Makenzie Sohns 2

Makenzie has been practicing as a Physical Therapist since 2008. Following graduation from Slippery Rock University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Makenzie began her career within the outpatient orthopedic setting in State College, Pennsylvania, and has been honing her craft in this area ever since. Makenzie enjoys the challenge of working with various complex orthopedic conditions including post-operative and chronic pain. She also holds a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation and concussion.

Specialties

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
    • Vertigo
    • Balance & Fall Prevention
  • Post-Concussion
  • Neurological Diagnosis and Conditions
    • Certified LSVTBIG Provider for Parkinson’s Rehab
  • Post-surgical Rehabilitation
  • Work Injury Management Programs
  • General and Complex Orthopedics
    • Spine

Education and Professional Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science-Health Service Administration, Slippery Rock University-2006
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University-2008
  • Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine Certification (certMDT)-2013
  • Credentialed Vestibular Therapist-Emory University-2013
  • Certified Vestibular and Concussion Specialist (AIB-VR/CON)-2018-recertified 2020
  • Concussion Management Certification (AIB-CON)-2019-recertified 2021
  • Certified Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVTBIG)-2022

Professional Affiliations

  • Professionally listed on The American Institute of Balance-Dizzy.com

Personal Interests

In her free time, Makenzie enjoys hiking, reading in coffee shops, photography, singing (she is classically trained), and watching college sports (Go Penn State!). Makenzie and her family are new to the Spokane area and have been enjoying making the PNW their new home.