Functional Therapy Group
Redmond, Duvall, Woodinville, and Lakemont!
Excellence through personal attention
At Functional Therapy Group Physical Therapy, our number one priority is the patient. We strive to provide individualized treatment with hands-on, compassionate care. We do not rush our patients or our clinicians. Rather, we perform comprehensive evaluations and encourage patient input for treatment planning and goal setting.
Our philosophy is to provide the highest quality therapy through personalized care and education. We support creative and individualized intervention. Our personalized approach ensures patient comprehension and will enhance proper treatment progression to secure the best outcome for our patients. In order for a full return to an active and healthy lifestyle, the patient must be involved and educated in the recovery process.
Functional Therapy Group Physical Therapy Services
Our Directors and Specialists
Aneri Joshi, DPT
Aneri is a graduate of New York University, where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Prior to that, she received her Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from India. Since earning her degree, Aneri has been focusing on geriatric population in different settings. She firmly believes in utilizing evidenced based practice and motivating her patients to achieve their goals. On a personal note, Aneri loves spending time with her family and friends as well as traveling to new places. Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - New York University
Brock Giannaris PT, DPT, FAFS
Brock loves spending time outside and exploring everything that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. He believes in helping patients understand their injury and the process of healing in combination with an individually tailored rehabilitation program, provides the most effective way to treat and prevent injuries from happening again. "I have a passion for working with my patients and improving each one's quality of life"Specialized Training:
Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist (Cert. VRS) Injury Prevention and Post-Surgical Rehab Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Advanced Manual Therapy for the Spine Myofascial Manipulation Post Concussion RehabilitationEducation:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - The University of Saint Augustine for Health SciencesBachelors of Science, Kinesiology - California State University San Marcos
Candis Clark PTA
Candis Clark has over 12 years of experience in the Physical Therapy field as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and over 18 years as a coach and trainer. During that time she has pursued certifications in multiple assessment and exercise techniques as well as soft tissue work and nutritional specialties. These include a Fellowship of Applied Functional Science (FAFS), Functional Manual Reaction (FMR), Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), Golf Performance Specialist (GPS), Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), and more. Candy pursues continued education opportunities frequently as part of a constant goal to provide the best possible client care.
Haley Sizelove, PT
Haley grew up in Woodinville and went to high school in Everett prior to going to Portland, Oregon where she received a bachelor's degree in biology. She first gained interest in the field of physical therapy in high school while playing basketball. Haley enjoys helping a wide range of patient clientele, ranging from geriatric populations to teenagers returning to sport. In her free time she enjoys hiking, cycling, and playing with her dog Ellie. Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Washington; B.S. Biology - University of Portland.
Heidi Petersen PTA, BA, CSCS, FAFS
Heidi has lived in the Pacific Northwest most of her life and enjoys the outdoors hiking with her dog. She has worked as a PTA since 1994. She finds fulfillment in all aspects of patient care whether it's simply making someone smile to teaching them to walk again, it makes life a little better for everyone. "Guiding people back toward a healthy functional goal to achieve their best self is why physical therapy is the best profession"Specialized Training:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist National Strength and Conditioning Association Fellowship in Applied Functional Science The Gray InstituteEducation:
Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Western Washington UniversityPhysical Therapist Assistant, Whatcom Community College
Joe Banach, DPT, FAFS
Clinic Director/Partner
Joe grew up in Arizona but has called the PNW home for the last 16 years. He enjoys golf, hiking and spending time with his wife and four children. Professionally Joe has pursued continued learning post-graduate school to earn his fellowship in Applied Functional Science. This continued learning has positioned him to help his patients recover from various injuries and get back to a more enjoyable life. "My goal is to not just treat the pain or limitation but to truly understand each individual’s goals so they can enjoy life to its fullest"Specialized Training:
Fellow in Applied Functional Science Injury/fall Prevention General Orthopedic Rehabilitation Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Sports Rehabilitation Geriatric RehabilitationEducation:
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology - Grand Canyon University.Doctor of Physical Therapy - Arizona School of Health Sciences
Julia Major, PTA
Julia enjoys helping people get back to doing what they love, positively influencing her patients well being, and spending time with family and friends, especially her dog Guapo. "Helping people reduce their pain and recover from their injuries, to improve their daily function is why I love being a provider"Education:
Associates of Occupational Science, Physical Therapist Assistant - Pima Medical Institute
Kendall Sanford, PT, DPT
Kendall grew up in the greater Seattle area and attended the University of Washington, where she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She later moved to Colorado, where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Regis University. Kendall strives to implement a holistic and individualistic approach to treatment, educating and empowering patients to reach their goals. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys hiking, camping, playing pickleball and spending time with family, friends, and her dog. Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Regis University, B.A. in Psychology - University of Washington, Seattle
Lisa Buchart, PT, DPT, CMPT, COMT
Lisa grew up in Southern California and has lived here in the Pacific North West for over 17 years. She enjoys skiing, hiking, camping, playing soccer, and spending quality time with her husband and two daughters. Her clinical experience is focused on manual therapy and she enjoys any challenge. She likes to look a people as a "whole" with a special interest in working with patients with spinal pain. She has a passion for connecting with patients to achieve their goals, educating patients with the "why", and encouraging patients to become independent with their care. Specialized Training: Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT). Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT). Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology - Alleghany Collage, PA. Doctor of Physical Therapy - Creighton University, NE.
Makana Viernes, PTA Makana is a resident of the Snoqualmie Valley, but is originally from the Big Island of Hawai'i. He enjoys the best of both worlds with the ability to explore the city and countryside. Makana has prior experience as a personal trainer and his emphasis on exercise form and techniques, ensures patient safety and effective rehabilitation. He enjoys motivating people who are looking to regain their strength and mobility, regardless of their age or fitness level. Education: Associate of Applied Science- Physical Therapist Assistant, Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Michaela Crown
Michaela is a Pacific Northwest native. She is a former dancer and loves to work with dancers as their physical therapist or their teacher. She also loves to work with patients experiencing vertigo or looking to prevent falls. What Michaela loves most about being a physical therapist is her ability to help patients achieve their goals and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. When she is not in the clinic or dance studio, you can find her exploring all the PNW has to offer with her husband and dog.Education:
Doctorate of Physical therapy- Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Bachelors of Science in Applied Human Biology with a minor in Exercise Science- Seattle Pacific University
Natalie Byers, PTA
Natalie was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She previously worked as a front office coordinator and exercise aide in our clinics. What she enjoys most about the physical therapy profession is building relationships and helping patients get back to what they love doing. She is passionate about working with older adults specializing in balance and fall prevention. In her free time she can be found boating and participating in car shows with her husband and two dogs. Education: Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant - Lake Washington Institute of Technology -Natalie Byers, PTA FTG-Redmond Ridge Physical Therapy
Paige Pryson, PT, DPT
Paige is from Jackson, Michigan, and graduated from Grand Valley State University (Grand Rapids, MI). In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, spending time with friends, hiking, and hanging out with her dog, Oswald. She really enjoys working with all types of patients and getting to know different types of people- whether that's different ages, diagnoses, backgrounds, etc. "I think there's something to learn and gain from just about anyone." Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy- Grand Valley State University, Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science- Grand Valley State University
Rachel Stern, DPT
Rachel grew up in the PNW and went to high school in Sammamish before attending the University of Portland where she earned her bachelor’s degree in biology. She then spent a few years on the East Coast obtaining her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in New Hampshire before returning to Washington. Rachel has been an Irish dancer for 20 years and enjoys teaching dance as well as working with dancers in the clinic. Rachel enjoys working with a wide range of patients, and one of her favorite things about being a physical therapist is helping people improve their function and achieve their goals. Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Franklin Pierce University; B.A. in Biology with a Minor in Neuroscience - University of Portland
Roman Naval, PTA
Roman was born and raised in South Seattle. Outside of treating patients, Roman likes to do anything active whether it is being outdoorsy such as hiking, snowboarding, jogging, or paddleboarding. He also likes to play sports such as basketball, softball, golf and tennis. Roman likes to use a combination of utilizing his knowledge in sports science, keeping up with evidenced based research, and his background in participating in a variety of different activities to take a biopsychosocial approach in treating his patients to reach their functional goals.
Education: Associate of Applied Science- Physical Therapist Assistant, Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Sam Olmstead DPT, OCS, FAFS
Dr. Sam Olmstead PT, OCS, FAFS will be clinic director and head PT. As a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedics and a Fellow of Applied Functional Science, he has spent years improving himself in order to help patients with the newest non-surgical and non-imaging PT diagnostics. Sam was born in Bellevue and spent his childhood in Sammamish before leaving for Eastern Oregon University where he obtained a BS in molecular biology. He did his Doctoral work in Southern California at Chapman University. Sam has a passion for helping people which led him to the Physical Therapy world. On the weekends you can find Sam outside or cheering on the Mariners and Hawks. "Movement is Medicine."Specialized Training:
Fellow of Applied Functional Science. (FAFS) Board Certified Clinical Orthopedic SpecialistEducation:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Chapman University Bachelors of Science - Molecular Biology with minor in Chemistry - Eastern Oregon University
Steve Pipe, DPT, FAFS
Clinic Director
Steve Pipe is a lifelong basketball player, avid snowboarder, and golfer. He believes exercise is an integral part of his patients' lives and their overall health. Steve has a strong belief that many ailments and injuries can be corrected with movement. His balanced approach to treatment utilizes various manual techniques in combination with specific, three-dimensional exercise and patient education. "I strive to give each patient the knowledge and skills to improve their current injury and also prevent future ones"Specialized Training:
Fellow of Applied Functional FAFS ScienceInjury/fall Prevention General Orthopedic Rehabilitation Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Sports Rehabilitation Geriatric RehabilitationEducation:
Doctor of Physical Therapy: University of Michigan – FlintBachelors of Science, Kinesiology: Washington State University
Tony Hinze, PTA
Tony is a Washington born sports and outdoors enthusiast. He is a big Seattle Kraken fan and loves spending sunny days hiking around the state. As a physical therapist assistant, he enjoys connecting with patients and helping them return to activity, rehabilitate an injury or surgery, improve function and maintain independence. He has previous experience as a personal trainer and a physical therapy aide, as well as a variety of sport and exercise related jobs. Education: BS Kinesiology - Western Washington University. AAS Physical Therapist Assistant - Whatcom Community College.
Tracy Grinna, PTA, FAFS
Tracy loves to travel. That’s why she knows just how important it is to maintain good bodily health so patients can explore the world as well. Whether her patients have been injured, have a chronic condition, or simply want to improve their overall health and well-being, Tracy is happy to help them reach their best selves. “It’s so rewarding to see what a difference that massage and physical therapy can make for our patients.”Specialized Training:
Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) Education: Bachelor of Science, Community Health, Western Washington University Associate Degree, Physical Therapist Assistant program, Whatcom Community College Certificate of Massage, BodyMind AcademyForms
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Yes. The choice of where you receive therapy is always yours. While the majority of our patients come to us by physician referral/recommendation, many clients request to see us due to our strong clinical reputation in the community.
In Washington, you can see a physical therapist without a referral from a physician. However, your insurance may require a referral from a physician to cover your expenses. To find out, call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask if a referral is necessary for coverage of physical therapy.
- We participate in the majority of major health insurance plans including Medicare and Worker’s Compensation. Please contact us prior to your first visit to see if we participate with your specific health plan.
As a service to our patients, we will gladly file claims with your insurance company on your behalf. In order to appropriately submit these claims, we will need to obtain a copy of your insurance identification card to ensure that we have the necessary information.
Your therapist will conduct an evaluation of your condition lasting between 60-90 minutes. The evaluation is necessary to create a program designed specifically to address your needs for maximum recovery.
– Referral slip from your medical doctor
– Your medical insurance card
– Your ID
– If you are getting therapy as a result of a worker’s compensation claim or an automobile accident, you will also need to bring your claim information, including claim number.
Please arrive 15 minutes early on your first visit to fill out any necessary paperwork.
We recommend comfortable clothing such as sweatpants or shorts, a T-shirt or tank-top and sneakers.
Each visit will last 60 – 90 minutes on average. Times vary due to the treatment and exercises being performed.
The regularity of your visits will be determined after your initial evaluation, but most patients have 3 visits each week scheduled.
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