Archives: Trainers

Kaylee Maringer

Kaylee Maringer LOCATION: SPT – Bellevue Hi I’m Kaylee! I’m originally from Seattle and love spending time outdoors, especially going for long walks around Alki Beach. In my free time, you can usually find me at Pilates classes, I’m actually hoping to become a Pilates instructor one day! I also love baking cookies, watching The […]

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Adrian Beltran

Adrian Beltran, LMT LOCATION: SPT – Ferndale I’m a dad to two active daughters, ages nine and sixteen. They’re both athletic, and my oldest even coaches her little sister’s soccer team, which is something I’m really proud of. Most of my week involves school runs, practices, and keeping up with their energy. I enjoy spending […]

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Dr. Gerrit VanBeek

Gerrit VanBeek, PT, DPT LOCATION: SPT – Lake Stevens Hello! I grew up in Arlington and lived there most of my life before moving around for school. My academic journey included attending Everett Community College, followed by Western Washington University, and ultimately completing my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Eastern Washington University. After graduation, […]

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Dr. Zoie Baer

Zoie Baer, PT, DPT LOCATION: SPT – Bellingham My friends say I have ADHD, but without the attention deficit part. I am always keeping myself busy, whether it is in the garden, at the potters wheel, in the mountains, reading books, or trying new hobbies. I regularly run long distances with my husband and our […]

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Sarah Belka

Sarah Belka, PTA LOCATION: SPT – Bellevue Hi! I’m Sarah! I grew up in eastern Idaho, about 1.5 hours away from Yellowstone and Teton National Parks. Growing up near these national parks fueled my love for the outdoors (minus the bugs).  I’m a big fan of hiking, paddleboarding, fishing with my husband, traveling abroad, dance, […]

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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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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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