John Carlson PT (Clinic Director/Partner)

Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY

Specialty Programs:
Balance and Fall Prevention
Cardiac Conditioning
Hand Therapy
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation

Professional Associations:
American Physical Therapy Association
Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce
Port Orchard Rotary

Professional Interests:
Injury Prevention
Sports Injury Treatment
Orthopedics (Particularly foot/ankle problems)
Pediatrics
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Balance Rehabilitation

Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
John joined Kitsap Physical Therapy and Sports Clinics in 1996. He has a unique perspective as both a patient and a provider of physical therapy, having been introduced to the profession through a personal injury. This led to a lifelong passion to provide a customized hands-on treatment program that suits the specific needs of each patient, helping to ease pain and enhance recovery time. John’s primary area of expertise centers around specific biomechanical treatment interventions combined with innovative functional exercise programs. He has attended many post graduate training courses and continues to pursue continuing education every year to further advance his treatment skills. John also specializes in hand therapy, vestibular disorders, and custom orthotic fitting.

John grew up in Newcastle, WA. He currently lives with his wife Ruth in Port Orchard, WA. John is an active member of his community and volunteers at a number of events. He also participates in international missionary trips each year to Central America and Cuba. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, biking, snow sports, cooking and trying new adventures, best in the company of family and friends.

@ KPT since 2009

JohnCarlson@KitsapPT.com

Candy Nelson PT, OCS, Cert MDT (Partner)

Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Board Certifications:
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

Other Certifications:
McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (Cert MDT)

Specialty Programs:
McKenzie Spine Treatment
Physical Capacity Evaluations
Work Conditioning

Professional Associations:
McKenzie Institute

Professional Interests:
Evaluation and treatment of spinal disorders
Assisting injured workers to return to work through Work Conditioning, FCEs

Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Candy grew up in Washington and lives in Gig Harbor with her husband and son. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, golfing, watching her son play sports, and volunteers on the Gig Harbor Little League Board.

@ KPT since 2002

CandyNelson@KitsapPT.com

Megan Morris PT, DPT, PHC, TPS (Partner)

Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Other Certifications:
Pelvic Health Certified (PHC)
Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS)

Specialty Programs:
Balance and Fall Prevention
Chronic Pain Treatment
Pelvic Health (Women, Men, Pediatrics)

Professional Associations:
American Physical Therapy Association

Professional Interests:
Running Injuries
Chronic Pain
Post Surgical Rehab
Orthopedics
Women's Health / Pelvic Floor

Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
In her off time, Megan enjoys spending time with her family, training for her next road or ultra trail race, snowboarding, and split-boarding. A native to Kitsap, she is still in love with the forest and her happy place is curled up on a mossy tree branch with a good book.

@ KPT since 2015

MeganMorris@KitsapPT.com

Ashley Fruner PT, DPT, OCS, TPS

Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Board Certifications:
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

Other Certifications:
ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist (ITPT) Concussion Rehabilitation
Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS)

Specialty Programs:
Balance and Fall Prevention
Chronic Pain Treatment
Parkinson's Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation

Professional Interests:
General Orthopedic
Manual Therapy
Pre/Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Concussion Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Chronic Pain

Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Ashley is a Puget Sound native and currently lives in Gig Harbor with her husband and two daughters. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys exploring the great outdoors and spending time with her family.

@ KPT since 2015
AshleyFruner@KitsapPT.com

Mandy Morgan PT, DPT, Cert Schroth (C1)

Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
George Fox University
Newberg, WA

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Other Certifications:
Schroth Scoliosis C1 (Cert Schroth)

Specialty Programs:
Scoliosis Evaluation and Treatment

Professional Interests:
Orthopedics
Pediatrics

Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
I am a Washington native and I live with my fiancé in Silverdale, WA. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, watching movies, and the outdoors. I also enjoy watching sporting events with family and friends.

@KPT since 2017
MirandaMorgan@KitsapPT.com

Eric Duquette PT, DPT

Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Boston University
Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Boston University
Boston, MA

Specialty Programs:
Gymnastics

Professional Interests:
Return to Running
Return to Sport
Injury Prevention

Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Fitness, hiking, gymnastics
Former competitive gymnast and gymnastics coach

@ KPT since 2018
EricDuquette@KitsapPT.com

Tatiana V. Hughes, PT, DPT

Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
South College
Knoxville, TN

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Pacific Lutheran University
Parkland, WA

Professional Interests:
Lymphedema
Neuroscience

Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
I am a Russian native and live in Port Orchard, WA. Since I enjoy rain, heat, and humidity, as well as frizzy hair, Washington is a perfect fit for me (though it would be more perfect if it were in Hawaii). I do not know much about American football (and why is it FOOTball? Nobody has been able to answer that one for me), though support any sport. Motion is lotion! I believe it is important to try new activities: I went snowboarding at the ripe age of 30 for the first time, and plan to learn paragliding, as well as car racing.

@ KPT since 2018

TatianaHughes@KitsapPT.com

Suzette Kruger PTA

Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Olympic Community College
Bremerton, WA

Other Certifications:
Advanced Proficiency PTA Certification

Professional Interests:
Orthopedics

Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
She enjoys morning workouts, walking, gardening, Pilates and family time with her husband and two daughters.

@ KPT since 2009
SuzetteKruger@KitsapPT.com

Nate Cobb PTA

Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Olympic Community College
Bremerton, WA

Professional Interests:
Orthopedics

@KPT since 2012
NateCobb@KitsapPT.com