OUR DOCTORS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

KAITLYN NGUYEN, DPT

Kaitlyn earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound. She is passionate about treating pelvic floor conditions (pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, pelvic pain) and has a strong interest in vestibular rehabilitation. Her background in resistance training and powerlifting enables her to incorporate a movement‑based approach, empowering patients while treating the root cause. She always strives to get to know her patients in order to create a collaborative, holistic treatment plan that supports their goals.
          Outside the clinic, she loves powerlifting, walking her dog, knitting or crocheting, and trying new restaurants around the Puget Sound.

MELISSA SNYDER, DPT, CLT

Melissa graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington. She has additional training in managing chronic and complex conditions and enjoys implementing an integrated mind-body approach to movement and pain issues.  She likes to treat all things orthopedic and has a special clinical interest in oncology rehab. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through Klose and provides Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) including Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and compression garment fitting.  
​          In her free time she enjoys dog walks, people walks, basking in nature, and is attempting to learn how to work with clay. ​

LAUREL CHARBONNEAU, DPT, OCS

Laurel is a Seattle native who earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Pacific University in Oregon. She is a Certified STOTT Pilates Rehab Instructor and has extensive orthopedic experience, including level one trauma hospital experience primarily on the neuro-spine and orthopedic units. She completed further education with the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). Laurel is committed to a collaborative, patient-centered approach to physical therapy. 
          When not helping her patients she enjoys hiking/walking, jogging, snowboarding, weight lifting, HIIT workouts, and racquetball. She also aspires to become a great gardener and cook, which are works in progress. 

MEAGAN KAPOSTASY, DPT, OCS,
​Cert. DN

Meagan earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University. She treats female and male pelvic floor conditions such as incontinence (urinary and fecal), constipation, and pain. She has a strong background in neurological rehabilitation, particularly Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. She is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and has developed her manual therapy skills through training with North American Institute of Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). She is also Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) certified. SFMA enables Meagan to focus on full body movement and integration to best assess the cause of pain. This, coupled with Meagan's competitive sports background in cross country and ultimate frisbee, helps her rehab athlete's injuries and increase movement efficiency to get them back on the field quickly and safely. Meagan's diverse training allows her to intertwine pelvic floor and orthopedic rehabilitation to best treat the patient's full body.
          In her current free time she hikes with the BearSnake group, attempts to relive her competitive days through (slowly) training for half marathons, and knits intensely. 

​ELISA GAPIN, DPT

Elisa was born and raised in San Jose, Costa Rica, and is fluent in English and Spanish. She earned her Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Santa Paula in 2007 and later completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University. Elisa also holds a nursing degree and has experience in acute care, outpatient, and home health settings in both Costa Rica and the U.S.
          Her passion for women’s health began after the birth of her first child, inspiring her to focus on pelvic floor rehabilitation and making care more accessible. With a background in ballet and Pilates, Elisa brings a movement-based approach to her work and enjoys creating individualized treatment plans for her patients. 
      Outside the clinic, she enjoys dancing, teaching Pilates, and spending time outdoors with her husband and son.
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TRICIA YOST, DPT, LMT, OCS,
​Cert. DN

Tricia graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound. She is also a licensed massage therapist (LMT) and has advanced certification in treating female pelvic floor issues such as incontinence and pelvic pain.  She is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and a STOTT Pilates Instructor. As a life-long learner who is always fine-tuning her practice, she utilizes a holistic framework in the treatment of the body and whole person. She has taken numerous continuing education courses through DNS, Connect Therapy, AAMT, FMS, Integrative Craniosacral Therapy, NAIOMT, and others, but finds she utilizes the Functional Range Systems most often. 
     During non-working hours, you can find her reading, writing, and getting smashed in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.