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What is Physical Therapy?
- Physical therapy treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions that negatively affect the body.
- These conditions, whether affecting a small area (as in tennis elbow) or large (as in recovering after a major trauma or stroke), all impact a person’s quality of life and often respond positively to the intervention and guidance of a physical therapist.
- Physical therapists are extensively trained in the body’s anatomy, physiology, and the interaction of these individual systems to provide effective function in life. Whether it is a painful tennis serve or recovering mobility after a heart attack, a physical therapist can be a valued part of your healthcare team aiding your recovery.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is a health profession that helps people achieve independence, function, meaning, and satisfaction in their lives.
Occupational therapists:
The occupational therapist's goal is to provide clients with skills for the job of living—those necessary to function in the community or the client's chosen environment.
What is Speech Therapy?
- Speech Language Pathologists evaluate and treat patients with communication and deglutition (swallowing) disorders.
Aphasia – loss of ability to use words to communicate because of inability to remember the correct word.
Dysarthria - loss of ability to produce speech because of muscle weakness or coordination.
Apraxia – loss of ability to say words, not because of muscle weakness but because of an interruption of brain functioning to send the correct muscles the correct message to produce the words.
Cognitive Language Problems - ineffective communication resulting from problems with attention and concentration, orientation, memory, reasoning, problem solving, language organization and judgement.
Dysphagia – swallowing disorders that interfere with safe and timely oral nutrition (eating by mouth).
Meet Our Staff:
Heidi Shinn-Aga, Laura Johnson, Trisha Gartland,
Kathleen Dunbar, Amy Stohl, Jenny Stevens
Laura Johnson PTA, Licensed Massage Therapist
- Born and raised in Michigan; graduated from Central Michigan University with a teaching degree in Physical Education/Outdoor Recreation.
- Taught several years, then pursued and received an M.S. Degree in Intramural Administration from Michigan State University and post graduate work in education.
- A shift in thinking and a move to the West Coast resulted in licensing as a Massage Therapist in 1988 (Washington State).
- Graduated with a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant in 1995 (Washington State).
- Continuing education courses include: Lymphatic Drainage I and II; Conservative Management of Upper Extremity Lymphedema; Conservative Management of Low Back Pain; Strain/Counterstrain.
Trisha Gartland OTR/L
- Born and raised in Philadelphia. Moved to Kodiak in 1979.
- Graduated from Pacific University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Attended an 8-week internship at the Philadelphia Hand Center working in the clinic with 6 hand surgeons and 3 certified hand therapists.
- Attends the hand symposium annually at the Philadelphia Hand Center for the most current evaluation and treatment procedures.
- Enjoys kayaking, hiking, camping and jogging.
- Mother of 3 children, finish carpenter, builder of commercial fishing gear.
Heidi Shinn MSPT, LMT, CCDT
- Born in Idaho, raised in Montana. Moved to Kodiak in March of 2004 to become a member of our Rehab Team.
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After completing my degree in business from University of Montana in 1986, became a ski bum for a few years before settling on health care as a career. Completed course work for licensed massage therapist in 1992, licensed physical therapist assistant in 1996 and completed Master’s in physical therapy in 2003.
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My interests in continuing education are extensive and diverse and include courses in psychoneuroimmunology, PNF for shoulder girdle and extremities, and functional mobility to name a few. I am certified in complete decongestive therapy (CCDT) for the treatment of lymphedema and in wound care (WCC).
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I met and married my husband, August, here in Kodiak. We enjoy our dogs, hiking, skiing, and running our fishing charter business. I also enjoy crocheting and sewing.
Amy Stohl OTR/L, M.Ed. Early Childhood
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Born in Wisconsin, raised in Minnesota
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Moved to Kodiak in 1977, left from 1986-1990 to obtain my Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy at Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR.
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Obatined my Masters in Education in early childhood from UAA-Juneau in 2000.
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Certified in sensory intergration
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Continued education includes: course work in autism, sensory integration, oral motor development, therapeutic horseback riding, and pediatric development
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I and my husband Jim have raised three kids in Kodiak and love spending quality time with our grandson, Rylee James. We are also welcoming another grandchild in June 2009!
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Other interests: glass fusing, quilting, traveling, gillnetting, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, kayaking and walks on the beach.
Kathleen Dunbar - Administrative Assistant
- Born and raised in Washington State. Graduated from University of Portland, Oregon, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts.
- Over 20 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant.
- Hobbies include spending quality time with family (three children), running, hiking, and sewing.
Jenny Stevens – Administrative Assistant, part-time
- Born and raised in Washington State, Jenny moved to Kodiak aver 30 years ago to teach for 6 months and never left. Now retired from teaching, Jenny enjoys quilting and is active in a variety of musical and theatrical endeavors in the community.
- Jenny holds a BA in Music in Education from Central Washington State College (University) in Ellensburg, with graduate work in art from Tennessee Tech University.
- Jenny first encountered physical therapy as a client following bilateral knee replacements and stayed on, first as a volunteer and now as a part-time employee.
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