Kory Takamura, PT
Clinic Director, Novelty Hill Physical Therapy

Education
University of Washington Master of Physical Therapy Program
Oregon State University, Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science
Kory is interested in starting a Certification program for Manual Therapy

Memberships
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Professional Interests
Kory trained as a physical therapist in both Seattle and Hawaii, where he evaluated and treated a variety of musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries. Kory has special interests in manual therapy, dealing with spinal dysfunctions, as well as peripheral joint injuries. ASTYM Certification in the upper extremity, shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvis and back.




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

Education
Washington University, Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy
University of Washington, Masters in Health Services Administration

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 Harborvie
w 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.



Heidi Petersen, PTA, CSCS, BA
Joined Kirkland 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.

At Novelty Hill Physical Therapy, we subscribe to the Therapeutic Associates Outcomes System (or TAOS) which is a nationwide data collection service. The TAOS system survey is a valuable tool for patients, referring doctors and payers as it provides diagnostic-specific outcomes showing the value of treatment received. We use our TAOS results to track and measure the quality of our care and the effectiveness of our treatment as part of our commitment to total patient care.

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