West Vancouver Staff
Steve Nakano, PT
Physical Therapist, Clinic Director
Steve is a graduate of Boston University's Sargent College of Allied Health Professions and received a Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 1993. He completed clinical work in outpatient physical therapy around Portland Oregon and over the past nine years treated chronic and post procedure neck and back clients in a Spine Care facility. The 'hands-on' aspect of PT to help people resume their activities at work, home and play keeps the job interesting and motivating for him. He stays current with treatment techniques by taking continuing education courses and talking to physicians who implement newer treatment procedures. Steve is especially interested in returning athletes to their sport, workers to their jobs and educating the public on preventive measures to stay healthy and avoid injury.
Growing up in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, Steve enjoys outdoor recreation, watching his son play soccer and recently started to referee the occasional soccer match as well.
Lisa Appel, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lisa Appel graduated from Mt. Hood Community College in April 2003 with her Associate of Applied Science Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Practicing a variety of skills in multiple levels of care allows her to assist patients in meeting their individual goals.
Building her own home takes most of her time. When not building, Lisa enjoys scrap booking, skiing, walking with her husband, and playing with her dog.
Lisa is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, and a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association. Her interest within the physical therapy practice is the treatment of post surgical patients.
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