Why Clients Choose
Lake Washington Physical Therapy
There are a number of factors that differentiate us from other approaches and facilities.
First and foremost we spend 45 min+ of dedicated one-on-one time evaluating, treating, and designing the best plan possible for your individual goals.
Our team of 10 clinicians spend thousands of hours a year at work and on their own time getting better. Continuing education courses and mentor-ship allow us to hone our craft and get better outcomes from our patients. Whether that be learning new techniques or reviewing the latest research.
Clinicians have dedicated mentor time each week to continually get better
Dedicated admin time to allow us to review MRIs, communicate with your doctor, and stay up to date on research
We teach University Doctorate Students from all over the PNW and Country
Our team shadows the best local physicians every year in their offices and in surgery
Physical Therapists that publish, speak, coach, and research on topics critical to care and your recovery
LWPT Clinics are owned locally and operated by owners not a corporate entity. You will see a more personal touch and an attention to detail which is what many people are looking for.
We have and NPS score in the high 90s and over 350+ 5-Star Google Reviews
Direct Access: Clients on almost all insurances can come directly to a physical therapist in the state of Washington. If we don’t feel we can create a plan for you or progress pleateaus, we will recommend the best orthopedic physicians in the area. We work with the best doctors daily and know who will be the best fit for you.
Meet our Kirkland Team
Mandie Majerus
PT, MSPT, OCS, CSCS, SFMAc, CMPT, CFSC
Manager
Mandie grew up in the Big Sky country of Bozeman, Montana. This led to her great appreciation of the outdoors. She attended Montana State University for her undergraduate work in Exercise Science. She then attended the University of Montana in Missoula for her masters in physical therapy. Mandie has a drive to help individuals meet their goals and she is active in the development of a patient’s rehabilitative program. These are many of the same qualities that she trains by to be successful in her own athletic endeavors....
Katie Hutchins
PT, DPT
Internship Coordinator
Katie is from Roseville, California and was fortunate to grow up skiing, hiking, and biking in the Sierra Nevada mountains around Lake Tahoe.
She completed her undergraduate degree as a Regent’s Scholar at the University of California in San Diego, receiving a B.S in Physiology and Neuroscience while working as a backpacking guide and captaining San Diego’s (very unofficial) Quidditch team. During that time, she volunteered for local clinics including Gaspar Doctors of Physical Therapy and McCarthy Physical Therapy, as well as larger hospital systems including Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Sutter Health Sacramento….
Taylor Graham
PT, DPT
Taylor is from Burlington, WA and grew up playing a variety of sports including soccer, track, cross country, and wrestling throughout high school and into her college years. She completed her undergraduate degree at Western Washington University and earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics in 2016. During her time at Western, she competed on the Cross Country and Indoor & Outdoor Track team all four years and qualified for NW Conference her senior year in the 800m. While training in Bellingham, she fell in love with trail running and experienced various running-related injuries, which brought her into physical therapy.
Jordan Bork
PT, DPT, CSCS, CFSC
Aide Manager
Delivered Visits
Jordan grew up in Kirkland, Washington and attended Juanita High School where he played basketball and baseball. After his days at JHS Jordan moved to the eastern side of the state to attend Washington State University. Throughout his time in Pullman, Jordan was involved in intramural sports, several local clubs and served as the community service chairman for his fraternity. ...
Megan O'Connell
PT, DPT, MTC, CFSC
Megan grew up in Sammamish, WA where she attended Skyline High school. She did her undergraduate studies at Western Washington University where she ran Track and Field for the Vikings for four years. She graduated in from WWU with a BS in Kinesiology. After graduating, she spent two years gaining more experience in the field of physical therapy at Lake Washington Physical Therapy as an aide. Megan also coached the Skyline Track and Field distance team for two seasons. She then went on to further her education at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Diego.......
Kerri Smith
PT, DPT, CFSC
Compliance Lead
Mentorship Coordinator
Kerri grew up in Kirkland, WA and attended The Overlake School where she played soccer and lacrosse. Kerri met Ben Wobker, Mandie Majerus, and the staff at Lake Washington Physical Therapy initially as a patient where they gave her the tools to continue being active. In the following years, she shadowed Ben and Mandie, which sparked her interest in the career of physical therapy……
Kamy Brandt
PT, DPT
Kamy Brandt was born and raised in Sammamish, WA. Kamy attended Skyline High School where she participated in gymnastics and lacrosse. Kamy then went on to attend the University of Washington to earn her B.S. in General Biology. During her time at the University of Washington she worked as a Intern Athletic Trainer with the UW athletics department where she worked with Football, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball, and Track and Field….
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Heidi Biehl
PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, SFMAc, CFSC
LWPT Performance
Fmr Seattle Sounders PT
Heidi grew up in Great Falls, Montana. She attended Montana State University in Bozeman receiving a B.S in Exercise Science. She then attended University of Montana in Missoula for her doctorate in physical therapy. During her undergraduate and first year of physical therapy school, Heidi split her time between school and competing for the track and field teams at each respective school. Sports, injuries, surgeries and rehabilitation have guided her to study and love physical therapy....
Benjamin Wobker
PT, MSPT, CSCS, SFMAc
Founder & Director
Ben grew up in the Redmond area where he attended Redmond High School. He received a bachelors degree in psychology from the University of Montana in Missoula. Enjoying the Northern Rockies and a thirst for recreation Ben finished graduate school at Montana, receiving a Masters of Science and Physical Therapy (MSPT). Since graduation Ben has attended numerous continuing education courses with his focus being orthopedic and sports injuries.....
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