Lori O. Marx, PT, MHA
Co-owner and Physical Therapist at Novelty Hill Physical Therapy since 1988

Education
Washington University, Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy
University of Washington, Masters in Health Services Administration
American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Memberships
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Private Practice Section
- Health Policy and Administration Section

Professional Interests
Clinical Instructor, Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington. NDT Certified in Adult Hemiplegia. ASTYM Certification in the upper extremity, shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvis and back.

Previous to Kirkland Physical Therapy, Lori spent fifteen years at Harborview Medical Center. She has extensive experience with trauma orthopedics, neurology, burns/wound care and was the Attending Physical Therapist for the Adolescent Sports Medicine Clinic for eleven years.



Karol Wilson, DPT
Joined Novelty Hill Physical Therapy August 2009

Education
University of Puget Sound, Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy
University of Puget Sound, Master of Arts in Physical Therapy
University of Puget Sound, BS in Physical Education

Memberships
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Professional Interests
Clinical Special interests in back injuries, treating osteoporosis, sports injuries, breathing management and treatment.

Previous to Novelty Hill Physical Therapy, Karol taught part time in a variety of patient care settings including home health, acute care and out patient orthopedics. Prior to this, she worked for many years at Harborview Medical Center specializing in treating post surgical trauma and sports injury patients and has particular interest in treating low back injuries. Karol continues to expand her education by taking classes focused on manual therapy and musculoskeletal imbalances and specialty courses in breathing management and treatment. Karol also enjoyes coaching her daughter's basketball team, skiing, windsurfing, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Heidi Petersen, PTA, CSCS, BA
Joined Novelty Hill Physical Therapy in April 2000

Education
Western Washington University, Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science
Whatcom Community College, Associate of Science in Physical Therapy
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA

Memberships
Member National Strength and Conditioning Association

Professional Interests
Heidi has specialized in exercise rehabiliation, fitness testing and personal training for 10 years prior to becoming a licensed physical therapist assistant. Her experience as a physical therapist assistant includes hospital inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, and sports medicine. Heidi has expanded her knowledge and manual skills with multiple courses in continuing education pertaining to joint mobilization, muscle energy technique, myofascial release, sports medicine massage and musculoskeletal dysfunction. This includes courses on foot and ankle, knee, shoulder, spine and lumbosacral dysfunction. ASTYM Certification in the upper extremity, shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvis and back.

Pina Mehta, DPT
Joined Novelty Hill Physical Therapy in April 2007

Education
Boston University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
McGill University, BS Physical Therapy

Professional Interests
Level 1 Certificate: Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy
ASTYM Certification in the upper extremity, shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvis and back.

Prior to joining Kirkland Physical Therapy, Pina spent seven years working in various out-patient orthopedic clinics in Toronto and Boston. Pina has a special interest in manual therapy, and in working with pregnant women with low back pain. Pina enjoys reading, cooking and playing peek-a-boo with her daughter.