Gordon Marx, PT
Co-owner and Physical Therapist at Kirkland Physical Therapy since 1988

Education
University of Washington, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
University of Washington Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Gordon is currently working on his certification in Manual Therapy and
Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine.

Memberships
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Private Practice Section

Professional Interests
Previous to Kirkland Physical Therapy, Gordon spent four years at the Seattle Veteran’s Administration Medical Center where he grounded his Physical Therapy career in a hospital environment. He also worked at several out-patient clinics as a Physical Therapist and clinic manager. Gordon has special interests in manual therapy and muscle energy techniques.



Lori O. Marx, MHA, PT
Co-owner and Physical Therapist at Kirkland Physical Therapy since 1988

Education
Washington University, Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy
University of Washington, Masters in Health Services Administration

Memberships
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Private Practice Section
- Health Policy and Administration Section

Professional Interests
Clinical Instructor, Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington. NDT Certified in Adult Hemiplegia. ASTYM Certification in the upper extremity, shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvis and back.

Previous to Kirkland Physical Therapy, Lori spent fifteen years at Harborview Medical Center. She has extensive experience with trauma orthopedics, neurology, burns/wound care and was the Attending Physical Therapist for the Adolescent Sports Medicine Clinic for eleven years.



Kory Takamura, PT
Joined Kirkland Physical Therapy in April 2004

Education
University of Washington Master of Physical Therapy Program
Oregon State University, Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science

Memberships
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Certified in Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTYM)

Professional Interests
Kory has been working in outpatient orthopedics since 2003. He has special interests in manual therapy working with individuals with spinal dysfunctions, pre- and post- op injuries, and sports-related injuries to the upper and lower extremities.



Heidi Petersen, PTA, CSCS, BA
Joined Kirkland Physical Therapy in April 2000

Education
Western Washington University, Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science
Whatcom Community College, Associate of Science in Physical Therapy
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA

Memberships
Member National Strength and Conditioning Association

Professional Interests
Heidi has specialized in exercise rehabiliation, fitness testing and personal training for 10 years prior to becoming a licensed physical therapist assistant. Her experience as a physical therapist assistant includes hospital inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, and sports medicine. Heidi has expanded her knowledge and manual skills with multiple courses in continuing education pertaining to joint mobilization, muscle energy technique, myofascial release, sports medicine massage and musculoskeletal dysfunction. This includes courses on foot and ankle, knee, shoulder, spine and lumbosacral dysfunction. ASTYM Certification in the upper extremity, shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvis and back.



Pina Mehta, DPT
Joined Kirkland Physical Therapy in April 2007

Education
Boston University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
McGill University, BS Physical Therapy

Professional Interests
Level 1 Certificate: Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Prior to joining Kirkland Physical Therapy, Pina spent seven years working in various out-patient orthopedic clinics in Toronto and Boston. Pina has a special interest in manual therapy, and in working with pregnant women with low back pain. Pina enjoys reading, cooking and playing peek-a-boo with her daughter.



At Kirkland Physical Therapy, we subscribe to the Therapeutic Associates Outcomes System (or TAOS) which is a nationwide data collection service. The TAOS system survey is a valuable tool for patients, referring doctors and payers as it provides diagnostic-specific outcomes showing the value of treatment received. We use our TAOS results to track and measure the quality of our care and the effectiveness of our treatment as part of our commitment to total patient care.

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