Clinic Staff:

Nathan M Swanson, DPT
Physical Therapist
Clinical Manager

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I focus my therapy around returning people to functional living, sports activities, and work requirements, using a combination of manual therapies, and work/sports specific exercises. My specialty is Work Rehabiitation.

Few fun facts: I’m an oldest of 8 children. Love to play golf and a big fan of Chambers Bay, St. Andrews, and Wick (Scotland) golf courses. I married in 2010 and have 2 children: daughter Emma (b.2012) and son Alexander (b.2014).

– Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Pre-Therapy Concentration: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA.
– Masters of Physical Therapy: College of St. Catherine, Minneapolis, MN

Elizabeth Burrows-Hight, OTR/L, CHT
Occupational Therapist
Certified Hand Therapist

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I enjoy working with a variety of hand patients and work conditioners and personalizing their treatment to fit their work and daily requirements. I believe therapy should be fun for all my patients. I focus on my patients’ therapy concerns and set goals to ensure a full recovery.

I specialize in treating work conditioning, work hardening and hand therapy patients. Upper extremity hand evaluation and treatment of various diagnose including; writs, elbow, finger fractures, arthritis and joint replacements, traumatic injuries, wound care, flexor/extensor tender repair/ management, custom dynamic, static splint fabrication, recommending/fitting of prefabricated splints, modalities, deep/soft tissue massage, myofacial release, edema control techniques, scar management, joint protection education desensitization techniques and activity modification.

I love to cook a variety of cultural dishes, watch cooking shows, travel, run/exercise, plan fun events, celebrate life, Bible study/church, spend time with family and friends, watching performances and fashion.

– Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University.
– National Board for Certification in occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
– Hand Therapy Certified HTCC, CHT

Daniel Rowland, PTA
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

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I originally got into physical therapy because I liked to see the improvements people make day by day, feeling better each time they come. I do it now to educate my patients about proper body mechanics and exercise technique to help them throughout their workday and leisure time, so they can spend the best time with the ones they care about.

Carla Pedey, LPM
Licensed Massage Therapist

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I graduated from Brenneke School of Massage, in February of 1999, specializing in treatment massage. I have spent much of my massage career treating injuries and medical conditions. I also specialize in pre-natal and post-partum massage, and am a childbirth educator and birth doula.

I expand my knowledge of treatment techniques though continuing education classes; I have taken an interest in scar tissue release, which is helpful for people recovering from injuries and surgeries. I enjoy helping people feel better, and teaching them self-care techniques.

When I’m not working or busy with my two kids, I enjoy reading, walking, and baking.

Danesha
Office CoordinatorII

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I’ve worked for MVP Physical Therapy going on 10 years. I enjoy the mix of the Work Rehab and Occupational Therapy. I love the ladies that I work with and couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to work with. I have learned so much from them and our patients throughout the years. I recently purchased a home in the South Tacoma area. In my free time I like to do a lot of DIY projects, shopping and decorating for my home. I also have an amazing boyfriend that I spend a lot of time with and we love exploring Western Washington.