You don't have to navigate your healing process alone.
Do you ever leave an appointment with your healthcare provider feeling completely defeated? You have a list of all the things that are "wrong" and need to be "fixed" in order for you to feel better and be able to be the parent, partner, human you want to be.
I know that feeling because I'm not just your provider, I'm also a patient. I live with my own chronic health conditions, have sat through appointments and felt my spirit break as I listened to all the ways my body was failing me. I've cried for hours after appointments as I lost trust in my body.
I know how much energy and courage it takes to navigate care, to advocate for yourself, and to learn to trust your body again…especially on the hard days.
And, I've experienced the impact of providers who were willing to zoom out and see me, to reassure me that my body wasn't broken and that there were things we could do to help the light I'd thought I lost return.
I'm Bre, it’s so nice to meet you!
I'm a socially awkward introvert who found herself in a person-facing career that I love. Give me all the one-on-one interaction and hard moments that come with the healing process, just don't put me in a room full of people and ask me to introduce myself.
You'll find me crying no matter the emotion…joy, grief, pride, overwhelm…it doesn't matter what it is, I'm probably going to cry and I've learned (or more honestly am still learning) to embrace that sensitive part of myself as I figure out this humaning thing.
That sensitivity comes with me every day to every session. It's probably the thing that connects me most to the people I work with, allows me to notice what's present and adapt in real time.
These experiences of being on the “other side of the table” have shaped who I am and how I practice. It didn’t happen overnight, but rather as a collection of experiences and noticing over time. Noticing…
Words patients use to describe their bodies
Subconscious tension patterns vs resting into treatment
Underlying emotion and facial expressions
How connected patients are to their bodies
I'm still learning from the people who walk through my door. I’m still refining the way I practice.
It’s why I…
Start sessions by asking what you want to get out of our time together because your agenda matters as much as (and arguably more than) mine
Leave space for you to say “no” if a treatment doesn’t feel right for you or your body…that’s important feedback for us to work with together
Offer treatment options and let you decide where we start
Whenever you’re ready, I’d be honored to support you.
My Values
Compassion
I hold a space of kindness, care, and empathy.
Curiosity
Rooted in non-judgement, I help you explore to reveal you own inner wisdom.
Integrity
I practice with intention, within my scope, and with confidentiality.
Ease
Navigate challenges with more ease by cultivating self-awareness and confidence
Introverted, often awkward, tender-hearted, deeply feeling human
Wife, dog mama
Sun and travel lover
White, cis-gender, hetero woman who uses she/her pronouns
Able-bodied with chronic health conditions
Non-religious + spiritually-curious
My identities and privileges…
Hanging out with my husband and our pup
Moving my body - running for pleasure, walking, strength training
Exploring Oregon - camping, hiking, paddle boarding, strolling on the beach
Traveling abroad
Enjoying fresh fruit and veg from our garden
Savoring a good cup of coffee
Gluten-free baking and experimenting in the kitchen
My interests…
Credentials
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Eastern Washington University
Bachelors of Science, Exercise & Sport Science - Oregon State University
License - Oregon Board of Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists
Certification in Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete - Institute of Clinical Excellence
Therapeutic Neuroscience Education - Evidence in Motion
Creating Safer Healthcare - Shelby Leigh, LPC
Health and Well-being Coach - WellCoaches
Certified Wholehearted Coach - Wholehearted Coaching
The Decolonized Coach Community - Emily Anne Brant
Mental Health Physical Therapist Certification - Integrative Pain Science Institute
PS - Unpacking the Psychosocial Aspects of Persistent Pain - Dr. Megan Steele, PT, PhD(c)
Body by Breath - TuneUp Fitness

