- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Primary CareOne of the most difficult questions is – do I need a prescription, referral, written order, or prior authorization for physical therapy to be deemed medically necessary and therefore be covered by my insurance? It has become a game of symantics. Each of these terms will mean something different to whomever you talk to. Generally, ask your customer service if you need any of the above from your PCP (primary care physician), surgeon, etc. That should cover all the bases regarding this particular issue.
- Urinary Incontinence
- Pelvic Pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- UltrasoundTo further enhance the gains from manual therapy, we use movement re-education with specific exercises designed to meet the needs of each individual. These are to complement and expand on the gains made from the manual techniques. We strongly emphasize the role of the stabilization systems of the spine for all our patients. A variety of physical modalities are available to enhance the patient’s recovery. These include mechanical traction, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, laser, heat and ice. We strive to educate our patients about their conditions and aid them in making lifestyle changes that are necessary for their future wellness. Our ultimate goal is to maximize patient’s abilities to function and thus improve their quality of life.
- MRI
- OrthopedicsHeather graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Chemistry & Psychology from the University of Denver in 1998. She earned a Master of Physical Therapy from Idaho State University in 2001. She then moved from Idaho to Washington and joined the team at Bellingham Physical Therapy in 2001. In 2008, Heather earned clinical specialist certification in Orthopedics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
- Whiplash
- Joint Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Sports MedicineOur hands are the primary tool to assess and treat disorders in the fascia, muscles, ligaments, tendons, joint segments and the nervous system. We routinely treat Orthopedic Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapy and Work Related Injuries with immediate, long-term, positive results and provide relief for a multitude of conditions and diseases including Sports Injuries, Neurological Conditions, Chronic Pain Management and more.
- Physical TherapyBellingham Physical Therapy employs skilled clinicians whose primary interest is giving each client the best possible physical therapy experience. We love our work and are interesting individuals too.
- Frozen Shoulder
- Tennis Elbow
- Shoulder Pain
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Manual TherapyTreatment emphasis is on movement rehabilitation through the use of manual therapy techniques, patient education, exercise instruction and enhancing body awareness. We work with people to find the cause of a problem, realizing that a painful symptom may be the final expression of a related train of events.
- Foot Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis