 | Deb Baldridge, PTA BS, University of Leeds, England AA, Physical Therapy Assistant, North Idaho College Deb is a physical therapy assistant with over 10 years of experience. Her primary focus is treatment of orthopedic conditions,aquatic therapy, and industrial rehabilitation. Deb has a certification in weight training. |
 | Teresa Brown DiPasquale, MA CCC-SLP MA, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Washington State University Teresa is the assistant director of Outpatient Therapy Services. Her responsibilities include the outpatient neuro, orthopedic, and aquatic programs. Teresa’s clinical background is as a Speech-Language Pathologist focusing on the treatment of adults with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing difficulties. She enjoys both her clinical work and her role as program manager. |
 | Mark Christensen, MPT MSPT, Loma Linda University Mark has more than ten years experience in pain clinic, work conditioning/work hardening, ergonomics and orthopedic physical therapy. He specializes in ergonomics and shoulder rehabilitation. |
 | Dave Cox, OTR/L, ATP OT, University of Washington Dave is the Program Manager for Outpatient Orthopedics and the Industrial Rehabilitation Service. His clinical background includes Industrial Rehabilitation - including work hardening, work conditioning, ergonomic interventions, functional capacity evaluations and pre-work screening. Dave is also a certified Assistive Technology Practitioner and has been practicing occupational therapy for over 15 years. |
 | Monique Des Chane, MA, CRC, LMHC MA, Whitworth University, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Monique provides vocational counseling. She enjoys working with injured workers and assisting them in developing a return to work plan. She is a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. |
 | Elizabeth Gilbert, PT, MTC PT Certification, D.T. Watson School of Physiatrics BS, University of Montana MHSC, University of St. Augustine Liz is a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience. She has a certification in manual therapy from University of St. Augustine, Florida. Her specialty is orthopedic treatment on an outpatient basis. |
 | John Gilbert, PhD PhD, Psychology, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology With more than 30 years health care experience, Dr. Gilbert uses a practical approach to therapy. He has an extensive background working with patients suffering from chronic pain and from the depression, anxiety, and other psychological conditions that frequently accompany chronic illness. |
 | Ryan Kettleson, OTR/L BA, Occupational Therapy, Eastern Washington University Ryan specializes in deficits related to (CVA) stroke and traumatic brain injury, in addition to self-care, home management, upper body strengthening and coordination. He also participates in rehabilitation of those who are with work-related injuries and chronic pain management as well as work conditioning and work hardening. He has been with St. Luke’s since 2006. |
 | Julie Lehman, PTA PTA, Spokane Falls Community College BS Exercise Science, Eastern Washington University Julie works with all age groups and diagnosis from orthopedic, sport specific training to balance and fall prevention and work hardening/work conditioning. She is a NASM certified personal trainer. |
 | Jamie Lewis, MD Dr. Lewis was trained in Loma Linda University School of Medicine FellowshipTrained for pain management. He specializes in pain management and the nonsurgical treatment of back and neck pain. In addition to his role as the Medical Director for the St. Luke’s Pain Program, he has a private practice at Spine Team Spokane. |
 | Amy Lystad, MS MS, Psychology, Eastern Washington University Amy is a behavioral therapist and she has specialized training in clinical psychology, stress management, and biofeedback. She enjoys working with patients who suffer from chronic pain and helping them to improve their quality of life. |
 | Dan McWhorter, PT PT, Stanford University Dan joined St. Luke’s in 1996 and has over 30 years experience in a variety of clinical settings. He specializes in neuromuscular re-education, EMG/Nerve conduction studies, program development, spine management, and pain management. |
 | Nancy Pawlak, MOT/OTR/L MOT, University of Puget Sound BS, Michigan State University Nancy is an occupational therapist with extensive therapy experience. She specializes in treating patients with neurological disorders and is known for her creative and functional therapy approach. She also has specialized training in lymphedema therapy and driving evaluations. |
 | Kevin Smith, PTA PTA, Spokane Falls Community College BS, Physical Education, Eastern Washington University Kevin is a physical therapy assistant with over five years experience. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. His primary focus is orthopedic and aquatic therapy. |
 | Diane Tapp, PT, MTC PT, Mayo School of Health Related Science Diane has more than twenty years of outpatient orthopedic experience and industrial rehabilitation- work hardening, work conditioning and functional capacity evaluations. She is certified in manual therapy from the University of St. Augustine, Florida. She enjoys working with all ages of patients and using her manual therapy skills on orthopedic injuries. |
 | Angelique Tindall, PhD, RD PhD, University of Montana Dr. Tindall practices clinical and health psychology. She is also a registered dietitian with certification in adult weight management. She primarily works with patients and their families who are faced with chronic disease, physical impairment and/or acquired brain injury. She has more than 20 years experience. |
 | Anthony Whitney, MS, LMHC, BCIA MS, Psychology, Eastern Washington University Anthony is the manager of the St. Luke’s Pain Rehabilitation and Psychology department. He is a licensed mental health counselor and certified biofeedback specialist. He is trained in areas of auto-regulation, sEMG, heart rate variability, peak performance training, and computer-based treatment using EEG based neurofeedback. He specializes in treating chronic pain and strives to create a unique treatment experience to enhance individuals’ abilities to experience their full internal potential. |
 | Sonya Wood, PhD BA Psychology, Eastern Washington University MA Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology PhD Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology Dr. Wood specializes in chronic pain. She provides cognitive behavioral therapy and incorporates stress management techniques to optimize pain management. Her training and experience include working with patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, and other psychological conditions that frequently accompany chronic pain. Dr. Wood has a passion for using a holistic approach in treatment. Her goal in working with each individual is to build on personal strengths and improve quality of life. |
 | Patricia Wright, OT/L, CHT OT, University of Western Ontario Patricia has 22 years experience as occupational therapist in outpatient rehabilitation treating clients with musculoskeletal and neurological injuries. She is a Certified Hand Therapist with extensive hand therapy experience. She joined the St. Luke’s team in 2005 providing rehabilitation to those with arm and hand injuries, work-related injuries, and chronic pain including work conditioning and work hardening. |