Postural Restoration Institute:  Postural Respiration

Rib Cage and the thoracic out

The Relationship between Concussions and Vestibular Dysfunction

Gray Institute Certification in Applied Functional Science

Total Motion Release Levels 1,2 & 3

Upledger Institute CranioSacral Levels I & II

Current concepts for the Foot and Ankle

Sports-Related Shoulder Injury Management

Spinning Beyond Basics: Advanced Vestibular

Pain Management for Physical Therapists

Sports-Related Shoulder Injury Management

The Running course Biomechanics, Analysis, Training and Rehabilitation

The Running Course through North American Seminars

Kinesio Taping levels 1,2, 3 and 4

Spinning Out of Control – Vestibular 

Video Analysis of Golf Biomechanics

Mulligan Approach to Golfing Mechanics

Injuries of the Throwing Athlete

When the Foot Hits the Ground Everything Changes

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado: Weight Bearing and Non-Weight Bearing Foot

Jones Institute Counter Strain Levels 1, 2 & 3

McConnell Approach to the Problem Shoulder

Headaches and the Upper Cervical Spine

Locomotor Biomechanics and Applied Orthotic Therapy

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado: The Cervical Spine

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado: Evaluation and Treatment of Headache Disorders

Strain Counter Strain through the Jones Institute:  Levels 1, 2 and 3

Gray Institute Functional Video Digest Series & Chain Reaction 

Gray Institute Chain Reaction & Chain Reaction Explosion

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado:  Dynamic Stability and Muscle Balance of the SI joint

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado: A muscle Balance Approach for Trunk Stability/back pain

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado: Muscle Energy Techniques of the Thoracic Spine and ribs

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado:  Multisystem Approach to the Ribs

Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Vestibular Dysfunction

Mulligan Concepts Upper and lower quadrants

NAIOMT :  Differential Diagnosis, Level I,II, and III of the Upper and Lower Quadrants & Level IV Lower Quadrant

McKenzie Institute Parts A & B

Muscle Energy Techniques for the Pelvis, Sacrum, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

Rocabado Evaluation and Treatment of TMJ

David Butler’s Neurodynamics Levels I & II

There could be no better fit in careers than Physical Therapy for Steve.  He chooses to spend portions of his free time furthering his education and interest in biomechanics and how the sum of the parts is much greater than the whole – thus, furthering his belief in the importance in treating the whole body versus the isolated portion of the body, an individual may have a complaint about.  Steve’s strong background in manual therapy, movement and biomechanics play into his strong belief that you must restore normal or at least functional mechanics of the affected joint and those muscles and joints surrounding the affected joint before you can functionally begin strengthening that affected area. He is genuinely invested and cares for every patient he takes on.

There is nothing more important in Steve’s life than his incredible wife and his amazing 3 children.  Like many Bend-ite’s, Steve loves the wonderful piece of the country we live in – he enjoys hiking, Stand Up Paddling, camping, spending time on the ski hill, meditating and playing his guitar.

Postural Restoration Institute:  Postural Respiration

Certified in Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute

First level Scientific Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS Method)

Functional Movement Techniques Series

Certified in Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (SASTM)

Certified in the Schroth Scoliosis Rehab Training through BSPTS initial and advanced training

Postural Restoration: Myokinematic Restoration

Current concepts for the Foot and Ankle

Sports-Related Shoulder Injury Management

Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement system Impairment syndromes

Pain Management in Healthcare

The Running course Biomechanics, Analysis, Training and Rehabilitation

Balanced Body Exo Chair

The Running Course through North American Seminars

Current Concepts in Wound Healing

Kinestiotaping for the Upper and Lower Extremities

Integrating Kinesiotaping to Achieve Positive Outcomes Quicker

Polestar Pilates Certification Program for Rehab Professionals

Headaches and the Upper Cervical Spine

Locomotor Biomechanics and Applied Orthotic Therapy

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado: The Cervical Spine

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado: Evaluation and Treatment of Headache Disorders

Strain Counter Strain through the Jones Institute:  Levels 1, 2 and 3

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado:  Dynamic Stability and Muscle Balance of the SI joint

Introduction to Hand Therapy

Mulligan Concepts of the upper and lower quadrant

McConnell Approach to the Lower Extremity and to the Problem Shoulder

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado: A muscle Balance Approach for Trunk Stability/back pain

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado: Muscle Energy Techniques of the Thoracic Spine and ribs

Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado:  Multisystem Approach to the Ribs

Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Vestibular Dysfunction

Certified as an Aquatics Fitness Instructor

NAIOMT :  Differential Diagnosis, Level I,II, and III of the Upper and Lower Quadrants

Functional Relationships of the Lower Half

Maitland Australian Spinal Workshop

Muscle Energy Techniques for the Pelvis, Sacrum, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

Richard Jacksons Muscle Energy Techniques for the pelvis

An Integrative Approach to the Examination and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder

Synthesized Gait Restoration Training for the Spinal Cord Injured

Lisa could not have selected a more suitable career.  She absolutely loves being a Physical Therapist and finds much fulfillment working with and helping others reach their goals.  Lisa utilizes a comprehensive hands-on treatment approach that draws from many years of clinical experience, including numerous advanced training courses in manual therapy, functional exercise, pilates, and scoliosis.  Incorporating a detail oriented, problem solving approach, she addresses the cause of the problem instead of simply treating the symptoms.  She works closely with each patient to establish an exercise and treatment program that is both effective and motivating.  This all-inclusive approach helps to ensure the best possible outcome for each of her patients.  Lisa constantly is striving to learn new techniques and  research to help her patients thrive.

Lisa believes “Life is what you make it”  and therefore strives to embrace life to it’s fullest.

Every day Lisa is grateful for her supportive and loving husband and 3 children.  She loves the outdoors and is most happiest when she is with her family and miniature golden doodle taking in the beauty of her surroundings either on ski’s, mountain bike, paddle board or feet. 

Certifications: Certified Pilates Instructor through the Physical Mind Institute

Advanced Coursework:

• Upledger Cranial Sacral Levels 1 and 2
• Advanced Concepts of the Foot and Ankle through Ola Grimsby and
• When the Foot Hits the Ground
• Multiple Advanced Orthopedic Courses in the Knee, hip and Shoulder
• Advanced biomechanics of the Sacral Iliac Joint, Spine and hip through
• Diane Lee
• Brian Mulligans Concepts for the Lower Extremity
• Strain Counter Strain through the Jones Institute
• NAIOMT Level 1-4 for the Upper and Lower Extremities and Spine
• Muscle Energy Techniques for the spine and pelvis
• Maitland Spinal Training
• McConnell Taping
• Kinesio Taping
• Functional Strength Training
• Aquatic Exercise and Watsu

Experience:
Cathey has spent 28 years as an Outpatient Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Physical Therapist. Using an eclectic blend of many manual therapy techniques she has learned throughout her career; she is able to draw from a multitude of “tools” when she treats her patient. She combines her vast experience in
manual techniques with her experience in functional exercise to achieve successful outcomes for her patients.

Special Interests: Cathey personally practices Pilates and Yoga. Her first-hand experience of the benefits of these two exercise methods allows her to be more effective when she incorporates these exercise methods into treatment with her patients.

Cathey loves combining old and new techniques such as qua sha and cupping. Appreciating the evolution of Orthopedics, she remains eager and open to further her knowledge and expansion of her own techniques.

What Fills Her Soul When not at Work:
Cathey is passionate about International Travel.
Additionally, Cathey loves to spend time enjoying the many recreational activities Central Oregon has to offer. Depending on the season, she can be found cycling, hiking, paddle boarding, alpine and Nordic skiing, and walking her energetic Jack Russell Terrier named Coco.

Certifications: Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Ola Grimsby Institute 

Advanced Coursework:

• Institute of Physical Art: Functional Manual Therapy, CoreFirst Strategies, Dynamic Foot and Ankle 
• Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Training 
• Clinical Bike Fit Process 

Special Interests: Liz was drawn to the physical therapy profession for its role in helping people return to the activities that matter most to them. She enjoys working with patients of all backgrounds, using a blend of manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education to empower them to reach their personal goals. Every patient is unique, and she uses an analytical approach to identify the drivers of the problem, then create a treatment plan that matches their needs, goals, and lifestyle. With a background in cycling and coaching, she loves working with endurance athletes to recover from injury and improve performance, She has completed advanced training in manual therapy and places high value on continuing professional development to provide each patient with quality care.

What Fills Her Soul When not at Work:

Liz loves spending time outdoors and can be found running, cycling, and hiking around our beautiful part of the world. 

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome,

The Running Athlete

As a self-proclaimed “exercise junkie”, my special interests lie within anything to do with exercise and sports.  I especially enjoy treating for activity-specific injuries related to running activities and performing video analysis for running biomechanics.

Most of my Physical Therapy experience is in the Manual Orthopedic setting, where I have developed an expertise in advanced joint mobilizations and muscle energy techniques.  I also have experience with Triplane Movement exercises and currently offer a weekly exercise class for dynamic stretching and strengthening.

Trail running with my black lab newfy Gabby, hiking, soccer, reading a good book, eating chocolate.

Certifications:

Certified in Pilates, Mana Lomi massage and Chinese acupressure

Advanced education:

Principles of Lower Quadrant Manual Therapy

Principles of Upper Quadrant Manual Therapy

Muscle specific deep tissue technique for posterior, lateral and anterior neck

Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Addressing shoulder and upper thoracic

Theraband Kinesiology tape: Basic Application of lower quadrant

Theraband Kinesiology tape: Basic Application of upper quadrant

I love working in the field of physical therapy because as a team we not only treat a patient’s injury; we treat the whole person.

I personally enjoy combining my skills as a Physical Therapist Assistant with my therapeutic massage background to relieve myofascial pain, break up adhesions, and work on a specific problem. In addition, I enjoy utilizing my Pilates background to help patients develop conscious body movement and breathing that they can practice in their everyday life.

Snowboarding, cycling, music and travel.

Certifications:

Muligain’s Lower Quarter

Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Neurology

I grew up in central Oregon and live here to enjoy all it has to offer. When not at work, I love spending time outdoors with my wife, Crystal, and my stepson, Isaac. We enjoy Camping, rafting, mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, golfing and downhill skiing. Our newest pleasure is working on our 12 acre hobby farm.

Certifications:  Pilates (PhysicalMind Institute), Power Pacing(cycling), ViPR Movement Training, Certified Pilates Instructor  1997, Personal Trainer since 1996

Advanced education:  Extensive Coursework in Joint Anatomy and Therapeutic Exercise; T’ai Chi Ch’aun and Chi Kung(starting in ‘92); Cancer Wellness; Complementary Care; former Certified Snowboard Instructor

Dave has been teaching Pilates for over 20 years.  He spent 10 years teaching  in Minnesota before moving to Bend in 2007.  He has been teaching at Hands On Physical Therapy since that time.  Dave remembers being  immediately taken with Pilates; the combination of healthy movement, the spirit of play, the aesthetic  beauty, and the development of awareness.  He finds it a joy and honor to be able to work with his clients helping them become more Physically fit, and continuing on with or returning to lifelong activities that they might not have been able to do prior to practicing Pilates.

Dave spends a lot of time outdoors, especially with his dogs: Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Camping and hiking.  Dave is also a big fan of Dual Sport Motorcycles, books(mostly Audible these days) and  Modern Board Games.