Archives: Trainers

Austin Kohonen

Austin Kohonen LOCATION: SPT – Everett Hi! I am a Canadian/US dual citizen and have lived the majority of my life in the PNW region. I am wrapping up my final quarter at WWU in Kinesiology – Exercise Science. I love being upside down so you can find me doing a combination of gymnastics and […]

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Darren James

Darren James, PTA LOCATION: SPT – KIRKLAND I’m initially from the Midwest in North Dakota and Minnesota, but I’ve lived in many places throughout my life including Oregon, Seattle, and Cartagena, Spain.  I’ve lived in the Seattle area off and on for about 15 years and enjoy not having to dig my car out of […]

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Melina Aviñon

Melina Aviñon, ATC LOCATION: SPT – Ferndale Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I have been in the United States for ten years. The first five and a half years I spent going to school in Duluth, Minnesota, and when I graduated my husband, Andrew, and I moved to Bellingham. We have been here […]

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Dr. Brooke Nicholson

Brooke Nicholson, PT, DPT LOCATION: SPT – Lake Stevens Born and raised in Everett WA, I participated in a variety of sports including basketball, volleyball, track and field, and flag football. However, competitive rifle shooting for the NRA stole most of my free time. After 9 consecutive years, I graduated with a distinguished expert badge. […]

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Brystel Mahnke

Brystel Mahnke LOCATION: SPT – Kirkland I was born and raised in Washington state. In a very small town. With my parents and extended family being from Chicago. I moved to the greater Seattle area July 2023. In my free time, I enjoy going for walks or doing yoga, exploring cities and parks, but most […]

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Eric Breed

Eric Breed LOCATION: SPT-Kirkland Hi, my name is Eric and I grew up in the Kirkland area and completed my B.S. in Kinesiology at WWU in Bellingham. For the past few years I’ve worked in the climbing industry and I’m excited to bring those skills to SPT clinics and patients. I’ve been an avid climber […]

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Logan Springer

Logan Springer LOCATION: SPT – Ferndale A 20 year old Biology student at Western Washington University. I enjoy playing games of all kinds, including video, board, and outdoor games. Handy around the apartment and the clinic, or so I think. I can’t wait to work with you. EDUCATION: Everett Community College Western Washington University PERSONAL […]

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Courtney Salasky

Courtney Salasky, CPT-ACE LOCATION: SPT – Ferndale Having moved to Washington in 2016, I am originally from Indiana (Hoo-Hoo-Hoo Hoosiers!). I moved to Seattle with my husband, RJ Salasky, in search of a different lifestyle. We quickly fell in love with the PNW and the endless outdoor activities it has to offer!  I’ve spent the […]

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Shayli Schuman

Shayli Schuman LOCATION: SPT – Ferndale I’m from the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and moved to Bellingham to attend Western Washington University where I earned my bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. I grew up in gymnastics until I had a back injury and switched to soccer and track. I don’t compete anymore, but I enjoy staying active […]

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Connor Bourne

Connor Bourne LOCATION: SPT – Everett Hi everyone! My name is Connor Bourne and I’ve grown up in the Everett/Mukilteo area my entire life. I graduated from Kamiak High School in 2020 and subsequently attended San Diego State University where I recently obtained my B.S. in Kinesiology. My plan and goals for the future are […]

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