple orthopedic, neurologic and chronic conditions. He has worked in various environments including physical therapy in a health-club setting, on a pediatric team, acute care, chronic pain, advanced spine care and outpatient orthopedics.

Specialized certifications: Jeff is a highly skilled healthcare provider that is certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Additionally, he is certified in Functional Capacity Evaluations, Job Analysis and Post Offer Employment testing through WorkWell Systems.

Personal interests: In his free time, Jeff enjoys being active outdoors and using his tractor. He enjoys recreational activities with his wife and three kids, music, the arts, and cooking.

Outside of his work at Bitterroot Health Rehabilitation Center, Jeff is interested in giving back to the world and his community through various volunteer opportunities.

Physical therapy assistant

Education: Great Falls College of Technology - MSU

Experience: Kim moved from Cut Bank, MT to the Bitterroot Valley to work in Physical Therapy in Corvallis. Kim enjoys helping patients of all ages and abilities get back to what they love to do.

Specialties Include:

• ASTYM
• Aquatic Therapy
• Craniosacral

Personal interests: Kim has two daughters that keep her busy with school and sports. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband; anything from hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting keeps her busy. If she has to be inside, she likes to watch professional baseball and football or just read a good book.

Physical therapist

Education:

• University of Iowa, Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2014)
• Cornell College, BA in Kinesiology (2011)

Experience: Kyle has practiced physical therapy in an outpatient orthopedic setting as well as in a skilled nursing facility. He most recently specialized in providing physical therapy in the acute care setting. Kyle enjoys providing care to a wide variety of individuals and their families, and assisting them in returning to their highest level of function.

Personal interests: In his free time, Kyle enjoys travelling, doing recreational activities with friends and family, landscape photography, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Physical therapist

Education:

• Montana State University, Health and Human Development
• University of Montana, Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Experience: Lindsay became ASTYM and functional dry needling certified to gain tools to help patients in their recovery. She has a special interest in concussion management and helping people who suffer from disorders of the jaw, neck, and shoulder complex. Lindsay is one of only two physical therapists in Montana to earn a Craniofacial Certification. This advanced certification is specific to the treatment of the neck, face, and TMJ (jaw) to help address some of the common yet more complex issues people experience.

Personal interests: Lindsay was born and raised in the Bitterroot Valley and is a graduate of Corvallis High School. She enjoys hiking, fishing, gardening, cooking, and spending time in the beautiful outdoors.

Physical therapist

Education:

• University of Washington, BS Cell & Molecular Biology
• Simmons College, Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Experience: Marcy grew up in Southern California and has been helping patients since 2003. Marcy is ASTYM Certified and has a special interest in helping patients with vestibular rehabilitation to help them regain balance and eliminate dizziness.

Specialties Include:

• ASTYM
• Manual Physical Therapy
• Vestibular, BPPV, Vertigo

Personal interests: Marcy enjoys hiking, fly fishing, cooking, reading, gardening, and spending time with her husband and three children.

Physical therapist

Education:

• Simmons College, BS and Certificate in Physical Therapy (1984)

Experience: Mary has practiced physical therapy in the inpatient neurological setting, home health setting, and in the acute medical and orthopedic setting. She also has extensive experience with assistive technology/seating and mobility evaluations. Her professional interests include wheeled seating and mobility, all levels of neurological rehabilitation, and home mobility/safety evaluations.

Personal interests: Mary enjoys hiking, floating the river, spoiling the animals in her life and pretending she can fish.

Physical therapist

Education:

• University of Montana, Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2021)
• University of Central Arkansas, MS in Physical Therapy (1995)
• Baylor University, Bachelors in Biology and Ecology (1993)

Experience: A majority of his clinical experience has been in the orthopedic population and sports medicine. His professional interests include the shoulder, knee, foot and ankle, and orthotic evaluation and fitting.

Specialized certifications: Orthopedic Certified Specialist. Level 1 dry needling.

Personal interests: Mike and his wife, Kristen, have two daughters named Ellie and Kari. When not working, Mike enjoys camping with family; snow skiing; fishing; following Baylor athletics; and hunting deer, antelope and all species of upland birds.

Physical therapist

Education: The University of Montana, Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2010); the University of Montana, BA in Health and Human Performance-Exercise Science (2007)

Experience: Mike has been practicing physical therapy since 2010. He has practiced in a variety of rehabilitation settings spanning the continuum of care including in-hospital rehabilitation to outpatient rehabilitation. He has provided care for individuals encountering mild orthopedic injury to complex neurological conditions as well as preventative holistic therapy. Mike is most passionate about partnering with his patients in helping to maximize their overall health and wellness which allows them to engage with their environment and loved ones to the fullest.

Personal interests: Mike most enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and “practicing what he preaches” - maintaining an active lifestyle through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Mike is a student of the human body and is continually fascinated and appreciative of the body’s ability to not only recover but improve; taking you to places you didn’t realize you wanted to go!

Physical therapy assistant

Education:

• Great Falls College MSU, AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant (2011)

Experience: Missy has worked with both pediatric and adult clients in a variety of areas, including inpatient and outpatient rehab, schools, skilled nursing, and home health. She has developed and instructed wellness programs for the community related to balance, core strength, flexibility and endurance. Her professional interests include providing high-quality physical therapy services for children with gross motor delays or disabilities related to genetic, neurological and orthopedic disorders. Also empowering adult populations through education and exercise to improve their deficits related to balance, neuromuscular disorders, osteoporosis, arthritis and orthopedic issues.

Personal interests: Missy enjoys hiking; fishing; camping; gardening; photography; cooking/eating; and being outdoors with her friends, family and dogs.

Physical therapy assistant

Education:

• Flathead Valley Community College, AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant
• University of West Florida, BS in Cultural Anthropology

Experience: Nicole has experience in outpatient orthopedics, chronic pain, inpatient rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation. She strives to give her patients the best possible care to help them return to what they love. She hopes to establish an adaptive outdoor program to help individuals with disabilities maintain a connection with the outdoors.

Personal interests: She loves spending time outside and taking advantage of what the area has to offer. You can find her hiking or biking the trails, climbing, rafting or skiing. And when she's not living it up in the Bitterroot Valley, she also loves to travel and explore new areas and countries.

Physical therapist

Education:

• University of Montana, Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2018)

Experience: Sarah has experience in both outpatient and acute care settings and enjoys the diversity of patients that she can work with in rural Montana. She has advanced training for the treatment of neurological conditions/impairments, women’s health and pelvic floor dysfunction, running/sports injuries, and general orthopedic injuries.

Specialized certifications:

• Neurologic Certified Specialist - 2022
• LSVT BIG certified since 2017

Personal interests: On her days off, you can find Sarah enjoying Montana’s public lands with her husband and two dogs—hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, climbing, skiing and swimming.

Physical therapist

Education: The University of Montana, Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2016); the University of Montana BS in Exercise Science (2013)

Experience: Seth has practiced physical therapy in a
rural hospital and outpatient setting as well as in rural cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. He most recently became certified in wound care, and lymphedema, and manual lymphatic drainage. Seth enjoys providing care to a wide variety of individuals and their families and assisting them to their highest level of function in all rehabilitation settings.

Personal Interests: In his free time, Seth enjoys hiking, mountain biking, downhill skiing, ski patrol, fly fishing, trivia, disc golf, and spoiling his pets.

Physical therapist
Orthopedic certified specialist

Education:

• University of Montana, Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2011)
• Montana State University, BS in Exercise Science (2005)

Experience: Travis started his therapy career as an acute care aide in Bozeman, MT. He professional interest include orthopedics and neurological disorders, but he also has experience in pediatrics and in the acute care setting.

Specialized certifications: Orthopedic Certified Specialist (2018)

Personal interests: Travis and his wife Katie have one daughter, Emery. When not at work, you can find Travis mountain biking, rock climbing, snowboards, XC skiing, working with his horses, or hunting and camping.

Occupational therapist

Education: Brenau University, Ivester College of Health Sciences, MS in Occupational Therapy (2021), Green River College; AAS in Occupational Therapist Assistant (2010)

Experience: Anna has experience treating individuals across the lifespan. She has practiced in skilled nursing facilities, school systems, and in hospital-based acute rehabilitation. She also has experience providing community-based therapy and hippotherapy. Anna is passionate about providing clients with meaningful and individualized treatments that improve occupational performance and satisfaction, independence, and overall quality of life.

Personal Interests: In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her husband and two children. She loves to go running and hiking with her dog, riding horses, and hunting and fishing. Anna also enjoys gardening, tending to her flock of chickens, baking sweets, and cooking comforting meals in the kitchen.

Occupational therapist
Certified hand therapist

Education:

• Colorado State University, Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience: Bill has been practicing occupational therapy since 1987 with a specialized focus in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. In 2005 he became a certified hand therapist and a member of the Hand Therapy Certification Commission.

Specialized certifications: Certified Hand Therapist (2005), Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Certified in Functional Capacity Evaluations, Job Analysis and Post Offer Employment through Work Well Systems.

Personal Interests: Bill and his wife have three daughters. Bill enjoys spending as much time as possible with his family. He also enjoys music, being outdoors, cycling and traditional archery.

Occupational therapist

Education:

• University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, MS in Occupational Therapy (2015)

Experience: Julie has experience in a variety of settings, which include skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, home health, outpatient and acute care. She has training in custom wheelchair seating and positioning as well as functional capacity evaluations and post offer employment testing.

Specialized certifications: Certified in Functional Capacity Evaluations, Job Analysis and Post Offer Employment Testing through Work Well Systems.

Personal interests: Julie enjoys traveling, camping, hiking and downhill/cross country skiing. She loves spending time with her family outdoors exploring Montana.

Occupational therapist

Education:

• Idaho State University, MS in Occupational Therapy
• Montana State University, BS in Health and Human Performance

Experience: Outpatient pediatrics, school-based therapy, home health, acute care, home-based mental health, inpatient rehabilitation, ergonomics/worksite evaluations/job analysis.

Personal interests: Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, son and two dogs—taking advantage of everything Western Montana has to offer. She loves attending Bobcat games, hiking, camping and soaking up as much time with her family as possible!

Occupational therapist

Education:

• Pacific University, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy

Experience: Lindsey has experience providing occupational therapy services to pediatric and adult clients within the outpatient, inpatient/acute care, in-home care and school-based settings.

Specialized certifications: Doctoral research and intensive experience with specialized mental health programs focusing on social supports and the arts as a means to support health and well-being.

Personal interests: Lindsey was born and raised in the Bitterroot valley, where she and her family enjoy spending time with each other in the outdoors, traveling, farming, ranching and camping. Lindsey additionally enjoys playing guitar, violin, singing, swimming, horse training, painting and sketching. She appreciates mindfulness and meditation as forms of relaxation.

Occupational therapist

Education: Pacific University, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy

Experience: Patrick has experience in outpatient pediatrics, inpatient neurological rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and subacute care. His professional interests include providing services to children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing differences. He is also passionate about providing rehabilitation services for clients experiencing neurologic injuries.

Specialized certifications: Doctoral research on utilizing the performing arts in therapy to develop and refine the social skills of clients diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Personal Interests: Patrick enjoys hiking, biking, nature photography, electronic music production, and movies.

Speech-language pathologist

Education:

• University of Washington, MS in Speech and Hearing Sciences
• University of Wisconsin, BS in Communicative Disorders

Experience: Amy has extensive experience with adults and pediatrics in the outpatient hospital setting treating a variety of speech, language, and social communication deficits. Additionally, she has worked in schools and in psychiatrics. She has a professional interest in pediatric articulation and language disorders, pediatric feeding, motor planning issues, and autism/social communication disorders.

Personal interests: Amy lives in Hamilton with her children and enjoys running, hiking and cooking.

Speech-language pathologist

Education: Idaho State University, MS in Speech-Language Pathology (2009); University of Northern Colorado, BS in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (2009)

Experience:Catie has specific experience and interest in both progressive and acquired neurological conditions, neurorehabilitation, dysphagia therapy, as well as articulation/phonology therapy. She has worked in acute inpatient care, elementary schools, and outpatient rehabilitation. She enjoys working collaboratively with each individual and their family in a holistic, person-centered approach to support them in achieving their goals and maximizing their quality of life.

Personal Interests:Catie was born and raised in Montana, growing up hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. She is an avid Chicago Bears and Montana Grizzley fan. She and her husband now live happily in the Bitterroot valley and continue to enjoy all of the outside recreation Montana has to offer.

Speech-language pathologist

Education:

• Idaho State University, MS in Speech-Language Pathology
• University of Montana, BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Experience: Jennifer has extensive experience with both adults and pediatrics in the outpatient hospital setting treating a variety of speech, language and swallowing deficits. Additionally, she works with inpatients and nursing facility patients. Her professional interests include pediatric articulation and language disorders, adult aphasia, memory loss, dysarthria and swallowing difficulties.

Specialized Certifications: LSVT LOUD Certification

Personal Interests: Jennifer and her husband live in Hamilton while enjoying the outdoors and traveling with their children and friends.