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The Washington Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association

04/02/2026

PT For Future Me

If you are familiar with APTA's Choose PT, this is their new campaign. Find resources and learn more by visiting https://www.choosept.com/future-me

From first steps to golden years, Americans want to live longer, healthier lives. Yet many don't realize physical therapy is a powerful tool to help make it happen. PT For Future Me highlights how physical therapy supports movement, wellness, and independence at every stage of life through personalized health and wellness plans to suit your needs and abilities.

03/31/2026

APTA Washington would like to thank our longtime partner, Kitsap Physical Therapy. Your partnership since 2002 is deeply valued, and we truly appreciate the continued support you provide to the profession and the association!

03/30/2026

APTA Washington APRIL Monthly Open Mentorship Office Hours

APTA Washington is pleased to continue its Monthly Open Mentorship Office Hours with a session focused on Pediatric Pelvic Health.

Mentor: Kara Stradshaug, DPT, CLT, PHC

Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
• Describe key considerations in pediatric pelvic health
• Discuss effective communication strategies for working with pediatric populations and their families
• Engage in case-based discussion highlighting best practices in care

Who Should Attend: Washington PTs, PTAs, and students

Cost: Free (no membership required)

This session is appropriate for students, early-career clinicians, and experienced practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge in pediatric pelvic health.

📅 Wednesday, April 8
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM (PT)

💻 Zoom
Meeting ID: 863 8346 1312
Passcode: 035296
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86383461312?pwd=is5gQ7BoCjWZv7FjdGZYUKT5iyXg4U.1

03/27/2026

APTA is taking you inside the work that shapes our association. 📌

Join us for the APTA All‑Member Annual Meeting on April 16 to get a breakdown of what goes on behind-the-scenes.💡Get a deep dive on what we’re focusing on, why it matters, and how it supports your career. 💻

03/26/2026

APTA Washington’s Private Practice Special Interest Group hosts an annual conference in Lake Chelan each March.

If you own, run, or are considering starting a business, being part of this SIG is invaluable. The insights, resources, connections, and networking opportunities it offers are truly unmatched.

In addition to a full weekend of learning and connection, they held their chapter meeting and a Political Action Committee (PAC) fundraiser event.

Peak Digital did a phenomenal job capturing the highlights of the weekend

03/25/2026

In a week, the King District is hosting an Education Night on March 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM!

Guest speaker, Dr. Camille Clinton from Evergreen Orthopedics, will present on the expanding BEAR Procedure—an innovative approach to ACL repair that avoids graft harvesting. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a leading surgeon in King County with several years of experience performing this procedure.

The session will be held virtually. Please click the link in bio to register your email address—meeting details and the Google Meet link will be sent a few days prior to the event.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy7tWMvd2YV9VjDpEbsoVlsSGjsAg2T0cZYvg33V60aDAW6A/viewform

03/23/2026

Help Shape the Future of APTA Washington!

This year is a strategic planning year, and your input is essential to guide our profession and association.

Survey Details:
Opens: Monday, March 23
Closes: April 13
Online Survey: https://forms.gle/jrUeLeiDXvsYN4gx7
Takes less than 5 minutes

Your feedback helps us:

• Advocate effectively for the profession
• Develop meaningful programs & resources
• Align priorities with member needs

All members are encouraged to participate!

Your perspective ensures APTA Washington focuses on what matters most to YOU.

Thank you for helping shape the future of physical therapy!

03/16/2026

Your Next Professional Office in West Olympia

Looking for a quiet, professional space? Our bright 143 sq. ft. office in the historic APTA Washington building might be just what you need. Located on the SW corner of the second floor, this space offers plenty of natural light and mountain views on clear days—perfect for a welcoming, professional environment.

Available April 1, this office is ideal for healthcare professionals or other practices. Join a community of three established businesses and enjoy a supportive, professional atmosphere.

Features include:
* Utilities included (NNN Base Rent + Utilities)
* Free lot parking and street parking
* Quiet, professional environment

Located on Rogers St NW in Olympia, your new office offers both convenience and character.

📩 Interested? Contact Amanda at 360-352-3817 or DM.

03/11/2026

Good news

The final budget released today preserves adult Medicaid PT, OT, and Speech benefits. Legislators heard our many messages opposing the proposed elimination, and this significant cut was not included.

This was truly an all-hands-on-deck effort. We sincerely thank everyone who responded to our calls to action and shared this message with patients, colleagues, family, and friends—your voices made a difference.

Advocacy works.

03/09/2026

Meet Your Mentor — Open Mentorship Office Hours

Join us for Open Mentorship Hours, this Wednesday, with Matthew Currier, PT, DPT, OCS, TPS, a Lead Physical Therapist at Kaiser Permanente with extensive experience in persistent pain management.
Matt completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington. He has been practicing for ten years, specializing in persistent pain for the past eight.

At Kaiser Permanente, Matt splits his time between a general orthopedics clinic and a multidisciplinary chronic pain service. In this role, he collaborates with physicians, psychologists, pharmacists, and nurses to provide care and consultation for complex persistent pain cases.

Matt holds both Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS) certifications. He also leads physical therapy efforts for the annual Seattle/King County Clinic and serves as adjunct faculty with the Tufts DPT – Seattle program.

During mentorship hours, Matt will discuss persistent pain management, including:
• Specialization and training pathways for working with a pain population
• Communication strategies for people experiencing persistent pain
• Case-based discussion on best practices for complex pain patients

Matt looks forward to connecting with mentees, sharing insights from his clinical experience, and supporting clinicians interested in developing skills in persistent pain management.

Wednesday, March 11 • 7:00-8:00 PM (PT)

Zoom
Meeting ID: 863 8346 1312
Passcode: 035296

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86383461312?pwd=is5gQ7BoCjWZv7FjdGZYUKT5iyXg4U.1

03/07/2026

The Board of Directors of APTA Washington are meeting this morning to continue the important work of advancing the physical therapy protession across Washington.

03/06/2026

Thurston and Lewis Counties PTs, PTAs, SPTs, and SPTAs—join us for PT Pub Night!

Come out to connect, network, and build community with colleagues and students in the area. APTA membership is not required—everyone in the PT community is welcome!

📅 March 17
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Pint’s Dog House — Lacey, WA

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with great company and conversation. We hope to see you there!

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208 Rogers Street NW
Olympia, WA
98502

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+13603527290

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