NAIOMT FACULTY |
SENIOR, FOUNDING, and ADVISORY PT FACULTY
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| Cliff Fowler, MCSP, MCPA, FCAMT |
David Lamb, (the late), BSc, MCSP, MCPA, Dip TP, COMP |
| Diane Lee, BSR, MCPA, FCAMT |
James Meadows, BScPT, MCPA, FCAMT |
| John Medeiros, PT, PhD |
David Musnick, MD |
Erl Pettman, PT, MCSP, MCPA, FCAMT |
Ann Porter Hoke, PT, OCS, FCAMT, FAAOMPT |
FACULTY and CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP INSTRUCTORS
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| Steve Allen, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Ed Belding, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
| David Deppeler, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Alexa Dobbs, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
| Michael Lucido, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Laurie McLaughlin, BHScPT, MCPA, FCAMT |
| Kent Keyser, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, CFMT, FAAOMPT, ATC |
William O' Grady, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, COMT, FAAOMPT |
| Gail Molloy, PT, OCS, COMT |
Frederick Stoot, BMR, PT FCAMT |
| Michele Roy, PT, BSc, MCPA, FCAMT |
William Temes, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
| Kathleen Stupansky, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Brett Windsor, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT |
| Anne Morgan, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
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CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP INSTRUCTORS
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| Tamara Coleman, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Ann Morgan, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
| Ken Cole, BSPT, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Rob Jablonski, PT, BMR, FAAOMPT |
| Mark Looper, MS, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Clay Lyons, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
| Virginia Mortara Larson, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Karl Turner, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
| Brian Macks, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Judy Spaniol Turner,PT, BA, COMT, FAAOMPT |
| Phil Plante, PT, MA, OCS, MTC, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Laura Iverson PT, MS, OCS, COMT |
| Tim Brinker PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
James Moore PT, OCS, ATC, COMT, FAAOMPT |
| Trent Swoverland PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Chris Hoekstra PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
| Michael Tollan PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
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GUEST INSTRUCTORS |
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Cliff Fowler, MCSP, MCPA, FCAMT | Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada |
 Cliff Fowler received his certification as a physiotherapist in London in 1959, and passed the International Manipulation Exam in 1973. He has been a national examiner for the Canadian Orthopaedic and Manual Therapy Board since 1978 and served as Chief Examiner from 1982 to 1985. He presented papers on musculature and kinesiology of the pelvis to IFOMT in 1976 and 1984. He wrote a chapter in Modern Manual Therapy, Volume I: The Vertebral Column, which was edited by Greg Grieve and published in 1986. He manages a private practice in Abbotsford, BC. Mr. Fowler received the first David Lamb Award by the Canadian Orthopaedic Division for services to orthopaedic manual therapy.
(604) 534-5388
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David Lamb,(the late) BSc, MCSP, MCPA, Dip TP, COMP |
 David Lamb was a clinician and lecturer from 1965 until his death in 1996. He served as a member of the Standards Committee for the International Federation of Manipulative Therapy (IFOMT) between 1972 and 1976, was its Chair from 1976 to 1990, and served on the IFOMT Membership Committee since 1992. From 1977 until 1996 he lectured extensively and conducted courses on all levels of manual therapy including muscle energy, in Canada, USA, UK, Netherlands, West Germany, Switzerland and Singapore. His publications include: The Neurology of Spinal Pain Physical Therapy, August 1979, Overview of Physical Therapy (over the last 20 years), in Modern Manual Therapy, edited by Grieve, 1986, Manual Therapy Techniques (using the Cardon Mobilization Table).
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Diane Lee, BSR, MCPA, FCAMT | Delta, British Columbia, Canada
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 Diane Lee received her PT degree from the University of British Columbia, Canada in 1976 and practices in an orthopaedic physiotherapy clinic in Delta BC. In addition to teaching internationally and nationally, she is Instructor/Chief Examiner for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and sits on the Board of Associate Editors of The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. Her many publications include: A Workbook of Manual Therapy Techniques for the Vertebral Column and Pelvic Girdle, 1986, DOPC and A Workbook of Manual Therapy Techniques for the Upper Extremity, 1989 DOPC, The Pelvic Girdle, 2nd ed. 1999; Manual Therapy for the Thorax, 1994 and numerous articles. She has developed videotapes on the assessment, manual therapy treatment and exercise program for the sacro-iliac joint.
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James Meadows, BScPT, MCPA, FCAMT | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Jim has 30 years of clinical and teaching experience throughout North America, Britain and Norway. His first teacher of manual therapy was James Cyriax and he continued his learning in Norway and Canada, earning his certificate in Manipulative Therapy in 1983. He was chair of the Canadian Orthopedic Division's Education and Specialization Committees for 12 years and a past Examiner and Instructor with the Canadian Orthopedic Division. Jim is a co-founder and a senior faculty member and Senior Examiner with the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. He is a past faculty member of the University of Alberta and current adjunct faculty at the Texas Women's University, Andrews University, MI, the Massachusetts' Institute of Health Sciences, MA and the University of Maryland at Baltimore, MD. He also visits and lectures at the University of Pittsburgh, PA. He has presented at National and International Conferences on Manual Therapy and has published in numerous journals. His video series Manual Therapy and textbook Orthopedic Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy are sold throughout North America.
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John Mederios, PT, PhD |
Forest Grove, OR
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Dr. Medeiros attended Northwestern University and received his Bachelor of Sciences in Physical Therapy. He went on to earn a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa.
At present Dr. Medeiros is Professor of Physical Therapy at the School of Physical Therapy, Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, where he continues to see patients as well as teach.
Four times during his career he has been honored as an Outstanding Professor in his field. In 1997, Dr. Medeiros received the Professional Programs Distinguished Educator Award. Dr. Medeiros is a member and past officer of the Orthopaedic section of the American Physical Therapy Association. In addition he is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and advisory faculty for the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
Dr. Medeiros is a frequent contributor and editor for scholarly publications and regularly presents at educational conferences.
He is currently co-editor of the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.
(503) 352-2149
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David Musnick, MD |
Seattle, WA
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David Musnick MD is board certified in Sports Medicine and Internal Medicine with 16 years of experience assessing and treating patients with chronic pain and complex musculoskeletal problems. He is a national speaker and a dynamic seminar instructor. He is on the Advisory faculty of NAIOMT and has been through the level 3 courses. He is on the teaching faculty in the DPT program at Andrews and Widener University. He has a practice of non surgical Orthopedic Medicine and Pain Management in Bellevue, WA. He has specialties in Functional Medicine, ligament injection for hypermobility, scar treatment, sleep dysfunction, stress management and nutritional assessment and treatment. He is the author of numerous book chapters for physicians and for physical therapists. He is the author of Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness: Functional Exercise and Nutrition for Every Body 2004. an excellent book co written by PTs on functional exercise and nutrition.
His web site is www.drm.meta-ehealth.com
1300 114th Ave. Suite 105
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 462-7325
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Erl Pettman, PT, MCSP, MCPA, FCAMT | Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada |
Erl Pettman received his diploma in Physiotherapy from the Nottingham School of Physiotherapy (England) in 1972 and from the National Academy of Acupuncture in 1976. He has been an Examiner for the Canadian Manual Therapy Examinations since 1980 and Chief Examiner from 1982-2002. In addition to being a senior faculty with NAIOMT, he has been a certified manual therapy instructor for the Olaf Evenjth system since 1990. His chapter on Upper Cervical Instability was published in ?Modern Manual Therapy?, 2nd Ed 1992 and he has presented papers at IFOMT Proceedings in 1984, 1988 and 1992. Erl Pettman developed the integrated quadrant system of evaluation in 1980, a three-month manual therapy course in Western Canada in 1982 and founded the NAIOMT in 1984. He is currently practicing in Abbotsford, BC, Canada, and is researching early intervention work conditioning.
(604) 853-3443
2151 McCallum Rd. #24
Abbottsford, BC V2S3N8 Canada
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Ann Porter Hoke, PT, OCS, FCAMT, FAAOMPT | Portland, Oregon |
 Ann Porter Hoke received her Diploma in Physiotherapy from St Thomas' Hospital (London) in 1971, her BSc PT from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) in 1982 and is currently completing a post professional doctorate at Pacific University, OR. She is a Fellow of both the Canadian and American Manual and Manipulation Academy and is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist.
She trained and worked with James Cyriax MD in London, England London from 1971-72, with manual therapists in Vancouver, BC from 1972-82, and has been in clinical practice in Oregon since 1983, currently at New Heights Integrative Therapy in SE Portland.
She has served on numerous OMPT committees including the Standards Committee for the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT), Standards and Examination Committees for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), and has been involved in the develop of publications that include the Description of Advanced Specialist Practice in OMPT(1998 and 2008). Her publications include "Causes of Lumbar Instability" and "Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine", both published in Orthopaedic Clinics of North America, Acceptance speech for the Mennell Award, and has developed NAIOMT course manuals over 16 years
She is a senior faculty member, senior examiner, clinical fellowship instructor and fellowship director with NAIOMT, and has 31 years of teaching and 37 years of clinical experience. She teaches all levels of NAIOMT core classes in mobilization /manipulation, specialty classes on spinal instability and subacute MVA, and provides off-site clinical instruction in Oregon and Washington.
Her awards include: Mercedes Weiss, OPTA, Oregon (1996) and the John McM Mennell Service Award by AAOMPT in 2006
(503) 775-6449
Portland, OR
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FACULTY and CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP INSTRUCTORS
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Steve Allen, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT | Spokane, Washington
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Steve Allen is a graduate of the Univeristy of Southern California 1977 with a MS in Physical Therapy. Internships included attending the Kaiser Vallejo Rehab Program with Margaret Knott and Greg Johnson for intense instruction in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. Steve is the founder of Evergreen Physical Therapy in Spokane and currently serves as Clinic Director at Therapeutic Associates, Inc. in Liberty Lake, Washington. Steve received his Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 1986 and is a 1996 graduate of NAIOMT. Steve received his Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy in 1998. Steve presently serves on the Board of Directors for NAIOMT. Steve is available for part time residency training and also serves as Clinic Instructor for Eastern Washington University and the University of Southern California.
(509) 891-2258
Liberty Lake Physical Therapy
23327 E Appleway Ave. Ste. 106
Liberty Lake, WA
99019
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Ed Belding, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
 Ed Belding received his Physical Therapy degree from the University of Colorado in 1985 and has practiced primarily in orthopaedic outpatient settings. In 1991 he completed the 3 month Manual Therapy Program in Vancouver Canada and achieved his Advanced Manual Therapy Certification (COMT) through the North American Institute (NAIOMT) in 1994. He is presently on the Faculty of the NAIOMT and has been a Course and Clinical Instructor since 1994. Ed was certified as an Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) in 1996 by the American Physical Therapy Association and is a graduate of the NAIOMT residency program. In 1999 he received fellow status with the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT). He is a physical therapy consultant for the Colorado College Athletic Department. Ed is a clinician/owner of a private practice (Rocky Mountain Rehabilitation) in Colorado Springs, Colorado specializing in spinal and peripheral orthopedics.
(719) 381-4357
Rocky Mountain Rehabilitation
525 N. Cascade Ave # 1
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
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David Deppeler, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT | Portland, Oregon |
 David Deppeler received his PT degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1989. He began his manual therapy training in the Netherlands and received his manual therapy certification from the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 1994. David is the director of Clinical Education for Therapeutic Associates in Portland, OR. He serves as a clinical instuctor, examiner, faculty and board member for NAIOMT. He is currently enrolled in the DSc program at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI.
(971) 226-9726
Therapeutic Associates, Inc
11481 SW Hall Blvd. Suite 210
Portland, OR 97223
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Alexa Dobbs, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT | Seattle, Washington |
Alexa Dobbs received her BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington in 1974. She earned her OCS from the American Board of PT Specialties in 1993, her COMT from NAIOMT in 1994, and her Fellowship with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in 1999. She is also a member of the board of examiners for the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy and for the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. She has been involved in clinical education program supervision of physical therapy students and in teaching the general public since 1980 and has been a member of the faculty of the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy since 1998 and serves as treasurer of NAIOMT. The Orthopaedic Clinics of North America published three of her articles in 1999 and 2000. She has conducted seminars on the physical therapy approach to management of head, neck, and facial pain to dentists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. She has managed her own private outpatient clinic in Seattle since 1983 and now works at Olympic Physical Therapy on Mercer Island where she is avaiable for patient care, consultation, teaching and mentorship. Alexa loves to tap dance, hike, and ski and serves as a voluteer for OUTDOORS FOR ALL.
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Kent Keyser, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, CFMT, FAAOMPT, ATC | Eugene, Oregon
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Kent Keyser received his BS in Physical Therapy from Cal State Northridge/UCLA in 1978, certification in Athletic Training in 1983, and a Masters Degree in Human Anatomy from the University of Oregon in 1987. He became OCS certified in 1995 and received his COMT in 1996. He is a graduate of the NAIOMT Residency Program, receiving his Fellow with the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapy in 1998. He is also on faculty and has taught extensively with the Institute of Physical Art and is a Founding Fellow of CFMT. He is an instructor in the Department of Exercise Movement Science at the University of Oregon and adjunct professor of Physical Therapy at Touro College in Long Island, NY. He has taken numerous orthopaedic and sports medicine courses. He is a member of the Board of Directors of NAIOMT. Presently, Kent is providing outpatient care at his private practice in Eugene, OR.
(541) 344-6446
436 Charnelton
Eugene, OR 97401
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Michael Lucido , PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Dallas, Texas |
 Michael Lucido is a 1985 graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and possesses over 22 years of orthopedic physical therapy experience with clinical interest and specialization in spine dysfunction. Michael is presently employed by Select Medical Inc. and is presently the program director of the spine mentorship/specialist program in the Dallas/Ft. Worth market and serves on Selects national spine faculty. He has been involved with entry level and post-professional physical therapy education since 1992. He has served has adjunct faculty and guest lecturer for both physical therapy programs at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Woman’s University. Michael is presently on clinical faculty for the sports medicine fellowship program for primary care physicians at Charleton Methodist Medical Center in Dallas and recently published a chapter in the Experts Guide to Sports Medicine, concerning principles of orthopedic physical therapy and rehabilitation. Michael was recognized as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists in 1995. He was certified by the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) as an orthopedic manual/manipulative therapist in May 2003. In March 2005 Michael graduated from NAIOMT’s clinical fellowship program and was accepted as a “Fellow” in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist and is a faculty-instructor for NAIOMT. He is presently pursing a transitional doctorate in physical therapy at A.T. Stills University. NAIOMT and owns a small business that provides specialty education for physical therapist.
(214) 369-4123
Select Physical Therapy-Dallas Central
11617 N. Central Expressway # 140
Dallas, TX 74253
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Laurie McLaughlin, DScPT, FCAMT, CMAG |
Ontario, Canada
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 Laurie graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario in 1982 and received her Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association with honours in 1988. She has developed and taught continuing education courses in Canada since 1987. and joined the NAIOMT faculty in 1992. More recently she has taught courses in Europe and Australia. Since 1992 she has been a national examiner for physiotherapists specializing in orthopaedics in Canada and was a Chief examiner for Canada from 1999 to 2005. Laurie is also a NAIOMT examiner. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy at Andrews University in Michigan as well as being a Senior Consultant for LifeMark Health.
(905) 337-0116
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Gail Molloy, PT, OCS, COMT | Denver, Colorado
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 Gail Molloy received her physical therapy degree from the University of Colorado Health Science Center in 1984. Since 1989, she has owned and operated a private practice in Englewood, CO. She passed her orthopaedic manual therapy exams in 1991 and her advanced manipulative exam in 1993. She has taught courses in specialty areas of orthopedic care for the spinal cord injured and arthritis population. She has taught for the NAIOMT since 1992. Gail received the Bob Doctor service award from the Colorado APTA. She is currently Vice Chairman for NAIOMT. Gail is currently pursuing her doctorate degree at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.
(303) 757-1554
Denver PTIS
3601 S. Pearl Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 757-1554
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William O'Grady, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, COMT, FAAOMPT, DAAPM |
Tacoma, Washington
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William O'Grady received his physical therapy degree from Cal State University at Long Beach in 1972. He obtained his Masters from the University of Southern California in 1977 and his Doctorate in Orthopedic PT from the University of St. Augustine School of Health Sciences in 2001. He became OCS certified in 1993 and COMT in 1995. He is a graduate of the NAIOMT Residency Program. He is also certified in Manual Therapy from the Institute of Physical Therapy in 1982. Bill has studied extensively in osteopathic and Australian methods of manual therapy as well as studying independently with Phillip Terry, MD, DO and Greg Alexander, DO learning osteopathic and manipulative techniques. Bill has published several journal articles on management of spinal stability disorders. He has served as Chief Examiner and Chair of the Board of Examiners for AAOMPT, Chair of the Orthopedic Specialty Council of the ABPTS, and Chair of the nominating committee of the Orthopedic Section. . Bill is President/CEO of Olympic Sports and Spine Rehabilitation Clinics, Inc.
(253) 248-0662
Olympic Sports & Spine Rehab
8011 112th St Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98373
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Michele Roy, BSc PT, MCPA, FCAMT | Quebec, Canada
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Michele Roy received her BSc PT from McGill University in Montreal in 1978 and received her FCAMT from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 1986. She has been an Examiner for the Canadian Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy Certifications since 1993. Ms Roy has been teaching Manual Therapy courses in Canada and the United States (in English and French) since 1984, and joined the Faculty of NAIOMT in 1993. She is also an Examiner and Clinical Fellowship Instructor for NAIOMT. She serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Advance Masters of Orthopedic Physical Therapy at Touro College in Long Island, NY. She is currently pursuing her DscPT at Andrew's University in Michigan. She works in a private practice in Montreal Quebec.
(514) 939-1416
Kinatex Physiotherapy
1259 Guy St.
Montreal, Quebec H3H 2K5 Canada
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Frederick Stoot, BMR, PT, FCAMT | Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Fred Stoot brings twenty years of experience to NAIOMT, specializing in orthopaedic injuries and vertebral manipulation. He received his Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy) from the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg in 1981 and completed the Advanced Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Program at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver two years later. He passed the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Specialization Exams, Part A in Toronto in 1984 and Part B demonstrating expertise in vertebral manipulation in Montreal in 1988. He is presently in clinical practice in Colorado Springs and Denver.
(719) 475-0808
Action Potential
2233 Academy Place Suite 50
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Kathleen Stupansky, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT | Denver, Colorado
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Kathy Stupansky graduated from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) in 1981. She has been certified in advanced manual therapy techniques since 1993 and an instructor with North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) since 1992. She is currently the Clinical Director at Physiotherapy Associates-Aurora. She has lectured and taught several courses for NAIOMT and to various clinics and study groups. As the faculty representative of the Board of Directors of NAIOMT, she functions as a liaison between participants and the faculty. She has been actively involved in the examinations process in progression toward certification with NAIOMT. She was accepted as a Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists by Portfolio Review in 2001. Currently, she is working on her Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy degree through Andrews University in Michigan.
(303) 755-1116
Physiotherapy Associates-Aurora
1450 S. Havana #436
Aurora , CO 80012
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William Temes, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Eugene, Oregon
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 Bill Temes received a Certificate in Physical Therapy from New York University in 1974 and earned his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 1979. He became OCS certified in 1996 and received his COMT in 1994. He is a graduate of the NAIOMT residency Program, receiving his Fellowship with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual therapy in 1998. He has studied and worked extensively in acute and chronic spinal pain and orthopedics. Bill currently serves the Chief Administration Officer for NAIOMT and Assistant Director of the NAIOMT Fellowship Program. He is employed by Therapeutics Associates and is the Director of their Supervised Clinical Placement Program.
(541) 242-4172
OMG Physical Therapy-TAI
920 Country Club Rd. Suite 210
Eugene, OR 97401
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CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP INSTRUCTORS
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Tamra Coleman PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT | Bend, OR |
Tamra Coleman received her BSPT from University of Puget Sound in 1981. She has spent the past twenty two years in private practice orthopedic clinical settings. Her early post-graduate manual therapy training included courses from Paris and Rocabado and she began the NAIOMT program in 1993. She received her Level 4 certification and completed her clinical residency program in 2000. She also received her Orthopedic Specialist Certification from the APTA in 2000 and Fellowship in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in 2001. She has assisted with numerous NAIOMT classes throughout the Pacific Northwest. Currently Tami is doing fill in work in the Central Oregon area. She is available for clinical fellowship training in Oregon, Washington, and California.
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Chris Hoekstra PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Forest Grove, Oregon |
 After earning his doctorate in physical therapy from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Chris completed a full-time mentorship/residency in Advanced Manual Physical Therapy through Kaiser Permanente in Hayward, CA. Chris is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist as well as a Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist through NAIOMT. He completed his Fellowship through NAIOMT in 2006. In addition to his clinical duties, Chris is an adjunct faculty member of Pacific University, School of Physical Therapy where he instructs in the area of orthopedics. Chris’ clinical emphasis is treating patients with a variety of complex musculoskeletal injuries, including the spine, extremities, and TMJ/TMD.
Therapeutic Associates Inc. of Sherwood
20055 SW Pacific Highway STE 110
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 925-1460
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Rob Jablonski, PT, BMR, FAAOMPT |
Vista, California
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Rob Jablonski graduated from University of Manitoba in 1992 with a bachelor in medical rehabilitation, in 1998 and earned his certification in manual therapy from the Canadian Orthopaedic Section (part B) and was accepted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy in 1998. He became a clinical instructor for NAIOMT in 2003.
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Virginia Mortara Larson, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT | Portland, Oregon |
Virginia Mortara Larson graduated from Pacific University in 1989 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. She completed Level IV certification in 1996. She became a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 1997 and graduated from the NAIOMT residency program in 2000. She became a fellow of the AAOMPT and a NAIOMT Clinical Resideny Instructor in 2001. She served on the Oregon Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Study Group (OOPTSG) board since 1996-2005 and has enjoyed assisting at many of their courses.. Virginia has practiced in outpatient orthopaedic settings, seeing a wide variety of diagnoses, including working with pregnant clients. She currently works for PT On Call tin the SW Washington and Portland areas.
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Clay Lyons, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Boise, Idaho
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 Clay Lyons graduated from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon in 1984. He received his certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the American Physical Therapy Association in 1995, completed the North American Institute of Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) Residency Program in 1997, and was accepted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in 1999. Clay has served as a clinical instructor for NAIOMT since 1997 and is continuing to assist therapists in their pursuit of certification in manual therapy.
He is now practicing in Boise, ID.
(208) 367-6952
St. Alphonso Regional Medical Center
901 N. Curtis #204
Boise, ID 83706
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Brian Macks, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT | Warren, MI |
Brian Macks received his physical therapy degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1985. He became OCS certified in 1993 and COMT with a pass with distinction in 2001 and was accepted as a Fellow of the AAOMPT in 2002. Brian is a graduate of the NAIOMT Fellowship Program. Brian holds membership in the AAOMPT and Orthopedic Section, APTA. His professional activities include Treasurer, Eastern District, Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA) 1992-2000; manual therapy content expert, MPTA Direct Access Task Force; and Warren, Michigan fellowship coordination and assists with coordination for NAIOMT. Brian is the manager of Henry Ford Rehabilitation, Lowell Park in Sterling Heights, Michigan where he sees all types of orthopedic problems. Other training includes Osteopathic Muscle Energy and Mariano Rocobado class-work.
(586) 726-6400
Henry Ford Rehab. Lowell Park
44800 Delco Blvd.
Sterling Heights , MI 48313
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Anne Morgan, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Bellevue, WA
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Anne Morgan received her physical therapy degree from the University of Washington in 1975, and has practiced in rehabilitation and orthopaedics. Anne became certified in orthopaedic manual therapy through NAIOMT in 1998, OCS certified in 2002 and accepted as a Fellow of the AAOPMT in 2002. She is currently employed at Olympic Physical Therapy in Bellevue, WA, where she is a senior therapist and clinical educator. As clinical educator she is involved in the development and implementation of education for all professional staff including new graduates, and encourages them to join study groups and pursue NAIOMT certification. She became a clinical instructor for NAIOMT in 2003.
(425) 455-2630
Olympic Physical Therapy
1188 116th Ave. NE Suite 100
Bellevue , WA 98004
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Phil Plante, PT, MA, OCS, MTC, COMT, FAAOMPT | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Phil is the owner of Action Potential, an outpatient orthopedic clinics in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Phil earned his physical therapy degree from Rockhurst College in 1991. He also has a Masters in Sports Science from the University of Denver. Phil has earned a certificates in manual therapy from both North American Institute ('96 and '99) and Institute of Physical Therapy (1995). Phil passed his Orthopaedic Clinical Specialists exam in 1997 and was accepted as a fellow with the AAOMPT in 1999.
(719) 630-3193
Action Potential
1604 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Judy Spaniol Turner, PT, BA, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT | Portland, OR |
Judy Spaniol Turner received her Bachelor of Science degree in General Science from Portland State University in 1983 and Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica, (Duluth, MN) in 1985. After completing the curriculum and examinations with the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy she became certified as an Orthopedic Manual Therapist in 1998. She became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association since 1997. She achieved Fellowship with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists in 1999. She serves as a Clinical Fellowship Instructor and as a lab assistant for the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy course work.
14230 NE Milton St.
Portland, OR 97230
Portland, OR
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Michael Tollan, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT | Puyallup, WA |
Michael Tollan is a 1985 graduate of the University of Puget Sound. He has practiced in the area of orthopaedics since. Michael became Orthopaedic Board Certified in 1992 and was recertified in 2002. He completed the residency program with the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy and was recognized as a Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists in 2O01. Michael has been certified in ergonomic assessment and onsite industrial evaluation. Michael is a partner in a private orthopaedic practice specializing in manual and sports Physical Therapy and Industrial Rehabilitation, in Puyallup, Washington.
(253) 848-0662
Olympic Sports & Spine Rehab
8011 112th ST Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98373
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Karl Turner, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Vancouver, WA |
Karl is a native of the state of Maine, and graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in Physical Therapy in 1981. For most of his career, he has worked in the Northwest, and is currently working at Rebound Physical Therapy in Vancouver Washington and resides in Portland, Oregon. He completed his certification in Manual Therapy with NAIOMT in 1997 and gained his OCS in the same year. In 2000, he completed his Fellowship with the AAOMPT. He met his wife, Judy Spaniol Turner PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT taking NAIOMT classes, and they have two children. Karl is a Clinical Fellowship Instructor and an Instructor in Training with NAIOMT.
(360) 433-6345
Rebound Rehabilitation
Waterford Health & Fitness Club
2927 SE Village Loop
Vancouver, WA
98683
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Brett Windsor, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Vancouver, WA |
Brett Windsor graduated as a physiotherapist from Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia in 1994. After working briefly as a physiotherapist in outpatient sports and orthopedics in Australia following graduation, Brett spent time working in the Borders region of Scotland before moving to the US in late1995, where he worked briefly in acute care through Indiana and Michigan before beginning practice in outpatient orthopedics in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Brett began studying with the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 1996.He completed the NAIOMT Manual Therapy Clinical Fellowship in 2003, which included time studying in Montreal, Quebec. He is now a full faculty member for the NAIOMT organization; in addition to teaching courses, Brett mentors clinical residency students, having become a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (AAOMPT) in 2004. In 2006, he published a case study on peripheral manipulation techniques to the elbow in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.
Brett is employed full time at the Vancouver Clinic and works on an on-call basis for the Legacy Health system based in Portland, Oregon and is a member of the Washington State Physical Therapy Licensing Board. Brett is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania and teaches regularly to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in the US and overseas. His primary area of interest is manipulation of the spine and extremities. Brett is married to Susan and they have two little dogs – Phil and Lexy.
(360) 253-1462
The Vancouver Clinic
700 NE Avenue, Suite 250
Vancouver Washington 98664
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Tim Brinker, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Hillsboro, OR |
Timothy Brinker, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL in1992. In 2002 TIm became a Certified Manual Physical Therapist (COMT) with the North American Institute of Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) and in 2005 he completed his Fellowship with the NAIOMT. Tim received his Fellow status with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2006. TIm is currently a Clinical Fellowship Instructor with the NAIOMT. TIm is a full time clinician and the director of Therapeutic Associates--Hillsboro Physical Therapy. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Therapeutic Associates, Inc. TIm has a special interest in treating complicated orthopaedic conditions including spinal and shoulder disorders.
(503) 844-9294
Therapeutic Associates--Hillsboro Physical Therapy
5880 NE Cornell Rd. Suite C.
Hillsboro, OR 97214
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Trent Swoverland, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Fort Wayne, Indiana |
Trent Swoverland, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT graduated from Indiana University in 1992 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Therapy. He was recognized as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists in 1999. He completed his manual therapy certification(COMT) with NAIOMT in 2002. He graduated from NAIOMT’s clinical fellowship program in 2005 and was accepted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists in the same year. Trent is currently a Clinical Fellowship Instructor through NAIOMT. Trent is a partner in two out-patient orthopaedic clinics in Fort Wayne, IN. His partner is also a Fellow of the American Academy.
(260) 489-9887
Mallers and Swoverland Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
9602 Coldwater Rd. Ste. 102
Fort Wayne , IN 46825
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Laura Iverson, PT, MS, OCS, COMT |
Kirkland, WA |
Laura received her Master’s of Physical Therapy degree from Eastern Washington University in Spokane, Washington in 2000. She was recognized as an Orthopeadic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Specialists in spring of 2005 and certified as COMT by NAIOMT December 2005. She completed her fellowship hours and didactic/theoretical requirements for NAIOMT and is completing her paper written with Cliff Fowler MCSP, MCPA, FCAMT on the AC joint to complete her fellowship. She was accepted as a CFI for NAIOMT in 2006. Laura is a full time clinician and clinical supervisor for Olympic Physical Therapy-Kirkland. She is active in mentorship within her company leading study groups and review workshops and encouraging clinicians to seek certifications within any of their current manual therapy programs as well as offering guidance to clinicians outside her company. She specializes with manual therapy for pediatric/younger adult sport and spine injuries.
Olympic Physical Therapy-Kirkland
11903 NE 128th Ste B
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-0869
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James Moore, PT, OCS, ATC, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Spokane, WA |
Jim is a 1988 graduate of the Physical Therapy program at the University of Washington. He earned his certification in manual therapy (COMT) from the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy in 1997 and was accepted as a Fellow by the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) in 2000. He is also board certified in orthopedics (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association. He is a certified athletic trainer (ATC) through the National Athletic Trainers Association and has worked with athletes on all levels including high school, college and professional athletes and several dance groups. He has over 18 years of experience treating all kinds of musculoskeletal injuries including acute orthopedic injuries, chronic overuse injuries, neck and back pain, post-operative injuries, and athletic injuries with areas of special interest including treatment of the spine, treatment of injured athletes and biomechanical analysis of the lower extremity.
Therapeutic Associates Windmere Physical Therapy
12420 N Ruby Suite A
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 466-4379
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Ken Cole, BSPT, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Kirkland, WA |
 Kenneth A. Cole received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1996 from Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina. He became an adjunct associate professor for Elon University Doctoral Physical Therapy Program in 1998-2000 and guest lectured at Winston-Salem State University. In May of 2000, Ken began studying manual therapy via the North American Institute of Manual Therapy, NAIOMT at Andrews University in Michigan. He completed his certification in Manual and Manipulative Therapy through the North American Institute in June of 2004 and became a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy in 2007. During that time, Ken lab assisted for NAIOMT and McConnell Institute and has served as associate professor for the University of Washington’s Doctoral Program teaching gross anatomy from 2003-2005. Ken is the managing partner of Olympic Physical Therapy of Renton and Mercer Island and serves as medical staff for the US Ski and Snowboard Association.
Olympic Physical Therapy of Renton
17800 Talbot Rd. S Suite D
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 277-9096
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Mark Looper, MS, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT |
Kirkland, WA |
 Mark Looper received his M.S. in physical therapy from the University of
Southern California in 1982. He is the managing partner of Olympic Physical
Therapy of Kirkland, and is one of the principle partners in Olympic
Physical Therapy (nine locations in the Puget Sound region). Mark is a
consulting physical therapist for the Seattle Seahawks Professional Football
Team, and he is on the medical team for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, traveling each year with the team. He has lectured on various topics both nationally and
internationally. Mark and his wife, Denise, coordinate the McConnell
Institute for the US and Canada, and Olympic Seminars, offering post
graduate courses for Physical Therapists. Mark has developed a unique
spinal stabilization program serving the sporting and non-athletic
community, now teaching nationally. He
has been published in the book 'Conditioning for the Outdoor Fitness.' He is
a fellow American
Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT), and was accepted as a CFI for NAIOMT in 2007.
Olympic Physical Therapy
11903 NE 128th St. Ste. B
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-0869
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Designations:
| AAOMPT |
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy |
| CMPT |
Certified Manual Physical Therapist (NAIOMT L III Certified) |
| COMP |
Canadian Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapist (Canadian Part B) |
| COMT |
Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist (NAIOMT LIV certified) |
| DAAPM |
Diplomat of the Academy of Pain Management |
| DPT |
Doctor of Physical Therapy |
| FAAOMPT |
Fellow American Academy of Orthpeadic Manual Physical Therapy |
| FCAMT |
Fellow Canadian Academy Manipulative Therapy (formerly COMP) |
| IFOMT |
International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists, a sub group of the World Federation for Physical Therapy |
| MCPA |
Member Canadian Physiotherapy Association |
| MCSP |
Member Chartered Society of Physiotherapy |
| MTC |
Manual Therapy Certified (University of St. Augustine) |
| OCS |
Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (APTA) |
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