Mitch Owens MSPT, COMT, instructor of Neck Pain, Headaches, Dizziness, and Vertigo: Integrating Vestibular and Orthopedic Treatment, has been practicing physical therapy in Seattle since 2004. In addition to his masters degree he has two advance therapy certifications, a broad clinical background, and a passion for the practice of physical therapy. In 2007 he completed a competency certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory University and the American Physical Therapy Association. In 2014 he demonstrated advanced competency in orthopedic manual therapy and earned the credentials Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT) from the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) based out of British Columbia.
Mitch’s practice is focused on the treatment of orthopedic pain issues and vestibular dysfunction, but he began his career working with patients with neurological injuries at Evergreen Hospital’s Rehabilitation Unit and outpatient Neuroscience program. Mitch then went onto work with Carrie Hall at Movement Systems PT. Mitch started Union PT in September of 2010.
Mitch believes in balancing an active approach to rehabilitation with techniques that will promote healing and recovery. He strives to ensure that his patients understand their issues and that they have tools in place so they can remain healthy and active independently long after their treatment.
In addition to his practice Mitch teaches continuing education courses for practicing physical therapist on Cervicogenic Dizziness/Headache, as well as Shoulder Dysfunction.
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Reema has been a practicing Physical Therapist in Manhattan since 2011, specializing in orthopedics and vestibular rehabilitation. Reema is currently pursuing further training in order to become a certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner.
Cindy Washeck, PT, BA, MSPT, DPT, FAAOMPT, started practicing physical therapy in 2000 in her home state of Delaware but soon moved to Nashville, TN, where she was introduced to manual therapy. In 2003, she started working for one of the original instructors for the Ola Grimsby Institute (OGI) and immersed herself in post-graduate studies. She completed her doctorate of manual therapy in 2004 and became a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2005. She left Nashville to work in Naperville, IL, and then moved to Seattle in 2007 to work for MTI (Manual Therapy International). She then completed a residency in Scientific Therapeutic Exercise Progression (STEP). Giving birth naturally to 2 children sparked Cindy’s interest in pelvic floor rehabilitation, and she has been able to apply the concepts to nearly every post-partum patient as well as lumbar patient, both male and female. She now works part time in a private practice clinic co-owned by her husband in O’Fallon, Missouri. She has put her Bachelor’s degree in English from James Madison University to good use writing practice test questions for the National Physical Therapy Exam, editing online continuing education courses, and writing articles on a variety of physical therapy subjects. Cindy has been a clinical instructor for physical therapy students as well as manual therapy residency and fellowship students, and she is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
Nancy Cullinane, PT, MHS, WCS graduated from the Mayo Clinic’s physical therapy program in 1989 and worked in a variety of settings before discovering that women’s health/urogyn PT was her passion. She earned a MHS in orthopedic PT from the University of Indianapolis and then completed a formal mentorship with Herman & Wallace cofounder Kathe Wallace, PT in 1992. Nancy opened and ran a private practice in Juneau, AK and relocated to Bellingham, WA in 2005. She helped to develop the Women’s Health program at United General Hospital, focusing in bowel/bladder dysfunctions, pelvic pain, spine and osteoporosis. Nancy completed the NAIOMT level II program and obtained a WCS in 2015. Nancy is a long-time SOWH member and a lab assistant & blog contributor with Herman & Wallace. She is currently employed at Northwest Physical Therapy in Burlington, WA.