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FOR NEW PATIENTS: Since the clinicians book out 4-6 WEEKS, we recommend booking at least 4-6 more follow-up visits to ensure you have continuity of care.
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Alicia Browder PTA
Alicia is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over 10 years of outpatient orthopedic experience, specializing in working with runners, endurance athletes, and active adults. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Western Washington University. She brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and real-world athletic knowledge — as a UESCA-certified Running Coach and Trail & Ultra Running Coach, she understands the demands placed on athletes far beyond the walls of the clinic. At Praxis, Alicia focuses on individualized rehabilitation built around each patient’s goals. Her approach combines objective exercise progression, movement assessment, manual techniques, and blood flow restriction training — all anchored by the communication and rapport that drive real adherence and long-term outcomes.
Alicia is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over 10 years of outpatient orthopedic exp... Read More
Aaron Thompson
(He/Him/His)
PT, DPT
Dr. Aaron Thompson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for helping individuals return to the activities they love through evidence-based orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. He brings a thoughtful, individualized approach to care that emphasizes functional strength, movement quality, and long-term performance.
At Praxis PT, Aaron focuses on post-surgical rehab, pain management, fall prevention, and return-to-sport training. His goal is to optimize outcomes while creating a positive, collaborative rehab experience.
Specialty Training:
- Shoulder Rehabilitation
- ACL Rehabilitation
- Athletic Hip and Groin Injuries
- Spine Rehabilitation
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Return to Sports or Work Performance Training and Conditioning
- Dynamometer and Dual Force Plate Testing
- Mountain Bike Related Injuries
- Running Related Injuries
Dr. Aaron Thompson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for helping individuals return ... Read More
Katrina Schwerdtfeger MS, PTA, LMT
Katrina brings a unique blend of expertise in physical therapy, massage therapy, and human performance to her role at Praxis Physical Therapy. With a Master’s degree in Human Movement and Performance and a strong foundation in exercise science, she is passionate about helping patients regain independence, restore function, and return to the activities they love.
Her diverse background includes years of leadership as a high school cross-country and track coach, where she guided athletes through safe and effective training programs, and professional experience in team management and business operations. She owns and operates Authentic Life Massage and Coaching in Bellingham, WA.
Specialty Training:
- Neck and Shoulder Rehabilitation
- Headaches and Migraines
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Running Related Injuries
- Temporo-mandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) Rehabilitation
- Trained in Fascial Distortion Model and other manual therapies: Muscle Energy Techniques, Counterstrain, Intra-oral massage
Katrina brings a unique blend of expertise in physical therapy, massage therapy, and human perfor... Read More
Mark Jamantoc
(He/Him/His)
PT, OCS, FDM-IC
Mark is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) as certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). He believes in a holistic approach to Physical Therapy that is tailored to the patient’s needs and believes in empowering the patient by providing the education and tools necessary for long term success.
Mark has been in clinical practice since 2002 and has an Osteopathic background and with hundreds of hours of training in Osteopathic Manual Therapy Techniques.
Specialty Training:
- Shoulder Rehabilitation
- ACL Rehabilitation
- Athletic Hip and Groin Injuries
- Temporo-mandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)
- Spine Rehabilitation
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Return to Sports or Work Performance Training and Conditioning
- Dynamometer and Dual Force Plate Testing
- Mountain Bike Related Injuries
- Running Related Injuries
Mark is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) as certified by the American Boar... Read More
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