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Growing up in a family of ten children, Adam played a lot of sports and had a paper route at age 5. With his wife and two children, Natalie and Crew, he travels to Minnesota for family reunions and spending summer vacations at the family lake house.

Sports injuries that required a lot of physical therapy inspired Adam to study Exercise Science at Brigham Young University before earning both his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy from the University of Utah. He holds multiple advanced clinical certifications, including Board Certifications in Sports and Orthopedics, as well as a teaching certificate from Central Washington University. He also works as a Sports and Health Science teacher at Tahoma High School.

As a Physical Therapist, he loves building relationships with patients and being part of helping them return to full function. In 2002, he seized the opportunity to work with elite athletes at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

When he’s not working, teaching or spending time with his family, Adam enjoys sports, working out, yardwork, reading and being a clean freak. He is currently learning to play the guitar and perfect his Bigfoot calls.

 She loves to have fun, but also get things done! After shadowing a Physical Therapist for high school senior project, Hannah was fascinated by the science of physical therapy and knew she wanted to help others. She studied exercise science at Eastern Washington University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree, then graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

When she’s not in the clinic, Hannah loves attending sporting events, especially Husky football and Mariners baseball. She has never traveled outside of the United States, and her favorite vacation spot is Scottsdale, Arizona.
“Be too brave to lie. Be too generous to cheat. Take your share of the world and let others take theirs.” – George Washington Carver 

 Passionate about exercise and empowering others, Nyrene knew physical therapy was the career for her when she first learned about it in high school.  A graduate of Grand Canyon University, Nyrene went on to achieve her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Baylor University.  

Growing up, Nyrene played basketball and ran track.  These sports eventually led her to powerlifting. She is deeply passionate about all aspects of fitness and does her best to work on her personal health so that she can help patients with their wellness journeys. Knowing that she helped someone move better, return to an activity they love or adopt a new perspective about health gives Nyrene great joy.  

When she is not working or exercising, Nyrene enjoys reading and catching up on her favorite TV shows. She loves vacationing in California, especially San Franciso and Los Angeles. 

“We can’t heal the world today but we can begin with a voice of compassion, heart of love and an act of kindness.” – Mary Davis  

 A fan of sports of all kinds, Kendra played lots of soccer and ran track before deciding on a career in physical therapy. After graduating from Eastern Washington University, she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound.

Kendra loves to help people get back to the things they love and do whatever she can to improve the lives of her patients. At PNW Sports Institute, she values the team approach to patient care, the culture of ongoing learning and opportunities to challenge herself to grow.

When she is not working, Kendra loves to try new things (like eating escargot in Alaska!), lift weights, play cards and hang out with friends. Her favorite vacation spot is any beach with good food and drinks!

Favorite quote: “Be all in!”

Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

 Inspired by her personal experience with physical therapy, Danie chose a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to help people return to their normal activities after injuries. She graduated from Eastern Washington University with her B.S. in Exercise Science before going to PTA school at Olympic College.  

While at Eastern, Danie ran track and cross country. She continues to enjoy running as well as hiking, paddle boarding and reading in her spare time. A PNW resident for more than 20 years, Danie loves to vacation on the Washington coast.  

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir 

 A Central Washington University graduate, Jamie plans to become a Physical Therapist.  She loves working closely with patients as an Exercise Specialist and is motivated by the feeling that comes when a patient walks out the doors better than when they came in. 

At PNW Sports Institute, she appreciates the small company feel and the close-knit community with coworkers.  Two fun facts about Jamie: She is ambidextrous and she had braces for nine years! 

When she is not working, Jamie gets outside to golf, snowboard and hike. Her favorite vacation spots are Chelan and Belize. 

“Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day. “ – Alice Morse Earle 

After graduating from Pacific Lutheran University with her B.S. in Kinesiology, Kayla came to PNW Sports Institute because she wanted to work for a local, physical therapist-owned company.  She loves the welcoming and caring environment created for patients.

As a new plant mom, Kayla appreciates any recommendations for taking care of house plants! When she is not working in the clinic or tending to plants, she enjoys working out, weightlifting, golfing and baking. 

Two fun facts about Kayla: She understands Ilocano (Filipino) and has performed at Disneyland twice!

“Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress to a positive one.” - Hans Selye

Tami is a Sammamish native who attended Bellevue College before pursuing massage therapy at Renton Technical College. At OPT, she loves helping people heal and that patients leave feeling both happier and better.  

Tami has known her husband since she was only 12 years old! She has a daughter, a son with whom she shares a birthday and hopes to have a dog someday. Her favorite vacation spot is Hawaii, and she loves to hike, travel and shop. 

“People may forget what you said or even what you did but they will never forget how you made them feel.”  

 With 2 degrees (BA in Sports Medicine and BA in Exercise Science) from Eastern Washington University, Howard is passionate about keeping athletes safe and helping them reach their goals. He is certified in Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Howard enjoys anything and everything outside, as long as it doesn’t involve altitude. (Interesting fact about Howard: he has a fear of heights) He lives with his German Shepard, Jesse, and enjoys vacationing in the Caribbean.