Erik has been in the field of physical therapy and the out-patient orthopedic setting since 1999. He has experience treating injured athletes, weekend warriors, post-surgical patients, cross-fit athletes, and patients who’ve suffered injuries from car and work related accidents. He started his own practice in 2007 and partnered with Spine Rehab Associates in 2010. SRA offers a multi-disciplinary approach to treating muscular skeletal injuries with physical therapy, chiropractic, massage and medical services. In 2012 Erik’s business expanded to the Columbia City neighborhood of South East Seattle where he opened Renew Physical Therapy. In addition to working in clinical settings, he has worked with companies like Costco and Pierce Transit to help treat and prevent work-related injuries. Erik earned his Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from Columbia University, his undergraduate degree in Biology from Tufts University, is a Certified Associate Ergonomist and a member of the APTA.

Erik grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Washington in 2002. He resides in Seattle with his wife and two daughters. In his spare time he enjoys being with his family and friends, watching and playing lacrosse, boxing, CrossFit, and spending time in outdoor activities.

Joe received his Physical Therapy degree in 2000 from the University of Washington and has practiced in Seattle for well over a decade. He has experience treating a variety of conditions from elderly patients with balance impairments to high level athletes with a myriad of orthopedic issues. Over the last three years, Joe has also worked closely with CrossFit athletes in biomechanics, mobility, and injury prevention.

In 2008 he became board certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association and has studied extensively with the North American Institute of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapy (NAIOMT). Further sharpening his diagnostic and treatment skills, Joe earned his Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT) credentials in 2016. His treatment philosophy is to collaborate with the patient to help identify the root cause of their dysfunction. He treats with a combination of hands on therapy, exercise, and education, teaching the patient every step of the way to prevent re-injury. Outside of work he enjoys guitar, physical fitness, soccer, and golf.

Sarah is a Seattle native and graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington.

She has experience working with patients with a wide range of orthopedic conditions, from post-operative care to work and sports-related injuries. She has additional specialized training in pelvic floor rehabilitation for individuals with pelvic pain, incontinence, and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Her treatment philosophy blends exercise, manual therapy, and education regarding optimal body mechanics to prevent future injury. Her goal is to help patients find the tools to take control of their own muskuloskeletal health.​

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, riding her bike, and listening to music.

Matt, a new resident to Seattle, graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Rehabilitation Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Matt is proficient in working with patients with a wide range of orthopedic and neurological impairments including low back pain, cervical whiplash, post concussive syndrome, shoulder impingement, pre-and post-surgical care, complex ankle and foot injuries, and elite athlete rehabilitation. He also has a strong interest in evaluating and treating balance, dizziness, and vestibular disorders including Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Matt stresses the importance of patient education and utilizes current evidence based practice to address each patient’s specific needs to reach their goals.

When he isn’t working, Matt enjoys attending both professional and collegiate sporting events, traveling, and exploring the restaurant scene in his new city.

Tana grew up in California, and received her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from the University of Washington, home of the Huskies. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and returned to Seattle to start her career.

As a professional, Tana enjoys treating patients with a range of neurological and orthopedic conditions. She has experience working with pre- and post-operative patients, and patients injured at work or in auto accidents.  Tana has worked with athletes at all levels of experience, from students to elite professionals. She also has experience treating degenerative neurological disorders, like Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, brain tumor, and balance impairments. Tana uses techniques found in neurological and orthopedic care to achieve optimal patient posture, stability, and movement. Because education is important, she believes in taking time to explain the conditions her patients are experiencing.

Tana’s treatment philosophy focuses on utilizing manual techniques to restore joint and soft tissue mobility.  She uses function exercise prescription to strengthen and improve postural stability. She teaches patients how to develop better body mechanics and movement patterns to prevent reinjury. Tana believes that the optimal outcome for any patient should be the complete ownership over their condition, and the understanding of the tools provided to manage their symptoms.

In her free time, Tana loves to do all things PNW.  She and her husband can be found walking at Green Lake, exploring a new brewery with friends, or rooting on their beloved Huskies, Seahawks, and Mariners.

Erin joined Renew Physical Therapy in July of 2018.  She is very excited to be working in her neighborhood and community.  She graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 2003 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has been working in outpatient clinics in the Seattle area ever since.

To address the specific goals and unique needs of her patients, Erin uses a combination of patient education, corrective exercise, and manual therapy.  She has experience working with pre and post operative patients including joint replacements, injured athletes, shoulder, hip and ankle injuries, postural dysfunctions, work injuries and many other orthopedic limitations. She looks at the whole person not just the injured area to create the best results.

When Erin isn’t improving the well-being and lives of her patients, she can be seen on ESPN or the PAC 12 network as a division I NCAA softball umpire.  She also enjoys spending time walking Seward Park with her family.

Jeannette grew up in the Seattle area. She received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Western Washington University. In 2015, Jeannette received her PhD in Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound.

Since graduation she has worked in the outpatient Physical Therapy setting, where she has developed her manual skills and therapeutic interventions through NAIOMT (North American Institute of Manual Therapy) continuing education courses. Her interest in sports rehabilitation and human movement inspired her to also become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. 

Jeannette has extensive experience working with patients with various orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries.  She finds it important to perform a thorough evaluation with a full body approach to assess the root cause of each injury. She uses a combination of manual interventions, exercise, and movement re-education to not only treat the problem, but to teach how best to prevent injuries in the future. She wants each patient to leave physical therapy taking ownership of their rehab and understanding the tools they can use to prevent re-injury. 

In her spare time, Jeannette enjoys hiking, traveling, sports of all kinds, and most importantly spending all the time she can with her Bernedoodle pup, Jax. 

Kyle is a transplant to Washington. His home state is Hawaii. Kyle moved to Seattle for school, and in 2009 graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Kinesiology. In 2013, he completed his PhD in Physical Therapy at the University of Washington. During college, Kyle suffered a few injuries, and recovered using physical therapy.  He knows what it feels like to be on the treatment table and the concepts he learned as a patient inspired his career.

Since graduation, Kyle has continued his education. He is a Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT) and is currently on track to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). He also serves as a clinical instructor for students on clinical rotations. Kyle has merged his love of golfing and the human body to become a Titleist Performance Institute certified therapist. 

Kyle has treated “weekend warriors,” high school, college, and semi-pro athletes. He has treated patients with spinal and peripheral joint injuries, folks recovering from joint and ligament surgeries, people with vestibular disorders and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction.

His treatment style is to find the source of the problem, and not just treat the symptoms. He provides skilled manual therapy as indicated and corrects poor movement patterns with education and exercise. He loves to talk with patients and learn fun facts about their lives from hobbies to what truly motivates them. Kyle is passionate about helping patients return to the activities they love.  He views himself as a facilitator and an educator, helping his patients back to health and independence. 

When not in the clinic, you might find him enjoying the outdoors, cooking, or crafting a batch of homebrew while spending time with his wife, their fur-child, Ollie, and their silly chickens.

Candice Scalleto is a Physical Therapist Assistant.  She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Pima Medical Institute. Candice has worked in outpatient physical therapy clinics since 2014 and over the last five years, she has developed a wide range of skills that help her to tailor and individualize treatments to her patient’s goals and lifestyle. Candice’s treatment approach is to first help patients to truly understand the nature of their injuries, and then guide them to treat their symptoms and prevent reinjury. She uses a combination of manual techniques, neuro-muscular retraining, strengthening, stretching, and breathing techniques. She has a special interest in the techniques taught by the Postural Restoration Institute.

Candice is a Seattle native and enjoys doing water sports and snowboarding.  She also enjoys being home and trying out new recipes.

Carina has lived in Seattle her whole life. Her favorite thing to do at Renew is the laundry and interacting with coworkers.  Carina enjoys listening to music and playing video games with her sister. She also loves playing with her dog Maui.