Mark Bouma
PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, CFI
West Seattle Clinic Manager & Director
WHitman College
University of Washington


CONTINUING EDUCATION: CLASS, EXPERIENCE, & EVENTS:

2022 Webinar Host: Achieving Victory in Neck and Spinal Surgery; Dr. Stewart Kerr, MD. https://youtu.be/C1slROs1fnc
2021 Webinar Host: Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction or Lateral Tenodesis; Dr. Wahl, MD. https://youtu.be/uSDJ7UQOV4g
2021 Webinar Host: Biologics,Cartilage Preservation & Meniscus Transplants; Dr. Garcia, MD https://youtu.be/YFtZuk1PkdE
2021 Blog Post: How to Rake Leaves Like a Champ. Raking Leaves — Lake Washington Physical Therapy
2021 Blog Post: Patellofemoral Joint. Patellofemoral Pain — Lake Washington Physical Therapy
2021 Blog Post: Your Shoulder Will Fall In Love With Pickleball. Pickeball Injuries & Rehab — Lake Washington Physical Therapy
2021   Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Study Video Assessment Rater. 100 hrs.
2020   Blood Flow Restriction Fundamentals.  3 hrs.
2020   Thoracic Spine Assessment.  4 hrs.
2020   Everything You Need to Know About Telehealth. 6 hrs.
2019 University of Washington PT Program Admission Selection Committee.  10 hrs.
2019 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Study Video Assessment Rater.  16 hrs.
2019 NAIOMT III C-715A Advanced Upper Quadrant Integration.  Lab Assistant.  Renton.  14 hrs.
2019 Seattle Pediatric Sports Medicine Conference:  Back to the Future in Shoulder Instability. 2 hrs.
2019  NAIOMT Faculty Annual Meeting.  Portland
2019 BikePT Bronze Class. 16 hrs.
2019 Meniscal Challenges and Concepts of Rehabilitation.  2.5 hrs.
2019 Pain Peculiarities in Everyday Life.  1.5 hrs
2019  APTA Combined Sections Conference.  Washington DC.  24 hrs.
2018  PTWA Conference: Thrust Manipulation of the Spine.  6 hrs.
2018   PTWA Conference: Private Practice Secrets and Successes.  6 hrs.
2018  Certified Fellowship Instructor—NAIOMT Faculty
2018 University of Washington PT Program Admission Selection Committee. 10 hrs.  
2018 NAIOMT II C-616. Kirkland. Lab Assistant. 14 hrs.
2017 NAIOMT Fellow-In-Training 1:1 Mentorship.  10 hrs.
2017 NAIOMT II C-611. Kirkland.  Lab Assistant. 14 hrs.
2017 NAIOMT I C-511. Kirkland.  Lab Assistant. 14 hrs.
2016 Explain Pain 3: Seattle. 20 hrs.
2016 PTWA Chronic Pain/Opioid Taskforce Chair.  09/16—11/17.
2016 ATI Physical Therapy Residency Advisory Committee.  Present member.  
2015 PTWA Conference: The Thoracic Ring Approach and ConnectTherapy. 12 hrs.
2015 PTWA Conference: PRI—Postural Respiration.  8 hrs.
2015 Effective PT Prescription: The MD and PT Perspective.  Seattle Pediatric Sports Medicine. 2 hrs.
2015 Mock NAIOMT Level IV Examiner for Exam Candidate.  
2014 Diagnosis and Treatment of Hip Pain in Young Athletes. Seattle Pediatric Sports Medicine. 2 hrs.
2014 PTWA Conference: Future of 3rd Party Payment: Opportunities and Challenges. 3 hrs.
2014 PTWA Conference: Negotiating With Your Giant. 3 hrs.
2014 PTWA Conference: Implementing an Administrative Power Center in Your Practice. 6 hrs.
2014 Orthotic Prescription for the Young Athlete. Seattle Pediatric Sports Medicine. 2 hrs.
2014 APTA: Clinical Performance Instrument for Students: A Self-Guided Course.  2 hrs.
2014 ACL Injuries in Children: Where Are We? Seattle Pediatric Sports Medicine. 2 hrs.
2014 NAIOMT Day of Innovation Presenter: Sternoclavicular Joint Reconstruction. Seattle
2014 Therapeutic Movement Seminars: Neck, Thorax, and Shoulder Girdles. 16 hrs.
2014 Authored Research Paper: Sternoclavicular Joint Reconstruction—Contemporary Stabilization Procedures Report.
2014 Graduate of NAIOMT Clinical Fellowship Program in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy.
2013 The Paradox of Autonomy: Demonstrating Value in a Post-Health Care Reform World. 1 hr.
2013 ISPI: The Whiplash Patient—Examination and Treatment. 15 hrs.
2013 Outstanding Leadership Award: Olympic Physical Therapy
2013 Office Ergonomics for PTs, PTWA King District. 1 hr.
2012 Began NAIOMT Fellowship program
2012 Graduated an APTA Orthopedic Resident from Olympic PT Residency Program.             Primary Mentor for Bruce Dudley.
2012     NAIOMT: Level IV O/P Exam—Pass 
2012 “The PT’s role in Health Promotion and Wellness”, 1.0 CEUs
2012 Effectively Managing the Traumatic Injury Case, 4 hrs.
2012 Cervical Spine Manipulation: Laurie Hartman.  16 hrs.
2012 Core-tical Control. 21 hrs.
2012 NAIOMT: 800 Level IV Part A and B. 42 hrs.
2011 PTWA King County District Meeting: The Pain Puzzle.  1 hr.
2011 Contemporary Perspectives of the Post-Op Shoulder. 14 hrs.
2011 Research Assistant for NIH Retrospective Soccer Injury Study with UW
2011  PRI: Postural Respiration. 16 hrs
2011 OCS Examination and Passing Score (June, 2011)
2010 NAIOMT Level I Lab Assistant. 8 hrs
2010 Research Assistant for NIH Retrospective Soccer Injury Study with UW
2010 The Shoulder Girdle: Integration of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine. 22 hrs.
2010 Navigating the Maze: Multiple Sclerosis 2010. 5 hrs.
2009 NAIOMT: Level III O/P Exam with Distinction.
2009 NAIOMT: Level III Test Prep Course.  21 hrs.
2009 The Shoulder Girdle: Medical Screening and Orthopaedic Fundamentals. 22 hrs.
2009 NAIOMT: Pass Case History in Intermediate Exam.  
2009 Research Assistant for NIH Retrospective Soccer Injury Study with UW
2009 NAIOMT: Pass Intermediate Written Exam. Level III
2009 OPT: Manual Therapy Review of the Ankle/Foot Complex and Lumbar Spine. 16 hrs.
2008 NAIOMT: Level III 700 Part A & B.
2008 AAOMPT 2008 Annual Conference.
2008 NAIOMT: Oral Practical Exam Model. 5 hrs.
2008 OPT: Review of Thoracic Spine w/ Clinical Reasoning. 14 hrs.
2008 PTWA Spring Conference: Evidence-Based Update on the Foot and Ankle: Biomechanics, Eval, and Tx. 8 hrs.
2008 OPT: Review of Level III NAIOMT w/ Clinical Reasoning. 14 hrs.
2008 NAIOMT: 710 Level I and II Written Exam.
2008 NAIOMT: 710 Level III Part A & B.  Advanced Lower Quadrant.  42 hrs
2007 Carol Kennedy: Management of Cervical Spine Dysfunction, A Clinical Reasoning Approach. 14 hrs.
2007 NAIOMT: Level II Part A & B.  Intermediate Lower Quadrant. 42 hrs.
2007 The Missing Link: Connecting the Spine to the Extremities. 16 hrs.
2007 2007 Spring Conference, Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement System Impairment Syndromes. 12 hrs. 
2007 2007 Spring Conference, Professional Issues Forum – Autonomous Practice. 12 hrs.
2007 Carol Kennedy: Exercise Prescription for the Cervical Spine. 14 hrs.
2007 Manually Managing Pain: The Use of Simple Contact for Neural Tension and Chronic Pain. 8 hrs.
2007 NAIOMT: Level II Part A & B. Intermediate Upper Quadrant.  42 hrs.
2006 NAIOMT: Level I Part A & B Differential Diagnosis. 42 hrs.
2006 The Missing Link: Connecting the Spine to the Extremities. 16 hrs.
2006 The Complex and Chronic Pain Patient: David Musnick, MD. 16 hrs.
2006 Clinical Symposium on Low Back Pain: UW. 16 hrs.
2005 Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine: Biomechanical Approach to the LE in Function and Dysfunction. 16 hrs.


Post-Graduate Clinical Certifications

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) 2003

  • APTA Board Certified in Orthopedics (OCS) 2011, Recertified 2021

  • Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT) 2012

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT) 2014

  • NAIOMT Clinical Fellowship Instructor (CFI) 2018


Professional Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association 2003—present 

  • Orthopedic and Private Practice Section Member

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy 2014—present 

  • Seattle Pediatric Sports Medicine 2012—present

  • Private Practice Special Interest Group 2017—present 

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association 2003—2010


Professional Activities/Awards

  • PTWA Legislative Impact Day 2005—2014 

  • Consultant for Whitman College Men’s Basketball 2008—2018 

  • Hosted Three Legislator Visits at Olympic Physical Therapy 2011—2013 

  • APTA Orthopedic Residency Clinical Instructor 2012—2013 

  • PTWA King County District Chairperson 2012—2014 

  • Outstanding Leadership Award from Olympic Physical Therapy 2013

  • NAIOMT Day of Innovation Presenter: Sternoclavicular Joint 2014

  • PTWA Chronic Pain/Opioid Taskforce Chairperson 2016—2017 

  • APTA Emerging Leader Award 2017

  • University of Washington DPT Orthopedics Oral Exam Clinical Instructor 2013—2017 

  • Invitee/Attendee at Overlake Hospital Morning Spine Conferences  2014—2018 

  • ATI Clinical Leadership Program 2015

  • ATI Advanced Leadership Training Program 2016

  • ATI Master Class Presenter 2016-2019

  • University of Washington DPT Admission Selection Committee 2017—2020

  • ATI Clinical Excellence Program Certified Fellowship Instructor for eight Fellows-In-Training 2019

  • Clinical Instructor for 11 student physical therapists 2008—present 

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