Kingston Clinic
Meet Our Staff
Degrees:
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
Masters of Education
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID
Board Certifications:
Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS)
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Specialty Programs:
Balance and Fall Prevention
Cardiac Conditioning
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
@ KPT since 2001
RichMcDowell@KitsapPT.com
Richard P. McDowell PT, MPT, MEd, OCS, GCS (Clinic Director/Partner)
Degrees:
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
Master of Education
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID
Board Certifications:
Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS)
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Specialty Programs:
Balance and Fall Prevention
Cardiac Conditioning
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Professional Associations/Organizations:
Kingston Chamber of Commerce
Professional Interests:
Health and Wellness
Joint Preservation
Post-Operative Care
Healthy Aging
Sports Medicine
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Rich is a local to Kitsap County. He attended his early education in Central Kitsap. He enjoys watching his two boys become young men and spending time with his significant other. He enjoys golfing, going to Seahawks games, and hanging out with his friends.
@ KPT since 2001
RichMcDowell@KitsapPT.com
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Evidence in Motion
Louisville, KY
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
Bachelor of Science
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
Other Certifications:
Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT)
Industrial Health Certified (IHC)
Schroth Scoliosis C1 (Cert Schroth)
Specialty Programs:
Ergonomic Evaluations
Physical Capacity Evaluations
Scoliosis Evaluation and Treatment
Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMJ/TMD)
Work Conditioning
@ KPT since 2003
EricRoth@KitsapPT.com
Eric Roth PT, DPT, COMT, IHC, Cert Schroth (C1) (Partner)
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Evidence in Motion
Louisville, KY
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
Bachelor of Science
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
Other Certifications:
Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT)
Industrial Health Certified (IHC)
Schroth Scoliosis C1 (Cert Schroth)
Specialty Programs:
Ergonomic Evaluations
Physical Capacity Evaluations
Scoliosis Evaluation and Treatment
Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMJ/TMD)
Work Conditioning
Professional Associations:
Greater Kingston Kiwanis
Professional Interests:
Industrial Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine
Temporomandibular Dysfunction
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Camping and Hiking with family; Golfing
@ KPT since 2003
EricRoth@KitsapPT.com
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Minor in Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
Other Certifications:
Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
Specialty Programs:
Lymphedema Management
@ KPT since 2018
LauraKettle@KitsapPT.com
Laura Kettel PT, DPT, CLT
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Minor in Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
Other Certifications:
Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
Specialty Programs:
Lymphedema Management
Professional Interests:
Orthopedics
Post-surgical
Vestibular
Hippotherapy
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Discovering new hiking trails, kayaking, and black and white photography.
@ KPT since 2018
LauraKettle@KitsapPT.com
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Other Certifications:
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 1
Meeks Method for Osteoporosis
Specialty Programs
Osteoporosis
Pelvic Health (Women)
@ KPT since 2019
RebekahGilbert@KitsapPT.com
Rebekah Gilbert PT, DPT
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Other Certifications
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 1
Meeks Method for Osteoporosis
Registered Yoga Teacher; 200 hour
Specialty Programs
Osteoporosis
Pelvic Health (Women)
Professional Associations/Organizations:
Yoga Alliance
Professional Interests:
Pursuing further knowledge and experience within pelvic health. Starting the program held by Evidence in Motion in June to begin a Pelvic Health Certified (PHC)
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies
Bekah originally hails from Pennsylvania and her nomadic spirit brought her and her fiancé out west. On the days she is not working in the clinic, she is teaching yoga at various studios around the community. In her free time you will find Bekah hiking around the national parks, practicing yoga, reading, going to the gym or exploring with her other half.
@ KPT since 2019
RebekahGilbert@KitsapPT.com
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Miami
Miami, FL
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
University of Florida
Gainsville, FL
Monica Hurst PT, DPT
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Miami
Miami, FL
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
University of Florida
Gainsville, FL
Professional Interests:
Neuro Rehabilitation
Amputee Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Running injury prevention/treatment
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies
Monica was born and raised in Florida, but always knew she would make it out west eventually. She just bought her first home with her partner and their two pups, and is enjoying learning the ins and outs of homeownership. She loves trail running and hiking, and is almost always training for a race. Monica also enjoys rock climbing, playing guitar, woodworking, photography, gardening and cooking, along with volunteering with a local farm-bird sanctuary. If there is a Sounders or Uruguay national team game on, she’ll be watching!
@ KPT since 2019
MonicaHurst@KitsapPT.com
Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA
Other Certifications:
Advanced PTA Certification
EIM Fall and Balance Certification
@ KPT since 2000
JohnMcKeever@KitsapPT.com
John McKeever PTA
Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA
Other Certifications:
Advanced PTA Certification
EIM Fall and Balance Certification
Professional Interests:
Sports Injury
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
John has lived in the Kingston area since 1985 and has roots that go back 3 generations in the Poulsbo area. He attended North Kitsap High School and then left for Eastern Washington University for undergraduate education. John came to work for Kitsap Physical Therapy in 1999 and has worked there or at the company’s sister company, Kingston Fitness, ever since. He has enjoyed mentoring many student PTAs from some of the local Physical Therapist Assistant programs as a Clinical Instructor and is an APTA-credentialed C.I.
There are a variety of interests and hobbies that John enjoys throughout the year. His primary focus is on the activities of his congregation which he shares in with his wife Rhonda. They were married in 2008 in Indianola and have built a house together in the Kingston area. John and Rhonda enjoy hiking and a variety of sports along with just spending time with friends and family enjoying the scenic Northwest.
John enjoys working with a great variety of people in the North Kitsap community. He also enjoys the great variety of cases that he is able to see at Kitsap Physical Therapy and enjoys growing in his knowledge and skills to keep up with the ever-evolving field of PT. Fall Prevention and Balance Training are areas that John enjoys working on with patients. There is nothing John enjoys more than the satisfaction of seeing the smile on a patient’s face who has “graduated” from KPT when he comes across them in the community.
@ KPT since 2000
JohnMcKeever@KitsapPT.com
Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Olympic Community College
Bremerton, WA
Lesley Cardoza PTA
Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Olympic Community College
Bremerton, WA
Professional Interests:
Orthopedics
Manual Therapy
Pilates Instructor
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Leslie was born and raised in a small town in Michigan, the Naval Submarine force brought her and her husband out here in 1992 where they have called the Great North West home ever since. After being a stay at home Mom for many years and watching her three daughters grow, she found it extremely important to be a strong role model for them, so after a lot of soul searching and wanting a career she enrolled into college. Due to her passion for helping others and after years of seeing various sports injuries, Physical therapy proved to be the perfect fit.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, home improvement projects, rooting for her favorite sports teams, spending time with her family and friends, cheering on and volunteering for her daughters during their many competitive sporting events and is proudly getting ready to send her oldest daughter off to college where she will be attending WSU.
@ KPT since 2012
LesleyCardoza@KitsapPT.com
Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Olympic Community College
Bremerton, WA
Alison (Ali) Dammarell PTA
Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Olympic Community College
Bremerton, WA
Professional Interests:
Orthopedics
Sports Injury Prevention/Rehab
Post-Op Rehabilitation
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
As a born and raised Washingtonian, she grew up in Kitsap County and attended South Kitsap High School. She attended Olympic College in Bremerton for two years and was accepted into the PTA program where she then transferred to the Poulsbo campus. Ali grew up playing a variety of sports where she developed her passion for the athletic world, rehabilitation, and her joy for helping others.
In her downtime, Ali enjoys spending her time hunting and fishing in both Washington and Idaho. Although she loves the beautiful scenery while rifle hunting in Idaho, her true passion is archery hunting both western and eastern Washington for big game. Ali is a firm believer in life-long health and fitness and is an avid exerciser. She takes absolute joy in her career and enjoys helping others with their physical health. She loves working with a variety of people and is excited to be apart of the KPT team!
@ KPT since 2015
AlisonDammarell@KitsapPT.com
Specialty Services
Balance and Fall Prevention
Cardiac Conditioning
Richard P. McDowell PT will assist you in stage’s 3 & 4 supervision rehabilitation in a setting that is closer to home for someone recovering from heart surgery or at risk of suffering from a cardiac event. The program includes supervised heart risk assessment, supervised aerobic exercise and conditioning, as well as a transition to safe and independent training either at home or Kingston Fitness.
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Ergonomic Evaluations
Eric Roth, PT, is our Occupational Rehab Specialist at this office. Eric is certified in performing ErgoScience Functional Capacity Tests. He has advanced skills and experience in doing the full detailed testing as well as shorter testing modified to function as a pre-employment screening or a return-to-work screening.
Lymphedema Management
Work Conditioning
Work conditioning is an individualized and structured rehabilitation program designed to improve function and quality of life with a goal of returning to work. It consists of 2 hours of functional exercises, injury prevention and wellness education focusing on the critical demands of the job to which the patient is returning. This program provides coordinated and outcome-oriented services in an outpatient setting.
Osteoporosis
Physical Capacity Evaluations
We utilize the ErgoScience system which consists of a series of standardized tests customized for each patient’s work history and future work demands. This 5 hour standardized test measures load tolerances found in most jobs and is administered by a licensed PT certified in the ErgoScience system.
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
All are therapists have an ability to treat post operative care, however your surgeon may have a specific request or concern with your recovery. If so, we do have a Post Operative Special Interest group that Richard P. McDowell PT is a part of. This in conjunction with his Board Certification in Orthopedics makes him an ideal fit for helping recover from complex surgical procedures. Please ask your physician if a post operative specialist is recommended.
Scoliosis Evaluation and Treatment
Sportsmetrics
Our PT's in Kingston have advanced training and experience in screening people both in preparation for sports participation and also after they become injured.
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Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMJ/TMD)
Jaw problems are many times associated with whiplash injuries, neck pain, or following various dental or oral surgery procedures. Treatment for these problems requires special training and experience. Eric Roth, PT, has advanced training and experience in managing these problems.
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Women’s Pelvic Health
Work Conditioning
One of the special features of our Kingston office is that we have developed a self standing fitness center that provides an opportunity for present patients to access more equipment than we would normally be able to provide. It creates a place for them to add to their current rehabilitation program as well as to continue exercising as part of a healthy lifestyle after they are done with physical therapy.
