MEET THE TEAM!
Wendolyn Rue, Physical Therapist & Lymphedema Specialist
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Thomas Primavera, Occupational Therapist & Hand Specialist
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Dr. Dawna Giem, Physical Therapist & Certified Pelvic Floor Therapist
Education:
Loma Linda University
-Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Northeastern University
-Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Board Certification
-Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certified (PRPC)
Professional Memberships:
-American Physical Therapy -Association (APTA)
-APTA Section on Women’s Health
-Physical Therapy Association of Washington (PTWA)
-International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS)
Professional Expertise & Interests:
-Pelvic Rehab: Men, Women
-Women’s Health
-Pregnancy/ Postpartum
-Menopause
-Geriatrics
-Balance
-Pilates
-Integrative Women’s Health
Personal Interests:
-Travel
-Cooking
-Outdoor Sports
"I believe in taking every opportunity to further my knowledge of the human body and depend on research based evidence to guide my treatments. To build trusting compassionate relationships to efficiently assist the return to optimal function. To treat the whole body not just the diagnosis."
Emily Torrentez, Occupational Therapist & Hand Specialist
Education:
Loma Linda University
Bachelors of Science in Health Science
Masters of Arts in Occupational Therapy
Professional Certifications:
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Physical Agent Modalities Certification (PAMS)
Professional Expertise & Interests:
-Settings: acute care, skilled nursing/independent living facilities and home health
-Populations: Adult/Geriatrics with extensive experience working with veterans
-Experience: rehabilitation including establishment of home exercise programs, home evaluations, self-feeding & wheelchair assessments, and adaptive equipment training.
-Hands: Burn unit in acute care, occasionally during my time in skilled nursing & home health and even in a post disaster setting (Haiti) while in OT school.
Personal Interests:
-Exploring the great outdoors
-Reading & Travel
-Exercising: weight training, swim/bike/run and the occasional triathlon
"I love getting to know my clients and figuring out what is important to them. My passion is to help people achieve their goals and return to the meaningful activities that they love to do."
Dr. James Roberts, Occupational Therapist & Hand Specialist
Education:
Willamette University
BA ’15 Exercise Science
Creighton University
Doctorate Occupational Therapy ’20
Professional Memberships:
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Professional Expertise and Interests:
-Outpatient pediatrics and geriatrics
-Home health
-Love hand therapy because that is how my brain works!
Personal Interests:
-Eating food!
-Hiking to walk the food off!
-Water activities for a sunny day!
-Ski in the winter, hunt in the fall, travel when we can!
"I hope to reach your goals that you may have by providing tools and tips that you can do on your own! Function and practical use of your upper extremity is my priority."
Marri Metz, Clinic Manager
Education:
Western Washington University
Bachelors Degree in Studio Art, concentration ceramics and art history
Personal Interests
-Throwing/hosting celebrations for family & friends
-Working hard and getting dirty on my 11 acre property
-Using her creative mind to create
-Cleaning & organizing
Mission: To lead and manage my families private practice with unwavering dedication to the well-being of our patients. I am committed to providing a safe, efficient and compassionate environment where the highest standards of care are met. Caring for others is in my genetics, and I will take all the time you need to be your listening ear, and go out of my way to make sure you are getting the best care.
Lauren G, Patient Care Coordinator
Education:
Skagit Valley College
Personal interests:
-Hiking
-Baking
-Spending time with friends and family
-Attending concerts
Mission: My goal is to help patients get the best possible care in a timely manner. Being a burn survivor, I understand the importance of physical and occupational therapy, as well as the severity of certain cases. I am committed to helping patients in any way that I can. Being able to create a schedule that works for our patients brings me joy and I love observing their progress as they go through their plan of care.
"IT IS ALL ABOUT BUILDING A PLACE THAT WOULD SYNC WITH OUR CORE VALUES, WHILE OFFERING A WARM AND FRIENDLY PLACE TO LAND FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN PAIN OR FOR THOSE WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM OUR EXPERTISE."
- WENDOLYN RUE
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