Therapydia Portland

Tony received his doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) degree from Boston University in 2014. While studying, he also worked as a strength and conditioning coach for club sports teams including rugby, ice hockey, and volleyball as well as both the Army and Navy ROTC and individuals of myriad fitness levels.

Passionate about continued learning and providing optimal care for patients, Tony completed a Manual Therapy Certificate (MTC) program in 2017 and became an orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) in 2018. He also completed a fellowship program in orthopedic manual physical therapy through Belling College in 2021.

His clinical philosophy revolves around strong patient communication and education, expert manual therapy skills, and the prescription of exercise for both rehabilitation and performance. He particularly enjoys working with active individuals and promoting long-term health and fitness through an intelligent approach to training.

In his free time Tony enjoys calisthenics and kettlebell training, hiking, cooking, walking his dog, and travel.

Brenden is a born and raised Oregonian. He has lived in the greater Portland area for his entire life and doesn’t
plan on leaving anytime soon. Brenden received his doctorate in physical therapy from George Fox University in 2018.

He is an enthusiast for all outpatient orthopedic conditions and is always willing and ready to learn more as his experience grows. He has additional training and education in treatment of tendinopathy, persistent pain, and treatment of the lumbar and cervical spine.

His ultimate goal with the people he works with is to encourage and empower with a positive and honest
environment to create a change in their pain experience. He believes that education is the foundation to making progress and getting people back to doing the activities they enjoy in life.

Outside the clinic, Brenden’s recent hobby has been playing disc golf. Besides that he enjoys spending time weight training, being with friends, and spending time with his wife, Gloria, and his cat, Lexi.

Ryan, originally from Northern California, received his B.S. in Human Biology from UCSD in 2013 before obtaining his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of California San Francisco and San Francisco State University in 2019. During that time he studied with top myofascial decompression and running biomechanics researchers and is excited to bring these findings into his clinical work. Prior to his studies, Ryan was a former all-conference NCAA track and field athlete and has worked with a diverse range of clients over the last 5 years in a variety of rehab and training settings. Additionally, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment(SFMA) and Rocktape, and holds a Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC) that provides him with the knowledge of how to modify and adapt exercises and manual treatments to optimize results of people seeking improvements in both their everyday and athletic lives. When not at the clinic you can find Ryan exploring Portland via trail, bike, on the water or brewery and enjoying the outdoors.

Jamie received her doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) degree from Touro University Nevada in 2019. Prior to this she received a B.S. in Human Physiology from the University of Oregon. Following her graduation from her DPT program Jamie worked under a team of 12 orthopedic surgeons for the first 18 months of her career. Under this team she was able to fine tune her pre-hab and post-op recovery skills as well as preventative care. She has expertise in post-operative recovery following joint replacements, labral repairs, ACL reconstruction, meniscus repairs, and rotator cuff repairs. She is passionate about patient education in addition to exercise and manual therapy techniques in order to obtain the best possible outcomes for her patients. Jamie has a special interest in total body health and wellbeing and strives to be a good example for her patients. She utilizes a balanced approach to physical therapy focusing on the whole patient as an individual by customizing an expert program to meet their functional needs. Outside the clinic, Jamie enjoys weight lifting, yoga, and spending time with her two dogs hiking and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Michael was born and raised in Portland and has no intention of leaving the city anytime soon. Since he graduated from George Fox University in 2015, Michael’s work experience has helped him foster strong skills in patient service and communication. Michael brings a sense of welcoming and warmth to every interaction and loves being able to provide top-tier service with a great attitude.

During his free time, Michael enjoys biking, cooperative video games, novels, and walks with his terrier mix, Samson.