PHENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY & PERSONAL WELLNESS - Key Persons

Greta Spitzer, PT, DPT grew up in London, UK before moving to the United States to pursue her higher education. She graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from Duquesne University and went on to earn a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University. Greta is passionate about promoting an active lifestyle and believes that each person is unique and deserves a healthcare approach that is tailored to them and their personal goals. She believes in empowering patients as active team members in their rehabilitation process, developing exercise prescriptions that focuses on individual needs, with frequent reassessment to help track success and motivate change. Blending her clinical expertise with the patient's desired outcome, she has found satisfaction in facilitating physical recovery following injury or surgery. Greta has been involved in sports throughout high school and college, representing the USA in the Netball World University Games in 2016 (Miami) and 2018 (Uganda). Greta now enjoys running, weightlifting, and playing netball recreationally and is always looking for the next half marathon in which to participate. Greta recently moved to the Seattle area and finds the weather a nice reminder of home. When not in clinic, she is attempting to master new recipes, exploring new trails to run, and planning her next travel destination.

Katie joined the PHENIX team in August of 2018. Previous to her joining our staff, she practiced as a traveling physical therapist at various locations across the country, as well as 2 years at Proliance Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation of Bellevue between her travel assignments. Katie is quite happy to return permanently to the west side of Washington with the mountains in her back yard. Katie completed her Bachelor of Science at Washington State University in Genetics and Cell Biology in 2008 followed by completion of her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Colorado Health Sciences in 2011. While there, she hiked 5 of the 14,000 foot peaks in between study time and thoroughly enjoyed mile high living before starting her traveling PT career. She embraces balance between being very active and working hard, encouraging her patients in learning and practicing balance between health and wellness with healing. Katie's philosophy of practice centers on the ultimate goal of restoring quality of life for her patients. She utilizes evidence-based practice, manual techniques, and customized programs tailored to each patient's needs. Katie believes in creating a positive environment and experience for all patients and developing self-management and injury prevention with each client. She likes to help patients realize what they are capable of and how to live a fulfilling life working beyond limitations. Katie has always been an avid runner in competition as well as pure enjoyment. She has coached both competitive high school athletics and runners of all ages with USA Track & Field (USATF) from preschool to senior athletes. She continues to officiate at USATF and Division I athletic events. She enjoys developing training programs, analyzing running mechanics, and getting runners back to their goals. She has personal experience with sidelining injuries and understands the mental and psychological challenges these injuries bring. She also knows the joy of tying up your laces again. Outside of the clinic Katie remains very active with running, hiking, weight lifting, and tennis. She enjoys living close to the wineries, partaking in educational classes and concerts, and appreciates a good glass of wine with friends She was born and raised in Pullman and remains a die-hard Cougar fan.