Therapydia Portland

Sabrina received her clinical doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from the top national physical therapy program at 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 PDX 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. Currently, she is participating in rigorous coursework leading toward a specialized certification via the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). 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 and staying active in dance, yoga, Pilates and hiking.

Emily graduated from University of New England in Portland, Maine in 2014. She has worked in an outpatient orthopedic setting since graduating; joining Therapydia Portland in 2015.

Emily is personable, humorous and compassionate. She enjoys connecting with her patients, bringing positive energy and encouragement in the journey to recovery. While Emily treats all orthopedic conditions, she has extra experience working with runners and cross fitters. Emily herself runs foot races and enjoys the challenge of CrossFit. Emily’s favorite body parts to rehabilitate are the ankle and neck. She enjoys incorporating proprioceptive and plyometric training in ankle rehabilitation and finds her manual techniques to be very successful in chronic and acute neck pain. Ultimately, Emily delivers a well rounded approach, using manual techniques, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), therapeutic exercise and activity. Emily tailors treatment and plan of care to each and every patient. In her time outside of work you’ll find Emily wandering the Buckman/Kerns neighborhood with her husband looking for the best espresso, spending time with her sisters, niece and nephew or running a 10k or half marathon with her best friend.

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 has continued to develop his hands-on skills in a manual therapy fellowship program starting in 2018. In addition to his experience as a strength and conditioning coach, he is also a certified Olympic Weightlifting coach through USA Weightlifting.

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 exercising, hiking, cooking, and travel.

Brooke received her doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from USC in 2007, prior to that she received her bachelor’s degree in physiological science at UCLA and was a member of the Women’s division 1 rowing team. She was an amateur triathlete and worked as a beach lifeguard and ski/snowboard instructor. She enjoys working with athletes and has an emphasis in manual therapy treatment of patients of all ages and abilities. She has continued her post-graduate work and received her certification in orthopedic manual therapy from the Ola Grismby institute in 2010. Brooke is also bike fit certified. Outside of the office Brooke enjoys spending time with her family and their dog. She also enjoys traveling, camping, hiking, running, cycling, snowboarding, kiting and exploring the outdoors.

Casey is an Oregon native from Gresham who now resides in Happy Valley with his wife Jessica and their newborn son Caden. Casey has many years experience in the fitness field having attained his CrossFit level 1 coaching certificate in 2012. Casey brings a passion for seeing the positive changes we make with our clients, giving high fives and creating the best possible experience for you both on the phone and when you walk in the door. Outside of being a new dad, Casey is an actor and a filmmaker. He's written and directed two short films and has been seen in such tv shows as "ER" "Grimm" and "Leverage".

Abbie is from Moro, a small town in central northern Oregon. Abbie graduated from Oregon State University and has resided in Portland for many years. Abbie joins our team as a Clinical Support Specialist and prior to our clinic she has worked in a successful outpatient orthopedic clinic ensuring delivery of optimal customer service. She enjoys seeing the positive changes we make with our patients and prides herself on providing friendly, caring and efficient service to our clients. Abbie enjoys spending time with family and friends, good books and movies.

As a yoga teacher, climber, and runner Seth has a love for movement; its physical and psychological benefits and its ability to bring people together. His focus on improving the healthcare field brought him to therapydia where he brings curiosity, compassion, and an upbeat attitude to his work. A native of Washington, D.C., Seth moved to Portland to be closer to the outdoors and pursue a career in the healthcare field. He is passionate about improving the experience of healthcare through the development of better diagnostic technology and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to help revolutionize the healthcare field. In his off time, you’ll find him in the mountains, in the woods, or reading his favorite non-fiction.