Education/Degree: Olympic College, Washington, AAS, PTA degree (2009)

Certifications:
American Physical Therapy Association – Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the PTA in Geriatrics (2015)
APPI Pilates Instructor/Educator (2014)
AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor/Educator (2011)

Professional Interests: Orthopedics, Pilates for Spinal Rehabilitation and Osteoporosis, Senior Fitness, balance/fall prevention, patient education to promote wellness and life-long fitness.
Lynn became interested in physical therapy because it offered a unique opportunity to combine her interests in orthopedics, promoting health and wellness and helping people improve their quality of life. In addition to her work with patients, Lynn works as a Senior Fitness Instructor for our Senior Wellness Program, which consists of aerobic conditioning and resistance, balance and flexibility training. Lynn's passion for geriatric physical therapy is evidenced in the way she works with older adults to increase their physical activity and reach their fitness goals.

Working in a positive environment with a team of people focused on patient/client care has helped motivate Lynn to develop and integrate a challenging new Pilates program (which focuses on core strengthening, spinal stabilization, osteoporosis and balance for fall prevention) into our STEP program. The Pilates program is designed to improve range of motion, overall strength and conditioning and balance. In addition to those benefits, Lynn is excited to see her efforts provide opportunities for patients/clients to widen their social networks and encourage new friendships. "The STEP program is an integral part of transitioning patients from traditional rehabilitation into fitness and preventive programs to help prevent future injuries and improve quality of life."

Personal Interests: When Lynn isn't working, she enjoys long trail runs, hiking, winter skiing and spending time with her family and friends. She likes self-improvement activities, expanding her mind into new areas such as quantum physics, bird-watching and opera. Her hobbies include beekeeping, gardening and home improvement projects with her husband. Lynn also volunteers as a back-country ranger in the Snoqualmie Pass area and is involved in many charitable activities such as Kids Kloset, Caring Clowns International and local running fund-raisers.