Devin Wulff
PT, DPT, CSCS
Devin grew up nearby in Redmond, WA where he attended RHS as a standout Cross Country and Track & Field athlete. He participated in lots of outdoor activities growing up including skiing, backpacking, and camping all over the Pacific Northwest. Devin went on to complete his undergraduate degree in Biology, with a minor in Psychology, from the University of Portland
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…
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Kamy Brandt
PT, DPT
Front Office Manager LWPT Kirkland Owner
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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Katie Hutchins
PT, DPT, COMT, OCS
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….
Kerri Smith
PT, DPT, CFSC, CAPP-OB
Compliance Officer
LWPT Kirkland Owner
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……
Mandie Majerus
PT, MSPT, OCS, CSCS, SFMAc, CMPT, CFSC, SCS
LWPT Kirkland Owner
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....
Jordan Bork
PT, DPT, CSCS, CFSC
LWPT Kirkland Owner
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
LWPT Kirkland Owner
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.......
Evin Tobey
PT, DPT
Evin grew up here in Seattle, Washington where she enjoyed the beautiful mountains and bodies of water at her fingertips. She first developed an appreciation and awareness for the human body as a dancer at All That Dance. She advanced from creative ballet at age 3 to performing for the studio’s Company and working as an assistant teacher and honor club member while a senior in high school. Evin’s other main passion growing up was playing recreational and club soccer with Seattle United. Additional sports she enjoys include skiing, tennis, running and swimming.
Heidi Biehl
PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, SFMAc, CFSC
LWPT Kirkland Owner
LWPT Totem Lake Owner
Frmr Seattle Sounders Head Physical Therapist
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
LWPT Founder & CEO
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.....
Aides & Front Office
Kathleen Early
Director of Operations
High School: Singapore
College: WSU
Kathleen rejoins our team after completion of 2 years as an LWPT lead aide. She is not the manager of all day to day operations at our Kirkland facility. Kathleen likes recreation, reading, and traveling around the world.
Turner Thorne
Rehabilitation Aide & Front Office
Highschool: Reno, NV
College: Clakamas College
Turner was born and raised in South Lake Tahoe, NV where he grew up a competitive park skier, soccer player, and backpacker. After living in several mountain towns, he found himself settling in Teton Valley, Idaho where he worked as a ski and down hill bike patroller. The interactions he had with his patients while patrolling inspired him to pursue a career in healthcare. He plans to apply to PTA school in the near future. Turner recently moved to Kirkland, WA and is excited to explore all of the incredible outdoor recreation opportunities that this area has to offer. Outside of school and work you can find Turner baking sourdough bread, skiing, biking, watching hockey, or spending time with his dog.
Natu Gebrehiwet
Rehabilitation Aide & Front Office
High School: Lynwood
College: Seattle University
Natnael was born and raised in Lynnwood, WA. He grew up playing sports such as basketball and soccer and developed a passion for fitness and health. Natneal is currently in his last year at Seattle University and finishing with his B.S. in Kinesiology. Natneal will be applying to PT schools. In his free time, he enjoys all sports, reading books, and spending time with family.
Anika Ghelani
Rehabilitation Aide & Front Office
High School: TESLA (STEM HS)
College: UW
Anika was brought up in Redmond, Washington where she attended Tesla STEM high school. Now she is finishing up a degree in Bioengineering at the University of Washington and hopes to attend medical school in the future. In her free time, she loves baking for friends and family and experimenting with new techniques in the kitchen. She loves being outside, whether hiking or running, but after sustaining an ankle injury last year she developed an interest in physical rehabilitation and yoga and is getting her teacher certification this year
Victoria Crewdson
Rehabilitation Aide & Front Office
High School: Interlake
College: UW
Victoria grew up in Bellevue, WA, where she attended Interlake High School. In 2021, she earned her B.A. and B.S. in Linguistics and Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington. Currently, she is taking prerequisite classes at Bellevue College to apply for PT school next year. At work, Victoria is passionate about empowering others, facilitating patient care, having genuine conversations and learning from everyone she has the pleasure of working with. Outside of work, Victoria enjoys playing the violin in her local symphony orchestras, practicing jiu-jitsu, bird-watching, listening to audiobooks, and studying foreign languages.
Annika Simmons
Rehabilitation Aide & Front Office
High School:
College: UW
Annika was raised in Spokane, Washington where she went to Mead High School. Growing up, she participated in a variety of sports including volleyball, track and field, and competitive dance. Annika now attends the University of Washington and is working towards a B.S in Biology. After finishing her degree, she plans on furthering her education to earn a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Annika is passionate about physical rehabilitation and helping others reach their full potential. Outside of school and work, she is an active member of the UW greek community serving on her sorority's executive committee. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, baking, and spending time with friends and family.
Jessica Fuentes
Rehabilitation Aide & Front Office
High School: Lake Washington
College: Seattle Pacific University
Jessica grew up in Kirkland, Washington, where she attended Lake Washington High School. She is currently studying at Seattle Pacific University with plans to pursue a career in healthcare. Outside of work and school, Jessica enjoys reading, hiking, watching movies, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family. Her passion for helping others and dedication to patient care drive her interest in the field, and she looks forward to making a positive impact on those she works with.
Kylie Gajudo
Rehabilitation Aide & Front Office
High School: Nevada State College: College of Southern Nevada & Northwest University
Kylie is from Las Vegas, Nevada where she went to Nevada State High School and went to College of Southern Nevada. Kylie is currently studying exercise science at Northwest University in hopes to go to graduate school in either Athletic training or Physical Therapy. Currently, she plays beach volleyball and enjoys a handful of other hobbies such as snowboarding, drawing, hiking, weightlifting and being with her family. Kylie chose healthcare because she has a passion for athletics and helping those in need. She hopes that one day she will work with athletes to treat their injuries to get them back on track with doing what they love.