Terri Sullivan, PT, DPT Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Certified Yoga Instructor

Movement Systems Physical Therapy

COLLEGE(S): Undergraduate – Western Washington University; Physical Therapy School – University of Washington; Doctorate in Physical Therapy – Regis University SPECIALTIES, CERTIFICATIONS, SPECIAL INTERESTS: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Certified Yoga Instructor I have a special interest in prescribing custom orthotics, custom bike fitting,and pelvic health physical therapy. TREATMENT APPROACHES I KNOW BEST: North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Postural Restoration, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy My name is Terri Sullivan and together, with knowledge and confidence, we can work as a team to cooperate and achieve excellence in your body. MY ADVICE FOR FUTURE PATIENTS: Come to each session with an open mind, patience to learn, and ready to collaborate to help achieve your goals. HOW I STAY ACTIVE: I like to run, bike, swim, hike, and do yoga, which I also teach at the clinic FAVORITE RECOVERY FOOD: Almond butter, but just about any protein CREATIVE OUTLET: Cooking, although I don’t experiment much, just follow a recipe CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My dog, hiking with my husband, the smell of the ocean, the warmth of a northwest summer FIRST JOB: Working at a movie theater FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Seattle Supersonics (oh, I miss them so!) ALTERNATE UNIVERSE CAREER: Paleontologist, archaeologist, or actress PHYSICAL THERAPY PHILOSOPHY: Examining the neuromusculoskeletal system to determine the best course of treatment to help improve a patient’s function. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Providing yoga to the clinic HOMETOWN: PNW (Seattle, specifically) FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD: Either on the beach or in the mountains WHAT I HAVE LEARNED: After almost 20 years of practicing, I have learned to be adaptable, to listen, to be intuitive, and to have fun with each patient.