Kim Burns DPT, OCS
Kim Burns is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from Temple University with her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) in 2012 and has been a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) since 2018. What Kim loves most about being a PT is providing highly individualized hands on interventions, exercise, and education to help clients get back to what they love doing most. Kim prioritizes client understanding. She invests time in client education regarding anatomy and basic kinesiological concepts to ensure that clients understand exactly what is driving their condition and what the plan of action is to ensure that a client meets their goals.
Kim's practice includes an extensive skill set and passion for data-driven, evidenced based interventions. She is also a certified practitioner in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment, the Functional Movement Screen and Functional Capacity Screen. She has advanced training and extensive experience in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) using gua sha and cupping therapy. She applies these skills and experience with her clients on a daily basis.
Kim has extensive experience and training in treating patients with chronic pain and central sensitization syndrome and pain complicated by psychological conditions such as PTSD, bipolar disorder and depression. She also has extensive experience in treating teens and adults with scoliosis, Hypermobility syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
She also has years of experience and advanced training in screening for injury risk and sports participation safety with a special interest in screening and rehabilitating teen and preteen dancers. When Kim is not treating clients she enjoys performing yoga, knitting, hiking, fly fishing and spending time with her husband, two daughters, three step children and two black labs.
Micah Bartlett, PTA
Micah has worked with Kim at previous Physical Therapy clinics throughout the years and takes great pride and care in his treatment with our patients.
Micah has 8 years of experience in orthopedic physical therapy rehabilitating patients across the spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries.
He has taken advanced classes in functional movement training, kinesio taping, joint mobilization, surgical and sports injury rehab, and manual therapy techniques including instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, active release technique, and myofascial decompression.
Micah plays rugby and hikes and mountain bikes locally and is constantly training and rehabbing himself!
He loves helping people reach their goals and find ways to do what they enjoy safely and without pain.
Micaiah Rideout, PTA
Delighted to practice in her hometown of Bellingham at Sea2 Summit, Micaiah has has worked with Kim at previous Physical Therapy clinics throughout the years and has four years of orthopedic and pediatric clinical experience and finds immense satisfaction in serving her community.
Micaiah proudly holds a kinesiology degree from Western Washington University and has pursued advanced training in functional movement, vestibular rehabilitation, kinesiotaping, and various manual therapy techniques, enabling her to offer a holistic approach to rehabilitation as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Beyond her professional dedication, she's an avid explorer, whether it's cycling or sailing through scenic routes or experimenting with culinary creations.
Viktoria Elke, PTA
Born and raised in Germany, Viktoria spent a few years volunteering internationally before making the PNW her home and earning a Physical Therapist Assistant degree at WCC in 2022.
Viktoria’s long standing passions for people and health led her to the field of physical therapy. After graduating, she started gaining experience in inpatient acute and skilled nursing settings before diving into the world of outpatient physical therapy. Viktoria is particularly intrigued by manual therapy techniques, functional strength rehab and enjoys sharing education with her patients.
Outside of work, she enjoys pursuing an active lifestyle and being outdoors as well as other artistic hobbies like photography.
“Kim is an accomplished academic, gifted with relevant intuition, and driven by data and results. Kim is keenly observant of the biomechanics of her patients, even the most subtle.”
— M.C.