Chris V.

Chris is a Pacific Northwest native and life-long Eastside community member. He received his undergraduate training in Fitness Specialty and Exercise Science from Lake Washington Institute of Technology and Bastyr University while working as a personal trainer for six years prior to earning his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington. His eclectic clinical background ranges from manual therapy for the spine to treating pediatric populations & neurologic diagnoses across the lifespan. He has also worked extensively with teenagers and older adults of various athletic abilities. Chris has contributed to research using 3D-motion capture technology and activity monitors in order to study movement patterns in recreational runners and the effect of novel treatment strategies on walking in individuals with cerebral palsy, Parkinson's, lower extremity limb loss, and stroke survivors. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities that include fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, and snowboarding. As a treatment philosophy, Chris relies heavily on education and empowering patients with self-management strategies in order for each patient to earn a sense of control over their condition.