Archives: Trainers

Viktoria Elke

Viktoria Elke, PTA LOCATION: SPT – Ferndale I’m a Physical Therapist Assistant who followed a long-standing passion for people and health into the world of physical therapy, earning my degree from WCC in 2022. Before getting married and making the beautiful PNW home, I spent several years volunteering internationally. This experience expanded my perspective and love […]

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Denney Giang

Denney Giang LOCATION: SPT – Factoria Fueled by boba, coffee, and sparkling water, I bring energy and passion to every training session. When I’m not in the gym, you’ll find me on the badminton court, pickleball court, tennis court, or golf course—I love staying active in every way possible. My journey into personal training began […]

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Emily Ball

Emily Ball, PTA, B.S. Hi, my name is Emily and I have been a Physical Therapist Assistant since 2017. During this time, I have worked in skilled nursing, acute care – trauma and orthopedics, assisted/independent living facilities, memory care, outpatient orthopedics, and even the COVID ICU. I have practiced in both the USA and the […]

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Julian Kromer

Julian Kromer LOCATION: SPT – Everett I’ve called Washington home for the past 10 years. I’ve also lived in Pennsylvania and Florida. As a lifelong athlete, I’ve played eight years of select baseball and four years at the high school level. I was committed to play Division III ball in Maryland before sustaining a major […]

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Taylor Akiyama

Taylor Akiyama LOCATION: SPT – Factoria My name is Taylor, and I was born and raised in the Seattle area, where I grew up playing a variety of sports before ultimately focusing on club soccer. I attended Western Washington University and earned my B.S. in Kinesiology with a healthcare emphasis, along with many friendships. After […]

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Cody Karr

Cody Karr LOCATION: SPT – Canyon Park My name is Cody Karr, and I am a senior at Washington State University studying Kinesiology. I have wanted to be a Physical Therapist since I was in high school, and I am set to attend Physical Therapy school starting this summer/fall. I find this career to be […]

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Maddie Deering

Maddie Deering LOCATION: SPT – Ferndale Born California and raised in Seattle, I eventually found my way to Bellingham, where fell in love with the mountains and decided to stick around for awhile. I love yoga, skiing, backpacking, gardening, and cooking nourishing meals. I also love a long walk and walked the Camino to Santiago […]

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Anja Jensen

Anja Jensen LOCATION: SPT – FERNDALE Hello! One day in 2024, I decided to move to Bellingham after hearing about its incredible mountain biking, and somehow managed to pack up and leave the same day. Chaotic, impulsive, and one of the best decisions I’ve made. I grew up playing just about every sport I could […]

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David Larpenteur

David Larpenteur, BS, LMT, PTA, CSCS LOCATION: SPT – Ferndale I’ve been a competitive athlete for most of my life. A few of my favorite activities include: triathlons, racquet/paddle sports, SUP, weight training, hiking and yoga. I have been a massage therapist, personal trainer, and physical therapist assistant for over 15 years. Helping people has […]

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Liz Springer

Liz Springer LOCATION: SPT – Lake Stevens Married with 2 kids (22 and 14), 3 dogs. I love cooking/baking, reading, and do the NYT crossword every morning. I unwind at my local CrossFit gym and staying active as much as I can. I have my AA in Applied Sciences and Medical Assisting (CMA) as well […]

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