Kathleen Young, MPT has gained valuable experience working in multiple settings, including outpatient orthopedics, spinal cord injury, and home health.   Kathleen takes a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation, considering the whole body when treating injuries by combining manual therapy and functional retraining to help clients achieve their goals.   

CONTINUING EDUCATION

2007

Facilitation and Training Techniques for Core Stability

Thoracic Mobilization

2006

North American Running Course

2005

NAIOMT- UE Level II 

2004

NAIOMT Level I Differential Diagnosis

2003

Gary Gray-Chain Reaction Explosion

Vestibular Rehab

2002

Shirley Sahrmann-Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes

Richard Jackson-Functional Relationship to the Lower Half 

2001

Richard Jackson-The Pelvic Girdle

2000-1998

Rehab Institute of Chicago-PT Management of the Spinal Cord Injured Patient 5/00

Mulligan Concept-Mobilizations with Movement 9/99

Evaluation & Treatment of the Thoracic Spine, The Australian Approach 5/99

Manual Therapy of the Thoracic Spine 2/99

Donatelli-Pathophysiology & Medicine of the Shoulder 12/98

Bookhout-Thoracic Spine & Rib Course 11/98

Evaluation & Manual Treatment of the Cervical Spine 10/98

Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine-Australian Approach 3/98

Evaluation and Treatment of the Hip-Australian Approach 1998

EDUCATION

Western University of Health Science, Pomona California-Master of Physical Therapy 1998

University of Washington- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology  1992

Work Experience:

Woodinville Physical Therapy-Outpatient Clinic  2/04 to 9/07

VAMC Seattle – Spinal Cord Injury Unit 8/99 to 2/03

Staff Builders- Home Health Care 10/01 to 8/03

Elliott Bay Spine & Sport- Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic 3/99 to 8/99

CareerStaff  Unlimited-Multiple Settings (outpatient orthopedics, hospital rehab and transitional care)  3/99 to 8/00

Harborview Outpatient Clinic  7/98 to 2/99