MEET YOUR THERAPISTS
Airway Heights
Ryan Clouse, DPT
Physical Therapist
Ryan received his doctorate in physical therapy from Eastern Washington University in 2008 and has worked with Apex Physical Therapy in Airway Heights since. He has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2006. Ryan most enjoys working with post-surgical clients, helping them return to their daily and sporting activities. He also enjoys working with the average person with daily aches and pains to help them return to their busy lifestyles. Ryan was born and raised in Spokane/Reardan. In his off time, Ryan snowmobiles in the winter. During the rest of the year likes working outside in the yard and on the family farm when needed.
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Kelsy Deines, PTA
Physical Therapists Assistant
Kelsy received her Associate in Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistane from Spokane Falls Community College in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science form Eastern Washington University. She started her college career pitching 2 years for the Walla Walla Community College fastpitch softball team and continued her love of the sport playing for EWU. Kelsy is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Physical Therapy Association of Washington. As a PTA, she enjoys working with the primary physical therapist to help guide people through the healing process. Kelsy resides in Cheney with her husband, where she loves spending time with him on the little 20 acre farm. She enjoys many outdoor activities including boating, camping, fishing, and riding horses. She also takes pleasure in painting, photography, and scrapbooking. You can find many of her art work in the Cheney and Airway Heights offices.
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Monty Soliday, MPT
Physical Therapist
Monty received his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University in 2001 after completing Bachelor's of Science degrees in both Human Biology and Sports Medicine from EWU in 1999. He has been with Apex Physical Therapy since February 2002, initially at our Cheney clinic, and opened the Airway Heights location in November of 2007. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Monty was raised in the Reardan area and currently resideds in Harrington. He enjoys small town living and spending time with his wife and four children at their country home. He is very involved in youth sports in the Harrington area, coaching flag football and numerous soccer teams. Monty is also an active member of the community and local church. He continues to play recreational basketball and enjoys landscaping and gardening tasks.
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Tracy Kuhn, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Tracy received her Doctorate in Physical therapy from Eastern Washington University in 2011 and her Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science from EWU in 2008. She has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Physical Therapy Association of Washington since 2008. Tracy was raised in Port Angeles, WA where she developed a love for the outdoors and running. She competed at the collegiate level in both cross country and track, initially at Seattle Pacific University and finished her career at EWU. In addition to her passion for running, Tracy enjoys hiking, camping, swimming, biking and skiing.
tracyk@apexpt.com
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Vincent F. Piccolo II, PT, OCS, CSCS
Physical Therapist, Certified Orthopaedic Specialist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Vince graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science prior to attending and graduating from EWU’s Physical Therapy Bachelor’s program in 1996. Vince became board certified as an Orthopaedic Certified Specialist in 2003 and as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist in 2004. Vince's philosophy for your patient care involves manual therapy combined with stretching and strengthening exercises to aid you in your recovery and allow you to become independent in your life. Vince grew up in Spokane and enjoys running and swimming for exercise. He is also a very avid Chicago Bears football fan.
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Amy C. Sanderson, PT, OCS
Physical Therapist, Certified Orthopaedic Specialist
Amy has been a physical therapist since 1993 after graduating from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Montana State University in 1990 and moved to the Spokane area soon after to attend EWU's Physical Therapy program. She has worked in Cheney since 1994 and opened the Apex Cheney office in 1998. Amy has been actively involved in the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as the Washington State Physical Therapy Association, serving on committees and holding an office position for Washington State Physical Therapy Political Action Committee. Amy is board certified in Orthopaedics and has built a successful Pelvic Floor program for women and men at Apex Physical Therapy. Amy was born and raised in Montana and enjoys every chance she gets to return to the Big Sky for hunting, hiking, camping, and riding anything with 2 wheels.
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Megan Lusk, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Megan received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch in 2011 and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from West Texas A&M University in 2007. Megan is a native Texan learning the ways and weather of the Inland Northwest and is excited to make Spokane her home. Megan has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2008 and a member of the Physical Therapy Association of Washington since 2011. Megan enjoys treating a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions with a key interest in treating the wide array of vestibular disorders. When not working Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, their two dogs, camping with friends and family, getting familiar with the Northwest, and enjoying what all it has to offer. meganl@apexpt.com more >
Christy Frazier, DPT
Physical Therapist
Christy grew up in southern Oregon and received her Bachelor’s in Health Sciences from Oregon Institute of Technology in 2004. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University in 2011 and is excited to live and work in Spokane. The two things that Christy enjoys most about being a physical therapist is getting to know her patients and helping them return to living life to the fullest. Christy enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking, backpacking, dancing, cooking and going to church.
christyf@apexpt.com
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Marc McEachran, MPT, OCS
Physical Therapist, Certified Orthopaedic Specialist
Marc graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in human biology in 1997 and a Master's of Physical Therapy degree in 1999. Marc worked as a physical therapist in the Pullman and Lewiston area until 2002 when he moved back to Spokane and worked in the Apex Cheney office for five years. In 2007, he transferred to the Apex North office and has been there since that time. In 2007, Marc became board certified as an Orthopaedic Certified Specialist and currently enjoys working with patients who have a variety of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. When Marc is not working, he enjoys spending time with his three children and exploring the great outdoors.
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Robert Paull, PT, OCS
Physical Therapist, Certified Orthopaedic Specialist
Bob received his Bachelors of Science in Professsional Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 1982. He obtained certification as a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 1994. Bob and his partners started Apex Physical Therapy in 1996. Bob is a member fo the American Physical Therapy Association and the Private Practice Section of the APTA. His philosphy of care is to blend his love of anatomy with the challenge of investigation to get to the source of orthopedic problems. Bob has training in many treatment techniques that he blends to address the symptoms being experienced by the patient. Bob and his family enjoy training for general fitness. He is currently actively involved in many civic and local organizations.
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Brandon Byquist, DPT
Physical Therapist
Brandon earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Eastern Washington University in 2007 after completing a Bachelor of Science Degree at Western Washington University. He enjoys treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions including upper extremity, lower extremity, spine, sports injuries and post-surgical conditions. His outside interests include golf, skiing, snowboarding, hiking and fishing.
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Neal Blakely, PT
Physical Therapist
Neal was raised in Montana and received his physical therapy degree from the University of Montana in 1987. He has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1988. Neal and his partners opened Apex Physical Therapy in 1996. His treatment philosophy focuses on diagnosing movement dysfunctions and developing treatments to provide long term solutions to these dysfunctions. Neal is married and has four children. He enjoys family and outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and fishing.
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