More detailed information about each of the New Heights therapists is provided below.

Edward Andree, MPT Ed Andree graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Master of Physical Therapy degree. He relocated from Chicago and has been a valuable addition to our New Heights team. Ed enjoys treating a variety of orthopedic and sport related injuries particularly those of the spine, lower extremity, and shoulder. Ed prides himself on conducting a thorough evaluation and individually tailoring treatments to address the root of the injury/impairment. He is a member of the Pacific University physical therapy department where he is the lab instructor for Gross Anatomy. Ed is also a volunteer clinician at Central City Concern's Old Town Clinic where he is able to provide physical therapy services for those who may be uninsured or under insured. Additionally, Ed is scheduled to take the Orthopedic Certified Specialist exam next year. Outside of reading Ed enjoys spending his free time outdoors which includes hiking, biking, canoeing, and camping.

Leslie Goldstein, MSPT Leslie graduated from Pacific University with a Master's of Science degree in Physical Therapy. Her special clinical skills and interests include manual therapy, craniosacral therapy,and yoga therapy. Leslie is a certified hatha yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for over 20 years. She has spent the past three years specializing in yoga therapy for back care.

Donna Gramont, MOMT, PT Donna Gramont, MOMT (Masters of Manual Therapy), PT (Physical Therapist), and teacher, specializes in tissue regeneration. Through soft tissue, joint, and spinal mobilization-manipulation, and utilizing the STEP program, Donna is able to diagnose specific tissue injuries and assess biomechanical dysfunction within the skeletal system. Donna uses her expertise in manual therapy, teaching, and psychology to give clients the highest degree of physical and manual therapy. Donna obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Purdue University in 1988 and her Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy from Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 1990. She earned a Masters degree in Manual Therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute in 1997 and completed her course work for a Doctorate in Manual Therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute in 1999. She is researching low back dysfunction and the role the multifidus muscle may have in conjunction with back injuries. Donna has eleven years of experience treating patients, helping them to recover from their individual injuries in order to regain their health. At Pacific University, Donna taught cadaver dissection to Physical Therapy students for four years. She recently accepted an instructor's position at the Ola Grimsby Institute to teach higher level education to physical therapists seeking Masters or Doctorate Degrees. With her education, years of experience as a physical therapist, and teaching background, Donna can help you to understand your injuries and guide you towards greater musculoskeletal health.

Kelly O'Dell-Dzon, MSPT After graduating with a masters degree in physical therapy from Regis University in 1999, Kelly, a native Coloradoan, treated recreational and elite athletes at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, and continued her sports medicine focus in Aspen. She has practiced at the Broncos Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Center and treated professional dancers from The Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Coming from a movement background including gymnastics, dance, tennis, and skiing, Kelly understood the value of awareness with movement, especially when training core strength. This led her to a certification in rehabilitative Pilates, which she integrates into her current practice. In an effort to localize the cause of pain and movement dysfunction, Kelly began focusing her studies on manual therapy. She is near completion of her post-graduate certification in manual therapy with the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). This education has broadened her understanding of the biomechanical dysfunctions underlying movement patterns and has allowed her to hone her skills in differential diagnosis. A manual therapy focus has also given Kelly treatment tools that complement her training in Pilates allowing her patients to resolve movement dysfunction and achieve their goals. Kelly Dzon, MSPT is our primary therapist at our Vancouver, WA location.

Ann Porter Hoke, PT, OCS, FCAMT, FAAOMPT Ann Porter Hoke has practiced orthopedic manual physical therapy for 30 years. She received a diploma in physiotherapy in London, England, working with manual therapy experts in Canada for 10 years and in Oregon for 19 years. She is board-certified in orthopedic physical therapy, and is a fellow of both the Canadian and American manual therapy academies. Ann's special interests include complex disorders of the spine or limbs, "back school" and the difficulties associated with spinal clinical instability. For 2 years she has trained patients after spinal IDET procedures. She has also been privileged to treat many other physical therapists! Ann enjoys sharing her expertise through teaching other physical therapists with the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. She has published on spinal clinical instability, and serves on several national committees.

Gema Sanchez, PT Gema has been a practicing physical therapist for the past 18 years since she completed the Physical Therapy program at the University of Connecticut in 1989. She has practiced in Connecticut, Oregon and Washington in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. She became interested in the use of gentle, indirect techniques for the treatment of pain and dysfunction early in her career, taking her first seminar on the topic in 1990. She has spent most of the last 15 years working in the outpatient arena and for the past 7 years has focused on the treatment of chronic pain and pain associated with soft tissue dysfunction syndromes such as fibromyalgia. She has also had the unique opportunity to work with clients to address deep and superficial scarring associated with breast reconstruction, mastectomy, breast reduction, abdominal and gynecological surgeries and irradiation. Gema uses a variety of techniques in the treatment of her clients. These include muscle energy techniques to improve alignment, Jones’ strain/counterstrain to address tender points, Barnes’ myofascial release and Barral’s visceral mobilization to address fascial restrictions and Upledger’s craniosacral techniques to address fascial and cranial restrictions and dysfunction. She develops individualized self management programs for each client which integrate education regarding pain anatomy and physiology, pain management strategies and techniques and carefully progressed exercise and functional mobility tasks.

Greg MacKnight, PTA, BA Greg graduated from the University of Maine with a BA in Psychology in 1992 and more recently took his A.A.S. degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Mt. Hood Community College. His experience as both a physical therapy patient and practitioner emphasized the importance of keeping patients well informed and actively involved in their recovery. Greg is a member of the APTA and looks forward to pursuing continuing education in STEP principles and nutrition as it relates to tissue health and recovery. His outside interests include hiking, disc golfing, reading and cooking.

Susan Roth, PTA Sue is a licensed physical therapist assistant. She has worked in both acute care and out patient therapy settings. She took time off from physical therapy to raise her family, but continued to pursue her interest in "lifetime fitness" by teaching aerobics and taking regular Pilates classes. She is particularly interested in applying Pilates principles to injury prevention and rehab. Sue is currently working toward her Stott Pilates certification for lumbar and shoulder injuries.

Lawrence Kaufman, LMT - Advanced Practitioner of Structural Integration* Lawrence Kaufman is the Director of The Northwest Center for Structural Integration. He has been practicing massage and bodywork since 1976. Since receiving his basic and advanced certification from the Rolf Institute in Boulder, Colorado (1979, 1987) he has practiced and taught Structural Integration nationally. He is one of the most respected practitioners/instructors of Structural Integration in the country. He is a Licensed Massage Therapist and maintains private practices in Grand Junction, Colorado, Portland, Oregon, and the San Juan Islands, Washington. In addition to teaching professional Structural Integration trainings, Lawrence teaches Naturopathic Soft Tissue Manipulation to naturopathic students in Oregon and Applied Anatomy and Myofascial Massage to massage students at the Southwest Academy in Colorado

* Contracted Practitioner

Kevin Poe, LMT Kevin is a founding member of New Heights Integrative Therapy Inc and is currently the Clinic Director. After an extensive career as a dancer in both ballet and musical theater Kevin received massage training through East West College of the Healing Arts. He has worked as a massage therapist and pilates instructor in physical therapy and chiropractic offices. Kevin also enjoyed time as a massage therapist for the European touring company of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, “Cats”. Kevin is an open communicator and welcomes feedback from clients. His ability to understand the aspects of high quality clinical care with an eye for effective management allows New Heights to continue to be the vibrant, open and skilled integrative clinic it has become known for.