Our Valuable Team Members
After graduating with his DPT from Eastern Washington University, Derek began his physical therapy career in the hospital setting, before joining The Summit Rehab staff in May of 2014. Derek enjoys the challenge of working with various complex orthopedic conditions.Click on Derek’s picture to learn more about him!
Bryan is Summit’s newest therapist. Having graduated from Eastern Washington with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy, he spent over a year working at a small outpatient clinic in Idaho before joining Summit. Learn more about Bryan by clicking on his picture!
Kari was born and raised in Spokane Washington where she graduated from Shadle Park High School. Following high school, Kari attended University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington where she played collegiate volleyball and also received her Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy. To learn more about Kari, click on her picture!
Kari brings over 30 years’ of experience to Summit Rehabilitation Associates. Kari has a BS in OT from Mount Mary University and a MS in OT from the University of Washington. Her clinical strengths include upper extremity orthopedics, physical agent modalities, wound care and hand therapy. To learn more about Kari, click on her picture!
Marissa joined the Summit Rehab team in September 2019 following graduation from Eastern Washington University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Prior to graduation, Marissa completed clinical rotations in outpatient settings focused on treatment of neurological diagnosis and conditions. While in school, Marissa also completed her LSVTBIG certification specific to treating patients with Parkinsons. To learn more about Marissa, click on her picture!
Nick graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University (EWU) in 2016. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science with a minor in Business Administration from EWU as well. He has spent the past 3 years working in a rural healthcare facility treating a wide variety of patients. To learn more about Nick, click on his picture!
Natalie was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and moved to Western Washington shortly after. She completed her undergrad at Andrews University in Michigan and graduated from the doctorate program at Andrews in August of 2014 after completing their 3 and 3 program. To learn more about Natalie, click on her picture!
Daren was born and raised in Spokane, Washington where he was part of the first graduating class of occupational therapy assistants from Spokane Falls Community College. Daren graduated in June of 2013 and has started his career in occupational therapy at Summit Rehabilitation Associates. To learn more about Daren, click on his picture!
Before attending college Havilah traveled the world. She has been to eleven countries including Nepal, Australia, Japan, Thailand and South Africa. During her first visit to South Africa she fell in love with the people and returned for a three year stint of volunteer humanitarian work. At this time Havilah knew she wanted to join the medical field to continue helping others. To learn more about Havilah click on her picture!