Physical Rehabilitation

3rd Generation in Forks
Started working at Forks Community Hospital: 2019 
Personal Interests:

Other Practice: Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength, & Conditioning Specialist, Certified provider of the Graston technique, Certified in Functional Movement screening (FMS) – Level 1, and certified in select Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) – Level 1
Started working in Forks: 2016
School: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Sports Medicine from Southern Connecticut State University, Masters in Health Education from East Carolina University, and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Frankline Pierce University.
Professional Interests: Sports Medicine
Interests/Hobbies:Biking, hiking, traveling, & camping

Schooling: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Oregon State University, Doctor of Physical Therapy from Wheeling Jesuit University
Started working in Forks: 2020
Professional Interests: Orthopedics, Geriatrics
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, Hiking, Cooking

School: Brown Mackie College-Boise, Idaho
Started working in Forks: 2015
Professional Bio: Graduated from Forks High School in 2007, graduated from Brown Mackie College in 2012, worked at Skilled Nursing Facility from 2012-2015,and returned to Forks in 2015 to work at FCH.
Interests/Hobbies: Anything outdoors, camping, hiking, fishing, family time with husband and their two children, crafts, and projects around the house.

Specialty: Geriatrics

School: Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Wayne State College, Wayne, NE
Started working in Forks: 2019
Professional Bio:Orthopedics, Geriatrics, Gait and Balance Training
Interests/Hobbies:Baking for her husband and son, crocheting, cheering on the Forks High School teams especially football, wrestling and baseball.  Learning about and exploring the beautiful Olympic Peninsula after moving from North Carolina.

Specialty: Caring for the elderly
Schooling: NAC Nursing Assistant Certified
Started working in Forks: 2007
Professional Bio: Cira is honored to give care to our community members through Physical Rehabilitation Services for the 5 years and loved the 10 years she spent caring for residents in Long Term Care.
Professional Interests: Meeting the needs of our community members.
Interests/Hobbies: 3rd place in the Powder-Puff Demolition Derby – 2021

Began Living in Forks: 2007
Started working at Forks Community Hospital:  2021
Interests / Hobbies: I enjoy crocheting, going for walks, playing with my cats and dog, watching my favorite shows and cooking. I am learning pottery and how to play the guitar.

Started working in Forks: 2020
School: Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Marietta College,

Doctor of Physical Therapy from Wheeling Jesuit University

Professional Interests: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, biking, running

Education: University of Puget Sound Tacoma
Started working in Forks: 2021
Professional  Interests: Orthopedic and Neurological Arm/Hand conditions, Arm and wrist fractures, Carpal tunnel, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, Lateral/Medial Epicondylitis, Trigger Finger, Frozen shoulder, Post-stroke rehab
Personal Interests: Cooking, Hiking, and Being a Dog Mom

School: Ashmead College, Everett, WA & Port Townsend School of Massage.
Started working in Forks: 2007
Professional Bio: Advance Medical Massage, Certification in Orthopedic Massage, Reiki, Thai Yoga Massage, and Qi-Gong.
Professional Interests:  Shantell’s passion is assisting individuals in their goals to advance from pain and dysfunction to Health and Balance. 
Interests/Hobbies: Friends, family, community, home improvement, learning, horseback riding, hiking, reading, singing, and baking.

Specialty: Geriatrics
School: New Hampshire Technical College, Claremont, NH
Internship: Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Hanover, NH; New London Hospital, New London NH; and Mt. Ascutney Hospital, Ascutney, VT
Started working in Forks: 2016
Professional Interests: Nancy enjoys assisting patients with their recovery and progress following orthopedic procedures.
Interests/Hobbies: Clallam County Search and Rescue, Community Emergency Response Team (Joyce), painting, hiking, gardening, and camping.

Specialty: Caring for the elderly and developmentally disabled of all ages.
Schooling: NAC Nursing Assistant Certified, RA Restorative Aide, PRA Physical Rehabilitation Aide.
Started working in Forks: 1986
Professional Bio: Tina helped develop both the Long Term Care and Physical Rehabilitation Services Departments.  She served on the original LTC team and was a big part of developing the current Physical Rehab. Services department:  She continues to care for people both on LTC and Physical Rehabilitation.
Professional Interests: Tina is a “jack of all trades” and prides herself in being able to assist with patient and resident care from scheduling, billing, ordering supplies to giving the residents the personal care and attention they need to continue a high quality of life.  Her main goal in her career has been to encourage participation in exercise and activities that help individuals maintain a high quality of life. In order to do this she has pursued continuing education that would enhance her skills in understanding these cognitively challenged individuals whose specific needs may be otherwise misunderstood or left unrecognized.
Interests/Hobbies: Reading, traveling, sewing, and walking.