With over 15 years of experience in the field of physical therapy, Dr. Krystal Edwards Ruelas
has established herself as a trusted expert in Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in
the Pacific Northwest community. Holding a DPT in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still
University, she has successfully treated active duty, retirees, post-surgical and postpartum
patients helping them return to their highest level of performance. Dr. Krystal’s approach is
rooted in listening to the patient’s concerns and goals, ensuring each patient receives attentive
care. On a personal note, Krystal played basketball in college where she recovered from not one
but two ACL surgeries and later a Cesarian Section helping her understand firsthand the
challenges and rewards of pushing one’s physical limits to return to prior functional levels. She
currently likes taking dance and tennis lessons. Krystal is enthusiastic about helping her patients
achieve their goals, whether it is returning to higher level running or jumping activity without
incontinence or simply enjoying a pain-free walk in the community. Everyone deserves to live
their best life. I look forward to helping you meet your goals.
With over 15 years of experience in the field of physical therapy, Dr. Krystal Edwards Ruelas
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Kate Johnson is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over 10 years of clinical experience, including the last 7 years specializing exclusively in pelvic health. She holds both an Associate’s and Bachelors degree in physical therapy studies from Pima Medical Institute, where her she focused her research on pelvic floor therapy with an emphasis on pregnancy and birth injury prevention.
Kate treats a wide range of pelvic health conditions, including pelvic pain utilizing pain science and trauma informed care, general incontinence, pre- and postpartum concerns, children’s incontinence with primitive reflex integration, men’s pelvic health, autoimmune conditions, and hypermobility syndromes—particularly in neurodiverse patients.
In addition to her clinical work, Kate teaches pelvic floor content to Physical Therapy students at Pima Medical Institute and is deeply committed to ensuring the next generation of Physical Therapist Assistants enter the field with a strong, evidence-based foundation in pelvic health.
Her passion for pelvic health grew from her own experiences with three challenging pregnancies and the realization that many symptoms commonly normalized should never be dismissed or untreated. Her treatment philosophy is patient-centered, evidence-informed, and focused on restoring function, autonomy, and returning trust in the body.
Outside of the clinic, Kate enjoys cooking for autoimmune health, learning nervous system regulation practices, and spending time with her three grown children as she embraces life beyond on-call motherhood.
Kate Johnson is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over 10 years of clinical experience...
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Dr. Hannah Loveland earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound and her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Western Washington University. She specializes in orthopedic and vestibular rehabilitation and is also trained in dry needling and spinal manipulation techniques.
Hannah takes a patient-centered approach to care, focusing on evidence-based practice and functional movement to help each person reach their unique goals. She loves helping her patients move and feel their best, whether that means getting back to everyday activities, returning to sport, or performing at a high level as a tactical athlete.
Born and raised in Puyallup, Washington, Hannah grew up with a background in gymnastics, which sparked her love for movement and rehabilitation. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys weightlifting, taking her four dogs on walks and hikes, and traveling to explore new places.
Dr. Hannah Loveland earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound a...
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Dr. Meagan Szymanski is an orthopedic physical therapist with a passion for helping individuals of all activity levels achieve their goals. A former high school track and cross-country athlete, Dr. Meagan is especially committed to empowering high school, college, and recreational female athletes. She provides guidance on returning from injury and establishing strength and conditioning routines to stay injury-free—something she wished she had better access to during her own athletic journey.
Dr. Meagan specializes in supporting weekend warriors, including hikers, runners, skiers, recreational league athletes, Pelotoners, and pilates enthusiasts. She also enjoys working with post-operative patients recovering from ACL reconstructions, meniscus repairs/meniscectomies, rotator cuff repairs, and a variety of other surgical procedures. Whether it’s returning to HIIT workouts, weight training, or starting a fitness journey, Dr. Meagan is passionate about helping patients regain strength, confidence, and an active lifestyle.
Dr. Meagan Trisko attended the University of California, Davis for her undergraduate education and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior. She went on to receive her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami in 2021 with honors and is one of the very first inductees to the National Physical Therapy Honor Society. In her free time, Dr. Meagan loves running, hiking, working out, practicing yoga and pilates, and spending time with her husband and two amazing dogs, Teddy and Mookie.
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Dr. Abigail Walter earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon in 2018. Prior to Physical Therapy school, she graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. She has completed advanced training for treating women with pelvic health disorders related to pregnancy or postpartum, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor pain, pain with intercourse, constipation or fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. She is passionate about helping women return to the physical activities that they love, during pregnancy and postpartum, without pelvic floor symptoms.
She is also a Certified Orthopedic Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. She employs the science of rehabilitative medicine in conjunction with a holistic approach, utilizing manual therapy and evidence-based exercise techniques. She particularly enjoys helping her patients return to sports and everyday performance after injury. Dr. Abigail Walter has treated patients of all ages in a variety of clinical areas including post-operative, orthopedics, pelvic floor, recreational and collegiate athletes, post-concussion, and balance/vestibular disorders. She is passionate about empowering her patients to be active participants in their recovery process, and to help them understand how to engage in lifelong healthy habits for lasting results!
Born and raised in Tacoma Washington, Dr. Abigail Walter is a lifelong native of the Pacific Northwest. It was here that she developed her love of the outdoors through hiking, running, and boating. In her free time, she enjoys training for a variety of races, paddle boarding on the Puget Sound, and playing cribbage with her husband, Jordan Walter.
Dr. Abigail Walter earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Pacific University in Hillsboro, O...
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