Mark joined the Summit team in December of 2020. He’s been a physical therapist in Spokane for 11 years and earned his doctorate from Eastern Washington University in 2013. Mark has done advanced training in orthopedics and manual therapy; he is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) and a certified orthopedic manipulative therapist (COMT). Mark completed his fellowship with the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and serves as a volunteer physical therapist for Team USA. His clinical interests include complex orthopedic conditions, sports injury rehabilitation, headaches, post-surgical care, overuse injuries, balance/fall prevention.

Specialties

• Complex Orthopedics
• Overuse Injuries
• Headaches
• Post-surgical Rehabilitation and Sports Injuries
  • Ankle
  • Shoulder
• Spinal Dysfunction Rehabilitation
• Work Injury Management Programs
• Functional Capacity Evaluations
• Balance and Fall Prevention

Education and Professional Certifications

• Bachelor of Science-Pre Physical Therapy, Montana State University-2008
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, Eastern Washington University-2013
• ASTYM Certified-2014
• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)-2016
• Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT)-2017
• Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator (CFCE)-2022
• Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT) – 2024
• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) – 2024

Professional Affiliations

• American Physical Therapy Association
• Washington Physical Therapy Association
• American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopaedic Section
• Team USA Sports Medicine

Personal Interests

In their free time, Mark and his wife Karen enjoy hiking, traveling, and spending time at the lake with friends and family.