Alison Henderson, PT, MPT

Ali graduated from St. Louis University in 1999 and has been practicing physical therapy for 11 years.  Her focus has been on practicing orthopedics for the past 10 years, specifically chronic pain, women's health and sports related injuries.  Her continuing education has included a variety of manual treatment classes with the URSA Foundation in Edmonds, WA.  Her education is with women's health courses with a focus on incontinence and pre/post-partum care and Pilates certification through the STOTT program.  Ali feels the manual training has given her the ability to look beyond the musculo-skeletal problem and consider the influence of other systems on biomechanical dysfunction.

In her time away from the clinic, Ali can most often be found at a park or pool with her husband and two children.  She also enjoys gardening, baking, playing piano and doing Pilates.

Janelle Lee, PT

Janelle graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1987.  From 1987 to 1993 she practiced in and managed hospital-based physical therapy departments.  Since 1993 she has been working in outpatient orthopedics while supplementing her education and honing her skills in musculoskeletal injuries and corresponding surgeries.  With 17 years of outpatient experience, Janelle offers a variety of hands-on skills, including muscle energy techniques, myofascial release and graded joint mobilizations.  She has been trained in the STOTT pilates core strengthening approach and has enjoyed its practical application to physical therapy and general fitness.  Janelle believes that education and teamwork are the cornerstones to the application of physical therapy during the healing process.

Outside of work, Janelle enjoys playing games with her husband and son, sailing, hiking and traveling.

Amanda Olson, PT, DPT

Amanda graduated from Pacific University in 2005 with a bachelor of science degree, and in 2008 from Regis University with a doctorate degree in physical therapy (DPT). Her research on Down's Syndrome was presented at the American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting in 2008. She also spent a month teaching pediatric techniques to clinicians in Nicaragua in 2008. She has been practicing for the past two years with a variety of populations including hospital based motion analysis, pediatrics, and most recently orthopedics.  Her doctorate degree included extensive manual therapy training including joint mobilizations, and myofascial release. Amanda also has additional training in casting and foot orthotics. She enjoys treating a variety of diagnosis including the spine, pelvis, and knee. She is excited to be adding women's health to her area of expertise this year, and enjoys implementing pilates exercise into exercise treatments.

In her free time Amanda can be found anywhere outdoors with her husband skiing, or hiking. She also enjoys running and doing pilates, as well as cooking.

Jennifer Howe, PT, MPT, CMT

Jennifer graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2001 with a Masters in Physical Therapy.  In 2008 she completed her testing through the North American Institute of Orthopedics and Manual Therapy for a Level III certification in manual therapy.  This training focuses on specific assessment and treatment of all extremity joints as well as a comprehensive approach to the spine.  She enjoys combining her manual therapy background with exercise and movement education to address her patient’s needs.  Jennifer also works at the University of Washington where she assists in teaching a class on the spine to the doctoral students.

Jennifer feels that her greatest role as a PT is to empower her patients to reach their goals whether that is to get out of a chair, walk the dog or run a marathon.

Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys running, triathlons, hiking, skiing, Pilates and making a mess in the kitchen.  She can also be found playing at local parks and beaches with her son and husband.

Jennifer Hansen, Certified Pilates Instructor

Born and raised in New York, Jennifer has a 25 year background as a professional dancer and choreographer trained in ballet, modern, lyrical, jazz, and  hip hop.  She danced with several dance companies and performed in a variety of musical theater productions in New York and Los Angeles and toured through Europe during the 90's.  Jennifer's love for dance motivated her to develop an after school dance enrichment program, Dancing Feet Productions, for children and teens in the private and public school sectors throughout the greater Los Angeles area. She served for two years as Artistic Director with the Westchester Lariats, an international youth dance company.  In December 2003, Jennifer relocated to Seattle to marry her husband David.  While continuing to teach dance, choreograph and perform her original dance works here in Seattle, she entered the wonderful world of pilates.  Jennifer received her training in the STOTT PILATES method at Bodycenter Studios and has since gone on to teach at Pacific Northwest Ballet, Westlake Dance Center,Reflexion Pilates and Allstar Fitness. Jennifer loves to encourage her clients whether they are new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, in experiencing the profound results pilates has to offer.