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
Darryl Michelson, P.T.
Tracy Smith, P.T.A
Janine Vanderyacht, P.T.A
Rosemary Whiting, P.T.A
Patty Vezzetti, P.T. Aide
Patty McDermott, P.T. Aide/Personal Trainer
Cindy Munden P.T. Aide
Cindy Coleman, Billing Manager and Office Administrator
Mary Ferry, Receptionist
Maurijay Manning, Receptionist
Darla Avery, 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.
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Darryl Michelson- After a career in the visual arts, Darryl received a BS in Physical Therapy from Hogeschool van Amsterdam, NL in 2000. He spent four years in home health and outpatient therapy. Darryl emphasizes manual techniques and teaches Tai Chi Chuan movements for balance enhancement.
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Tracy Smith - 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 Exersice Sports Science,with a minor in English from Western Washington University. She is a certified personal trainer , recieving her certification from American College of Sports Medicain(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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Mary Ferry
Receptionist

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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 Darryl Michelson, P.T. Tracy Smith, P.T.A Janine Vanderyacht, P.T.A Rosemary Whiting, P.T.A Patty Vezzetti, P.T. Aide Patty McDermott, P.T. Aide/Personal Trainer Cindy Munden P.T. Aide Cindy Coleman, Billing Manager and Office Administrator Mary Ferry, Receptionist Maurijay Manning, Receptionist Darla Avery, 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. [ Back to Top ] Darryl Michelson- After a career in the visual arts, Darryl received a BS in Physical Therapy from Hogeschool van Amsterdam, NL in 2000. He spent four years in home health and outpatient therapy. Darryl emphasizes manual techniques and teaches Tai Chi Chuan movements for balance enhancement. [ Back to Top ] Tracy Smith - 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 Exersice Sports Science,with a minor in English from Western Washington University. She is a certified personal trainer , recieving her certification from American College of Sports Medicain(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 ] Mary Ferry Receptionist [ Back to Top ] Maurijay Manning Receptionist [ Back to Top ]	Patient Information Our Staff Contact Us Whatcom Fitness Home