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North Portland

North Portland

Physical Therapy in North Portland OR

Serving North Portland and Surrounding Areas

Whether you’re looking to recover from an injury, improve your athletic performance, or just make sure your mechanics are performing at the optimal level, we’re here to help you along your path to lifetime wellness.

  • One-on-one, hands-on treatments designed around your unique body and goals
  • Tailored exercise programs to improve movement and function
  • Pinpoint to the root cause of your condition for lasting pain relief

Therapydia North Portland

4140 N. Williams Avenue
Portland, OR 97217

Phone: (971) 347-1774
Fax: (971) 279-7849

Email:
Hello@TherapydiaNorthPortland.com

Mon – Thurs: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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Our Services

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Our goal is to help our patients lead the lives they’ve always wanted, helping each individual reach their long-term wellness goals.

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Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy is one type of clinical hands-on physical therapy technique. This technique uses skilled and sophisticated hands-on movements to treat soft tissues and joint structures.

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Baseline Screens

Baseline Screens

By tracking changes over time, we can pinpoint injuries before they happen and areas to improve for performance vitality.

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Sports Rehab & Performance Training

Sports Rehab & Performance Training

Our physical therapists are athletes just like you – we work together to create individualized programs based upon your goals and needs.

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Pre & Post-Partum Physical Therapy

Pre & Post-Partum Physical Therapy

Pregnancy is a time of wellness accompanied by tremendous musculoskeletal, physiological and emotional change.

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Run Assessment

Run Assessment

Therapydia’s Run Analysis is a systematized method used to locate areas of weakness and determine whether your current running movement patterns are putting you at risk of injury.

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Vertigo

Vertigo

What’s the difference between dizziness and vertigo? Dizziness is a very broad term that can encompass lightheadedness, unsteadiness or a fainting sensation. Vertigo is actually a specific type of dizziness that is described as the sensation that one’s surroundings are moving or spinning around them.

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TMJ & TMD Physical Therapy

TMJ & TMD Physical Therapy

The temporomandibular joint, which connects the jaw to the side of the head, is one of the most used joints in the body.

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Post Concussion

Post Concussion

From professional football to pee wee hockey, there is probably no other health concern in athletics that has exploded on a national level like concussions. The American Journal of Sports Medicine says up to 300,000 high school athletes will experience a concussion this year.

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North Portland Physical Therapy Team

Our Testimonials and Reviews

As proof that we are delivering the highest quality services, we have scored an average of 4.9 out of 5 across 490 patient satisfaction surveys. You're only as good as your latest testimonial!

Here are the most recent Testimonials from North Portland

Derek Lawr, PT, DPT | Physical Therapist

Derek received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Montana in Missoula in 2013. Prior to Physical Therapy school he worked as an assistant strength coach in the varsity weight room at Washington State University with notable athletes including Klay Thompson and Aron Baynes. He has had advanced training in manual therapy techniques including joint manipulations. Treating the whole person by evaluating their current abilities contrasted to each patient’s goals has been a proven winning strategy. Working with athletes and weekend warriors is definitely his specialty, but Derek enjoys working with everyone regardless of their background. Derek has lived in the Portland metro area since late 2012 and is married with 4 wonderful children, 2 French bulldogs, and a cat. He also is passionate about personal fitness and gardening. Derek has 22 blueberry bushes, 20 fruit trees, and a seasonal raised garden bed selection at his house. He looks forward to getting to know you and help you get back to all of the things you love doing!

Pea Hamilton | Office Manager

Pea is excited to join the team at Portland Therapydia! Pea’s preferred pronouns are she/they. Pea continues their education at Portland State University having just completed their Human Resources Management Certification. In 2024 they plan to complete a 12-week Master’s level Climate Action for Change course with Terra.do. Pea is from San Diego, California, was raised in Billings, Montana, and has been in Oregon for the last 13 years. 

In their spare time they can be found listening to their favorite artist, Taylor Swift, collecting records, checking out new coffee spots (Tov, Esperanza Trading Co, Puff, Wallflower Coffee), visiting friends in Bend, dancing, practicing Spanish and learning Portuguese, making art (Poetry, blog, drawings, paintings) and going on adventures to mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and hot springs. 

Danica Ganje, PT, DPT | Physical Therapist

 

Danica grew up in the sunny desert of Tempe, Arizona. After getting her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Arizona State University, she then earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from A. T. Still University. Following graduation, she traded the SW for the PNW’s ocean and mountain cascades, finding a beloved community of friends in Portland. 

 

Danica’s 1:1 evaluation and patient-specific treatment approach involves looking at the whole body. She enjoys helping others find and address areas of their life that contribute to the present state of injury and/or impairment. She desires to help her patients have lifelong wellness. She understands how frustrating it can be when injuries occur; seemingly impacting one’s normal rhythm of life. She utilizes therapeutic exercises/activities, education, and various manual therapy techniques as needed to help patients overcome seasons of injury and reach their goals. Her experience as a Doctor of Physical Therapy includes working with a wide range of diagnoses, primarily focusing on outpatient orthopedics. Her lifelong love of learning keeps her continually taking PT courses to sharpen her skills to better serve her patients. Danica is a Certified Running Gait Analyst and has a particular passion for working with runners.

Outside of the clinic, Danica loves spending time with friends and family. She frequents the outdoors and the exploration of beauty all around. Some favorites include: soaking up the sun, trail running, dancing, music, surfing, backpacking/hiking, drawing/water coloring, and reading. Despite the hard times of life we all go through, she believes life is filled with purpose and there is a reason for joy to be discovered.

Born and raised in Oregon, Ryan attended the University of Oregon where he received his B.S. in Human Physiology. He then received his doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ in 2014.

After moving back to Portland in 2016, he devoted significant time to pursuing education with the Institute of Physical Art, learning about their treatment focus on Functional Manual Therapy®. Ryan completed their certificate program as a Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT) in 2019.

His clinical philosophy focuses on the whole body instead of just focusing on where it hurts and incorporates active movement patterns into his interventions. These are far more effective and give longer lasting benefits than passive manipulations or modalities.

In his free time, Ryan enjoys skiing, mountain biking, hiking with his Corgi pups, and traveling 

Born in Texas, Jennifer has a father that was an archeologist at the Alamo so she got to dig in the dirt with the grad students as a kid. She moved to Santa Fe NM before teen years and grew up there, when there was really nothing for a teen to do. Jennifer graduated from a small high school with a class of 9, but went on to UNM for Biological Anthropology where she actually held a Neanderthal bone in her hand. She moved to San Francisco as the year 2000 rolled around, but then returned to New Mexico to apply to the PT program at UNM School of Medicine. 

After graduation, Jennifer lived and worked between Denver, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, then decided to leave full time PT work to pursue a 2nd undergraduate degree in Art History. Random but amazing. She went back to full time PT and, a few years later, was recruited away from the Southwest dry heat for a job in Tacoma and the rain of the PNW.

After 4 years in Tacoma, her partner and her decided to bring their 2 fur babies to Portland to enjoy the foodie and artistic scene. Jennifer loves to garden and bake and cook, and watch the rain snuggled on the couch with her furry little knuckleheads. She is excited about the food and art scene in Portland and is looking forward to exploring her new area with her Partner and fur babies.

Laurel Rinehart

Office Coordinator

Laurel grew up in California and graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a major in Sociology and minor in Professional Writing. She moved to Portland in 2020 and fell in love with the city’s natural landscapes and unique food scene. She enjoys supporting others and creating organizational systems, which is why she was excited to join the administrative team at Therapydia.

In her spare time, Laurel can be found cooking meals with her partner, gardening, crocheting, and doing yoga. She loves trying new things and is always searching for new restaurant recommendations.

Kristen Harvey, MPT, OMPT, FAFS

Physical Therapist

Kristen grew up in Michigan, outside of Detroit, and initially became an Occupational Therapist. Having discovered an aptitude and desire for manual therapy, she returned to PT school and graduated from Oakland University in 1996, and continued on to get her Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy certification from Oakland University’s Kaltenborn/Evejenth OMPT program in 2000. During her professional career, she began to follow the work of Dr. Gary Gray and Applied Functional Science. She completed the GIFT training in 2013 as a student, to become a Fellow of Applied Functional Science and then in 2015 as a mentor/coach. These two treatment philosophies shape her treatment approach to treat the entire person, being a body detective to tease out the integral interconnections to re-establish wholeness and wellness. Most of her experience has been with orthopedic injuries, and she has developed particular expertise in treating pain in a holistic, functional movement based, mind- body integrated framework.

Since arriving in Tacoma WA in 2009, she has enjoyed exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest through hiking, biking, running and photography. She also enjoys pottery, rock climbing and reading. A recent transplant to Portland, she is enjoying the variety of food, live music and the aliveness of the area.

Kaitlyn Hickling

Office Manager

Kaitlyn grew up in Colorado and moved to Oregon a couple of years ago – both astounding places of nature! She’s been obsessed with health and wellness for as long as she can remember, specifically the concept of self-healing through preventative care. In college Kaitlyn studied Nutrition and Integrative Healthcare where she learned many alternative healing modalities. She loves all things holistic health and strive to empower others to lead a healthy lifestyle. Kaitlyn also believes in balance and in enjoying the little things in life. In her free time she enjoys exercise, writing, live music, cats, crafting herbal remedies and spending time with friends. She’s grateful to be part of a positive and health-centered team environment!

Colleen Sullivan

Regional Office Manager

Colleen graduated from Oregon State University in 2018 with a bachelor’s in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology. She is an outgoing person and loves being in a work setting that helps people every day. Working in healthcare and helping people is a real passion of hers. She wants to make everyone’s experience wonderful when they walk through the doors. Colleen loves the outdoors and will often go out for hikes, runs, and walks. On rainy days in Portland, you can find her working on puzzles. She’s from Portland and loves everything about the city.

Liz Henderson, PT, DPT, MTC

Physical Therapist

Liz received her clinical doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in 2019. Following graduation, she relocated to Portland and worked for 3 years in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Liz is new to the Therapydia North Portland team in 2022 and is excited to join Therapydia because of their philosophy of one-on-one care for lifetime musculoskeletal wellness​.

Liz believes the foundation of a solid treatment program begins with education of anatomy and pain-neuroscience. She uses manual therapy techniques, therapeutic strengthening and coordination exercises to address the unique needs of each patient. She completed a year-long clinical training program in 2021 and now holds a Manual Physical Therapy Certification (MTC). This program equipped her to use advanced manual therapy techniques like spinal and joint mobilizations, manipulations and soft tissue massage.

Liz and her husband, Beau, enjoy backpacking and exploring all things outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, especially local wildflowers and plants. When she’s not hiking, she enjoys creative outlets of embroidery and illustration, or reading epic fantasy novels.

Sabrina Seraj, PT, DPT

Regional Manager

Sabrina received her clinical doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from the top national physical therapy program at the University of Southern California in 2006, where she studied with some of the most highly acclaimed researchers in her field. She relocated to Portland in 2014 and joined the Therapydia Portland team in 2015.

Sabrina values continuing education and has attended several courses in specialized manual therapy techniques and movement science principles to advance her skills in the treatment of movement dysfunctions. Recently, she has been seeking progressive training in treatment for balance disorders and became a certified practitioner through The American Institute of Balance for vestibular rehabilitation and concussion management. She also actively follows the cutting-edge research of the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute and International Spine and Pain Institute regarding pain management.

Sabrina is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Credentialed Clinical Instructor and Kinesio Taping Association (KTA) Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. She is also certified in The Graston Technique®, a patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively detect and treat scar tissue and other soft tissue restrictions that affect normal function.

Sabrina enjoys exploring her adopted state’s amazing nature scapes and food scene. Her favorite fitness activities are dance, yoga, and hiking, or Beat Saber on VR when outdoor fun is less favorable.

Jessica Jones

Physical Therapist

Jessica recently moved to Seattle from Boston, MA and is excited to join the Therapydia team. Her treatment experience includes orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatrics, and vestibular therapy. Jessica received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, MA in 2016. She has completed the Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency at Boston Children’s Hospital and is in the process of completing a Comprehensive Vestibular Rehabilitation certification. Jessica believes in empowering and inspiring patients to take control of their health through education, movement, and exercise. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and levels while utilizing soft tissue techniques, neuromuscular re-education, balance training as well as therapeutic exercise. In her free time, Jessica enjoys yoga, dancing, kayaking, and hiking with her dog!

 

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