Michael Choate, MSPT

President, USA Cycling Certified Coach & Clinic Director, Lake Oswego

Michael graduated with his degree in physical therapy from Duke University in 1992. He earned his undergraduate degree from Washington State University. He has spent his entire career at North Lake Physical Therapy and is one of the principle owners. His practice specialties include sports medicine, orthopedics and post-surgical rehab with a particular focus on the shoulder, knee and hip.

Michael enjoys working with cyclists and other endurance athletes and is licensed as a level 2 USA Cycling coach. He continues to spend time working with athletes and teams at all levels. He is involved with local high school and collegiate sports teams and spent 10 years as the lead physical therapist for the Portland Timbers. He has also worked with many teams and clubs developing conditioning and injury prevention programs.

In his free time, he enjoys many aspects of cycling, including an occasional race. He has also been a sponsored adventure racer. Recreationally, he loves outdoor activities including fly fishing, backpacking and hiking. He has also been blessed with a very supportive wife and two beautiful daughters.

Sara Barbee, MSPT

Women's Health, Lake Oswego

Sara graduated from Duke University in 1992 with a Master’s in Science in Physical Therapy. She has worked consistently for the last 22 years in CA, VA, and OR. For the last 11 years she has worked at North Lake Physical Therapy in Lake Oswego providing general outpatient therapy and specializing in Women’s Health issues along with balance and vestibular rehabilitation.

Her personal view on this area of rehab is that even small improvements can make an enormous difference in her patient’s quality of life. Providing knowledge and education about their diagnosis, improving continence, decreasing urgency, decreasing pain can be life changing for women dealing with pelvic floor issues. She also realizes physical therapy is often only one part of the patient’s puzzle and looks for a cohesive approach with consistent communication to other health care providers.

Colleen Kimoff, PT, Cert. MDT

Physical Therapist, Lake Oswego

Colleen was raised in Quebec, Canada and received her physical therapy degree from McGill University in Montreal. While in Canada, Colleen worked in a pediatric rehabilitation center, two university teaching hospitals and a dynamic private practice. Colleen joined the North Lake team in 1999 after her husband was transferred to Oregon. The result of this background is extensive experience in orthopedics across a wide range of diagnoses, ages and abilities.

Colleen has pursued post-graduate clinical training in specific techniques including manual therapy and certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (the McKenzie method used world-wide to evaluate and treat problems of the neck, back and extremities).

Colleen competed in equestrian show jumping for many years and is enjoying a recent return to horseback riding. She also enjoys yoga, biking, cross-country skiing, hiking and playing tennis with her husband. Colleen is the proud mother of two daughters, one a medical school student and the other studying graphic design. The girls’ participation in music and dance both reflect and helped to broaden Colleen’s interest and knowledge of these areas.

Colleen takes great delight in working with patients of all ages to empower them through education and individualized exercise to resolve their symptoms, return to activity and prevent recurrence.

Damon Massey, DPT

Physical Therapist, Lake Oswego

Damon Massey earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Pacific University (Forest Grove, OR) in 2002 with honors. Damon is actively involved in treating orthopedic patients of all ages and enjoys resolving injuries and dysfunctions that occur in rotational athletes, especially golfers. He specializes in functional movement assessment and diagnosis as well as spinal and post-surgical rehabilitation. He is continuing his education in functional movement and golf specific rehab and injury prevention with a certification as a Titleist Performance Institute (T.P.I.) Certified Level 2 Medical Professional. Damon enjoys being involved with golf fitness programs for juniors and adults as well as lecturing in the community on the topics of injury prevention and posture.

Damon enjoys being active outdoors with his wife and son including golfing, snow and water sports, hiking/bicycling and hunting. Damon is also a long time fan of the Portland Trailblazers and enjoys getting to games when he gets the chance.

Fiona Gornick, DPT

Physical Therapist, Lake Oswego

Fiona graduated from the University of Puget Sound with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2012. She completed her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science in 2009 (also from Puget Sound) where she was a member of the Logger Women’s Soccer team all four years. She joined Reid and Yates in August 2012 and came to North Lake Physical Therapy in August 2014.

Fiona is a member of the APTA, OPTA, and Orthopedic section of the APTA.

A native of Portland and a Grant High School alumna (Go Generals!), Fiona enjoys all that the city and surrounding area have to offer, and is excited to rediscover her hometown. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, taking advantage of Portland’s bike-friendliness, and finally reading for pleasure again.

James Sechrist, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist, Lake Oswego

James hails from Atlanta,Georgia and moved to Portland in March of 2014. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 2006 with a degree in Exercise Science and began grad school at Georgia State University in 2007. He was class president at GSU and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010. After graduation he began an orthopedic residency through Mercer University which he completed in 2011. He became a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2011. He has received additional certification in Spinal Manipulation Therapy through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. His main clinical interests include manual therapy, pain sciences, spine injuries and post surgical rehabilitation.

Outside of the clinic James enjoys running, hiking, camping and drinking craft beer. As a new resident to Portland he is looking forward to all the PNW has to offer!

Steven Pierson, PT

Vice President & Clinic Director, Oregon City

Steve graduated in 1990 from the University of North Dakota with his Physical Therapy degree after attending Idaho State University for his undergraduate degree. After moving to Portland from near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, he practiced at Kaiser Permanente for three years. Steve then joined North Lake Physical Therapy and is now a co-owner of the practice.

He enjoys all aspects of his physical therapy practice, specializing in post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation of knees & shoulders and sports medicine. Steve particularly enjoys educating the patient in long term management of orthopedic problems.

Steve and his lovely wife enjoy the outdoors and are busy with six children and all of their activities.

Lindsay Farrer, DPT

Physical Therapist, Oregon City

Lindsay was born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI. She attended Washington University in St. Louis for her undergraduate degree where she majored in Biology, minored in Business, and played competitive soccer. She continued on at Wash U to get her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, graduating in 2007. She always had dreams of living on the west coast, so after graduation ventured out to Portland, OR.

Lindsay joined North Lake Physical Therapy in 2007. Her clinical focus has always been outpatient orthopedic rehab. In addition, she has experience in aquatic physical therapy as well as treating vertigo symptoms related to inner ear issues. She loves working with a variety of patients, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique individual and their own personal goals. She enjoys not only seeing people through an injury, but also establishing lifelong habits to maximize health and wellbeing.

In her own time Lindsay enjoys the outdoors. She loves rock climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, white water kayaking, backpacking, and adventuring with her boyfriend Jeff. She also plays piano and guitar.

Candi Brooksby, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Oregon City

Candi grew up in small town Newport, OR and completed her undergraduate work at Oregon State University in 2004. She then worked as an aide for North Lake Physical Therapy while applying to graduate school in 2005. Candi was admitted to the PT program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she received her Doctorate and spent the next 3 years working in orthopedics at a busy outpatient practice.

She then decided to use her skills and experience she had gained to travel to multiple cities throughout the west coast including San Francisco, and most recently San Diego. Candi enjoyed gaining further experience in the south and also enjoyed paddle boarding, running, and walking her dog in the beautiful southern Californian sunshine.

In early 2015 Candi decided she was ready to move home closer to family and settle down into her Oregon roots. She had always wanted to return to work for North Lake and now enjoys her full-time position at the Oregon City location. She is excited to be home and now spends her weekends with family and close friends. She loves to run and do anything outside and still loves to travel to new places. She is enjoying being back in Oregon looks forward to filling her time with all of the activities the Northwest has to offer.

Regan Pennington, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Oregon City

Regan grew up in Northeastern Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Health Sciences in 2007. She then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Florida in 2010.

Following graduate school, Regan practiced in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Nashville, TN with a heavy emphasis on manual therapy, sports medicine and post-op care.

Regan recently moved to the Pacific Northwest after falling in love with Portland during a trip with her husband Jake. In her free time she enjoys hiking, working out, snow skiing, and exploring the Portland restaurant and craft beer scene. As a new resident of Oregon, Regan is excited to experience all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Kyle Lesko, MSPT

Vice President & Clinic Director, Canby

Kyle grew up and attended high school in up-state New York. He graduated from Springfield College in Massachussetts in 1996 with both his Bachelors and Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. After college, he packed all of his belongings into an old Volvo and headed to Oregon to experience the landscapes, activities, and lifestyle that he had heard so much about. Kyle joined North Lake Physical Therapy fresh out of college and has remained with the company ever since. He started his career at the Lake Oswego clinic and spent seven years there before transferring to the Canby Clinic where he practices today. Kyle became a partner of the practice in 2009. His clinical strengths are in orthopedics and patient education, and he also enjoys treating patients of all ages.

Outside of work, Kyle’s favorite pastimes are backpacking, travel and skiing. Also on the list are canoeing, scuba diving, sampling local microbrews and golfing. He has recently finished renovating a 100-year old home in SW Portland where he lives with his wife Jana.

Carl Hansen, MPT, cert SMT, cert DN, CLT

Physical Therapist, Canby

Carl was born and raised in Montana. During his high school years, he developed a love for Physical Therapy after many months of therapy following an ACL injury that happened during the wrestling season.

After graduating high school, Carl continued his wrestling career at the University of Mary in North Dakota, where he received his Masters in Physical Therapy in 2004. Carl returned to Montana to start his career as a Physical Therapist, where he met his beautiful wife. They later decided to move to Oregon to be closer to his wife’s origins, and all the rivers he could kayak, and Carl became part of the North Lake team in 2013.

Carl has spent most of his career focusing on orthopedics, workman’s compensation, and sports medicine. Although Carl enjoys seeing all types of injuries he has developed a special interest in post-surgical as well as an interest in the spine, specifically the neck and the treatment of headaches.

Carl has, in the past, enjoyed coaching wrestling, as well as teaching the occasional fitness class. These days in his spare time Carl enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids, working out, whitewater kayaking, camping, hiking, hunting and fishing.

Justin Hoggarth, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Canby

Justin was born and raised in the Klamath Falls, Oregon. He graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Sport Science, and continued on to University of the Pacific in Stockton, California where he became a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2013.

Justin began his career as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada, and became part of the North Lake team in 2015 after moving home to Oregon.

Justin has always enjoyed being physical, challenging himself with different fitness programs, and reading books on health and wellness. Functional exercise has become the foundation of his treatment philosophy and he has developed a special interest in bodyweight focused training.

In his free time, Justin enjoys hunting and fishing with his brothers, relaxing at the family lake house, following his beloved OSU Beavers football team, and exploring Portland with his beautiful fiancé and their miniature long-haired dachshund Chella.

Brian Eubanks, MSPT

Clinic Director, Milwaukie

Brian was born and raised in Gladstone, Oregon. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Oregon University then moved to Florida and received his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine.

Brian has enjoyed being a physical therapist for 14 years and has always prioritized giving patients quality care and valuable information that helps them lead healthier lifestyles once therapy is complete. It’s important to Brian that North Lake Physical Therapy creates a welcoming environment that ensures recovery and healing. His career interests include working with people of all ages and physical abilities.

In his personal time, Brian enjoys climbing in the mountains and bike riding. He volunteers with the Mazamas organization, a local climbing group, to teach climbing skills. He lives with his wife and two year old son.

Jennifer Bissig, DPT

Women's Health, Milwaukie

Jenny is an Oregon native, born and raised in Portland. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of San Francisco and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 2005. Jenny began her PT career in Chicago, working in an Inpatient Acute Rehab setting, which focused on Neurological Injuries. She then spent two years traveling the US with her husband, a fellow PT, working in Home Health Care and Outpatient Sports Medicine Clinics. Jenny joined the North Lake Physical Therapy family in 2009.

Jenny believes that her work in several PT settings and communities has given her a holistic approach to care for her patients. She strives to understand not only a patient’s current injury, but also how it influences their quality of life. She enjoys working with all age groups, from young athletes to geriatrics and takes a special interest in the use of her Neurological Rehab skills in an outpatient setting. She understands the importance of trusting health care providers and therefore seeks to treat each patient with the highest standards in care.

Willis Jenkins, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant, Milwaukie

Willis received his Physical Therapist Assistant degree in June 2003 from Mt. Hood Community College. His undergraduate degree is from Oregon State University where he played football and earned a B.S. in Psychology in 1999. In February 2012 he became certified in Kinesio Taping in Atlanta, Ga. He worked at Reid and Yates since June 2012 and joined the North Lake team in 2014 when the clinics merged.

His approach is treating the body as a whole to improve functional dynamic stability. As an active athlete, he has special interest in running mechanics, plyometrics, balance and agility training for injury prevention/return to sport. He is currently a member of USA Masters Track and Field. In his spare time he enjoys training, skateboarding, and designing clothes. His passion for helping patients improve their quality of life and return to sport with better knowledge of biomechanics is where he finds his strengths with physical therapy.

Scott Casares, DPT

Clinic Director, Tigard

Scott is a Central California native who decided on Physical Therapy as a career after his rehabilitation from a lumbar spine injury while playing football in high school. He graduated with a BS in Kinesiology and minor in Spanish at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and received his DPT from the University of Vermont in 2008. Following PT school, Scott and his wife, Whitney, moved to Palo Alto, California, where he was the lead therapist at an orthopedic and sports medicine PT clinic. In pursuit of an increased sense of community, Scott and Whitney moved to Portland and he joined the North Lake family in 2011.

With his love of sports and personal experience with rehab, Scott has developed a passion for working with athletes of all ages and abilities. While in California he ran injury prevention programs for elite youth soccer programs and enjoys working on the sidelines for local high school sports teams. He also enjoys working with post-operative patients. For Scott, there is nothing more fulfilling than partnering with a patient and returning them to an activity the love; whether that’s on or off the field.

With his spare time Scott loves attending Rose City sporting events, traveling and exploring the PNW, making his daughter laugh, and sampling Willamette Valley beer and wine.

Steve Yates, PT

Physical Therapist, Tigard

Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington where he also lettered in Men’s Gymnastics in 1974. He completed his physical therapy training at the Mayo Clinic in 1976. After practicing at Emanuel Hospital for ten years, Steve went into private practice with Rock Reid, PT, ATC, opening Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy in 1987. Since that time they added two other locations; Reid and Yates Physical Therapy and Columbia Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. Reid & Yates merged with North Lake Physical Therapy in 2014.

Steve is a member of American Physical Therapy Association, Oregon Physical Therapy Association and the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.

When not in the clinic Steve enjoys golf, skiing and spending time with his wife and two sons.

Dominic Chambers, DPT

Clinic Director, North Williams

Dominic grew up in Bellingham, Washington and attended Gonzaga University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. He then went on to earn his Masters of Physical Therapy from The Ohio State and then his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree with an emphasis in Sports Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine.

Dominic moved to Portland, Oregon in 2009 and began his career with North Lake. He has experience in orthopedic sports injuries, golf rehabilitation programs, youth sports injury prevention and post-surgical rehabilitation. He especially has a passion for working with middle school, high school, college and professional athletes. Dominic enjoys helping people of all ages get back to a healthy active lifestyle.

Dominic spends his free time catching any sporting event possible, particularly Buckeyes Football, Gonzaga Basketball, and Pilots Soccer. When he is not playing or watching sports, he is hanging out with his wife, Lisa and their son, his friends, or one of his many family members. As the oldest of seven siblings, with over fifty cousins, there is never a shortage of things to do!

Jean Villagrana-Guttierrez, DPT

Physical Therapist, North Williams & Airport

Jean was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, earning her B.S. in Natural Sciences with an emphasis in Physical Therapy.

Jean ventured to the Midwest and completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Shortly thereafter, she returned to the west coast as a traveling therapist in Portland and joined North Lake Physical Therapy in 2015. She has an affinity for issues related to the cervical spine and is passionate about empowering her patients. Her goal is to provide her patients with the tools they need to return to what they love doing every day.

In her spare time, Jean enjoys hiking, heavily researching topics that spark her interest, and literature, particularly the classics and science fiction.

Cheryl Sherwood Kosta, PT

Founder, Lake Oswego

Cheryl is the original founder of North Lake Physical Therapy, which opened its doors in 1987. She has continuously fostered the highest standards in quality of care and patient respect. With an emphasis on lower extremity biomechanics, Cheryl enjoys working with both orthopedic and neurological problems.

Today, Cheryl spends much of her time at her home in LaGrande, Oregon. However, she continues to work with North Lake an independent contractor providing her specialized services. She is also a research and marketing consultant to Jones of New York and Easy Spirit, NY.

Vince Blaney, MSPT

Clinic Director, Portland - Pearl District

Vince is a Pennsylvania native who attended Misericordia University and completed his undergraduate degree and Master’s degree of Physical Therapy in 1998. Upon receiving his degree he worked for four years, three of which he managed a Sports Medicine Physical Therapy practice in New Jersey. In 2002, Vince migrated West to Oregon where he joined the North Lake team.

Vince’s clinical interests have been diversified through sports medicine, orthopedic rehabilitation, and post-operative rehabilitation with a special focus on endurance athletes and gait analysis. His continuing educational pursuit of gait analysis and running biomechanics has propelled his practice into a leading position in diagnosis and treatment; his educational understanding has also made it versatile enough for the recreational to professional runner. Vince practices at the Pearl District location, in NW Portland, serving the downtown community.

Vince lives in SW Portland with his wife, Kerri, their two sons, Liam and Owen, and their small entourage of animals. In addition to immensely enjoying his profession, he enjoys being active in the great outdoors including: competitive cycling, running, whitewater kayaking and skiing. Vince also involves himself in playing percussion and mandolin.

Jessica Luscombe, DPT

Physical Therapist, Portland - Pearl District

Jessica is a Midwest native, born and raised in Michigan. She received both her B.A. in Human Biology and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Michigan – Flint.

She is a certified yoga instructor, and has been practicing yoga for several years. She has found yoga and physical therapy work nicely together to create a healing environment that focuses on the dualities and relationships between mind and body, flexibility and strength, stability and movement. Jessica is passionate about people and helping them to get back to their active lifestyles.

She lives in Portland with her husband, Ryan, who is also a physical therapist, and her beagle, Cooper. Jessica spends her free time enjoying all the outdoor activities and yummy food that the west coast has to offer.

Joshua Kneeshaw, PT

Clinic Director, Airport

Josh attended George Fox College for three years, where he ran cross-country and track. He then transferred to the University of Montana to complete his B.S. in Exercise Science and M.S. in Physical Therapy. He worked at Reid and Yates since 1998 and joined North Lake Physical Therapy in 2014 when the two practices merged. He is currently the Clinic Director of the Airport location.

In his free time, Josh enjoys running with his wife, fishing, and cheering on his children during their athletic endeavors.