Kirkland
Welcome
Premier Physical Therapy at Totem Lake is conveniently located in the Evergreen Professional Plaza next to the Evergreen Hospital Medical Center. Our aim is to provide top quality care to assist you in a fast and efficient recovery of your existing injury. We have a strong commitment to our clients and provide a compassionate and caring atmosphere to help you achieve your rehabilitation goals.
New Patients must call to schedule: (425)305-2940

Manual Therapy
At Premier Physical Therapy our therapists have a strong hold on manual therapy. In conjunction with a home and gym exercise program, manual therapy is an integral part of your rehabilitation. Manual therapy consists of, but is not limited to, joint mobilization, neural mobilization, soft tissue mobilization and manual resistive exercises. Our therapists are knowledgeable in a variety of techniques and will be used appropriately to fit your specific needs.

PRE AND POST PARTUM CARE
Your first visit will begin with a personal and thorough evaluation by Erin Konkle.
This involves collecting information about your current condition, your
general health, and your therapy goals. Using this information, along with a comprehensive examination, an individualized treatment plan will be created to help you achieve you pre- and post partum goals.

Exercise Therapy
Physical therapy involves the performance of targeted exercises to heal painful or injured areas of the body. Treatment typically involved a combination of specific exercises, targeted stretching and weight resistance. Our therapists will design an individualized course of treatment for each patient based on a physical evaluation as well as input from your referring physician and your own personal goals for treatment. It is important to note that performing your home exercises independently will increase the recovery rate and success of your rehabilitation.

Orthotics
Premier Physical Therapy offers the service of custom orthotics. Orthotics can help by controlling faulty mechanics of the hip, knee and foot/ankle complex. Abnormal joint mechanics can lead to increased joint stress and possible injury. Orthotics can help with injuries such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis and patella femoral dysfunction as related to abnormal biomechanics. In many cases a custom orthotic may not be necessary and an over the counter orthotic will be sufficient. Rest assured that your therapist will help guide you to the best option for your specific needs.
Meet our
Providers
Rick graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy in 1995. Since then, he has dedicated his practice to outpatient orthopedics with emphasis on rehabilitation and prevention of athletic injuries. Rick has advanced training in gait-analysis, and custom orthotic fabrication and well as Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT). Rick joined Premier where he manages the 2nd office in Kirkland. Rick has volunteered as a team therapist for several high schools as well as a team therapist for the Stevens pass ski patrol for 20 years. Ricks interests besides sports include spending time with his wife and kids, traveling and fly fishing.
Christi is a doctoral graduate of the University of Montana Physical Therapy Program. She has over 10 years of professional experience in massage therapy and has transitioned these skills into her practice as an orthopedics certified specialist. Her clinical focus is on the rehabilitation and prevention of overuse injuries in athletics. Christi strives to develop patient autonomy through collaboration and education and believes in providing patients with the tools to succeed in meeting their goals. Christi is originally from Montana and is an avid outdoors woman. She enjoys fishing, biking, running and water sports with her family.
Ken Jones graduated from University of Washington with his Masters degree in Physical therapy in 2003 and he has a certificate in Graston Technique (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization). He is a proponent of targeted exercise to help his patients recover and works to minimize the risk of re-injury by teaching patients how to optimize movement. He takes satiation from helping patients return to both the simple activities of daily life and the more demanding tasks required for sports or physical labor. Ken is an avid runner, racing at distances from 5K to 50 miles. He has also served as youth sports coach for multiple teams. He and his wife have 2 daughters.
I am a dedicated physical therapist with a passion for helping patients move and feel their best. After earning my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Western University of Health Sciences in 2018, I have spent the past seven years specializing in outpatient orthopedics, working with individuals to restore function, reduce pain, and enhance their quality of life. Recently, my focus has expanded to include pre- and post-partum care, a passion that grew after assisting several close friends with navigating pregnancy and post-partum recovery. Recognizing a need in our community, I pursued continuing education and specialized training to better serve this clientele. My goal is to empower women to stay active and continue doing the things they love before, during, and after pregnancy. I accomplish this through the use of external soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy techniques, and targeted exercise. I am committed to providing expert care, education, and support to hel every patient move with confidence through all stages of life.
Tracey is a graduate of Texas Woman’s University in Dallas, Texas. Her practice is focused mainly on outpatient orthopedics with a special interest in treating endurance athletes as well as vestibular dysfunctions and TMJ. Tracey’s goal as a physical therapist is to give her patients the tools, support, and education to reach their personal goals, heal from injury, and enjoy an active and healthy life.