Port Orchard Clinic

Meet Our Staff

John Carlson PT (Clinic Director/Partner)

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

Specialty Programs:
Hand Therapy
Vestibular Disorders
Fall Prevention
Orthotics
Cardiac Conditioning

@ KPT since 2009

JohnCarlson@KitsapPT.com

Candy Nelson PT, OCS, Cert MDT (Partner)

Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

Other Certifications:
McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment

Specialty Programs:
McKenzie Spine Treatment
Physical Capacity Evaluations
Work Conditioning

@ KPT since 2002

CandyNelson@KitsapPT.com

Megan Morris PT, DPT, PHC

Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Western Washington University

Other Certifications:
Pelvic Health Certified (PHC)

Specialty Programs:
Pelvic Health (Male/Female)
Pediatric Pelvic Health

@ KPT since 2015

MeganMorris@KitsapPT.com

Miranda Walker PT, DPT

Degrees:
Bachelor of Science: Pre-Physical Therapy
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
George Fox University, Newberg, WA

@KPT since 2017

Ashley Fruner, PT, DPT, OCS

Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Western Washington University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Puget Sound

Board Certifications:
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

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

Specialty Programs:
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Work Conditioning
Chronic Pain Treatment

@ KPT since August 2015

Nate Cobb PTA

Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Olympic Community College, Bremerton, WA

@KPT since 2012

Suzette Kruger PTA

Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Olympic Community College, Bremerton, WA

Other Certifications:
Advanced Proficiency PTA Certification

@ KPT since 2009

Specialty Services

Cardiac Conditioning

Stage 4 supervision closer to home for someone recovering from surgery or at risk of needing surgery.

Ergonomic Workstation Evals

Work or home evaluations to make adjustments of office or workstation set-ups to improve the mechanics of the situation and reduce the risk of injury.

Foot Orthotics

Many foot problems can benefit from the use of orthotics.John Carlson, PT, has advanced training and experience in custom fabrication and modification of orthotics, so he is able to determine if you are a good candidate and then determine what features would benefit you the most.

Golf Rehab

Candy Nelson, PT, is an avid golfer and has advanced training and experience in helping golfers recover from a wide variety of orthopedic and neurological problems. To be able to recover the specific skills and abilities needed to play golf requires someone with advanced knowledge and skills like Candy has.

Hand Therapy

Although all of our PTs have great skills in treating common hand and wrist problems, our Hand Specialty PT's have advanced training and skills in managing the more complex, less common, or post-surgical disorders. John Carlson, PT, is our hand specialist at this site.

McKenzie Method Therapy

Candy Nelson, PT, is a certified MDT therapist with advanced level training using the McKenzie Method. Several other PT's and PTA's also have advanced training and skills with this method of treatment.

Neurological Disorders

PT's have advanced skills in rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from a stroke, head injury, brain injury, or other neurological injuries such as Multiple Sclerosis.

Peripheral Neuropathies

Treatment programs to help manage pain and restore more normal levels of strength, flexibility, gait, balance, and tolerance levels for activities of daily living (ADL's)

Sports Injury Screening

John Carlson, PT, has advanced training and experience in screening people both in preparation for sports participation and also after they become injured.

Step-Down Fitness

This program allows patients to continue coming into our gym independently to follow through with a progression of their rehab program and for maintaining good personal fitness.

Pelvic Health

Pelvic Pain - Various women experience pain in the lower abdominal or pelvic regions during the course of their lives for many reasons. Physical therapy can be helpful with problems stemming from the muscles, nerves and supporting structures.
Urinary Incontinence - Urinary incontinence is not considered a normal consequence of aging and it is not something a person must accept. Physical therapy programs including exercises for strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and education regarding bladder retraining can be used alone or in conjunction with medications and surgery to treat incontinence. Biofeedback and electric stimulation may also be used to help retrain the pelvic floor muscles.
Osteoporosis - A physical therapist can design an exercise program with an emphasis on weight-bearing, resistive exercises and correct posture/body mechanics. This will improve muscle strength, bone density and help patients perform daily activities safely.
Pre/Post Pregnancy Management - Many physical changes occur during and after pregnancy that put a woman at greater risk for injury during exercise and daily activities which can lead to back and pelvic pain. A physical therapist specializing in managing these factors can be very helpful in demonstrating body mechanics and exercises to prevent and/or manage pain.