Derrick Baker
PT, DPT
High School:Inglemoor
College: WWU
PT School: Idaho State University
Derrick is a Kenmore local where he attended Inglemoor High School. While in high school he was on the track team and was an avid freestyle skier. After a few skiing injuries he decided to pursue becoming a physical therapist. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Western Washington University. He then attended graduate school at Idaho State University where he earned a masters in athletic training and Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2023.
Katie Sturtevant
PT, DPT
High School: Inglemoor High School
College: University of Washington
PT School: University of Washington
Katie is a double graduate from the University of Washington where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2016 and served as an athletic training intern with UW Athletics, working closely with Husky football, women's gymnastics, men's soccer, and the track & field teams. After working as an aide in a PT clinic and volunteering at several area hospitals, Katie returned to UW, and graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree ……
Chad Williams
PT, DPT
High School: Wenatchee
College: WSU
PT School: University of St. Augustine
Chad has lived most of his life in the beautiful state of Washington and is excited to be apart of the Lake Washington PT family. Spending his childhood in East Wenatchee he later moved with his family to the Tri Cities and graduated from Southridge High school in Kennewick. Growing up in a family of die hard University of Washington supporters Chad stirred the pot, created a house divided, and went on to complete his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Washington State University in 2009. GO COUGS! While at WSU he was an active member of his major as a Teachers Assistant….
Joe Midgett
PT, DPT, ATC, COMT
High School: Lebanon
College: Cumberland University
PT School: University of Delaware
Joe is a Physical Therapist (PT) and Athletic Trainer from Lebanon, Tennessee. He is an outdoor enthusiast who will try anything new. Recently, he has enjoyed dabbling in rock climbing, skiing, golf, and trail running in addition to his already established outdoor hobbies of hiking, camping,…..
Luke Brands
PT, DPT
High School: Nampa High (ID)
College: Boise State
PT School: Idaho State
Luke grew up in Boise, Idaho and is new to the Seattle area. As a high school athlete, he was passionate about football, basketball, track, and snowboarding. Through these activities he sustained several injuries. He was able to work with a physical therapist who helped him return to doing the things he loved, sparking his interest in the field.
Terry Phillips
PT, DPT
High School: Rochester
College: Finger Lakes
PT School: Ithaca College
Terry grew up in Rochester, NY. He played baseball among other sports his whole life and spent two years as a pitcher at Finger Lakes Community College. During his time as a pitcher, he had two shoulder surgeries which is how he got his interest in Physical Therapy…
Kendra Alkire
PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
High School: Seattle
College: WWU
PT School: St. Augustine University
Kendra is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who has been practicing since 2012. Born and raised in the Seattle area, Kendra grew up enjoying the outdoors with hiking, snowboarding and camping with her family. Her first experiences with physical therapy followed a swimming injury in high school and later after a car accident and from there her interest in a career in rehabilitation blossomed. Fascinated by gaining the knowledge of her own body and movement patterns and encouraged by therapists that helped her through her own injuries
Caron Treloar
PT, DPT,
High School: Conell
College: WSU
PT School: Northern Arizona
Caron is a Physical Therapist who has been practicing since 2008. Raised on a farm in Eastern Washington, Caron grew up working between her family’s farm and restaurant with her three brothers. She was active in a variety of sports including basketball, softball and track. Her first exposure to physical therapy came when she was 8 years old, and her oldest brother was seriously injured in a farming accident.
Cynthia Rainey
PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CFSC
High School:
College: University of Washington
PT School: University of Puget Sound
A Washington native, Cynthia graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Washington in 2000. She obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Puget Sound in 2004. She enjoys studying various areas of orthopedic physical therapy, ….
Jessica Harrison
PTA
High School: Cascade
College: Washington State University
PTA School: Pima Medical Institute
Jessica attended Cascade Highschool in Everett, WA. While at CHS she was on the Soccer and Tennis teams. She experienced a season ending knee injury in her Sophomore year that resulted in surgery and her first experience of Physical Therapy. Her rehab was successful and she was able to return her Junior year and became the Herald all area player of the year. After that experience she knew she wanted to pursue a career in Physical Therapy, and help others achieve an increased quality of life post injury.
Kaylee Nelson
PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS
High School: Puyallup
College: University of Washington
PT School: University of Puget Sound
Originally from a small town in east Texas, Kaylee moved to Washington when beginning high school. She went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Washington, then completed….
Mylan Vu
PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CAFS
High School: Capital High
College: University of Washington
PT School: University of St. Augustine
Mylan is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who has been practicing in the Seattle area since 2012. Growing up, she played an array of musical instruments and participated in everything from basketball, ice skating, soccer, volleyball and tae kwon do. Her activity level came to an abrupt halt when she injured her knee playing volleyball her sophomore year of high school causing her to undergo surgery…
Joe Nance
PT, MPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, ATC
High School: Issaquah
College: WWU
PT School: University of Puget Sound
Joe grew up in Issaquah, WA and obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Western Washington University where he played varsity football for three years. A year after his graduation from WWU, ….
Aides & Front Office
Kimberly Barrie
Front Office Coordinator
High school: Edmonds Heights
College: Grace Christian University
Kimmy grew up in Edmonds WA, attending high school at Edmonds Heights. Once graduated, she moved to Michigan to pursue a bachelors at Grace Christian University. After moving back to the beautiful PNW, she worked in the Mental Health field where she has spent the past 6 years as an Admissions Specialist. Kimmy has always enjoyed working with others and has often sought out work, volunteering, or jobs that allow her to assist and encourage people.
In high school Kimmy was involved in soccer, yoga, dancing, and musical theater. Being active and moving your body is something she is passionate about. She is a certified yoga instructor, and plans to pursue teaching in the future.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Michael, their son Miles and dog Nala. She also enjoys reading, traveling, experiencing good food, yoga and all things tropical or beach related.
Jordanne Buck
Front Office & Aide
High School: Everett High School
College: Pacific University
Jordanne grew up in Lynnwood and Everett where she attended Everett High School. After high school she furthered her education at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon where she majored in Exercise-Science Integrated Physiology and minored in Psychology. Jordanne plans on applying to either PT or OT school next fall 2022.
When Jordanne was about four years old she started playing soccer and continued with that through high school. It was through an ankle sprain that she really got introduced to PT. She gained more knowledge about being a PT by volunteering at Robo Camp at Ranchos Los Amigos where PTs and OTs used robotics during therapy with kids who had hemispherectomies. It was during this experience that solidified her desire to help people heal and get back to doing what they love.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, traveling, and making homemade soaps.
Mairin Harry
Front Office & Aide
High School: Gig Harbor
College: WWU
Mairin grew up in Gig Harbor, WA where she attended Gig Harbor High School. Being involved in sports from a young age grew her interest in physical fitness and human anatomy. Her favorite sports include softball, soccer, and volleyball. She enjoys exploring new outdoor activities like spike ball and slack lining. Lately she has enjoyed learning how to plan kayaking trips. She loves to spend her free time with family, friends, and pets Mairin started her journey at Lake Washington Physical Therapy after graduating from Western Washington University with her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. She plans on applying to physical therapy school in the 2023 cycle. She is very interested in how injuries can impact the whole body and how specific changes can help manage pain. Seeing people progress and leave feeling better then they came is her favorite part of physical therapy.
Alyssa Hershey
Front Office & Aide
High School: Edmonds Woodway High School
College: University of Pacific
Alyssa grew up in Edmonds, Washington and attended Edmonds-Woodway High School. Inspired by her parents, both NAIA national champions at PLU, she played a multitude of sports growing up: running, soccer, basketball, softball, and more. She played competitive soccer in the beginning of high school but eventually transitioned into distance running, where she was part of a state-runner up team in 2017. She continued to run at the University of the Pacific in the West Coast Conference, setting multiple school records and recording many top-10 finishes there. She graduated from UOP in 2023 with a degree in Health, Exercise, and Sports Science as well as minors in Biology and Psychology. She plans on continuing her education, and is applying to DPT programs to start in fall 2024.
Her admiration for physical therapy started at a young age: a lifelong connection to musclo-skeletal disabilities, sports injuries, exercise, and community service drew her to the field. Her favorite aspect of physical therapy is watching how relationships and movement can inspire lifelong change and create community.
While she is home for the year, she is planning on enjoying all the PNW has to offer and to give back to the town that raised her. She is volunteer coaching at Edmonds-Woodway’s cross-country and track program this year. When not doing that, you can find her hiking, playing ultimate frisbee or pick-up soccer, walking her dog, or watching live streams of Taylor Swift concerts.
Drew Magaoay
Front Office & Aide
High School: Cascade
College: WWU
Drew grew up in Shoreline Washington, and has been around sports, training and fitness his entire life. He chose basketball as his sport and played 4 years at the collegiate level.
He attended Western Washington University out of high school and eventually transferred to Edmonds College. From there, he landed at Warner Pacific University in Portland for his final two years of eligibility.
He’s always had a passion for helping others through physical activity, but it wasn’t until a season ending injury that he discovered his love for physical therapy. He loves assisting others in returning to the life they love to live.
Athena Mantalas
Front Office & Aide
High School: Skyview High School
College: Northwest University
Athena grew up in Vancouver, Washington, and attended Skyview High School. Growing up, Athena was involved in multiple sports: soccer, volleyball, basketball, bowling, track, and tennis. Being active and staying healthy are her top priorities. She's a certified personal trainer at X Gym and loves learning about health and fitness. Her passion for health and fitness helped her receive her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Northwest University.
In the future, Athena wants to become a physician assistant. Her hours working as a PT aide and personal trainer will help her learn valuable information and patient care experience.
During her free time, Athena likes to listen to music, exercise, and learn new languages like Japanese or Spanish.
Ashley Cheuk
Front Office & Aide
High School: Hazen
College: University of Washington
Ashley was born and raised in Taiwan before moving to Renton, Washington. After moving here, Ashley discovered a love for gymnastics while attending an after school program hosted by her school. She trained and competed at a national level for nine years before finally retiring from the sport in high school. The memories of being in physical therapy and the people who helped her through her injuries during her time as a gymnast continue to inspire Ashley to this day. She hopes to one day guide and encourage others through their rehabilitation journeys in the same way that was done for her.
Ashley is currently a student at the University of Washington pursuing a Bachelor of Science in biology. As she works towards completing her undergraduate degree, she also plans to start preparing to apply to PT schools this upcoming year. When she’s not studying or at work, some of her favorite things to do are play sudoku, eat good food, and spend time with her three cats.
Lilly Visser
Front Office & Aide
High School: Shorecrest
College: Gonzaga
Lilly grew up in Shoreline, WA where she attended Shorecrest High School. She has always had a passion for outdoor exploration and participated in various sports growing up including running, skiing, basketball, and swimming. In high school, she was introduced to long-distance running and competed successfully for Shorecrest's cross-country and track teams. Her achievements allowed her to continue to run competitively for Gonzaga University where she became passionate about the sport and the running community. Throughout the years of running collegiately, she learned about the importance of physical therapy in maintaining her running career as well as her overall physical health. In addition to competing, she studied Biology at Gonzaga University and plans to pursue a graduate degree in healthcare in the coming years.
Upon moving back to Seattle after graduating from Gonzaga, she is busy spending time with family and exploring the Pacific Northwest. Some new hobbies that she enjoys include trail running and mountain biking. She is also excited to participate in triathlons and challenge her physical fitness in new ways.
