PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physical therapy can help you overcome activity limitations, improve body mechanics and relieve pain. Whether you have been injured, suffering from a condition that causes you discomfort, or you just want to learn to move in a healthier way, our physical therapy team can help. Based on careful examination, proven physical therapy treatment techniques, and a customized treatment plan, our physical therapist will work diligently to identify the most efficient path toward recovery. We work with patients suffering from a wide range of issues, including auto accidents, work-related injuries, sports rehabilitation, post-surgical and more. At our clinic, physical therapy is generally used together with chiropractic, massage therapy, and dry needling.

Techniques often used by our physical therapists are:● Manual Therapy.● Individualized Exercise Programs.● Soft Tissue Mobilization.● Spinal Decompression Traction.● Dry Needling.

Dr. Charlene Sapida, DPT, Cert. DN has worked in outpatient physical therapy since 2005 and has been with Everett Spine & Rehab since 2012. She earned her doctoral degree in physical therapy from the University of Puget Sound in 2005 as well as her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Washington in 2002. Dr. Sapida has extensive continuing education in manual therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, motor vehicle collision injuries, and dry needling. She strongly believes in forming authentic relationships with patients, providing services based on rehabilitation needs tailored through one-on-one care, and helping patients return to the things they love as pain free as possible. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Sapida enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She is very enthusiastic about sports, especially cheering on local Pacific Northwest teams and her son's baseball team. On the weekends, she seeks new food adventures and loves exploring the outdoors with her family.
— Specialties —● Auto Injury Rehabilitation.● Outpatient Orthopedics.● Manual Therapy.● Pre & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation.● Occupational Injuries.● Spinal Rehabilitation.● Sports Injury Rehabilitation.
— Specialty Certification —● Certified Dry Needling.● Certified in Auto Injury.
— Services Provided —● Physical therapy treatment.● Decompression traction.● Dry Needling of different complexities.