Clinical Staff
The Physician Assistants and ARNPs at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates are highly trained healthcare professionals who work under the supervision of our orthopaedic doctors.
Mid-Level Providers
At Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, we take a team approach to evaluating and treating our patients’ injuries effectively. Our Physician Assistants (PAs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (ARNPs) are highly trained healthcare providers, who work closely with their orthopaedic surgeon to provide the highest level of care to our patients. They conduct exams; take medical histories; diagnose/treat muscle, bone or joint injuries and conditions, order and interpret tests, such as X-rays and MRIs; they order labs, EKGs and prescribe medications; and assist our doctors during surgery. They provide patients with education, guidance, therapeutic treatments, and are trained to recognize when patients need the attention of their surgeon or an additional specialist.
Scott Adams, PA-C
Scott Adams joined Olympia Orthopaedic Associates in October 2018 and works directly with Dr. Douglas Taylor at our Westside clinic. Scott holds a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina. He has experience in both the emergency room setting as well as family practice. Scott and his wife Rachel have two girls, seven and four and a brand new baby boy. He enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and fishing.
Education
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies: Medical University of South Carolina
- Bachelor of Science and Public Health: Brigham Young University, Utah
Lori Cardwell, PA-C
Lori Cardwell joined Olympia Orthopaedic Associates in June of 2008 and works directly with Thomas Helpenstell, MD at our Westside location. Lori holds a Master of Science from the University of Oregon and has a 12-year background in radiology technology prior to her completion of the Physician Assistant Program at The University of Washington in 1998. Lori joined us with 10 years of prior orthopaedic specific experience.
Education
- Master of Science: University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
- Physician Assistant Program: University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Certification: American Academy of Physician Assistants
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Washington Academy of Physician Assistants
- Washington State Medical Association
Sarah Clark, PA-C
Physician Assistant to:
P. Brodie Wood, M.D.
Sarah joined Olympia Orthopaedic Associates in the spring of 2021. Originally from Maple Valley, WA, she served in the United States Army as a combat medic prior to completing the University of Washington Medex Physician Assistant program in 2020. She is currently serving as a Physician Assistant in the Washington Army National Guard and enjoys gardening, hiking, and cooking. Sarah is currently seeing patients at our Eastside Clinic.
Education:
- Medex Northwest Physician Assistant Program, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Professional Associations:
- Washington Academy of Physician Assistants
Jared Cornelison, PA-C
Jared joined Olympia Orthopaedic Associates in June of 2013 and works directly with Dr. Byrd. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology followed by a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Idaho State University. He then worked in Chicago at Lutheran General Hospital as a resident in orthopaedic surgery.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Biology: Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies: Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
- Certification: American Academy of Physician Assistants
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Mary Goldmann, PA-C
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology: University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Bachelor of Clinical Health Services, MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
- Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Washington Academy of Physician Assistants
Terri Grosshans, PA-C
Education
- Master of Clinical Health Services: University of Washington MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program
- Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Kaplan University
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Washington State Academy of Physicians Assistant (WAPA)
Jason Gural, PA-C
Olympia Orthopaedic Associates was pleased to welcome Jason to the group in 2021 as one of our Rapid Orthopaedic Care (ROC) Urgent Care providers. Prior to joining Oly Ortho, Jason received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and served as an Aeromedical Physician Assistant in the United States Army. Jason enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors, sharing fitness tips with patients, and learning about crypto-currency.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Owen Harris, PA-C
Education
- Associate of Applied Science, Surgical Technology: Eastern Idaho Technical College, Idaho Falls, ID
- Bachelor of Applied Science, Surgical Technology: Boise State University, Boise, ID
- Bachelor of Science, Health Science Studies: Boise State University, Boise, ID
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies: Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
- Certification: American Academy of Physician Assistants
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Angela Harold, PA-C
Education
- Bachelor of Clinical Health Services, MEDEX Northwest-University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Professional Associations
- Washington State Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Bradley Henderson, PA-C
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training: Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
- Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery
Derek Hoopes, PA-C
Derek was born and raised in Wyoming but moved to Washington in 2015 and has loved exploring the state. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing tennis, riding his mountain bike, skiing, listening to podcasts during his commute to work, and going on adventures with his kids.
Education
- Bachelor of Science: University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
- Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies: Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
- Certification: American Academy of Physician Assistants
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Steven Johns, PA-C
Education
- Associate of Arts and Sciences: Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA
- Bachelor of Physician Assistant Studies: University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions, Omaha, NE
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies: University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions, Omaha, NE
- Certification: American Academy of Physician Assistants
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Morgan LaRoque, PA-C
Education
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies: Northern Arizona University, Phoenix, AZ
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Professional Associations:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Michelle McGinley, ARNP, RNFA, CNOR
Education
- Associate of Applied Sciences, Nursing: Western Nevada College, Carson City, NV
- Associate of General Studies: Western Nevada College, Carson City, NV
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Western Governors University, Kent, WA
- Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Studies, Simmons School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Boston, MA
- Registered Nurse First Assistant Program: National Institute of First Assisting, Centennial, CO
- Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse – Operating Room: Competency & Credentialing Institute
- Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Professional Associations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Matthew Marshall, PA-C
Matthew is a decorated Captain of the United States Army, and he has had experience with sports medicine and traumatic injuries throughout his life and career. He takes an evidence-based approach to care in a manner that will maximize patient outcomes in the shortest period of time. Matthew enjoys making a positive impact in a person’s life and is happiest when a patient can return to their normal activities without restrictions.
Education
- Associate of Science: The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
- Bachelor of Science: Interservice Physician Assistant Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies: Interservice Physician Assistant Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Society of Army Physician Assistants
- Washington Academy of Physician Assistants
- Wilderness Medical Society
Samantha Millar, PA-C
Physician Assistant to:
Dr. DuMontier
Originally from western Washington, Samantha Millar started out in emergency medicine working as an EMT and ER technician before attending the MEDEX Physician Assistant program at the University of Washington. When she is not working, Samantha enjoys anything that gets her family outdoors including running, backpacking, hiking, and rock climbing.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Physiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Master of Clinical Health Services, Medex Northwest, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Professional Associations
- Washington State Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Chris Spikes, PA-C
Education
- Master of Physician Assistant: Medical College of Georgia
- Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training: Eastern Washington University
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants: Washington State
Rebecca Taylor, ARNP
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Washington-Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
- Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner, Simmons College, Boston MA
Kristy Terrenzi, PA-C
Katie Pauley, ARNP
Dr. Ryan Halpin
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of Portland, Portland, OR
- Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner: Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Memberships:
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Alex Pittman, PA-C
Education
- Undergraduate: Louisiana Tech – Bachelor of Science
- Doctorate: LSU Health – Physical Therapy
At Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, our physical and hand therapists work closely with our orthopaedic doctors to provide the highest level of therapy care for patients.
Our specialty-trained therapists have the skills and experience to help patients recover from injuries, conditions, and surgeries and return to their active lifestyles.
Physical Therapists
Michelle Grippo, MPT
Westside Clinic
Michelle received her bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of California, Riverside, after having received her associate of arts degree from the University of Maryland University College in Europe. She attended the Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California, to earn her master of physical therapy degree. Prior to joining us here at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, she had 17 years of experience in physical therapy, having worked both in the inpatient setting and the outpatient setting. Michelle’s major focus of training and experience is in orthopaedic rehabilitation and manual therapy. Michelle has also received advanced specialized training in many areas of physical therapy, including knee and shoulder rehabilitation and evaluation, treatment and prevention of spinal disorders, and dry needling.
Michelle lived in Germany for 14 years before moving to Washington, and she speaks conversational German and some Spanish. Michelle spends her spare time playing tennis, backpacking, hiking, riding her Pelaton and traveling with her family to include husband Chris, her two children and her large Bernedoodle.
Education
- Associate of Arts: University of Maryland University College Europe, Kaiserslautern, Germany
- Bachelor of Science: University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA
- Master of Physical Therapy: Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
Certification
- Certification: Kinesio Taping Practitioner
Ryan Hill, PT, DPT, ATC
Camille Haskins, PT
Designated to ASC
Camille received her undergraduate degree in physical therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina, and later went on to earn her graduate degree in health science there as well. After graduation, her first two years of practice were in the orthopaedic outpatient setting. Camille now has over 20 years of physical therapy experience, and she has been a practicing physical therapist in Washington since 1997.
Much of Camille’s prior training and experience as a physical therapist has been in the home health setting, allowing her to incorporate a rich and unique skill set to our physical therapy team at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
- Master of Health Science: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Alaina Hill, DPT
Hawks Prairie Clinic
Alaina graduated from the College of Saint Scholastica with her doctorate degree in physical therapy and bachelor of arts in health sciences. With her extensive experience as a physical therapist in many multi-disciplinary settings, she is proficient in providing optimized patient treatment plans for each individual’s successful recovery.
Alaina has been working as a physical therapist since 2012, practicing in a variety of patient care settings including outpatient, acute care hospital, long-term acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, and home health. She has developed and executed physical therapy plans of care for diverse groups of patients of all age ranges, diagnoses, and cultural backgrounds. With her experience of supervising physical therapy assistants, she was able to provide guidance for the implementation of a patient care treatment plan.
In her spare time, she enjoys such as camping, hiking, cooking, and spending time with her husband and dogs.
Education
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy: The College of Saint Scholastica, Duluth, MN
- Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences: The College of Saint Scholastica, Duluth, MN
Professional Associations
- American Physical Therapy
- Association Member, 2009 – present
Katelyn Harrell, PT, DPT
Westside Clinic
Education
- Bachelor of Science: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- Doctor of Physical Therapy: University of St. Augustine, Austin, TX
Kirstyn Brinkman, PTA
Eastside Clinic
Kirstyn is a skilled outpatient physical therapist assistant. She has experience working with pre- and post-operative patients along with sports, neuromuscular and orthopedic injuries. Other skills include manual therapy, exercise programming, gait training, Kinesio-taping, gua sha, and joint mobilization. With her experience with treatment programs of various orthopaedic injuries and her athletic background, she will be working directly with our physical therapists to provide the highest level of therapeutic care for each patient.
Education
- Associate of Science, Physical Therapy Assistant Program, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA
- Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology, Western Washington University, WA
Dan Churches, PT
Eastside Clinic
Dan attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, to earn his bachelor of science degree in physical therapy and physical education. He has been in Washington since 1993, and he has nearly 30 years of experience in the field of physical therapy. Most of Dan’s practice and training has focused on the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries and conditions and working with athletes of all levels. He has also volunteered his services for several local high schools, covering football, soccer, and basketball games.
Currently, Dan provides physical therapy treatment for a variety of orthopaedic patients, including those with various musculoskeletal conditions for both the competitive athlete, as well as those wanting to return to everyday activities.
Education
- Bachelor of Science: The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Israel Ellerbrock, PTA
Eastside Clinic
With Israel’s extensive experience in developing and implementing therapeutic programs for a diverse patient population, he will be working directly with our Physical Therapists to provide the highest level of therapeutic care for each patient.
Israel earned his Associate’s Degree at Olympic College in Bremerton, Wa. He is a Level 1 and Level 2 technician in Kinesio Taping. His experience consists of gait and balance testing and training in assistive devices for gait and balance.
Education
- Associate’s degree in Applied Science, Olympic College, Bremerton WA
- Certified Kinesio Taping Technician
Certifications
- CKTT Workshop Level 1 and level 2 ,
- Certified Kinesio Taping Technician
Christopher Henderson, DPT
ES Clinic Director
WS PT Lead
After graduating from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in human biology, Christopher completed his master of physical therapy degree there as well. He later earned his transitional doctorate of physical therapy at the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. He has a strong background in falls and balances rehabilitation and care plans.
Christopher served as an adjunct faculty member at Eastern Washington University in the doctor of a physical therapy program for several years. He has been in the field of physical therapy since 2002 and is a certified geriatric physical therapy specialist.
Education
- Bachelor of Science: Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
- Master of Physical Therapy: Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
- Doctor of Physical Therapy: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT
Certifications
- Advanced Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program: American Physical Therapy Association
- Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program: American Physical Therapy Association
- Geriatric Certified Specialist: American Physical Therapy Association
Kara Langford, PT, DPT
Eastside Clinic
Kara Langford joined the OOA Physical Therapy team in 2020 and brings with her experience working with orthopaedic and neurological conditions in an outpatient therapy setting. Her journey to Olympia has included private physical therapy practice, military, and hospital settings. Her goal is to create individualized treatment plans for her patients that focus on restoring functional movements and allow patients to return to their desired level of function.
Education:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy: University of St. Augustine, San Diego, CA
- Bachelor of Science: Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Renea Atwood, PTA
Westside Clinic
As a physical therapy assistant, Renea is deeply committed to delivering quality care and achieving superior patient outcomes. She carries out patient treatment plans established by our physical therapists as a member of our multidisciplinary team. With extensive training and experience, Renea practices a broad range of programs, treatments, and modalities to restore function to patients in rehabilitation, including joint mobilizations, stretching, and massage. She believes that each patient is unique and tailors her treatments to specific patient needs and goals under the evaluating therapist’s plan of care.
Renea joined Olympia Orthopaedic Associates with 6 years of experience in acute care and 15 years of outpatient physical therapy experience and currently provides physical therapy assistance for orthopaedic patients with a variety of injuries and conditions. Renea enjoys spending time with her family, camping, hiking, riding bikes kayaking and going to either the lake or the beach.
Education
- Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant Program: Green River Community College, Auburn, WA
Kelly Westlund, PTA
Hawks Prairie Clinic
Kelly is a physical therapy assistant and member of our multidisciplinary physical therapy team. She has been working with physical therapy patients in Washington since 2006, when she began working as a physical therapy tech. Since then, Kelly has gained a wide variety of skills in physical therapy and rehabilitative care.
A graduate of the physical therapist assistant program at Whatcom Community College, Kelly’s training and work experience includes a number of therapeutic modalities, such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound uses as well as Kinesio® taping, aquatic and manual therapy, muscle energy techniques, manual traction, durable medical equipment fitting and adjusting, and posture and body mechanics.
Education
- Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant Program: Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA
Clayton Woods, PTA
Westside Clinic
Clayton is a member of our physical therapy department, where he works closely with our physical therapists to provide the highest level of therapy care for our patients. Clayton graduated from North Idaho College, where he earned his associate of applied science degree after completing the physical therapist assistant program. He has experience with physical therapy exercise programs, manual therapy, applied modalities for pain, and patient education.
Clayton works with our physical therapy team providing expertise and assistance to help patients recover from a broad range of orthopaedic injuries, conditions, and procedures and return to their active lifestyles.
Education
- Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant Program: North Idaho College, Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.
Hand Therapists
Kate Sisco, OT/L, CHT
WS/ES Area Director
Lead Hand Therapist
Kate has been practicing hand therapy in the Olympia area for over 12 years. She is originally from southern California, graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy.
After working in hand therapy for 9 years, Kate became a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in 2009. Once certified, it made Kate and her mother, the second “mother/daughter CHT duo” in the country. This is a unique status they are privileged to share
As a hand therapist, Kate custom fabricates dynamic and static splints for fracture bracing, post-operative protection and/or mobilization for the elbow, wrist, and hand. In addition to orthopaedic diagnoses, she also has experience with repetitive strain injuries, CRPS, arthritic conditions and has some pediatric experience.
Kate is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapy (ASHT) as well as the Washington Occupational Therapy Association (WOTA). She has contributed innovative therapeutic concepts to the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC).
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy: San Jose University, San Jose, CA
- Certification in Hand Therapy: Hand Therapy Certification Commission
Professional Associations
- American Society of Hand Therapy
- Washington Occupational Therapy Association
Kristi McConnell, OTR/L
Kristi began with Olympia Orthopaedic Associates in 2019 after working as an occupational therapist in VA. Kristi earned her Master’s of Occupational Therapy from Emory & Henry College and has experience working in both clinical and in-home settings. Prior to working as an occupational therapist, she worked as a recreation therapist and completed her Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation while attending Radford University in 2005.
Education
- Bachelor of Science: Radford University, Radford Virginia
- Master of Occupational Therapy: Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia
Professional Associations
- American Society of Hand Therapists
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