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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!

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!

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.
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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!

Olivia was raised in Post Falls, Idaho and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Great Falls receiving her Bachelors of Arts in Biology. Shortly after graduation she attended AT Still University in Mesa, Arizona where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. During her program, Olivia completed a clinical rotation under Zach Strandy’s mentorship at Summit’s North Spokane office and jumped at the opportunity to join the Summit team having an appreciation for the mission and values that Summit stands for. To learn more about Olivia, click on her picture!

Havilah was born and raised in Talkeetna, Alaska, where she was home-schooled along with her sister and two brothers. Growing up in Alaska she developed a love for the outdoors and learned the value of enjoying a simple life.
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.
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