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“Excellent! Love that the Clinic has a full gym attached. Rich and Ali helped me reach my goal of getting back out on the trails after total knee replacement. I was hiking in the Hansville Greenway 3 months post surgery!” – Melissa W.
“My first visit was great. We are going to work on underlying conditions causing pain. I am hopeful that my therapist wants to help me and is very experienced. I would recommend to anyone seeking physical therapy to be seen and treated here. Front desk staff is friendly and helpful also. Casual environment and they take Medicare.” – Anna M.
Jarel Bakke PT, DPT, GC, AIB-VR/Con
(Clinic Director/Partner)
Certifications:
Geriatric Certified (GC)
Vestibular & Concussion Management (AIB-VR/Con)
Specialty Programs:
Balance and Fall Prevention
Concussion
Neurological Rehabilitation
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Health Sciences
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
Professional Interests:
I enjoy the opportunity to educate and encourage patients so they can pursue their full potential, in spite of challenging circumstances. I have an interest in working with people of all ages, infants to geriatrics, with varying neurologic and orthopedic diagnosis including stroke, back pain, Parkinson, cerebral palsy, trauma, brain injury, and general orthopedics@ KPT since 2016
Nathan Edwards PT, DPT, OCS, TPS (Partner)
Board Certifications:
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Other Certifications:
LSVT-BIG® Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS)
Specialty Programs:
Amputee Rehabilitation
Balance and Fall Prevention
Chronic Pain Treatment
Parkinson’s Rehabilitation
Professional Associations:
American Physical Therapy Association
Professional Interests:
Cervical and Lumbar Spine
Low Back Pain
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Regis University
Denver, CO
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Running, weight training, motorcycling, hiking, camping, and spending time with his wife and his two young children.
@ KPT since 2009
Steve Goldrick PT, DPT, OCS, FPS, TPS, CSCS (Partner)
Board Certifications:
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Certifications:
Fellow in Pain Science (FPS)
Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Specialty Programs:
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Chronic Pain Treatment
Ergonomic Evaluations
Physical Capacity Evaluations
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Work Conditioning
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Eastern Washington University
Spokane, WA
Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
Professional Associations:
American Physical Therapy Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
Physical Therapy Association of Washington
Professional Interests:
The contemporary and science based understand of the neurobiology and neurophysiology of pain.
Manual Therapy and its effects and clinical application
Exercise and its use for analgesic effects within therapy
Graded Motor Imagery and its use for hypersensitive pain states
Identification and treatment of vertigo disorders within physical therapy practice
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Steve has been a physical therapist with Kitsap Physical Therapy since 2011. He is recognized for advanced knowledge, experience, and skills in the practice of orthopedic physical therapy, occupational health and ergonomics. Steve enjoys helping people function better and improve their health by reducing their pain and increasing their strength, flexibility and knowledge. He continues to research methods of treating patients who have chronic pain to help them reduce and effectively manage their pain.
Steve is a Washington native and lives with his wife and two sons in Bremerton, WA. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, weight training, gardening, reading / studying, playing guitar, and watching the Seattle sports: Seahawks and Sounders. He also is a regular attendant at New Life Church in Silverdale, Washington where he and his wife enjoy being plugged in with other young families that are on the mission.
@ KPT since 2011
Heather Hagerup PT, DPT
Certifications:
APTA Pelvic Health Level 1
APTA Pelvic Health Level 2
Specialty Programs:
Pelvic Health
Professional Interests:
General Orthopedics
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Heather recently relocated to the Kitsap area from Pennsylvania, where she grew up and attained both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She believes strongly in being a lifelong learner. She is a passionate foodie and enjoys exploring new places to eat. When not in the clinic you can find her creating new art pieces, working out at the gym, or spending time outdoors with her husband and “bonus” siblings.
@ KPT since 2021
Christian Mayfield PT, DPT
Professional Interests:
General Orthopedics
Occupational Medicine
Shoulder Rehabilitation
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy,
Baylor, Waco, Texas
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Christian originally moved to Bremerton from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to play baseball for the local College. He now lives in Silverdale, Washington with his wife and he enjoys spending his free time golfing, spending time with family and watching just about anything sports related.
@ KPT since 2013
Jodi McDowell PT, MPT
Professional Interests:
Orthopedics in general, but specifically the cervical spine
Degrees:
Master of Physical Therapy
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
In her off time she enjoys spending time with her family and enjoys the outdoors. Jodi is also passionate about raising her Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats and is also involved in her church and 4-H club.
@ KPT since 1998
Kirsten Bakke PT, DPT, CLT-UE
Certifications:
Certified Lymphedema Therapist – Upper Extremity (CLT-UE)
Specialty Programs:
Breast Cancer Management
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Professional Interests:
Breast Cancer Management
General Orthopedics
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Kirsten enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 sons. She is active in her church, loves to travel, drink good coffee, run, hike, kayak, ski, exercise, crochet/knit, music, sunny days, good food…and snuggling in the mornings with her sons.
@ KPT since 2006
Ellen Bass PT, DPT, MTC
Board Certifications:
Manual Therapy Certification (MTC)
Specialty Programs:
Pelvic Health (Women)
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Saint Augustine
Augustine, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Physiological Services
Northwestern University
Evanston, Il
Professional Interests:
Sports Injury Prevention
Mom and Me Fitness
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Ellen is originally from Cary, IL. Aside from playing basketball, Ellen enjoys anything that gets her outdoors, including mountain biking, hiking, tennis, paddle boarding and running.
@ KPT since 2014
Garrett Kitchel PT, DPT, OCS, APHPT
(Partner)
Board Certifications:
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Specialty Programs:
Post Operative Rehabilitaion
Industrial Rehabilitation
Applied Prevention and Health Promotion Therapies
Function Capacity Evaluations
Other Certifications:
Applied Prevention and Health Promotion Therapies (APHPT)
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
South College
Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Professional Associations:
American Physical Therapy Association
Professional Interests:
Health Promotion and Injury Prevention, Industrial Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Neuroscience and Manual Therapy
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Garrett was born and raised in Kitsap County and has close ties to the community. In his free time he enjoys golfing, skiing, hiking, and boating. He is a die hard Washington State University fan and considers Pullman his second home. Go Cougs!
@ KPT since 2019
Alena Lau PT, DPT
Certifications:
Certified Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)
Professional Interests:
Fall/Balance Training
Concussion Rehabilitation
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Eastern Washington University
Spokane, WA
Bachelor of Arts Psychology, Visual Arts
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Professional Associations:
APTA
Extracurricular Interests/ Hobbies:
Alena is from Hawaii, but has fallen in love with life in the Pacific Northwest. In her free time she enjoys doing Tai Chi, hiking with her husband and dog, cycling and playing with clay.
@ KPT since 2020
Mary Sommer OTR/L CHT
Other Certifications:
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Specialty Programs:
Hand Therapy
Professional Interests:
Upper Extremity injuries:
Arthritis
Fractures
Trauma
Sports injuries to the hand/wrist/elbow
Orthosis Fabrication
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
Brityn Jowers PT, DPT, TPS
Board Certifications:
Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS)
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Certified
Professional Interests:
Pain Neuroscience
Orthopedics
Lower Extremity Conditions
Brain-Body Connection
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Other Certifications:
Certified Health & Life Coach
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
Bachelor of Science Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Brityn is relatively new to the PNW and moved here from Austin, Texas to join our KPT team! She is passionate about building strong therapeutic alliances with her patients, providing trauma-informed
care, and empowering her patients to with knowledge to feel more at home in their bodies. Brityn is always reading and studying about how we can access the wisdom of our bodies’ nervous systems and is a huge neuroscience nerd. She lives with her husband and two big goofy dogs. Brityn enjoys many hobbies in her free time including cooking, reading, dancing, photography, arts or crafts of any kind, and
exploring the PNW for beautiful sites and great food!
@ KPT Since 2021
Tawny Herring PT, DPT, NCS
Board Certification:
Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS)
Professional Interests:
Orthopedics
Cardiac Conditioning
Neurological Diagnoses
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Concussion Rehabilitation
Degrees:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelors in Psychology
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Tawny recently moved here from Florida with her husband and their two mischievous cats and has loved exploring all of the beauty that the PNW has to offer. She loves being outdoors, whether it is hiking, sailing, or running. She also has a passion for adaptive sports and is looking forward to getting plugged in with the adaptive sports organizations out here.
@ KPT since 2021
Courtney Chisholm PT, DPT
Professional Associations/Organizations:
American Physical Therapy Association
Professional Interests:
Pain Neuroscience
Orthopedics
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Baylor University
Waco, TX
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Courtney is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and is excited to begin her new adventure in the PNW. A passionate runner and competitive athlete at heart, Courtney loves to help others return to doing the things they love through physical therapy but especially loves supporting the whole person by getting to know her patients’ stories and walking with them on their journey of healing. She loves being outdoors, hiking, kayaking, and spending quality time with family and friends. She is looking forward to living in the PNW and learning all she can from her patients and coworkers while bringing to work every day the “joie de vivre” that is such a vibrant part of her life back in New Orleans. Her faith and prayer life are what keep her going and give her hope and joy each day! She is excited to be part of the KPT family!
Jillian Barry OTR/L, CLT
Certifications:
Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
Specialty Programs:
Lymphedema
Hand Therapy
Work Conditioning
Professional Interests:
Strength After Cancer
Degrees:
Master’s of Occupational Therapy
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
Jillian is a Connecticut native who fell in love with the PNW mountains and scenery while completing her Master’s degree. In her free time she enjoys reading, crafting, running, skiing, and traveling. She has a crazy goldendoodle Theo who she loves to bring on all of her adventures.
@ KPT since 2019
Chris Davis PTA
Professional Interests:
Manual Therapy
Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA
Extracurricular Interests/Hobbies:
In her off time, Christina loves to spend time with family. She and her and husband are national champion archers and travel throughout the Northwest to tournaments. She also enjoys staying active with hiking, biking, walking, and camping throughout our wonderful area. Quiet time is spent watching movies, scrapbooking, sewing and reading.
@ KPT since 2000
Rachel Randal PTA
Professional Interests:
Balance and Fall Prevention
Geriatrics
Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Olympic Community College
Bremerton, WA
@ KPT since 2016
Anita Terranova PTA, ACSM-CPT
Other Certifications:
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Specialty Program:
Therapeutic Bodywork
Professional Interests:
Balance and Fall Prevention
Geriatrics
Degrees:
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Olympic Community College
Bremerton, WA
@ KPT since 2021