Meet Our Manual Physios 

Marisol C. Mendoza earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from George Fox University. Her special interests at the time were:

• • Research performed in Shod vs Unshod Running

  • Special Interest in Foot/Ankle Mechanics, Chronic Pain and Manual Therapy

  • Myofascial releasing of cranium and viscera

Professional Training & Continuing Education

• • Birth Healing and Women's Health Summit (Annually)

  • Pelvic and Lumbar Spine Assessments and Treatments 

  • Manual Techniques: Women in Menopause

  • Sports Injury Prevention and Screening

  • Lower Extremity and Spine Evaluations and treatments 

  • Assessment and Treatments of  Cervical Spine, Thoracic spine,  Sternum and Ribs 

  • Application of Embryology in Manual Therapy

  • Manual Treatment of the Jaw and Upper Cervical Spine

Marisol prides herself with the ability to gain rapport with patients and coach them as they navigate whatever life throws at them! She enthusiastically delivers joy to her clients by helping them return to their active lifestyles. Her holistic approach and application of manual skills make her programs efficient and effective in aiding women gain the strength to respond to their families' needs.

Emma Nelson, PT, DPT earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Pacific University.  Her special interests included:

• Research assimilation on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat low back pain

• Gait/Running Analysis

• Maitland Approach to treat spine and peripheral conditions

• Orthopedic life-sport rehab

Professional Training & Continuing Education

• Assessment and Treatment of Lumbar Spine , Pelvis & Hip

• Assessment and Treatment of the Cervical Spine

• Integrated Upper Extremity in Sport and Workplace

• Lower extremity Assessment , Treatment and Injury Prevention

• Assessments and Treatment of Thoracic spine, Sternum and Ribs

• Care for the Prenatal and Postpartum Woman

• Manual Techniques: Women in Menopause

• Cranio Sacral Therapy (CS1)

• Manual Treatment of the Jaw and Upper Cervical Spine

Emma brings experience and compassion to the unique physical challenges facing women during motherhood and menopause through functional integrated manual therapy. She takes a hands-on approach to healing by utilizing holistic physical therapy treatments. Emma is passionate about restoring confidence in her clients so they may return to engaging freely, without fear, in the activities that bring them joy.

Trevor Schmidt, PT, DPT earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and enjoys serving our athletic population resolve their chronic pain by offering  his knowledge from Professional Training & Continuing Education 

• Evaluation of movement patterns  and treatment for optimal performance

• Be Activated Techniques (using reflexes to restore resilience)

• Strength Training 

• Dry Needling

• Assessment and Treatments of  the Lower Extremities, Thoracic spine,  Sternum and Ribs

• Manual Treatment of the Jaw and Upper Cervical Spine

Trevor's comforting nature and excitement shines during his individual sessions and when challenging his patients into new limits. He, also, takes a hands-on approach to guide his patient into new degrees of movement freedom. He constantly seeks out new techniques and approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Emme Orrison earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Montana. Her special interests include:

• • Geriatric and neurologic rehabilitation

  • Treatment of running injuries and functional training

Professional Training & Continuing Education

• • Certified LSVT BIG Provider (Parkinson's Disease)

  • Evaluation and Treatment of The Cranial System

  • University of Wyoming ECHO in Geriatrics

  • Advanced Concepts in Running Injuries

  • Neurologic Rehabilitation Advanced Course

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation Advanced Course

Emme combines extensive knowledge with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to her practice. Her commitment to enhancing mobility and quality of life for her patients is matched by her enthusiasm for staying active and engaged in the community. Her primary goal in treating is to guide patients back to doing what brings them joy.