THERAPYDIA - Key Persons
A native to the Pacific Northwest, Adria completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She truly enjoys utilizing a well-rounded, wellness approach with her patients. This means not only addressing the area of pain and injury, but also helping her patients to move better, feel better, and avoid any further or future injury. Her areas of interest include rehabilitation of the injured runner and CrossFit athlete. However, she really does love working with all patient populations.Through her use of manual therapy, appropriate exercise progression, and really listening to your story, she will help you feel better, learn a lot about your body, and have fun along the way. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys running, CrossFit, and playing with her 4 dogs.
Amanda is originally from Minnesota and California. She made the move to the PNW in 2011 and has made the Portland area her forever home. Although Amanda holds a degree in Graphic Design, she expresses that her desire to be around people ultimately outshined her technological, creative bent.Amanda spent the last decade working as an Administrative Manager and a Residential Manager. After a successful career in leadership helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, she is excited to join the Therapydia team. Amanda is passionate about the patient care experience and joined Therapydia to help make a positive impact on the patients we care for.In her free time Amanda enjoys graphic design, painting, and sculpting. She also loves spending time with family, tending to her many plants and chasing waterfalls all over the PNW.
After years of working in the financial industry, I realized it wasn't a good fit and that I wanted to be in a profession where I could engage with people while improving their everyday lives. Having always enjoyed athletics and being fascinated by the human body, I quit my financial consulting job to pursue a career in physical therapy. I received my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Samuel Merritt University in Northern California. For the past 14 years, I have practiced physical therapy in a variety of settings: acute care, home health, concierge, and orthopedic outpatient. With a special interest in athletics, my mission is to help patients navigate through injury and guide them back to their sport. What I enjoy most about my job is educating patients and empowering them to take ownership of their health and fitness. Being a physical therapist is like being a coach, and coaching my patients to reach their goals brings a type of satisfaction that is hard to find in any other career. Originally from Philadelphia (Go Eagles!) and after spending 15 years living and working in San Francisco, my family and I relocated to Portland in 2019. We love the 4 seasons and appreciate the pace of life. Staying active and exercising is a non-negotiable for me. I also love traveling and outdoor activities such as fishing and camping. But my biggest love is combat sports. I am a Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner (9 years) and an avid martial arts enthusiast.
Annika is a native Oregonian who earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Willamette University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from George Fox University. As a therapist, Annika enjoys working with patients of all ages and abilities. She has focused her clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics and geriatrics with additional training in vestibular rehabilitation and treatments for low back pain. By using a combination of hands-on manual therapy, patient education, and corrective exercise, Annika helps patients return to an active lifestyle. Her background in research at George Fox University enables her to provide additional expertise in the rehabilitation of overuse injuries.
Annika has a special interest in health & wellness and she strives to model healthy behaviors to her patients. This passion stems from her time as a NCAA collegiate volleyball and tennis player and later on as a competitive CrossFit athlete. Her experience as both a former CrossFit coach and athlete have provided her insights that she brings to her patients and treatment approach.
Outside of the clinic, Annika believes strongly in extending her work into the community. She enjoys working closely with CrossFit gyms, sharing information about the physical therapy profession at schools/universities, and supporting her husband with coaching athletes in football & track at Mountainside High School in Beaverton. In her free time, Annika enjoys training (CrossFit, Olympic lifting, cycle classes), playing volleyball, traveling, exploring wine country, speaking German as part of her heritage, and spending time with her husband.
Bailey received her Masters of Athletic Training from the University of Idaho in 2022. Bailey believes in using a holistic approach in addition to therapeutic exercise, taping, manual therapies and muscle energy techniques to help aid in the treatment of pain and improve function. Bailey enjoys treating patients of all ages, but has a special place in her heart for the athletic population. She believes everyone is an athlete whether on the field, in their work space or completing daily activities. She is dedicated to getting people back to the things they enjoy most in life! In her free time, Bailey likes to enjoy local coffee shops, spend time with her friends, family and dogs and loves to adventure out all over the PNW. She is a native Oregonian who grew up right in the heart of Gresham. She loves the community and is excited to be a part of its ongoing growth.
Job Titles:
- Physical Therapist
- Adjunct Professor at the University of Portland
Caitlin Myers, DPT has been a physical therapist for over 12 years. She completed her doctorate at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut in 2011 and after graduating pursued extensive training in osteopathic manual therapy. She specializes in manual therapy (hands-on treatment) including visceral mobilization (treating internal organs to help decrease pain and make movement easier). She is certified in Mercier Therapy, which is a treatment protocol for the female pelvic organs that has been shown to support fertility, decrease painful periods, decrease symptoms of endometriosis, and improve c-section scar healing.
Caitlin is also an adjunct professor at the University of Portland where she teaches Anatomy & Physiology to undergraduate students. As a life-long learner and educator, she loves to teach her patients about how their bodies work - ask her anything!
As a true extrovert, Caitlin loves spending time with her family, friends, and pets (1 dog, 2 cats, 6 chickens). She loves to hike, garden, cook, eat, and taste all the foods at the famer's market. She dabbles in yoga and is currently trying to learn a few songs on the ukulele to play for her toddler.
I graduated from Oregon State University in 2018 with a bachelor's in Kinesiology and minor in Psychology. I am an outgoing person and love being in a work setting that helps people every day. Working in healthcare and helping people is a real passion of mine. I want to make everyone's experience wonderful when they walk through the doors. I love the outdoors and will often go out for hikes, runs, and walks. On the rainy days in Portland, you can find me working on puzzles. I am from Portland and love everything about the city.
Danica grew up in the sunny desert of Tempe, Arizona. After getting her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Arizona State University, she then earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from A. T. Still University. Following graduation, she traded the SW for the PNW's ocean and mountain cascades, finding a beloved community of friends in Portland. Danica's 1:1 evaluation and patient-specific treatment approach involves looking at the whole body. She enjoys helping others find and address areas of their life that contribute to the present state of injury and/or impairment. She desires to help her patients have lifelong wellness. She understands how frustrating it can be when injuries occur; seemingly impacting one's normal rhythm of life. She utilizes therapeutic exercises/activities, education, and various manual therapy techniques as needed to help patients overcome seasons of injury and reach their goals. Her experience as a Doctor of Physical Therapy includes working with a wide range of diagnoses, primarily focusing on outpatient orthopedics. Her lifelong love of learning keeps her continually taking PT courses to sharpen her skills to better serve her patients. Danica is a Certified Running Gait Analyst and has a particular passion for working with runners. Outside of the clinic, Danica loves spending time with friends and family. She frequents the outdoors and the exploration of beauty all around. Some favorites include: soaking up the sun, trail running, dancing, music, surfing, backpacking/hiking, drawing/water coloring, and reading. Despite the hard times of life we all go through, she believes life is filled with purpose and there is a reason for joy to be discovered.
Derek received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Montana in Missoula in 2013. Prior to Physical Therapy school he worked as an assistant strength coach in the varsity weight room at Washington State University with notable athletes including Klay Thompson and Aron Baynes. He has had advanced training in manual therapy techniques including joint manipulations. Treating the whole person by evaluating their current abilities contrasted to each patient's goals has been a proven winning strategy. Working with athletes and weekend warriors is definitely his specialty, but Derek enjoys working with everyone regardless of their background. Derek has lived in the Portland metro area since late 2012 and is married with 4 wonderful children, 2 French bulldogs, and a cat. He also is passionate about personal fitness and gardening. Derek has 22 blueberry bushes, 20 fruit trees, and a seasonal raised garden bed selection at his house. He looks forward to getting to know you and help you get back to all of the things you love doing!
Emelia received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 2024. She graduated with a strong interest in treating, educating, and empowering patients across the spectrum of pelvic floor dysfunction. Emelia is a life-long learner who continues to pursue education related to pelvic floor health, including postpartum wellness, urinary incontinence, pediatric pelvic floor rehabilitation, and trauma informed care. In addition to her pelvic floor interests, Emelia has a background in pre-professional ballet training, graduating from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA in 2020 with a major in Dance and focus in Dance Science. She loves any opportunity to work with her fellow dancers. She is also in the process of pursuing a certification in the Schroth Method to treat adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Emelia enjoys treating people across their lifespan and has experience working with pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Outside of work, Emelia enjoys spending time and sharing good food with her family and friends, traveling, and continuing to pursue her passion for dance. Originally from Hood River, OR, she is delighted to be back in the Pacific Northwest.
Emily graduated from University of New England (in Portland, Maine!), receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2014. Throughout her career, Emily has treated many patients with a multitude of injuries and pathologies in an outpatient orthopedic setting. While she enjoys treating all ailments -- she has developed a passion for rehabilitating ankle fractures, working with runners and in the past few years - postpartum recovery, specifically rehabilitating diastasis recti.
Jacquelyn received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from California State University, Sacramento in 2023. She was one of four classmates to graduate with distinction for academic excellence and presenting at a conference of her peers. In addition to earning her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credentials in 2021, Jacquelyn is pursuing additional education in pelvic floor physical therapy. Jacquelyn believes in empowering her patients to continue successes found in the clinic, emphasizing patient education, manual therapy, and strategic exercise progression to create a well-rounded plan of care. Jacquelyn enjoys treating a full spectrum of patients, ranging from older adults, fellow athletes, and everyone in between! Jacquelyn recently moved to Portland from Sacramento, and spends her free time reading, running, climbing, exploring the PNW outdoors, and spending time with her fiance, Michael and their puppy, Tucker.
Jason Villareal, DPT, ATC is the VP of Therapydia. He started with Therapydia in 2014 as a clinic directorfor the Therapydia Portland clinic and successfully was able to grow his clinic to multiple sites throughout Oregon by providing high quality care, creating genuine relationships with referral sources and embedding himself in the community as a primary wellness provider. Jason now helps manage 22 clinics nationally from an operational standpoint, but also continues to be involved at the clinic level throughout Oregon. Jason has been involved in the sports medicine and physical therapy field for the past 20+ years. He has had the opportunity to work at the high school, collegiate, and professional level with athletes, while also helping patients in the pediatric, geriatric, inpatient, outpatient, transitional care and home health settings. This vast amount of experience has given Jason a unique skill set to treat all levels of patients. Jason is excited to continue contributing his knowledge and experience to all Therapydia patients and he takes pride in making positive outcomes for each and every patient that he encounters. Jason has spoken at large physical therapy conferences regarding clinical efficiency and has had multiple speaking events. Jason has participated in many specialty continuing education courses and is actively looking for ways to advance his knowledge for movement sciences incorporating digital healthcare into the physical therapy field.
Born in Texas, Jennifer has a father that was an archeologist at the Alamo so she got to dig in the dirt with the grad students as a kid. She moved to Santa Fe NM before teen years and grew up there, when there was really nothing for a teen to do. Jennifer graduated from a small high school with a class of 9, but went on to UNM for Biological Anthropology where she actually held a Neanderthal bone in her hand. She moved to San Francisco as the year 2000 rolled around, but then returned to New Mexico to apply to the PT program at UNM School of Medicine. After graduation, Jennifer lived and worked between Denver, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, then decided to leave full time PT work to pursue a 2nd undergraduate degree in Art History. Random but amazing. She went back to full time PT and, a few years later, was recruited away from the Southwest dry heat for a job in Tacoma and the rain of the PNW.After 4 years in Tacoma, her partner and her decided to bring their 2 fur babies to Portland to enjoy the foodie and artistic scene. Jennifer loves to garden and bake and cook, and watch the rain snuggled on the couch with her furry little knuckleheads. She is excited about the food and art scene in Portland and is looking forward to exploring her new area with her Partner and fur babies.
Job Titles:
- Physical Therapist
- Clinic Director
Therapydia Beaverton physical therapist Jenny Cannon moved to Portland in 2016 with her husband and has since settled into our clinic, seeing patients through their whole rehab process.
Jenny earned her Master's degree in PT from University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX in 2002. After graduation, she moved to Denver, CO, and spent 14 years there working in various outpatient orthopedic clinics. Jenny brings a wide range of experience to the Beaverton clinic, treating everyone from high level athletes to chronic pain patients. She's also completed extensive training with the Institute for Physical Art (IPA), mastering a treatment approach that involves manual therapy for the joints, soft tissue, and viscera, as well as neuromuscular re-education, postural, and body mechanics training. She has experience with running evaluations and recently added a bike fit certification to her bag of tools. Jenny is passionate about getting to the root of her patients' problems and not just treating the symptoms. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and abilities in their goals of restoring function and healthy lives.
Outside of Therapydia Beaverton, Jenny enjoys spending time and exploring Oregon with her husband, Brian and dog, Stella. She can often be found running in Forest Park with Stella, while Brian is miles ahead. In addition to running, she enjoys biking (both mountain and road), hiking, snowboarding, and almost anything outside. She is a lifelong athlete, having been involved in sports from a young age all the way through college, and continues to stay active as much as possible.
Kaitlyn grew up in Colorado and moved to Oregon a couple of years ago - both astounding places of nature! She's been obsessed with health and wellness for as long as she can remember, specifically the concept of self-healing through preventative care. In college Kaitlyn studied Nutrition and Integrative Healthcare where she learned many alternative healing modalities. She loves all things holistic health and strive to empower others to lead a healthy lifestyle. Kaitlyn also believes in balance and in enjoying the little things in life. In her free time she enjoys exercise, writing, live music, cats, crafting herbal remedies and spending time with friends. She's grateful to be part of a positive and health-centered team environment!
Kathy grew up in the Progress Ridge area before attending Linfield College. In February 2023, she graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from George Fox University. It was here that she learned the value of patient-centered care and interprofessional communication as it relates to a patient's recovery.
Kathy is well versed in various orthopedic conditions and she has a growing interest in serving those with chronic pain, as well as children with orthopedic injuries. A large part of Kathy's mission is to serve her surrounding community and help others understand the value of physical therapy. Kathy sees physical therapy as more than simply providing exercises to address an ailment; she sees it as a relationship that is shared between patient and provider with the sole purpose of determining what is meaningful in the patient's life and how her unique skill set can be of aid. Outside of work, she likes to spend her time with her miniature schnauzer, Milo. If she's not with her dog, then she's likely out enjoying the Pacific Northwest for all the food, hiking, and fun it has to offer.
Job Titles:
- Clinic Director, Regional Manager
Therapydia Beaverton Clinic Director Kelley Lindstrom grew up in Oregon and loves to call the Pacific Northwest her home. She received her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Willamette University and then moved to Colorado, where she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree from Regis University in 2013. After graduating, she moved back to Oregon and has been working in an outpatient orthopedic setting since.Clinically, Kelley is passionate about helping patients of all ages and abilities return to a pain free and active lifestyle. As a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) she has established a treatment approach that combines manual therapy, movement retraining, and functional strengthening to treat pain and movement dysfunction. Beyond injury rehabilitation, Kelley focuses on injury prevention and wellness that is achieved through patient education and promoting positive lifestyle changes. As a NCAA collegiate athlete herself, Kelley has a special passion for working with female athletes of all ages and believes that this is truly a unique population with specific needs that often are not addressed.Kelley loves making a positive impact on the Beaverton community she has worked in for the past several years as a physical therapist. Outside of the clinic, Kelley loves to hike and camp with her dog, Kai. She also loves yoga, snowboarding, spending time with family, and traveling.
Kelly received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington State University in 2015 where she found her love for studying human movement and injury. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in the San Diego area in 2019. Kelly enjoys treating an array of orthopedic injuries including sports injuries especially shoulder injuries as she had a shoulder injury during her high school swimming career. Since beginning her journey toward becoming a physical therapist, she wants to spread the knowledge about physical therapy not just as a treatment after injury, but also to prevent injury too. Kelly is interested in manual therapy, sports-specific strength and balance training, and will be pursuing a pelvic floor specialty. When she is not working at the clinic, you can find her in the outdoors either hiking, camping, snowshoeing, or playing with her dog.
Kim Cornie is a born and raised resident of the Hillsboro, Oregon community. She is a graduate of Pacific University's Exercise Science program. She went on to earn her Associates as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2000. Working in the field for 7 year, mostly in the Outpatient Orthopedics practice, before becoming an active stay at home mom and school volunteer. Kim enjoys hiking and camping with her 2 children and her husband. In her free time she loves to participate in Pilates (pursuing her STOTT certification); cooking with her kids, reading and dabbling in photography.
Kimberly is a New England girl at heart. After moving around throughout her childhood, she spent most of her time growing up in New Hampshire. Go Red Sox! She started her journey away from the east coast with her undergraduate work in Boulder, Colorado. Her first experience with physical therapy was as an aide in North Lake Tahoe after she moved there to pursue her skiing passion. After this, she knew that a physical therapist is who she wanted to be. She then journeyed to Chicago to work in corporate wellness and attend physical therapy school. Family decisions brought her to Portland, where she has been practicing ever since graduating PT school.
She has fallen in love with being a physical therapist and the constant learning and growth that is associated with the career. She went on to become a board certified orthopedic specialist (OCS) in 2014 and is currently pursuing her manual certification through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy.
Kimberly grew up in a fun and active family. She played many sports growing up: softball, lacrosse, nordic/alpine ski teams, rock climbing, water skiing and field hockey. She went on to play club field hockey in college. To this day, being active is still her thing and sharing this love for being active and outside with her 7 year old son is her new passion.
Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, 2008B.A. in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder 2001
Kristy is a graduate of Oregon School of Massage and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2011. Kristy enjoyed her work as a massage therapist and chiropractic assistant. After a few years, she moved into administration, medical billing, and clinic management, so she could learn all the behind the scenes of running a healthcare practice. In addition to her work in small chiropractic and massage clinics, she has also taught at Oregon School of Massage to provide student support as a student services coordinator.
Kristy knew from a young age that she wanted to be in a therapeutic profession because she finds great satisfaction in offering support to others while being a facilitator of positive change. She believes in empowering patients to be leaders in their own transformation by offering knowledge, support, guidance, encouragement, and insight. She believes that healing happens when a collaborative relationship is formed, built on trust and empathy between patient and practitioner.
In her free time, she is an "Olympic level" movie watcher and is a movie and music trivia expert. She enjoys spending time with her two cats, Thomas and Simon.
Marie Sakamoto was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai'i where she grew up surfing, swimming, and playing water polo. She attended the University of Southern California for her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Minor in Psychology and continued on to obtain her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2016. She stayed in Los Angeles for a few years and worked in a hospital-based outpatient and inpatient setting before moving back to Hawai'i. She spent the last five years at a private outpatient orthopedic practice working with a variety of orthopedic and sports-related conditions. There she received extensive training and experience in manual therapy techniques as well as continuing education in vestibular and balance training and management of youth athletes. She takes pride in providing individualized, whole person care for her patients with consideration for their personal goals. She believes in empowering her patients with movement education and tools that they can use for a lifetime. She is excited to be in Portland and serve the community here.
In her free time, Marie enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and rescue dog, dancing Hula and Tahitian, surfing, doing yoga, and hiking. She is also looking forward to exploring more of the beautiful PNW!
Mark is a customer service professional with a specialty and emphasis in healthcare office management and patient care coordination. He began this trajectory in a massage and holistic wellness center environment and progressed to medical management in a Naturopathic doctor medical setting. He is now bringing his honed skillsets and talents to the physical therapy realm.
Neena returned to the Pacific Northwest after graduating school in 2006. She was born and raised in Camas, WA. Neena has 16 years of experience treating a wide variety of patients and impairments from pediatrics to geriatrics, sports injuries, car accidents, post-surgical intervention and work-related injuries. She has continued her education with further manual therapy training, sports medicine courses as well as courses regarding the treatment of juvenile athletes. Neena brings a holistic and compassionate approach to patient care. She was a competitive collegiate Softball player and brings experience and understanding with treating athletes of all levels.When not at work, Neena enjoys playing and coaching softball, camping, kayaking, traveling to the Coast or Mountains, and spending time with her family.
Nick was born and raised in Oregon and graduated from Portland Community College. He loves the outdoors, taking his wife, daughter and dog on many hikes throughout the Pacific Northwest, while also playing basketball in Rec leagues and pick-up games at the park. His favorite team is the Portland Trailblazers.
Patrick Jansa PT, DPT, OCS works as a physical therapist in outpatient orthopedics and is the clinic director at Therapydia Powell Square in Portland, Oregon. Patrick completed his Bachelor's degree in Public Relations with minors in business and jazz from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington in 2012. He completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2017 and returned to Regis to be a part of the first cohort in the Regis University Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy program in 2020.
Patrick is Level I and Level II certified in Functional Dry Needling. Patrick has also completed levels 1 and 2 of the Selective Functional Movement Assessment. He is passionate about evidence-based practice and he has attended over twenty five continuing education courses over the past five years. He works in a clinic that shares these values, and Patrick has presented multiple inservices and led article reviews in order to optimize patient outcomes.
Outside of the clinic, Patrick enjoys getting outside and enjoying the wonders that Oregon has to offer: skiing, hiking, playing volleyball, basketball, and cycling! He has participated in the Courage Classic fundraiser cycling event in Colorado for the past twelve years and he looks forward to many more years of riding for a worthy cause.
Pauline Tran-Garcia grew up in Hillsboro and is an alumnus of Liberty High School. She earned her doctorate of physical therapy in Pomona, CA and her undergraduate degree from University of Oregon. She enjoys helping a variety of patients and particularly loves to show people how to use their bodies to help themselves. She has advanced manual therapy training and is a very hands-on physical therapist. She will work with you to make and achieve your goals. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her son and husband and trying new foods.
Pea is excited to join the team at Portland Therapydia! Pea's preferred pronouns are she/they. Pea continues their education at Portland State University having just completed their Human Resources Management Certification. In 2024 they plan to complete a 12-week Master's level Climate Action for Change course with Terra.do. Pea is from San Diego, California, was raised in Billings, Montana, and has been in Oregon for the last 13 years.
Rachel received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management Economics with a minor in Technology Information Systems from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2014. Since then Rachel has been in the marketing field for 10 years and is looking to transfer her skills from ad agency life to healthcare. Rachel is looking to pursue certifications in the field of healthcare to continue her journey of helping individuals in her community be the happiest and healthiest versions of themselves. Rachel is a transplant from the Bay Area (San Jose, CA) and is absolutely enjoying the PNW and all its beauty! She enjoys volunteering at a therapeutic equestrian center helping individuals with disabilities gain confidence and utilize animals in their therapy. She also enjoys traveling, trying new cuisines, playing with her 2 pups, and watching spooky movies.
Rennie was born and raised in NE Portland. After completing her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Westmont College in Santa Barbara and spending some time abroad in Uganda, she is excited to be joining Therapydia's Team back in her old stomping grounds! In her free time you can find Rennie relaxing in a hammock, reading at a local coffee shop, or taking a day trip to the beach.
Born and raised in Oregon, Ryan attended the University of Oregon where he received hisB.S. in Human Physiology. He then received his doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) degreefrom Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ in 2014. After moving back to Portland in 2016, he devoted significant time to pursuing education with the Institute of Physical Art, learning about their treatment focus on Functional Manual Therapy®. Ryan completed their certificate program as a Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT) in 2019.His clinical philosophy focuses on the whole body instead of just focusing on where it hurts and incorporates active movement patterns into his interventions. These are far more effective and give longer lasting benefits than passive manipulations or modalities.In his free time, Ryan enjoys skiing, mountain biking, hiking with his Corgi pups, and traveling.
Ryan, originally from Northern California, received his B.S. in Human Biology from UCSD in 2013 before obtaining his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of California San Francisco and San Francisco State University in 2019. During that time he studied with top myofascial decompression and running biomechanics researchers and is excited to bring these findings into his clinical work.
Prior to his studies, Ryan was a former all-conference NCAA track and field athlete and has worked with a diverse range of clients over the last 5 years in a variety of rehab and training settings. Additionally, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment(SFMA) and Rocktape, and holds a Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC) that provides him with the knowledge of how to modify and adapt exercises and manual treatments to optimize results of people seeking improvements in both their everyday and athletic lives.
Job Titles:
- Clinic Director & Regional Manager
Sabrina received her clinical doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from the top national physical therapy program at University of Southern California in 2006, where she studied with some of the most highly acclaimed researchers in her field. She relocated to Portland in 2014 and joined the Therapydia PDX team in 2015.Sabrina values continuing education and has attended several courses in specialized manual therapy techniques and movement science principles to advance her skills in the treatment of movement dysfunctions. Currently, she is participating in rigorous coursework leading toward a specialized certification via the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). She also actively follows the cutting-edge research of the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute and International Spine and Pain Institute regarding pain management.Sabrina is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Credentialed Clinical Instructor and Kinesio Taping Association (KTA) Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. She is also certified in The Graston Technique®, a patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively detect and treat scar tissue and other soft tissue restrictions that affect normal function. Sabrina enjoys exploring her adopted state and staying active in dance, yoga, Pilates and hiking.
Stephanie knew early on that she wanted to be a physical therapist after seeing the positive effects a physical therapist had on two close friends, helping them not only recover but return to their way of life. Her number one priority is to create this same experience for her patients by assessing their current status and their goals, and helping to create the best path to get there.Growing up in Lake Oswego, she was constantly active and played multiple sports including tennis, volleyball, and ski racing. Stephanie attended Oregon State University where she majored in General Science and later obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Mayo Clinic of Health Sciences located in Rochester, MN. Although she enjoyed her time in the Midwest, she was anxious to return to the Northwest due to her love of the outdoors and her family. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys skiing, playing tennis, running, and hiking, but she really loves spending time with her husband Connor and their dog, Charli, and cat, Rory.
Taylor was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. After spending 10 years in Northern California, she and her husband along with their two small children moved back to the beautiful state of Washington. Taylor was eager to raise her children closer to family and to share all that the PNW has to offer. Taylor has over 14 years of supervisory experience in the healthcare field. She has worked in an array of care settings including Assisted Living, Home Health, and Radiology. Taylor is compassionate about the patient care experience and joined the Therapydia team to help make a positive impact on the patients!
Job Titles:
- Physical Therapist
- Regional Director
Tyler recently moved to Portland from Hawaii where he has worked for Therapydia the past 8 years. He is originally from northern Ohio and went to Ohio State for his undergraduate in Athletic Training. He worked briefly for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL, before deciding to pursue Physical Therapy at Duke University. After earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, he spent a year in an Orthopedic Residency to become Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Tyler has been a physical therapist for 9 years and has been a clinic director for over 5 years. Fun fact about Tyler is that he recently got engaged and has two dogs named Rufio and Baxter. He's excited about the transition to Oregon and eager to get to know and explore the PNW!
Will was born and raised in St. Helens, Oregon, and has lived in the Pacific Northwest for almost his entire life. He is the youngest of four, and enjoys spending time with his family who have also remained in the PNW. Will earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from George Fox University in 2019, and has been treating in outpatient rehabilitation since then. He enjoys working with a variety of orthopedic conditions, and helping patients reach their functional movement goals. Outside of the clinic, Will enjoys hiking, running, reading, and trying out new restaurants or food carts.
Zach is an Oregon native who grew up in The Dalles, along the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. During his free time Zach enjoys staying active with recreational activities such as running, golfing, tennis, and snowboarding which fuels his passion of helping others stay healthy and active too. Zach uses a multifaceted approach when treating patients and tries to incorporate the things patients find most meaningful into therapy in order to make the rehabilitation process as successful and enjoyable as possible. He prides himself in being a lifetime learner and is dedicated to continually learning more in order to stay at the forefront of the field and always provide high quality evidenced based care. Zach received his Bachelor's of Science from Oregon State University majoring in Bio-Health Science and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Additionally, Zach is a Certified Running Coach and prior to becoming a Physical Therapist was a personal trainer as well. Zach is excited to use his lifelong passion for health and fitness, his love for Physical Therapy, his past experiences and education to serve the Beaverton/Hillsboro area and help his community live more comfortable and enjoyable lives.
Zeyla was born in England. Just before starting school her family moved to South Africa. After 2 years of medical school she switched to physical therapy and has not regretted that choice since! In 1987 she graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of the Witwatersrand. This medical school was at that time rated by the Journal of the American Medical Association as one of the top 5 medical schools in the world (including the USA).Zeyla is passionate about working with people who need help with pelvic health and chronic pain. She finds the medical mystery of working with those who have complex medical conditions academically stimulating. She enjoys the academic challenge of figuring out how each individual's body can best recover from or manage the problems with which they present. She is particularly interested in working with her patients as a team to achieve the best results possible.Outside of the clinic she enjoys making greeting cards, scrapbooking, travel and scuba diving. Her favorite people are her son and daughter (in-law), and their dog, Rory.