Our Staff

Physical therapists are licensed in Washngton through the Department of Health. They must have a minimum baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from a board approved school and pass a national board exam to meet licensure requirements. They must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years to retain licensure, a requirement that our therapists usually far exceed. Our Physical Therapists are members of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Physical Therapy Association of Washington.

Physical therapy assistants (PTA) graduate with an associates's degree from an accredited 1 1/2 to 2 year program. PTA's are licensed in Washington through the Department of Health. They assist in carrying out the plan of care that is established by the physical therapist. The physical therapist is always responsible for evaluation, assessment, and progression of care.

We also employ physical therapy aides that are trained on the job to assist with application of modalities, and keep our treatment rooms and clinic clean. Then work under the direction of the physical therapist.

.Clinic Staff

Alan R. Finston, P.T., OCS, Ritm Certified Scenar Therapist
Paul Chang, P.T.
Tracy Berg, P.T.A
Janine Vanderyacht, P.T.A
Rosemary Whiting, P.T.A
Patty Vezzetti, Gym Manager
Patty McDermott, P.T. Aide/Personal Trainer
Cindy Munden P.T. Aide
Cindy Coleman, Billing Manager and Office Administrator
Dena Nymeyer, Receptionist
Maurijay Manning, Receptionist
Kristi Sellinger, Receptionist

.Personnel Profiles

Alan Finston - Alan received an MPT from the University of Puget Sound in 1993 and a BA from Whitman College in 1987. Alan is Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OSC) American Physical Therapy Association, 6/01, Level II Orthopedic Certification in North American Institute of Manual Therapy. Alan has extensive training in Orthotic Fabrication (Custom Arch Supports), Gait Analysis, and Vestibular Rehab. He has a strong manual therapy component (joint mobilization techniques, manual stretches) emphasized in clinical practice. Alan recently became an Ritm Certified Scenar Therapist. Scenar Therapy is cutting edge Russian biofeedback technology designed to expedite the bodies own healing process and improve neural communications between body systems. It is especially helpful in the healing of chronic injuries, including Fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and Migraines.
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Tracy Berg - Tracy received an AA as a Physical Therapy Assistant from Whatcom Community College in 2005 with Honor's and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor's Society. Tracy has experience in athletic training and orthopedic taping techniques and has specialized training for treatment of SI joint and pelvic girdle disfunction. She also works and has experience in the acute/subacute care setting. Tracy emphasizes manual therapy such as Soft tissue mobilization, trigger point release and joint mobilization.
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Janine Vanderyacht - Janine has a BS in Community Health with Exercise Science emphasis from Western Washington University. Janine received an AA as a Physical Therapy Assistant from Whatcom Community College in 1994. The majority of Janine's experience is in Outpatient Orthopedics particularly sports related injuries. She has a strong background in soft tissue mobilization techniques such as massage, myofascial release and trigger point release.
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Rosemary Whiting - Rosemary received an AA in Arts and Science and an AA as Physical Therapy Assistant from Whatcom Community College in 2006. Rosemary has experience with athletic training, sports rehab, exercise instruction, taping techniques, sports massage, aquatic therapy, as well as various manual therapy techniques. She has clinical affiliations in outpatient and inpatient therapy.
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Patty McDermott - Patty received a B.S. degree in Exercise Sports Science,with a minor in English from Western Washington University. She is a certified personal trainer , receiving her certification from American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM). Patty is passionate about physical activities which includes Mt.Biking, Backpacking, Hiking, Telemark Skiing, Water Skiing and Bikram Yoga. Attributes: A daily hit of Athletic-induced endorphins gives you the power to make better decisions.

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Cindy Coleman
Billing Manager and Office Administrator

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Maurijay Manning
Receptionist

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Our Staff Physical therapists are licensed in Washngton through the Department of Health. They must have a minimum baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from a board approved school and pass a national board exam to meet licensure requirements. They must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years to retain licensure, a requirement that our therapists usually far exceed. Our Physical Therapists are members of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Physical Therapy Association of Washington. Physical therapy assistants (PTA) graduate with an associates's degree from an accredited 1 1/2 to 2 year program. PTA's are licensed in Washington through the Department of Health. They assist in carrying out the plan of care that is established by the physical therapist. The physical therapist is always responsible for evaluation, assessment, and progression of care. We also employ physical therapy aides that are trained on the job to assist with application of modalities, and keep our treatment rooms and clinic clean. Then work under the direction of the physical therapist. .Clinic Staff Alan R. Finston, P.T., OCS, Ritm Certified Scenar Therapist Paul Chang, P.T. Tracy Berg, P.T.A Janine Vanderyacht, P.T.A Rosemary Whiting, P.T.A Patty Vezzetti, Gym Manager Patty McDermott, P.T. Aide/Personal Trainer Cindy Munden P.T. Aide Cindy Coleman, Billing Manager and Office Administrator Dena Nymeyer, Receptionist Maurijay Manning, Receptionist Kristi Sellinger, Receptionist .Personnel Profiles Alan Finston - Alan received an MPT from the University of Puget Sound in 1993 and a BA from Whitman College in 1987. Alan is Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OSC) American Physical Therapy Association, 6/01, Level II Orthopedic Certification in North American Institute of Manual Therapy. Alan has extensive training in Orthotic Fabrication (Custom Arch Supports), Gait Analysis, and Vestibular Rehab. He has a strong manual therapy component (joint mobilization techniques, manual stretches) emphasized in clinical practice. Alan recently became an Ritm Certified Scenar Therapist. Scenar Therapy is cutting edge Russian biofeedback technology designed to expedite the bodies own healing process and improve neural communications between body systems. It is especially helpful in the healing of chronic injuries, including Fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and Migraines. [ Back to Top ] Tracy Berg - Tracy received an AA as a Physical Therapy Assistant from Whatcom Community College in 2005 with Honor's and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor's Society. Tracy has experience in athletic training and orthopedic taping techniques and has specialized training for treatment of SI joint and pelvic girdle disfunction. She also works and has experience in the acute/subacute care setting. Tracy emphasizes manual therapy such as Soft tissue mobilization, trigger point release and joint mobilization. [ Back to Top ] Janine Vanderyacht - Janine has a BS in Community Health with Exercise Science emphasis from Western Washington University. Janine received an AA as a Physical Therapy Assistant from Whatcom Community College in 1994. The majority of Janine's experience is in Outpatient Orthopedics particularly sports related injuries. She has a strong background in soft tissue mobilization techniques such as massage, myofascial release and trigger point release. [ Back to Top ] Rosemary Whiting - Rosemary received an AA in Arts and Science and an AA as Physical Therapy Assistant from Whatcom Community College in 2006. Rosemary has experience with athletic training, sports rehab, exercise instruction, taping techniques, sports massage, aquatic therapy, as well as various manual therapy techniques. She has clinical affiliations in outpatient and inpatient therapy. [ Back to Top ] Patty McDermott - Patty received a B.S. degree in Exercise Sports Science,with a minor in English from Western Washington University. She is a certified personal trainer , receiving her certification from American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM). Patty is passionate about physical activities which includes Mt.Biking, Backpacking, Hiking, Telemark Skiing, Water Skiing and Bikram Yoga. Attributes: A daily hit of Athletic-induced endorphins gives you the power to make better decisions. [ Back to Top ] Cindy Coleman Billing Manager and Office Administrator [ Back to Top ] Maurijay Manning Receptionist [ Back to Top ]	Patient Information Scenar Therapy Our Staff Contact Us Whatcom Fitness Home