Our Team

We offer personalized one-on-one treatment with an experienced Physical Therapist: your time is reserved just for you!

Our Physical Therapists are experienced Certified Manual Therapists. We provide an exceptionally high level of quality
care. Our skills make a difference in your recovery!

Excellent Customer Service: our support staff are here help make your Physical Therapy experience a positive one. They
are friendly and will help you answer any questions you may have.

We offer comprehensive biomechanical evaluations with orthotic management and fabrication. Videography for functional
and gait/running analysis.

Louise Wood, PT, DPT, OCS

  • 1986 graduate from the University of California San-Francisco Physical Therapy Program
  • In 2002 received Doctorate Degree from the Ola Grimsby Institute of Manual Therapy
  • In 2004 completed manual therapy residency in spinal manipulation, also through the Ola Grimsby Institute
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist
  • Owner of private practice since 1991
  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic section
  • Certified Mulligan Practitioner
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
  • In 2016 completed training to specialize in Dance Medicine through the Harkness Center for Dance
    Medicine at New York University
  • Member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science
  • Extensive experience in lower limb biomechanical assessment

Areas of Interest:

  • Dance Medicine
  • Patellofemoral dysfunction and lower extremity injury
  • Shoulder injury and upper extremity rehabilitation
  • Headache/upper cervical treatment
  • TMJ evaluation and treatment

Dave Lyons, PT, MOMPT

  • Graduated from the University of Miami in 1981 with a BS in Physical Therapy
  • Moved to Alaska in 1984
  • 35 years of experience in Outpatient Neurological rehabilitation
  • Completed Masters of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy through the Ola Grimsby Institute in 1998
  • A member of the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Has worked part-time at Joint Effort since 2004
  • Successful in treating people with all types of orthopedic injuries and neurological conditions

Areas of Interest:

  • Vestibular dysfunction
  • Concussion injuries
  • Neurological conditions

Joanna Austin, PT, DPT, OCS

  • Graduated from Regis University Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program, 2011
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, 2015
  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section and Women’s Health Section
  • Certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling
  • Pursuing advanced training in pelvic health
  • Optimizing function during pregnancy and postpartum return to fitness


Areas of Interest:

  • Lower back and pelvic girdle pain
  • Upper and lower extremity injury
  • Pelvic health
  • Treatment during pregnancy and postpartum return to fitness

vision

Your Program is Designed for You!

We believe in individualized exercise instruction: exercise progressions are dosed specific to the individual’s needs
and goals.

Why Choose Us

Personalized Treatment

We offer personalized one-on-one treatment with an experienced Physical Therapist: your time is reserved just for you!

Trusted Providers

Certified Therapists

Our Physical Therapists are experienced Certified Manual Therapists. We provide an exceptionally high level of
quality
care. Our skills make a difference in your recovery!

Customer Service

Prioritizing You

Our support staff are here help make your Physical Therapy experience a positive one. Call us today for assistance
with
any physical therapy question.