Katie Sturtevant
PT, DPT, COMT
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 ……
Evin Tobey
PT, DPT
High School: Roosevelt
College: Colorado State
PT School: Pacific University
Evin grew up here in Seattle, Washington where she enjoyed the beautiful mountains and bodies of water at her fingertips. She first developed an appreciation and awareness for the human body as a dancer at All That Dance. She advanced from creative ballet at age 3 to performing for the studio’s Company and working as an assistant teacher and honor club member while a senior in high school. Evin’s other main passion growing up was playing recreational and club soccer with Seattle United. Additional sports she enjoys include skiing, tennis, running and swimming.
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….
Derrick Baker
PT, DPT, ATC/L
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.
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.
Joe Midgett
PT, DPT, ATC/L, 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,…..
Michael Samelson
PT, DPT, OCS
High School: Crescent Valley
College: Colorado State
PT School: U of Colorado
Michael grew up in Corvallis, Oregon. He started racing bicycles in high school, eventually leading him to Colorado State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science while also competing at the collegiate level with the cycling team. While in college, Michael was heavily involved in biomechanics research with student athletes, and chose to pursue a career in physical therapy after personal experience recovering from a hip injury that kept him from competing.
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, PCES, CAPP-OB
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.
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…
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….
Joe Nance
PT, MPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, ATC/L
Kenmore Owner & Director
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.
Sean Bokinskie
Front Office & Aide
High School: Tahoe Truckee
College: Seattle University
Sean grew up in Truckee, CA and was involved in organized sports from as early as he can remember. Primarily football, baseball and basketball. As a result of my love for sports, he was blessed to cross paths with some incredible practitioners that taught him firsthand how life-changing physical therapy can be. Although his playing days are behind him, he developed an intense passion for impacting the lives of others through injury rehabilitation and prevention. Sean joined the Navy out of high school as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman and trained extensively in emergency medicine and resuscitation. After his enlistment, Sean began a career as a paramedic while working toward a degree in Applied Exercise Physiology. His plan to go to PT school with the goal of impacting the lives of athletes in the same way that Sean’s was while playing the sports he enjoys.
Sean married the love of his life in 2024 and they have two of the cutest dogs you'll ever meet (he will absolutely show you pictures if you ask). Sean is a HUGE Denver Broncos and Mariners fan and also has a love for aviation, specifically, military jets and helicopters. He feels very blessed to be part of the LWPT family and looks forward to being of service in any way that he can!
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.
Sabrina Musye
Front Office & Aide
High School:
College:
Coming Soon.
Ellie Thompson
Front Office & Aide
High School: Washington
College: University of Iowa
Ellie grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she attended Washington High School. She has always been passionate about exercise and movement. Ellie was a competitive swimmer until college and participated in golf, track, and soccer throughout high school. Now, she enjoys running, walking her dog Otis, and attending various group exercise classes. Ellie earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, along with a minor in Psychology, from the University of Iowa. Recently married, she has moved to Washington to embark on a new journey. She is always on the lookout for new trails to hike and restaurants to try! Ellie has applied to physical therapy school and is eagerly awaiting responses for the upcoming year. Her passion for physical therapy stems from her belief in the philosophy that movement is medicine. She is looking forward to meeting new patients and helping out as much as possible!
Maddie Lynch
Front Office & Aide
High School: Cedar Park
Maddie has grown up here in Seattle Washington and is a graduate from Cedar Park Christian High School in Bothell WA. After Highschool Maddie took a gap year to focus on missions. She joined the World Race program in September of 2023, and embarked on a nine-month journey across four countries, Cambodia, Thailand, South Africa, and Guatemala. That following fall Maddie joined a Discipleship program with the same organization in Gainesville Georgia and is so thankful for the opportunities and communities the last season has brought her.
Growing up Maddie has always had a passion for sports and she has participated in track, soccer, and her favorite sport basketball. Being on a team and getting to play and compete has grown into a passion of hers and she is grateful for all the communities it has brought her.
Maddie hopes to continue playing sports in the future, specifically basketball, and continuing to pursue some type of education, studying English and writing. Upon settling back in Seattle Washington, Maddie has been spending time with family and back running on the Burke Gilman Trail!
Caleb Kith
Front Office & Aide
High School: Kentridge
College: Washington
Caleb grew up in Kent, Washington where he found himself constantly involved in sports like basketball, football, and track. He developed an instant interest in the mechanics of the human body from these early experiences, carrying that interest throughout life all the way to the University of Washington where he has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a focus in Physiology along with a Minor in Diversity. He now has his sights set on attending PT school in hopes of one day becoming a physical therapist himself.
Outside of work and school, Caleb enjoys playing basketball, working out, cooking, watching sports, and spending quality time with his girlfriend and her two cats.
